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Robert R. Ness | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Inkerman | |
| In office January 14, 1942 – September 23, 1960 | |
| Appointed by | Adélard Godbout |
| Preceded by | Martin Fisher |
| Succeeded by | George Carlyle Marler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1872 Howick, Quebec |
| Died | October 21, 1960 (aged 88) Howick, Quebec |
| Party | Liberal |
Robert R. Ness (January 29, 1872 – October 21, 1960) was a Canadian politician and a breeder, importer and exporter of Ayrshire cattle.
Born in Howick, Quebec, Ness was Canada's largest importer and exporter of purebred cattle.[1] In 1909, he was president of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders Association. From 1923 to 1935, he was the Director of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.[2]
He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for Inkerman on January 14, 1942. A Liberal, he was removed from office on September 23, 1960 due to absenteeism.[2] In 1962, he was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.[1]
He died in Howick in 1960.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees".
- 1 2 3 "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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