David Robertson (Canadian politician)

For other people named David Robertson, see David Robertson (disambiguation).
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
1867–1871
Personal details
Born (1841-07-09)July 9, 1841
Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West
Died 1912 (aged 7071)
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Jennie Morse
Occupation Doctor

David Robertson (July 9, 1841[1] 1912[2]) was an Ontario physician[1] and political figure. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1883 as a Liberal member.[3]

He was born in Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West in 1841, the son of Alexander Robertson, a Scottish immigrant,[1] and Nancy Moore, a native of New England.[4] Robertson studied at McGill College and graduated with an M.D. in 1864.[1] 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.[4] 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.[1]

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