About Robert Colin Scatcherd
Lived 1832 – 1879 (aged 46). Robert Colin Scatcherd was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
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.
On Mr. Scatcherd's death, 15 April 1876:
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Canadian politician (1832-1879)
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Robert Colin Scatcherd was born on 12 November 1832.
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Robert Colin Scatcherd died on 20 February 1879.
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Robert Colin Scatcherd was a politician and lawyer.
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