John Duff Robertson

John Duff Robertson (March 26, 1873[1] – 1939[2]) was a druggist and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Canora in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1908 to 1917 as a Liberal.

He was born in Chesterfield, Oxford County, Ontario, the son of the Reverend William Robertson[3] and Elizabeth Duff,[1] and educated in Elora and at the Ontario College of Pharmacy in Toronto. He lived in Canora, Saskatchewan.[3]

His brother William was a physician in Elora, Ontario,[1] whose daughter Marion married and later divorced Frederick Banting.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Chambers, Ernest J (1912). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ "Saskatchewan Members of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  3. 1 2 Canadian Press Association (1911). Who's who in western Canada. p. 325. Retrieved 2012-03-16.
  4. ↑ "Doctor Robertson's House". Elora and Fergus Attractions. Retrieved 2012-03-21.


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