Joseph Edgar

Joseph Edgar (June 7, 1856[1] – after 1919) 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.[2]

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 May Little. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Ontario assembly in 1902. He lived in Sundridge.[1] Edgar owned a general store which he had bought from John Carter.[3] He was defeated by Richard Reese Hall when he ran for reelection in 1919.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Chambers, Ernest J (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1916.
  2. ↑ "Joseph Edgar, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
  3. ↑ Tairn, Astrid (2007). Almaguin Chronicles: Memories of the Past. Dundurn Press Ltd. p. 38. ISBN 1-55002-760-3.
  4. ↑ Hayes, Adrian (2005). Parry Sound: gateway to Northern Ontario. Dundurn Press Ltd. p. 140. ISBN 1-896219-91-8.


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