James Crawford (Canadian politician)
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James Crawford (1816 – November 22, 1878) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Brockville in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Conservative member.
He was born in County Cavan, Ireland in 1816, the oldest son of George Crawford, and came to Upper Canada with his family during the 1820s. He served as lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. Crawford was a contractor involved in the construction of several canals on the Saint Lawrence River.
His brother John served as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
[edit] External links
- Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1872)
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