Joseph Edgar

For the American politician from Maine, see Joseph T. Edgar.

Joseph Edgar
Ontario MPP
In office
1914–1919
Preceded byJohn Galna
Succeeded byRichard Reese Hall
ConstituencyParry Sound
Personal details
Born(1856-06-07)June 7, 1856
Benraw, Ireland
DiedSeptember 10, 1922(1922-09-10) (aged 66)
Businessman
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Mary Little
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(m. 1886)​
ChildrenMary S. Edgar, Bessie Edgar, Annie Edgar, Margaret Edgar, and 4 that died

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.

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]

  1. ^ a b Chambers, Ernest J (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1916.
  2. ^ Tairn, Astrid (2007). Almaguin Chronicles: Memories of the Past. Dundurn Press Ltd. p. 38. ISBN 978-1-55002-760-0.
  3. ^ Hayes, Adrian (2005). Parry Sound: gateway to Northern Ontario. Dundurn Press Ltd. p. 140. ISBN 1-896219-91-8.