Richard Franklin Preston

Richard Franklin Preston
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Lanark
In office
1922–1929
Preceded by John Alexander Stewart
Succeeded by William Samuel Murphy
Ontario MPP
In office
1905–1919
Preceded by William Clyde Caldwell
Succeeded by Hiram McCreary
In office
1894–1898
Preceded by William Clyde Caldwell
Succeeded by William Clyde Caldwell
Constituency Lanark North
Personal details
Born (1860-10-24)October 24, 1860
Leeds County, Canada West
Died February 8, 1929(1929-02-08) (aged 68)
Political party Conservative
Relations Robert Henry Preston, brother
Occupation Physician

Richard Franklin Preston (October 24, 1860 – February 8, 1929) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented Lanark North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 and from 1905 to 1919 and Lanark in the House of Commons of Canada from 1922 to 1929 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Leeds County, Canada West, the son of Anthony Preston, an Irish immigrant, and was educated at Queen's University. His older brother Robert Henry Preston was also a physician and politician. Preston ran unsuccessfully for the Lanark North seat in the House of Commons in 1900 and 1904. He served as a minister without portfolio in the provincial cabinet from 1914 to 1919. He was first elected to the House of Commons in a 1922 by-election held after the death of John Alexander Stewart.

Preston was reeve and later mayor of Carleton Place. He also served as warden for Lanark County.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1912, EJ Chambers


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