Edward Robinson (Canadian politician)

Edward Robinson (born 1828 - January 3, 1888) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Kent West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1879 to 1883.

Edward Robinson
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1883
Preceded byAlexander Coutts
Succeeded byJames Clancy
ConstituencyKent West
Personal details
Born1829 (1829)
County Roscommon, Ireland
DiedJanuary 3, 1888(1888-01-03) (aged 58)
Chatham, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Charlotte Miller
(m. 1864)
OccupationLawyer

He was born in County Roscommon, Ireland in 1829 and educated at Trinity College in Dublin. He came to Toronto in 1854 as head of the mathematics department of the Toronto Grammar School. Robinson later articled in law, was admitted as an attorney in 1863 and became a partner of Walter McCrea at Chatham. In 1864, he married Charlotte Miller.

Electoral history

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1879 Ontario general election: Kent West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Edward Robinson 1,343 52.69 +5.36
Conservative Alexander Coutts 1,206 47.31 −5.36
Total valid votes 2,549 46.87 −11.77
Eligible voters 5,438
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +5.36
Source:+link Elections Ontario[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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