Biography:
Born in southwestern Ontario, Dr. Askin was one of Chatham’s twelve ‘pioneer physicians.’ Before his medical career in Chatham, Dr. Askin served as a military surgeon with the British Armed Forces at the Royal Naval Base in Gibraltar. After he left the military, Dr. Askin moved to Chatham in 1848 and joined the medical practice of Dr. Alexander Robertson.

Dr. Askin was very involved in the public life of Chatham. He served multiple terms as an elected town councilor, and was also elected Mayor of Chatham in 1860.

Dr. Askin carried on his medical practice as a physician and surgeon until he passed away on October 13, 1872.

Photo: Courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Museum.
Accession Number: 86.43.2