David Robertson (Canadian politician)

David Robertson (July 9, 1841 August 8, 1912) was an Ontario physician and political figure.

David Robertson
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1883
Preceded byWilliam Durie Lyon
Succeeded byWilliam Kerns
ConstituencyHalton
Mayor of Milton, Ontario
In office
1873–1876
Preceded byClarkson Freeman
Succeeded byGeorge Smith
Personal details
Born(1841-07-09)July 9, 1841
Esquesing Township, Halton County, Canada West
DiedAugust 8, 1912(1912-08-08) (aged 71)
Nelson, British Columbia
Resting placeMilton, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Jeannette Sophia Morse
(m. 1867)
OccupationDoctor

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.

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