Robert Austin Shearer | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1914–1919 | |
Preceded by | John Colborne Milligan |
Succeeded by | James William McLeod |
Constituency | Stormont |
Personal details | |
Born | Cornwall Township, Ontario | March 16, 1868
Died | December 3, 1920 Cornwall, Ontario | (aged 52)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
May Robertson (m. 1888) |
Occupation | Farmer |
Robert Austin Shearer (March 16, 1868 – December 3, 1920) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Cornwall Township, Ontario, the son of James A. Shearer. In 1888, he married May Robertson. Shearer served as deputy sheriff. For a time, he was involved in the production of aerated water. He died in Cornwall.