Robert Colin Scatcherd, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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About Robert Colin Scatcherd
- Robert Colin Scatcherd (November 12, 1832 – February 20, 1879) was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada.
- He represented Middlesex North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1876 to 1878 as a Liberal member. He was born in London, Upper Canada, the son of John Scatcherd.
- In 1863, he married Margaret Oliver.
- Scatcherd studied law with his brother Thomas and set up practice in Strathroy in 1862.
- He served as solicitor for Strathroy from 1863 to 1873 and was mayor from 1874 to 1876.
- Scatcherd was elected to the House of Commons in an 1876 by-election held following the death of his brother.
- He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1878.
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