About James Craig
Lived 1823 – 1874 (aged 50–51). James Craig was a Canadian politician.
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.
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.
In 1851, he married Flora McLeod. His son James also served in the Ontario assembly.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Craig?
Canadian politician, born 1823 (1823–1874)
When was James Craig born?
James Craig was born in 1823 in South Glengarry.
When did James Craig die?
James Craig died in 1874 in South Glengarry.
What was James Craig's occupation?
James Craig was a politician.
What nationality was James Craig?
James Craig was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Craig (Canadian politician)
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