Jabel Robinson

Politician

1831 – 1907

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Who was Jabel Robinson?

Jabel Robinson was an English-born farmer, lumber merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Elgin West in the Canadian House of Commons from 1900 to 1904 as an Independent.

He was born in Linslade, Buckinghamshire, the son of William Robinson and May Clover, and was educated in England. He first worked as a carpenter and joiner. He was married twice: to Caroline Barnwell in 1854 and to Mary S. Mines in 1887. He served as a member of the St. Thomas town council and as a member of the council for Southwold Township.

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Born
Dec 11, 1831
Died
Nov 9, 1907

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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