The Hon. James Edwin Robertson | |
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| Senator for Prince Edward Island | |
| In office 1902–1915 | |
| Appointed by | Wilfrid Laurier |
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| Born | October 8, 1840 New Perth, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | October 30, 1915 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Liberal |
James Edwin Robertson (October 8, 1840 – October 30, 1915) was a Canadian physician and politician.
He was born in New Perth, Prince Edward Island, as the son of Peter Robertson and Annie McFarlane. Robertson received his education at McGill University where he graduated with honors in 1865. After his graduation, he established a successful medical practice in Montague, Prince Edward Island.
In 1870, Robertson was acclaimed to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for 4th Kings district. He was re-elected in 1876 but faced defeat in 1879. However, he was re-elected in 1882. During his tenure, he served as a Minister Without Portfolio in the cabinets of Robert Poore Haythorne and Louis Henry Davies.
In the 1882 election, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada, representing King's County.