Robert Greenshields Meikle
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Robert Greenshields Meikle | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Argenteuil | |
In office 1878–1881 | |
Preceded by | Sydney Robert Bellingham |
Succeeded by | William Owens |
Personal details | |
Born | 1832 |
Died | April 9, 1901 | (aged 68–69)
Political party | Liberal |
Robert Greenshields Meikle (1832 – April 9, 1901)[1] was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Argenteuil in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1878 to 1881 as a Liberal.
He was born in Lachute, Lower Canada, the son of John Meikle, originally a manufacturer in Glasgow,[2] and Jean Greenshields. In 1830, he became co-owner of the general store established by his father at Lachute. Meikle was a justice of the peace and also served in the Commissioners' Court. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1887.
References
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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