Robert McKim (Ontario politician)
Robert McKim (1828 – January 20, 1900) was an Ontario, Canada, farmer and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872 and Wellington West from 1879 to 1886.
Robert McKim | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1871–1886 | |
| Preceded by | New riding |
| Succeeded by | Absalom Shade Allan |
| Constituency | Wellington West |
| In office 1867–1871 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | John McGowan |
| Constituency | Wellington North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1828 Sligo, Ireland |
| Died | January 20, 1900 (aged 71) Guelph, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Shannon ( m. 1852) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
He was born and grew up in Sligo, Ireland. In 1852, he married Margaret Shannon. He was a justice of the peace and also served as reeve for Peel Township. McKim resigned his seat in the provincial legislature in 1874 to compete unsuccessfully in Wellington Centre for a seat in the federal parliament. He was defeated in the 1875 provincial election and reelected in 1878. In 1884, McKim turned over to the speaker of the house a large sum of money that he had been paid to vote against the government. He died in Guelph in 1900.[1]
References
- "Robert McKim". Family Search.org.
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- The Annals of the town of Guelph, 1827-1877
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1885 JA Gemmill
- Canada and its provinces. Volume 17, A Shortt, AG Doughtty (1914)