Addington (federal electoral district) explained

Fed-Status:defunct
Fed-Created:1867
Fed-Abolished:1904
Fed-Election-First:1867
Fed-Election-Last:1900
Demo-Pop-Ref:[1]
Demo-Census-Date:1891
Demo-Pop:24,151
Demo-Cd:Addington
Demo-Csd:Ashby, Camden, Portland, Sheffield, Hinchinbrooke, Kaladar, Kennebec, Olden, Oso, Angelsea, Barrie, Clarendon, Palmerston, Effingham, Abinger, Miller, Canonto, Denbigh, Loughborough, Bedford

Addington was a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1904. The electoral district was created in the British North America Act of 1867.[2]

The County of Addington consisted of the Townships of Camden, Portland, Sheffield, Hinchinbrooke, Kaladar, Kennebec, Olden, Oso, Angelsea, Barrie, Clarendon, Palmerston, Effingham, Abinger, Miller, Canonto, Denbigh, Loughborough, and Bedford.

In 1882, the township of Ashby was added to the riding.

The electoral district was abolished in 1904 when it was merged into Lennox and Addington riding.

Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following members of Parliament:

Election results

Result by municipality

On Mr. Shibley being unseated, on petition, 21 September 1874:

On Mr. Bell's death, 5 July 1901:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Electoral Atlas of the Dominion of Canada (1895). Library and Archives of Canada. September 25, 2019. September 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: Addington, Ontario (1867-08-06 - 1904-09-19). Library of Parliament. September 25, 2019. September 25, 2019.