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Jan 16, 1821 Died on 29 Nov 1859 (aged 38)
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About Joseph Hartman
- Joseph Hartman (January 16, 1821 – November 29, 1859) was a farmer, teacher and political figure in Canada West. He was born in Whitchurch Township in Upper Canada in 1821, the son of Quakers who had immigrated from Pennsylvania.
- He taught school in the township and also farmed, later becoming superintendent of education.
- He served on the council for the Home District from 1847 to 1850, when he was elected to the township council and also became reeve.
- He served 6 terms as warden for the county.
- In 1851, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly for the North riding of York; he was reelected in 1854 and 1857, aligning himself with the Clear Grits.
- He supported representation by population.
- He died in Whitchurch Township in 1859, after suffering from tuberculosis for a number of years.
