Robert Doull

Robert Doull (1828 – December 9, 1906) was a Scottish-born Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Pictou in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1874 and from 1878 to 1882 as a Liberal-Conservative member.^[1]

Born1828 (1828)

Wick, Caithness-shire, Scotland

DiedDecember 9, 1906(1906-12-09) (aged 77–78)

PartyLiberal-Conservative

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Robert Doull
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Pictou
In office 1872–1874
In office 1878–1882
Personal details
Born	1828 (1828) Wick, Caithness-shire, Scotland
Died	December 9, 1906(1906-12-09) (aged 77–78)
Party	Liberal-Conservative

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He was born in Wick, Caithness-shire, Scotland,^[1] the son of John Doull and Jane Craig,^[2] and came to Nova Scotia with his parents while still an infant. In 1852, he married Janet Crichton. Doull was a lieutenant-colonel for the Pictou County militia. He served as treasurer for the county for 15 years and was a director of the Pictou Bank.^[3] Doull was defeated in 1874 but then ran successfully for a federal seat in 1878.^[1] In 1888, he moved to Craven, Northwest Territories (now Saskatchewan).^[2]