Herbert Biggar, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Herbert Biggar

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 06-Jan-1809

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1892

Profession: farmer

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Herbert Biggar

  • Herbert Biggar (January 6, 1809 – 1892) was a merchant, farmer and political figure in Canada West.
  • He represented East Brant in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1854 to 1861 as a Reformer. He was born in Queenston, Upper Canada, the son of Robert Biggar.
  • He assisted his father on the family farm until the age of 30, when he entered business with his brother Hamilton in Brantford.
  • He later returned to farming.
  • Biggar served on the council for Brantford Township and on the council for Brant County, also serving as township reeve.
  • Biggar was married twice: first to Jane Ellis in 1831 and then, in 1874, to Marion Long.He was defeated by William Ryerson when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1861.

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