James Craig (Canadian politician)
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James Craig (February 15, 1823 – November 10, 1874) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.[1][2]
Quick Facts Ontario MPP, Preceded by ...
James Craig | |
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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 |
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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.[1]
In 1851, he married Flora McLeod.[3] His son James also served in the Ontario assembly.[4]