Robert Henry Grant
Canadian politician (1860–1930) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Henry Grant (August 5, 1860 – November 26, 1930) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a United Farmer member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923. He represented the riding of Carleton. He served as a cabinet minister in the government of E.C. Drury. Robert Grant Avenue in the Fernbank neighbourhood of Stittsville is named after Grant and his father. The nearby Grant Crossing shopping area is also named after the family farm which once stood on the land.
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Quick Facts Ontario MPP, Preceded by ...
Robert Grant | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1919–1923 | |
Preceded by | Robert Herbert McElroy |
Succeeded by | Adam Acres |
Constituency | Carleton |
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Born | (1860-08-05)August 5, 1860 Ottawa, Canada West |
Died | November 26, 1930(1930-11-26) (aged 70) near Hazeldean, Ontario |
Political party | United Farmers of Ontario |
Spouse(s) | Sara Christiana Cuddie (1886-1887) Sarah Maria Gourlay (1897-1927) |
Children | 9 |
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Occupation | Farmer |
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