James Ironside Davidson
James Ironside Davidson (June 8, 1818 – February 15, 1902) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Ontario South in the House of Commons of Canada from 1891 to 1892 as a Liberal member.
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| Born | June 8, 1818 Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Died | February 15, 1902 (aged 83) Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer, politician |
| Spouse |
Barbara Hendry (m. 1841) |
Biography
He was born in Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire on June 8, 1818.[1] In 1841, he married Barbara Hendry. Davidson was president of the Ontario Central Agricultural Association for two years. He defeated William Smith in the 1891 federal election; however, his election was declared void and Smith won the 1892 by-election by acclamation.
He died at his home near Balsam Lake on February 15, 1902.[2][3]
| 1891 Canadian federal election: South riding of Ontario | ||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||
| Liberal | James Ironside Davidson | 2,042 | ||||
| Conservative | William Smith | 2,009 | ||||
References
- Gemmill, J. A., ed. (1891). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 121. Retrieved August 18, 2023 – via Canadiana.org.
- Wentworth, Edward N. (1920). A Biographical Catalog of the Portrait Gallery of the Saddle and Sirloin Club. Chicago: Union Stock Yards. p. 303. Retrieved August 18, 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- "Death of Mr. James I. Davidson". The Homestead. Des Moines, Iowa. February 20, 1902. p. 3. Retrieved August 18, 2023 – via NewspaperArchive.
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