James Lyons Biggar

James Lyons Biggar (February 4, 1824 – May 24, 1879) was an Ontario merchant and political figure.

In 1846, he married Isabella Hodgins; his wife's brothers, Thomas and John George, became prominent figures in the province.

[1] Biggar owned a general store and served as postmaster at Carrying Place.

[2] He represented East Northumberland in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1861 until Confederation.

[2] The Biggars had eleven children: Mr. Biggar's sister Eliza Maria would marry Charles Stewart Wilson, and their son Herbert Charles Wilson would serve in the legislative assembly for the Northwest Territories.