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James Craig (Canadian politician)
James Craig (February 15, 1823 – November 10, 1874)[1] was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.[2][3]
James Craig | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1867–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Alexander James Grant |
| Constituency | Glengarry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1823 Charlottenburg Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | 1874 (aged 50–51) Summerstown, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Flora McLeod (m. 1851) |
| Relations | James J. Craig, son |
| Occupation | Farmer |
The son of James Craig and Helen Frue, he was born in Charlottenburg Township in Upper Canada in 1823. He was a farmer and was also involved in the timber trade. He served on the township council, becoming reeve, and was elected county warden in 1862. He died at Summerstown in 1874.[2]
In 1851, he married Flora McLeod.[4] His son James also served in the Ontario assembly.[5]
References edit
- ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112162803/james-craig
- ^ a b Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry : a history, 1784-1945, JG Harkness (1946) 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- ^ Morgan, Henry James (1874). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. H.J. Morgan. p. 331.
- ^ Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Historical Atlas Publishing Co. 1906.
External links edit
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history