Robert Edwy Ryerson
Robert Edwy Ryerson (12 August 1865 – 12 October 1958) was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Brant County, Canada West and became a grocer and merchant.
Robert Edwy Ryerson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Brantford City | |
| In office October 1925 – October 1935 | |
| Preceded by | riding created |
| Succeeded by | William Ross Macdonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Edwy Ryerson 12 August 1865 Brant County, Canada West |
| Died | 12 October 1958 (aged 93) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth E. Dowling m. 21 August 1896[1] |
| Profession | grocer, merchant |
Ryerson attended public school at Brantford. He became an associate manager of grocery firm Ryerson Brothers and served three terms as a Brantford alderman.[1]
He was first elected to Parliament at the Brantford City riding in the 1925 general election and re-elected there in 1926 and 1930. Ryerson was defeated in the 1935 federal election by William Ross Macdonald of the Liberal party.
References
- Normandin, A.L. (1932). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
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