Robert Greenshields Meikle Explained

Robert Greenshields Meikle
Office:Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Argenteuil
Successor:William Owens
Term Start:1878
Term End:1881
Birth Date:1832
Party:Liberal

Robert Greenshields Meikle (1832  - April 9, 1901)[1] was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Argenteuil in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1878 to 1881 as a Liberal.

He was born in Lachute, Lower Canada, the son of John Meikle, originally a manufacturer in Glasgow,[2] and Jean Greenshields. In 1830, he became co-owner of the general store established by his father at Lachute. Meikle was a justice of the peace and also served in the Commissioners' Court. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1887.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166235524/robert-greenshields-meikle
  2. http://www.canadiana.org/view/32953/0307 The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1879