William Benjamin Robinson
William Benjamin Robinson | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Simcoe | |
| In office 1830–1840 | |
| Preceded by | John Cawthra |
| Succeeded by | Charles Wickens |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Simcoe (1844-1854) and Simcoe South (1854-1855) | |
| In office 1844–1855 | |
| Preceded by | Elmes Yelverton Steele |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Roberts Ferguson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1797 Kingston, Upper Canada |
| Died | July 18, 1873 (aged 75) Toronto, Ontario |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Jarvis |
| Residence(s) | Newmarket, Ontario, Simcoe County (Holland Landing), Toronto |
| Profession | Fur trader, political figure |
William Benjamin Robinson (December 22, 1797 – July 18, 1873) was a fur trader and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in
Simcoe; he was reelected in 1834 and 1836. He oversaw the development of the Welland Canal
starting in 1833.
In 1843, he negotiated a treaty with the
Canada West
in 1855.
In 1850, he negotiated two more
treaties
with native leaders:
- one covering land along Pigeon River
- one which covered land from Batchawana Bay to Penetanguishene
In 1852, he became a commissioner of the Canada Company.
After the death of his wife in 1865, Robinson left Canada and returned in 1867. He died in Toronto in 1873.
His brother John Beverley was a judge and member of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
References
- "William Benjamin Robinson". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.