James Ironside Davidson | |
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Born |
Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | June 8, 1818
Died | February 15, 1902
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada | (aged 83)
Occupation(s) | Farmer, politician |
Spouse |
Barbara Hendry (
m. 1841) |
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.
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 |