David Robertson (Canadian politician)

David Robertson (Canadian politician)
David Robertson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Halton
In office
June 5, 1879 – February 1, 1883
Preceded by William Durie Lyon
Succeeded by William Kerns
Personal details
Born July 9, 1841(1841-07-09)
Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West
Died 1912 (aged 70–71)
Political party Liberal

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]

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