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Jacob Weager

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Preceded by
  
Thomas Fraser

Succeeded by
  
John Crysler

Died
  
July 10, 1827

Name
  
Jacob Weager

Occupation
  
Soldier


Residence
  
Williamsburgh Twp., Dundas County, Upper Canada

Jacob Weager (born 1756) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Dundas in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1800 to 1804.

Jacob Weager, was a British Army Captain and Upper Canadian politician. He was born in the Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, Province of New York, the son of Everhart Weager and married to Mary Hare in 1784. He served in the King's Loyal Regiment of New York during the American Revolution. Weager married Mary Hare, the daughter of Henry Hare of the Indian Department. He lived in Williamsburgh Township. Weager served in the Dundas militia, reaching the rank of captain, and was a justice of the peace in the Eastern District.

Weager died in Dundas in 1827.

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Jacob Weager Wikipedia