John Alexander Craig

John Alexander Craig
Ontario MPP
In office
1934–1937
Preceded by New riding
Succeeded by George Doucett
Constituency Lanark
In office
1929–1934
Preceded by Thomas Alfred Thompson
Succeeded by Riding abolished
Constituency Lanark North
Personal details
Born (1880-03-26)March 26, 1880
White, Ontario
Died November 20, 1968(1968-11-20) (aged 88)
Renfrew, Ontario
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Alberta Olive Stewart (m. 1904)

John Alexander Craig (March 26, 1880 – November 20, 1968) was a political figure in Ontario. He represented Lanark North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1929 to 1937 as a Conservative member.

He was born in White in Lanark County,[1] the son of John Craig and May Camelot, and was educated there. In 1904, he married Alberta Olive Stewart. Craig served as reeve of Darling township for 15 years[1] and was warden for Lanark County in 1921.[2] He died in 1968 and was buried at Hillcrest Union Cemetery, in Calabogie, Ontario.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1931.
  2. "Past Wardens". Lanark County. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  3. "Gravestone of John Alexander Craig". Hillcrest Union Cemetery, in Calabogie, Ontario: Northeastern Ontario Gravemarker Gallery.


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