James Haggerty (Canadian politician) explained

James Haggerty
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1894
Term End1:1898
Predecessor1:Alpheus Field Wood
Successor1:William John Allen
Constituency1:Hastings North
Party:Patrons of Industry
Birth Date:11 March 1833
Birth Place:Huntingdon Township, Upper Canada
Occupation:Farmer
Spouse:Ann Fleming

James Haggerty (March 11, 1833  - March 20, 1912)[1] was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Hastings North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Patrons of Industry member.

He was born in Huntingdon Township, Upper Canada, the son of James Haggerty who came to Upper Canada from Ireland, and was educated there and in Toronto. Haggerty was also a school teacher. He married Ann Fleming. He was president of the North Hastings Agricultural Society and was also president of the West Huntingdon Cheese Manufacturing Company. Haggerty served as reeve for Huntingdon in 1877, 1880–1882 and 1891 to 1894.

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  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170790605/james-haggerty