About Robert Austin Shearer
Lived 1868 – 1920 (aged 52). Robert Austin Shearer was a Canadian politician.
Robert Austin Shearer (March 16, 1868 – December 3, 1920) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Cornwall Township, Ontario, the son of James A. Shearer. In 1888, he married May Robertson. Shearer served as deputy sheriff. For a time, he was involved in the production of aerated water. He died in Cornwall.
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Who was Robert Austin Shearer?
Canadian politician (1868–1920)
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Robert Austin Shearer was born on 16 March 1868 in South Stormont.
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Robert Austin Shearer died on 3 December 1920 in Cornwall.
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Robert Austin Shearer was a politician.
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Robert Austin Shearer was Canadian.
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