William Robinson (Ontario politician)

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William Robinson  Source: Library and Archives Canada
William Robinson
Source: Library and Archives Canada

William Robinson (November 5, 1823 – ?) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Kingston in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1871 to 1879.

He was born in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland, in 1823. Robinson was president of the Kingston and Marmora Railway. He served on the town council for Kingston for 16 years and served as mayor from 1869 to 1870. He was later appointed a customs officer at Kingston.

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