Robert McAllister (politician)
| Robert McAllister | |
|---|---|
| MLA for St. John County | |
| In office 1931 to 1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1876 Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Died | October 10, 1963 (aged 87) Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Conservative Party of New Brunswick |
Robert McAllister (January 9, 1876 – October 10, 1963) was a businessman and politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented St. John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Conservative member from 1931 to 1960.
He was the son of James McAllister and Jessie Main, both of Scottish origin. In 1902, McAllister married a Miss Humphrey. He was a dyer and cleaner. McAllister served as county warden. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1931 by-election held after John M. Baxter was appointed a judge. He died in 1963 of arteriosclerosis.[1]
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1948, PG Normandin