Born on January 4, 1880, Majorique Gilbert was actively involved in his community's development. He owned a shoe factory, was a city councilman for 12 years, mayor for two terms, church warden of the parish corporation, justice of the peace and promoter of the Beauceville illuminated cross.
Shortly before his death in 1950, Mr. Gilbert offered his last house, located at 625 9th Avenue, to his son Joseph Gilbert.
Source: Archives from the Beauceville Cultural and Heritage Committee