James Ironside Davidson

Scottish-born Canadian politician and farmer

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

^ 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.