Robert McKim (Ontario politician)

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Margaret Shannon
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Robert McKim
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Ontario MPP
In office
1871–1886
OccupationFarmer

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.

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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. [1]

Electoral history

1867 Ontario general election : Wellington North
PartyCandidateVotes%
Liberal Robert McKim 1,43451.29
Conservative Mr. Beattie1,36248.71
Total valid votes2,79681.04
Eligible voters3,450
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario [2]
1871 Ontario general election : Wellington North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Robert McKim 1,53163.53+12.24
Conservative Mr. Cross87936.4712.24
Turnout2,41059.4021.64
Eligible voters4,057
Liberal hold Swing +12.24
Source: Elections Ontario [3]

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References

  1. "Robert McKim". Family Search.org.
  2. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved 31 March 2024.