David Robertson (Canadian politician)
Canadian politician (1841–1912)
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David Robertson (July 9, 1841[4] – August 8, 1912[5]) was an Ontario physician[4] and political figure.
David Robertson | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1879–1883 | |
| Preceded by | William Durie Lyon |
| Succeeded by | William Kerns |
| Constituency | Halton |
| Mayor of Milton, Ontario | |
| In office 1873–1876 | |
| Preceded by | Clarkson Freeman |
| Succeeded by | George Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1841 |
| Died | August 8, 1912 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Milton, Ontario[2] |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Jeannette Sophia Morse
(m. 1867) |
| Occupation | Doctor |
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 history
| 1879 Ontario general election: Halton | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Liberal | David Robertson | 1,765 | 50.46 | −0.80 | ||||
| Conservative | W.C. Beaty | 1,733 | 49.54 | +0.80 | ||||
| Total valid votes | 3,498 | 66.63 | −1.55 | |||||
| Eligible voters | 5,250 | |||||||
| Liberal hold | Swing | −0.80 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Ontario[8] | ||||||||
| 1883 Ontario general election: Halton | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Conservative | William Kerns | 2,004 | 51.93 | +1.33 | ||||
| Liberal | D. Robertson | 1,855 | 48.07 | -1.33 | ||||
| Total valid votes | 3,859 | 100.0 | ||||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +1.33 | ||||||
| Source: Canadian Parliamentary Companion, 1874[9] | ||||||||