Francis Robert Latchford

Francis Robert Latchford, QC (April 30, 1856 – August 13, 1938) was an Ontario lawyer, judge and political figure. He represented Renfrew South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1899 to 1904 as a Liberal member.

For other uses, see Latchford (disambiguation).
Francis Robert Latchford
Ontario MPP
In office
1899–1904
Preceded byRobert Adam Campbell
Succeeded byThomas McGarry
ConstituencyRenfrew South
Personal details
Born(1856-04-30)April 30, 1856
Aylmer, Quebec
DiedAugust 13, 1938(1938-08-13) (aged 82)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
ProfessionLawyer
CabinetCommissioner of Public Works (1899-1904)
Attorney General (1904-1905)

He was born in Aylmer, Quebec, the son of James Culhane Latchford, an Irish immigrant, and studied at the University of Ottawa. Latchford was called to the bar in 1886. He was named King's Counsel in 1899. Latchford served as Commissioner of Public Works from 1899 to 1904 and Attorney General of Ontario from 1904 to 1905. He was named a judge in the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1908 and served until his death. Latchford was also an amateur conchologist specializing in fresh water molluscs. He died in Toronto.

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