James Craig (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.
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.
In 1851, he married Flora McLeod. His son James also served in the Ontario assembly.
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