Robert Greenshields Meikle

Robert Greenshields Meikle (1832 – April 9, 1901)[1] was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Argenteuil in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1878 to 1881 as a Liberal.

Robert Greenshields Meikle
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Argenteuil
In office
1878–1881
Preceded bySydney Robert Bellingham
Succeeded byWilliam Owens
Personal details
Born1832
DiedApril 9, 1901(1901-04-09) (aged 68–69)
Political partyLiberal

He was born in Lachute, Lower Canada, the son of John Meikle, originally a manufacturer in Glasgow,[2] and Jean Greenshields. In 1830, he became co-owner of the general store established by his father at Lachute. Meikle was a justice of the peace and also served in the Commissioners' Court. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1887.

References edit

  • "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.