David Robertson (Canadian politician)
| David Robertson | |
|---|---|
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| Ontario MPP | |
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In office 1879–1883 | |
| Preceded by | William Durie Lyon |
| Succeeded by | William Kerns |
| Constituency | Halton |
| Mayor of Milton, Ontario | |
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In office 1873–1876 | |
| Preceded by | Clarkson Freeman |
| Succeeded by | George Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 9, 1841 Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West |
| Died | 1912 (aged 70–71) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Jennie Morse |
| Occupation | Doctor |
David Robertson (July 9, 1841[1] – 1912[2]) was an Ontario physician[1] and political figure. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1883 as a Liberal member.[3]
He was born in Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West in 1841, the son of Alexander Robertson, a Scottish immigrant,[1] and Nancy Moore, a native of New England.[4] Robertson studied at McGill College and graduated with an M.D. in 1864.[1] He first practised medicine in Nassagaweya before moving to Milton. Robertson was a captain in the local militia and raised a company of volunteers that served during the Fenian raids. He owned a large amount of real estate, including a large farm.[4] In 1867, he married Jennie S. Morse. He served four years as mayor of Milton and eight years as treasurer for the board of education.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1883 JA Gemmill p. 204
- ↑ Dr. David Robertson, Mayor, M.P.P. b.1841 d.1912
- ↑ Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- 1 2 The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men Ontario volume. American Biographical Pub. Co. 1880. pp. 277–8.