Robert Beith

Robert Beith (May 17, 1843, in Darlington Township, Canada West – January 26, 1922) was a Canadian politician and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Liberal Party in 1891 to represent the riding of Durham West. He was re-elected in 1896 then lost in 1900 but re-elected in 1902 after the previous election was declared void on October 6, 1901. He was appointed to the senate of Canada by Sir Wilfrid Laurier on January 15, 1907, to represent the senate division of Bowmanville, Ontario. In Bowmanville, Beith was the owner of Waverley Stables and Stock Farm[1] located on present day Waverley Road.

The Honourable Robert Beith
Beith, c. 1905
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Durham West
In office 1891–1900
Preceded by	Edward Blake
Succeeded by	Charles Jonas Thornton
In office 1902–1904
Preceded by	Charles Jonas Thornton
Succeeded by	Henry Alfred Ward
Personal details
Born	May 17, 1843 Darlington Township, Canada West
Died	January 26, 1922
Political party	Liberal
Occupation	farmer