Robert Austin Shearer (March 16, 1868 – December 3, 1920) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.

Robert Austin Shearer
Ontario MPP
In office
1914–1919
Preceded byJohn Colborne Milligan
Succeeded byJames William McLeod
ConstituencyStormont
Personal details
Born(1868-03-16)March 16, 1868
Cornwall Township, Ontario
DiedDecember 3, 1920(1920-12-03) (aged 52)
Cornwall, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse
May Robertson
(m. 1888)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Cornwall Township, Ontario, the son of James A. Shearer. In 1888, he married May Robertson. Shearer served as deputy sheriff. For a time, he was involved in the production of aerated water. He died in Cornwall.

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