James Ironside Davidson Explained

James Ironside Davidson
Birth Date:8 June 1818
Birth Place:Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death Place:Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Farmer, politician

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Canadian Parliamentary Companion . J. A. . Gemmill . J. Durie & Son . Ottawa . 121 . 1891 . 2023-08-18 . Canadiana.org.
  2. Book: Wentworth, Edward N. . A Biographical Catalog of the Portrait Gallery of the Saddle and Sirloin Club . . Chicago . 303 . 1920 . 2023-08-18 . Internet Archive.
  3. News: Death of Mr. James I. Davidson . The Homestead . Des Moines, Iowa . 3 . 1902-02-20 . 2023-08-18 . NewspaperArchive.