James Haggerty (Canadian politician)

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James Haggerty
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1898
Preceded byAlpheus Field Wood
Succeeded by
ConstituencyHastings North
Personal details
Born1833 (1833)
Huntingdon Township, Upper Canada
Died1912 (aged 78–79)
Political partyPatrons of Industry
Spouse(s)Ann Fleming
OccupationFarmer

James Haggerty (1833–1912) 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 , 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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