Background
Born in Erneston, Upper Canada (now Ontario), the son of Robert Lapum, he was a merchant and served as postmaster for Centreville for 20 years.
Born in Erneston, Upper Canada (now Ontario), the son of Robert Lapum, he was a merchant and served as postmaster for Centreville for 20 years.
In 1844, Lapum married Martha Fisk. He served as reeve for Camden Township for 7 years. In 1867, he was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament for the riding of Addington.
A Conservative, he was defeated in 1872.