Background
He was born in Montreal, the son of François Boyer and Josette Boutonne.
He was born in Montreal, the son of François Boyer and Josette Boutonne.
He also signed his surname as Boyer, dit Quintal. He was employed in the construction of the Rideau Canal and the prison at Kingston. Later, Boyer became a merchant dealing in pork, beef, butter and cheese.
He also dealt in real estate and, by the time of his death, he had become one of the largest property owners in Montreal.
Boyer died in Montreal at the age of 75.
He also was a director of the Montreal City and District Savings Bank and the Banque Jacques Cartier, as well as a member of the Montreal Board of Trade.