John Roblin
John Roblin (May 2, 1774 – February 28, 1813) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in
Reformer and so not acceptable to the Family Compact
. His constituency re-electing him, his seat was again declared vacant by the same party and for the same reason. Returning home, he was elected for the third time; but he died before the next session commenced, and thus evaded that which threatened to become a serious cause of dissatisfaction, if not of disturbance.
He died in Adolphustown in 1813. His son David and his nephew, John Philip Roblin later became members of the Legislative Assembly.
See also
References
- Becoming Prominent: Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791-1841, J.K. Johnson (1989)