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Robert Bell (Toronto politician)

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Robert Bell
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1883
Preceded byAdam Crooks
Succeeded byHenry Clarke
ConstituencyToronto West
Personal details
Born(1832-06-08)June 8, 1832
Toronto, Ontario
DiedFebruary 11, 1907(1907-02-11) (aged 74)
Political partyConservative
SpouseMatilda Clegg (1832–1893)
ProfessionBuilding contractor

Robert Bell (June 8, 1832 – February 11, 1907) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1883 who represented the riding of Toronto West.

He was born in Toronto, the son of John Bell, a building contractor who came from Ireland in 1823. In 1853, Robert Bell married Matilda Clegg. He was chairman of the board of Waterworks Commissioners in Toronto from 1874 to 1877 and also served on the city council from 1860 to 1873. He was deputy Grand Master of the Royal Black chapter of Orangemen of British America in 1875.

Electoral history

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1875 Ontario general election: Toronto West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Robert Bell 2,145 50.71  
Liberal W. Thomson 2,085 49.29 −47.85
Total valid votes 4,230 55.31
Eligible voters 7,648
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +23.93
Source: Elections Ontario[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved 6 April 2024.