About William Craig
Lived 1828 – 1897 (aged 68). William Craig was a Canadian politician.
William Craig (May 16, 1828 – January 1, 1897) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.
He was born in Bytown in 1828, the son of an Irish immigrant, and educated in Nepean. He served as warden for the counties of Prescott and Russell and reeve for Russell Township. He died in Russell in 1897.
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Who was William Craig?
Canadian politician
When was William Craig born?
William Craig was born on 16 May 1828 in Bytown.
When did William Craig die?
William Craig died on 1 January 1897 in Russell.
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William Craig was a politician.
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William Craig was Canadian.
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