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David Robertson (Canadian politician)

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Preceded by
  
William Durie Lyon

Political party
  
Liberal

Succeeded by
  
William Kerns

Spouse(s)
  
Jennie Morse

Constituency
  
Halton

Name
  
David Robertson

Died
  
1912 (aged 70–71)


David Robertson (Canadian politician)

Born
  
July 9, 1841 Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West (
1841-07-09
)

David Robertson (July 9, 1841 – 1912) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1883 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West in 1841, the son of Alexander Robertson, a Scottish immigrant, and Nancy Moore, a native of New England. Robertson studied at McGill College and graduated with an M.D. in 1864. 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. 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.

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