William Robertson (Ontario)
William Robertson (January 2, 1897 – April 15, 1948) was an Ontario labourer and political figure. He represented Wentworth in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948 as a Co-operative Commonwealth member.
William Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1943–1948 | |
| Preceded by | George Henry Bethune |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Lees Easton |
| Constituency | Wentworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1897 Bothwellhaugh, Scotland |
| Died | April 15, 1948 (aged 51) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | CCF |
| Occupation | Labourer |
He was born in Bothwellhaugh, Scotland, the son of William Robertson, was educated there and came to Canada in 1926. He died when he was hit by a car right across the street from the Ontario legislative assembly in Toronto and buried in Hamilton Ontario.
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947, GP Normandin
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