Robert Jaffray (January 23, 1832 – December 16, 1914) was a Canadian grocer, publisher (The Globe), and politician. A Liberal, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada on 8 March 1906 on the recommendation of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. He represented the senatorial division of Toronto, Ontario until his death. He is buried in Toronto's Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Robert Jaffray | |
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| Senator for Toronto, Ontario | |
| In office March 8, 1906 – December 16, 1914 | |
| Appointed by | Wilfrid Laurier |
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| Born | January 23, 1832 Skeoch Farm near Bannockburn, Scotland |
| Died | December 16, 1914 (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
His son Robert A. Jaffray was a Christian missionary to China who was trained by A.B. Simpson.
References
edit- "Robert Jaffray". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
- Robert Jaffray – Parliament of Canada biography
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