James Reid (Ontario politician)

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.

James Reid
Ontario MPP
In office 1890–1904
Preceded by	John Miller
Succeeded by	William James Paul
Constituency	Addington
Personal details
Born	(1848-09-14)September 14, 1848 Camden Township, Canada West
Died	June 18, 1926(1926-06-18) (aged 77) Napanee, Ontario
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Elizabeth Harkness

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	%	±%
	Conservative	James Reid	1,498	51.5	-1.9
	Liberal	Frank Halliday	1,412	48.5	+1.9
Total valid votes			2,910

1894 Ontario general election: Addington
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	James Reid	1,849	56.7	+5.2
	Liberal	Frank Halliday	1,647	43.3	-5.2
Total valid votes			3,496

1898 Ontario general election: Addington
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	James Reid	1,901	54.3	-2.4
	Liberal	C.H. Wartman	1,600	45.7	+2.4
Total valid votes			3,501

External links

• The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1891 JA Gemmill
• Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history