Without contest, Riel is elected to Parliament in a bi-election on October 13. He would not take his seat. Parliamentary records state he served his constituents for 361 days.
1873
I do not want to take my seat.
Ok.
On January 22, Riel was re-elected and he does not attempt to take his seat.
1874
Riel is taken to a hospital in Montreal due to a nervous breakdown from stress buildup.
1876
Riel moves to the United States, between Keeseville, NY.
1877- 1884
Riel gets married to Marguerite Monet dit Bellehumeur.
