James Ironside Davidson

James Ironside Davidson 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. In 1841, he married Barbara Hendry. Davidson was president of the Ontario Central Agricultural Association for two years. He defeated William [Smith (Canadian politician)|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.