Joseph Edgar
Canadian politician
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Joseph Edgar (June 7, 1856[1] – September 10, 1922) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Ontario. He represented Parry Sound in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.
Joseph Edgar | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1914–1919 | |
| Preceded by | John Galna |
| Succeeded by | Richard Reese Hall |
| Constituency | Parry Sound |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1856 |
| Died | September 10, 1922 (aged 66) Businessman |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Mary Little (m. 1886) |
| Children | Mary S. Edgar, Bessie Edgar, Annie Edgar, Margaret Edgar, and 4 that died |
He was born in Benraw, County Down, the son of Joseph Edgar and May McCracken, and came to Canada in 1872. In 1886, Edgar married Mary Little. He moved to Sundridge, a small town north of Toronto on the rail line. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Ontario assembly in 1902.[1] Edgar owned a general store which he had bought from John Carter.[2] He was defeated by Richard Reese Hall when he ran for re-election in 1919.[3]
