Robert Herbert McElroy

Robert Herbert McElroy (January 27, 1860 – January 20, 1920) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1907 to 1919.

Robert McElroy
Ontario MPP
In office
1907–1919
Preceded byGeorge Kidd
Succeeded byRobert Grant
ConstituencyCarleton
Personal details
Born(1860-01-27)January 27, 1860
Richmond, Canada West
DiedJanuary 20, 1920(1920-01-20) (aged 59)
Ottawa, Ontario
Political partyConservative
OccupationMerchant

He was born in Richmond, Canada West, the son of Henry McElroy, and educated in Richmond and at the Ottawa Collegiate Institute. In 1887, he married Helen E. Baird. McElroy owned a general store, operated a flour mill and was a grain dealer. He served as reeve for Richmond from 1897 to 1903. McElroy was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1907 by-election held after the death of George Nelson Kidd. He also served as a director for the Central Canada Exhibition. McElroy was named registrar for Carleton County in 1919. He died of pneumonia at his home in Ottawa in 1920.

References

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910, EJ Chambers
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