(1876-16 Feb. 1936), veterinarian. (“Doc” O’Hara, Dr Ruglus T. O’Hara) Born at Masham, Que. Parents: Samuel O’Hara and his wife Matilda Reilly. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College, 1908, and settled in Maxville as a veterinarian the same year, taking over the practice of Dr D.A. Irvine. On 28 Nov. 1911 he was married to Olive Munro (see Olive O’Hara). (one child) The O’Haras’ home, where they lived for the remainder of their lives, was on the Main Street of Maxville, his office being in the same building. Besides operating his veterinary practice, Dr O’Hara promoted local sports and served on the Maxville High School Board. He died in hospital in Montreal. He was a Presbyterian and an Orangeman. His son Howard L. O’Hara (13 June 1913-28 June 1993) married Joan Gormley, daughter of Florence Gormley.

Standard Freeholder 19 Feb. 1936, Glengarry News 21 Feb. 1936 * Maxville (1991) , 244, 308, 321, 780-784 (with portraits of Dr and Mrs O’Hara) * Campbell, Tannis & Stewat, MacDougalls, 224-225 * Winter GN 13 Nov. 1991 * GN 1 Feb. 1935, completes treatment of 686 Maxville-area farm animals in project, promoted by Junior Farmers’ Club, to destroy botfly