Laurent Leroux

Laurent Leroux (November 17, 1759 – May 26, 1855) was a fur trader, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.

He was born in L'Assomption in 1759, the son of Germain Le Roux d’Esneval, whose family lived at the Château d'Esneval.

His father grew up in Paris and settled in New France after the serving as in officer in the War of the Austrian Succession, afterwards becoming a merchant.

His nephews, François-Antoine and Joseph, also became involved in fur trading, using their uncle's connections in the industry.

His sister, Angélique, married Jean-Moïse Raymond, who also represented Leinster in the legislative assembly, before marrying the eldest son of Captain John Munro.