Career
He represented Wentworth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Liberal member. He was born in East Flamborough, Wentworth County, Upper Canada in 1834, the son of Robert Flatt, a Scottish immigrant. Flatt was involved in the timber trade, partnering with Robert Thompson until 1876 and then with a Mr.
Bradley.
The firm, originally based in the Hamilton area, later opened a branch at Casselman. Flatt served on the councils for East and West Flamborough and was also warden for Wentworth County in 1888. He died November 26, 1913.