Jacob Weager (September 26, 1755 - July 10, 1827) 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
MLA for Dundas
In office
1800–1804
Preceded byThomas Fraser
Succeeded byJohn Crysler
Personal details
Born26 Sep 1755
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, Province of New York (Thirteen Colonies)
Died10 Jul 1827
Dundas County, Upper Canada
Residence(s)Williamsburgh Twp., Dundas County, Upper Canada
OccupationSoldier
Military service
AllegianceGreat Britain
Upper Canada
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Canadian militia
Years of service1777 - 1784
1800 - 1814
RankSergeant
Lieutenant
Captain
UnitKing's Royal Regiment of New York
Dundas County Militia
Battles/warsAmerican Revolution

War of 1812

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.[1] 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 County 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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Further reading edit

  • Johnson, JK Becoming Prominent: Regional Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791–1841 (1989) ISBN 0-7735-0641-1 p. 234