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George Nelson Kidd

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George Kidd
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1907
Preceded byGeorge Monk
Succeeded byRobert McElroy
ConstituencyCarleton
Personal details
Born(1864-10-01)October 1, 1864
Carp, Canada West
DiedFebruary 9, 1907(1907-02-09) (aged 42)
Political partyConservative
SpouseEsther Alvira Young
RelationsEdward Kidd, cousin

George Nelson Kidd (October 1, 1864 – February 9, 1907) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1907 as a Conservative-Patrons of Industry, then Independent Conservative and finally as a Conservative member.

He was born in Carp, Canada West, the son of Richard Kidd, an Irish immigrant, and educated at Carp and in Kingston. Kidd served as reeve of Huntley Township from 1889 to 1894. He was also president for the Huntley Agricultural Fair. Kidd married Esther Alvira Young. His cousin Edward Kidd represented Carleton in the House of Commons of Canada during the same time period.

References

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1901, AJ Magurn
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