Charles Robert McKeown
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Charles Robert McKeown (November 19, 1866 – ) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Dufferin in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1907 to 1926 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Orangeville, Canada West, the son of Robert McKeown, and educated at the University of Toronto. He articled in law with William L. Walsh, graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1894 and set up practice in Orangeville. In 1895, he married Crystine Innes McIntosh. He served as mayor of Orangeville in 1906 and 1907. In 1907, McKeown was named King's Counsel. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1907 by-election held after the death of Frederick William Lewis. He served as Chairman of the Municipal and Railway Board from 1927 to 1935.
[edit] References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1908, EJ Chambers
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1925, EJ Chambers
[edit] External links
- History of Dufferin County, S Sawden (1952)
- Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
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