Robert R. Ness

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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 (1872-01-29)January 29, 1872
Howick, Quebec
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Howick, Quebec
Political 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]

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