Robert Kincaid
Robert Kincaid (June 10, 1832 – August 15, 1920) was an Ontario doctor and political figure. He represented Peterborough West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1882 to 1883 as a Conservative member.
Robert Kincaid | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1882–1883 | |
| Preceded by | William Hepburn Scott |
| Succeeded by | John Carnegie |
| Constituency | Peterborough West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1832 County Donegal, Ireland |
| Died | August 15, 1920 (aged 88) Seattle, Washington |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Margaret Bell (m. 1865) |
| Occupation | Physician |
He was born in County Donegal, Ireland in 1832; his parents were of Scottish descent. Kincaid was educated at Queen's University in Kingston, receiving an M.D.. In 1865, he married Maggie M. Bell. He served as surgeon for the Peterborough County jail, for the town of Peterborough and for the local militia. He was elected by acclamation to the provincial assembly in an 1882 by-election held after the death of William Hepburn Scott.
References
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1883 JA Gemmill
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
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