Robert Edwin Clapp
Canadian politician
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Robert Edwin Clapp (February 12, 1855 – 1944)[1] was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Bruce South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1908 as a Conservative member.[2]
Robert Edwin Clapp | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1905–1908 | |
| Preceded by | Reuben Eldridge Truax |
| Succeeded by | Reuben Eldridge Truax |
| Constituency | Bruce South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1855 |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Zillah Davis (m. 1886) |
| Occupation | Physician |
The son of Philip Clapp and Nancy Kelly,[3] he was born in Milford and was educated in Milford, Seaforth and Harriston.[2] Clapp went on to study medicine in Toronto and continued his studies in Vienna, Berlin and Leipzig. He set up practice in Mildmay in Bruce County.[3] Clapp served as reeve for Carrick Township in 1898 and 1899.[4] He married Zillah Davis[3] in 1886.[2]
Clapp ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1902, losing to Reuben Truax, before being elected in 1905.[2]
