Robert Lorne Richardson (1860-1921)

Journalist, MP (1896-1900), MP (1900-1904), MP (1917-1921).

Born at Balderson, Lanark County, Ontario on 28 June 1860, son of Joseph and Harriet Richardson, he was educated at Balderson public school. He commenced business as a reporter with the Montreal Star in 1878, and joined Toronto Globe in1880. He came to Winnipeg in 1882 and participated in the establishment of the Manitoba Sun, which was later changed to Winnipeg Tribune (1890). He was elected to the House of Commons for Lisgar, serving from 1896 to 1900, and reelected, 1900. His bid for re-election in 1904 was unsuccessful. He was elected to Parliament again in 1917, as a Conscriptionist. He published two novels, Colin of the Ninth Concession (1903) and The Camerons of Bruce (1905). He married Clara Jane Mallory of Mallorytown, Ontario on 11 March 1885, with whom he had five daughters.

He died on 6 November 1921, at Winnipeg. He is commemorated by Richardson Avenue in Winnipeg.

Sources:

Who’s Who in Western Canada: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of Western Canada, Volume 1, 1911. C. W. Parker, editor. Canadian Press Association, Vancouver.

Profile revised: 11 November 2008

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