John Alexander Craig
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.
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 | March 26, 1880 White, Ontario |
| Died | November 20, 1968 (aged 88) Renfrew, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Alberta Olive Stewart (m. 1904) |
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
- Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1931.
- "Past Wardens". Lanark County. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
- "Gravestone of John Alexander Craig". Hillcrest Union Cemetery, in Calabogie, Ontario: Northeastern Ontario Gravemarker Gallery. Archived from the original on 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
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