David Robertson (Canadian politician)

For other people named David Robertson, see David Robertson (disambiguation).

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]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1883 JA Gemmill p. 204
2. ^ Dr. David Robertson, Mayor, M.P.P. b.1841 d.1912
3. ^ Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
4. ^ ^{a b} The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men Ontario volume. American Biographical Pub. Co. 1880. pp. 277–8. http://www.canadiana.org/view/08545/0315. 

Persondata
Name	Robertson, David
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	July 9, 1841
Place of birth	Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West
Date of death	1912
Place of death

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