Albert Hagar (1827 – September 14, 1924) was a Canadian merchant and politician.[1]
Born in North Plantagenet Township, Upper Canada (now Ontario),[1] the son of Abner Hagar, a former Montreal merchant, and Hannah P. Barker, he was educated in Vermont and became a farmer, merchant and lumber dealer and owned a sawmill and gristmill at Plantagenet.[2] Hagar was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Prescott in 1867. A Liberal, he was acclaimed in 1872 and re-elected in 1874. He was defeated in 1878.[1]
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Prescott in an 1881 by-election held after the death of William Harkin. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1883.[3]
Hagar was also a captain in the local militia, superintendent of schools, reeve for North Plantagenet Township and warden for Prescott and Russell counties.[2] He also served as sheriff for Prescott and Russell counties.[4] Later in life, he was the last surviving member of the first Canadian parliament.
Hagar died in Plantagenet at the age of 97.[2]
| Parliament of Canada | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Member of Parliament for Prescott 1867–1878 |
Succeeded by Félix Routhier |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by William Harkin |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Prescott 1881–1886 |
Succeeded by Francis Eugene Alfred Evanturel |