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
Member of Parliament
for Dundas
In office
December 1917  December 1921
Preceded byAndrew Broder
Succeeded byPreston Elliott
Personal details
Born(1861-11-03)November 3, 1861
Chesterville, Canada West
DiedNovember 15, 1950(1950-11-15) (aged 89)
Chesterville, Ontario, Canada
Political partyUnionist Party
Spouse(s)Mary Olive Sanders
m 5 Sep 1905
Professionmerchant
Military service
AllegianceCanada
Branch/serviceCanadian militia
Years of service1914 - 1918
RankRecruiting Officer
UnitNo. 3 Military District
Battles/warsFirst 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.


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