Robert Hobbs Taylor
Robert Hobbs Taylor (December 20, 1893 – March 17, 1947) was a physician, surgeon and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Huron in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1947 as a Progressive Conservative.[1][2][3]
The son of William Taylor, a municipal politician, and Alicia Jane Hobbs, he was born in London, Ontario and was educated there and at the University of Western Ontario. He pursued post-graduate studies in New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. In 1928, Taylor married Letta Ruth Guenther. Taylor was chair of the public school board in Dashwood for 15 years.[1]
He collapsed on the floor of the Ontario legislature during the 1945 session. Taylor died in office two years later following a heart attack at his home in Dashwood at the age of 53.[3]
References
- 1 2 Normandin, G P (1947). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ↑ "Robert Hobbs Taylor, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
- 1 2 "Dr. R. H. Taylor, Ontario MLA, Dies". Ottawa Journal. December 17, 1947. p. 12.