Robert Ferguson (Ontario politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Ferguson (Ontario politician)

politician

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1834

Place of Birth: Kilsyth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1901

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Robert Ferguson (August 16, 1834 – September 7, 1901) was an Ontario merchant and political figure.
He represented Kent East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1885 to 1901 as a Liberal member. He was born in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland in 1834, the son of James Ferguson, and came to Howard Township with his family in 1854.
He learned carpentry in Scotland and later became involved in the lumber trade in Ontario.
Ferguson served as reeve for Camden Township and warden for Kent County.
He was elected in an 1885 by-election held after the death of Daniel McCraney.
He died at his home in Thamesville, Ontario in 1901.