David Robertson (Canadian politician)
David Robertson | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Jeannette Sophia Morse
(m. 1867) |
| Occupation | Doctor |
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David Robertson (July 9, 1841 – August 8, 1912) was an Ontario physician and political figure.
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.