Robert Herbert McElroy
Robert Herbert McElroy (January 27, 1860 – January 20, 1920) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1907 to 1919.
Robert McElroy | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1907–1919 | |
| Preceded by | George Kidd |
| Succeeded by | Robert Grant |
| Constituency | Carleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1860 Richmond, Canada West |
| Died | January 20, 1920 (aged 59) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Occupation | Merchant |
He was born in Richmond, Canada West, the son of Henry McElroy, and educated in Richmond and at the Ottawa Collegiate Institute. In 1887, he married Helen E. Baird. McElroy owned a general store, operated a flour mill and was a grain dealer. He served as reeve for Richmond from 1897 to 1903. McElroy was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1907 by-election held after the death of George Nelson Kidd. He also served as a director for the Central Canada Exhibition. McElroy was named registrar for Carleton County in 1919. He died of pneumonia at his home in Ottawa in 1920.
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910, EJ Chambers