Robert Jaffray

Robert Jaffray (January 23, 1832 – December 16, 1914) was a Canadian grocer, publisher of The Globe, and politician. A Liberal, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada on 8 March 1906 on the recommendation of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. He represented the senatorial division of Toronto, Ontario until his death. He is buried in Toronto's Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Appointed byWilfrid Laurier

Born(1832-01-23)January 23, 1832

Skeoch Farm near Bannockburn, Scotland

DiedDecember 16, 1914(1914-12-16) (aged 82)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

PartyLiberal

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The Honourable Robert Jaffray
Senator for Toronto, Ontario
In office March 8, 1906 – December 16, 1914
Appointed by	Wilfrid Laurier
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Born	(1832-01-23)January 23, 1832 Skeoch Farm near Bannockburn, Scotland
Died	December 16, 1914(1914-12-16) (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Party	Liberal

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His son Robert A. Jaffray was a Christian missionary to China who was trained by A.B. Simpson.