About Robert James Henderson
Lived 1877 – 1953 (aged 75). Robert James Henderson was a Canadian politician, farmer, teacher and clerk.
Robert James Henderson (15 August 1877 – 24 April 1953) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Brooke Township, Ontario and became a municipal clerk, farmer and teacher by career.
Henderson attended high school in Watford, Ontario, then the London Normal School. He taught school from 1899 to 1940.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Lambton—Kent riding in the 1945 general election, defeating Liberal party incumbent Hugh MacKenzie. After serving one term, in the 20th Canadian Parliament, Henderson was defeated by MacKenzie in the 1949 election.
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Who was Robert James Henderson?
Canadian politician (1877–1953)
When was Robert James Henderson born?
Robert James Henderson was born on 15 August 1877 in Brooke Township, Ontario.
When did Robert James Henderson die?
Robert James Henderson died on 24 April 1953.
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Robert James Henderson was a politician, farmer, teacher and clerk.
What nationality was Robert James Henderson?
Robert James Henderson was Canadian.
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