Casselman, Oren D.

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orren_D._Casselman
  • Wiki Biography:
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Great Grandson to United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=1366
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154140057/orren_d-casselman