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Orren D. Casselman

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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

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.

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