James Reid (Ontario MPP)

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James Reid
Ontario MPP
In office
1890–1904
Preceded byJohn Miller
Succeeded byWilliam James Paul
ConstituencyAddington
Personal details
Born(1848-09-14)September 14, 1848
DiedJune 18, 1926(1926-06-18) (aged 77)
PartyConservative
SpouseElizabeth Harkness

James Reid (September 14, 1848 June 18, 1926) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Addington in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1890 to 1904.[1]

He was born in Camden Township, Canada West, in 1848, the son of Irish immigrants and was educated there. In 1877, he married Elizabeth Harkness. Reid was a member of the council for Camden, serving as reeve and warden for Lennox and Addington Counties. He lived near Centreville.

Election results

1890 Ontario general election: Addington
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeJames Reid1,49851.5-1.9
LiberalFrank Halliday1,41248.5+1.9
Total valid votes 2,910
1894 Ontario general election: Addington
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeJames Reid1,84956.7+5.2
LiberalFrank Halliday1,64743.3-5.2
Total valid votes 3,496
1898 Ontario general election: Addington
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeJames Reid1,90154.3-2.4
LiberalC.H. Wartman1,60045.7+2.4
Total valid votes 3,501

References

  1. "Addington (Ontario)". Canadian Elections Database. Retrieved February 28, 2024.