James P. Boyd

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1867 Ontario general election: Prescott
James Boyd
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
PartyCandidateVotes%
Liberal James P. Boyd 83850.67
Conservative Thomas D'Arcy McGee 81649.33
Total valid votes1,65482.78
Eligible voters1,998
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario [2]
1871 Ontario general election : Prescott
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative George Wellesley Hamilton 85354.26+4.93
Liberal James P. Boyd 71945.744.93
Turnout1,57275.617.17
Eligible voters2,079
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +4.93
Source: Elections Ontario [3]

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References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132208155/james-boyd
  2. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved 31 March 2024.