Jump to content

Thomas Weeks Robison

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Weeks Robison
Mayor of Kingston
In office
1844–1855
Personal details
Born(1810-11-10)November 10, 1810
Napanee, Upper Canada
DiedMay 6, 1866(1866-05-06) (aged 55)

Thomas Weeks Robison (November 10, 1810 – May 6, 1866) was a physician and politician in the Province of Canada. He served as mayor of Kingston from 1844 to 1845.[1]

The son of Richard Robison, he was born in Napanee and was educated in Kingston. Robison studied medicine with James Sampson, then continued his studies at New York Medical College. In 1833, he passed the Upper Canada a Medical Board. He married Elenora Cummings Robison, a cousin. He served as surgeon for the 3rd Frontenac Battalion and was also medical officer for the Kingston Penitentiary.[1]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Canniff, William (1894). The medical profession in Upper Canada, 1783-1850. An historical narrative, with original documents relating to the profession, including some brief biographies. p. 586.