About Robert McKim
Lived 1828 – 1900 (aged 71–72). Robert McKim was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Robert McKim (c. 1828 – January 20, 1900) was an Ontario, Canada, farmer and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872 and Wellington West from 1879 to 1886.
He was born and grew up in Sligo, Ireland. In 1852, he married Margaret Shannon. He was a justice of the peace and also served as reeve for Peel Township. McKim resigned his seat in the provincial legislature in 1874 to compete unsuccessfully in Wellington Centre for a seat in the federal parliament. He was defeated in the 1875 provincial election and reelected in 1878. In 1884, McKim turned over to the speaker of the house a large sum of money that he had been paid to vote against the government. He died in Guelph in 1900.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert McKim?
Canadian politician
When was Robert McKim born?
Robert McKim was born in 1828 in Sligo.
When did Robert McKim die?
Robert McKim died on 20 January 1900 in Guelph.
What was Robert McKim's occupation?
Robert McKim was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Robert McKim?
Robert McKim was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert McKim (Ontario politician)
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