Edward Kidd (September 9, 1849 – September 16, 1912) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Carleton in the House of Commons of Canada from 1900 to 1905 and 1909 to 1912 as a Conservative member.

Edward Kidd
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Carleton
In office
1900–1905
Preceded byWilliam Thomas Hodgins
Succeeded byRobert Borden
In office
1909–1912
Preceded byRobert Borden
Succeeded byWilliam Foster Garland
Personal details
BornSeptember 9, 1849
Oxford Township, Canada West
DiedSeptember 16, 1912
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
ProfessionPolitician

He was born in Oxford Township, Canada West, the son of William Kidd, and was educated in Burritt's Rapids. Kidd served on the council for North Gower Township and for Carleton County. He owned a number of cheese factories in Carleton County. He resigned his seat in 1905 to allow Robert Borden, the party leader, to sit in the house. Kidd died in office in 1912.

His cousin George Nelson Kidd represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario during the same time period and a nephew Thomas Ashmore Kidd later served as speaker for the Ontario legislature.

In North Gower, the road Edward Kidd Crescent is a residential road named after him.

Electoral record

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1911 Canadian federal election: Carleton, Ontario
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Kidd 2,616 66.14 –1.14
Liberal Donald Hector MacLean 1,339 33.86 +1.14
Total valid votes 3,955 100.0  
Conservative hold Swing –1.14
Canadian federal by-election, 22 February 1909
On the election of Robert Borden to Halifax and Carleton, and his choosing to sit for Halifax, 25 January 1909
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative Edward Kidd acclaimed
1904 Canadian federal election: Carleton, Ontario
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Kidd 2,055 63.56 –1.01
Liberal James E. Caldwell 1,178 36.44 +1.01
Total valid votes 3,233 100.0  
Conservative hold Swing –1.01
1900 Canadian federal election: Carleton, Ontario
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Kidd 1,611 64.57 +17.06
Liberal John McKellar 884 35.43 –4.66
Total valid votes 2,495 100.0  
Conservative hold Swing +10.86

References

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1912, EJ Chambers
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