James Ironside Davidson
Born(1818-06-08)June 8, 1818
Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
DiedFebruary 15, 1902(1902-02-15) (aged 83)
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
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.

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
Party Candidate Votes
  Liberal James Ironside Davidson 2,042
  Conservative William Smith 2,009

References

  1. Gemmill, J. A., ed. (1891). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 121. Retrieved August 18, 2023 via Canadiana.org.
  2. 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.
  3. "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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