Orren D. Casselman
Orren D. Casselman (November 3, 1861 – November 15, 1950) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Dundas in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1921 as a Unionist member.
Orren D. Casselman | |
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| Member of Parliament for Dundas | |
| In office December 1917 – December 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Broder |
| Succeeded by | Preston Elliott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1861 Chesterville, Canada West |
| Died | November 15, 1950 (aged 89) Chesterville, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Unionist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Olive Sanders m 5 Sep 1905 |
| Profession | merchant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian militia |
| Years of service | 1914 - 1918 |
| Rank | Recruiting Officer |
| Unit | No. 3 Military District |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
He was born in Chesterville, Canada West, the son of James C. Casselman, and was educated in Morrisburg and Hamilton. He taught school for two years before opening a general store in Chesterville. In 1905, he married Alin Sanders. Casselman was a recruiting officer and served overseas during World War I. He was defeated in the 1921 general election.
His half-brother William H. Casselman served in the Ontario provincial assembly.
External links
- Orren D. Casselman – Parliament of Canada biography
- Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry : a history, 1784-1945, JG Harkness (1946)
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