William Robertson (Ontario)

William Robertson (January 2, 1897 – April 15, 1948) was an Ontario labourer and political figure. He represented Wentworth in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948 as a Co-operative Commonwealth member.

William Robertson
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1948
Preceded byGeorge Henry Bethune
Succeeded byJoseph Lees Easton
ConstituencyWentworth
Personal details
Born(1897-01-02)January 2, 1897
Bothwellhaugh, Scotland
DiedApril 15, 1948(1948-04-15) (aged 51)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyCCF
OccupationLabourer

He was born in Bothwellhaugh, Scotland, the son of William Robertson, was educated there and came to Canada in 1926. He died when he was hit by a motorist right across the street from the Ontario legislative assembly in Toronto and buried in Hamilton Ontario.

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947, GP Normandin

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