William Frederick Roome
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William Frederick Roome was a physician and political figure in Ontario
, Canada. He represented Middlesex West
in the Canadian House of Commons
from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative
member.
He was born in Oxford Township, Canada West. Roome received an M.D.
from the University of Michigan
. In 1869, he married Maggie Anderson. He served as a member of the council for Newbury
and as chairman of the school board. Roome was defeated by Donald Mackenzie Cameron
in an 1883 by-election. He defeated Cameron in the 1887 federal election
; that election was appealed but he won the by-election which followed in 1888. He served until 1896, when he was defeated by William Samuel Calvert
.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada. He represented Middlesex West
Middlesex West
Middlesex West was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1968. It was located in the province of Ontario...
in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative
Conservative Party of Canada (historical)
The Conservative Party of Canada has gone by a variety of names over the years since Canadian Confederation. Initially known as the "Liberal-Conservative Party", it dropped "Liberal" from its name in 1873, although many of its candidates continued to use this name.As a result of World War I and the...
member.
He was born in Oxford Township, Canada West. Roome received an M.D.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
. In 1869, he married Maggie Anderson. He served as a member of the council for Newbury
Newbury, Ontario
Newbury is a village in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Middlesex County. It is located in the southwestern corner of the county, entirely surrounded by the municipality of Southwest Middlesex.-History:...
and as chairman of the school board. Roome was defeated by Donald Mackenzie Cameron
Donald Mackenzie Cameron
Donald Mackenzie Cameron was a Scottish-born merchant, journalist and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Middlesex West in the Canadian House of Commons from 1883 to 1887 as a Liberal member....
in an 1883 by-election. He defeated Cameron in the 1887 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1887
The Canadian federal election of 1887 was held on February 22, 1887 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 6th Parliament of Canada.The Conservative Party of Prime Minister Sir John A...
; that election was appealed but he won the by-election which followed in 1888. He served until 1896, when he was defeated by William Samuel Calvert
William Samuel Calvert
William Samuel Calvert was a Canadian politician.Born in Township of Warwick, Lambton County, Canada West, Calvert was educated at the Public School of Warwick and at Watford Seminary. A manufacturer, he was Reeve of Metcalfe and Warden of Middlesex...
.