David Robertson (Canadian politician)

David Robertson (July 9, 1841[4] – August 8, 1912[5]) was an Ontario physician[4] and political figure.

For other people named David Robertson, see David Robertson (disambiguation).
David Robertson
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1883
Preceded byWilliam Durie Lyon
Succeeded byWilliam Kerns
ConstituencyHalton
Mayor of Milton, Ontario
In office
1873–1876
Preceded byClarkson Freeman
Succeeded byGeorge Smith
Personal details
Born(1841-07-09)July 9, 1841
Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West
DiedAugust 8, 1912(1912-08-08) (aged 71)
Nelson, British Columbia[1]
Resting placeMilton, Ontario[2]
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)
Jeannette Sophia Morse
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(m. 1867)​
[3]
OccupationDoctor

He was born in Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West in 1841, the son of Alexander Robertson, a Scottish immigrant,[4] and Nancy Moore, a native of New England.[3] Robertson studied at McGill College and graduated with an M.D. in 1864.[4] 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.[3] In 1867, he married Jennie S. Morse.

Political career

He served four years as mayor of Milton and eight years as treasurer for the board of education.[4]

Henderson represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1883 as a Liberal member,[6] but was defeated in the 1883 election.[7]

Electoral record
1879 Ontario general election: Halton
Party Candidate Votes%
LiberalD. Robertson1,77650.60
ConservativeW. C. Beatty1,73449.40
Total valid votes 3,510100.00  
Source: The Acton Free Press[8]
1883 Ontario general election: Halton
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeWilliam Kerns2,00451.93+1.33
LiberalD. Robertson1,85548.07-1.33
Total valid votes 3,859100.0  
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +1.33
Source: Canadian Parliamentary Companion, 1874[9]

References
  1. "The Death of Dr. Robertson". The Acton Free Press. August 15, 1912. p. 2.
  2. "Funeral of Late Dr. Robertson". The Canadian Champion. Milton. August 22, 1912. p. 2.
  3. The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men. Ontario Volume. Toronto: American Biographical Publishing Company. 1880. pp. 277–278.
  4. Gemmill, John Alexander, ed. (1883). The Canadian parliamentary companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 204.
  5. "Genealogy - General Search". royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. BC Archives. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  6. "David Robertson, MPP". ontla.on.ca. Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2007.
  7. "The Result in Halton". The Canadian Champion. Milton. March 1, 1883. p. 2.
  8. "Ontario Elections". The Acton Free Press. June 12, 1879.
  9. Gemmill, J.A., ed. (1885). The Canadian parliamentary companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 220.


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