About James Reid
Lived 1848 – 1926 (aged 77). James Reid was a Canadian 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Reid?
Ontario politician, born 1848
When was James Reid born?
James Reid was born on 14 September 1848 in Kent County.
When did James Reid die?
James Reid died on 18 June 1926 in Greater Napanee.
What was James Reid's occupation?
James Reid was a politician.
What nationality was James Reid?
James Reid was Canadian.
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