David Tisdale

The Hon. David Tisdale

David Tisdale (September 8, 1835 – March 31, 1911) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Charlotteville Township, Upper Canada, he was a lawyer before running for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1874 federal election in the riding of Norfolk South. Although defeated, he was elected in 1887. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1891, 1896, 1900, and 1904. In 1896, he was the Minister of Militia and Defence.

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by Joseph Jackson	Member of Parliament from Norfolk South 1887–1904	Succeeded by Electoral district was abolished in 1903
Preceded by None	Member of Parliament from Norfolk 1904–1908	Succeeded by Alexander McCall
Political offices
Preceded by Alphonse Desjardins	Minister of Militia and Defence 1896	Succeeded by Frederick William Borden