Robert McLaughlin (industrialist)

Robert McLaughlin
Mayor of Oshawa
In office
1899–1899
Personal details
Born(1836-11-16)November 16, 1836
Cavan Township, Upper Canada
DiedNovember 23, 1921(1921-11-23) (aged 85)
Oshawa, Ontario
RelationsJames Wellington McLaughlin (brother)
ChildrenSamuel (1871–1972), George William (1869–1942), John James (1865–1914)
Occupationmanufacturer

Robert McLaughlin (November 16, 1836 – November 23, 1921)[1] was a Canadian industrialist and businessman. He founded McLaughlin Carriage then McLaughlin Motor Car Company which later became part of General Motors Canada.

  1. ^ Mary Ellen Perkins (30 June 1989). Discover Your Heritage: A Guide to Provincial Plaques in Ontario. Dundurn. pp. 33–. ISBN 978-1-4597-1385-7.