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David Spence (Canadian politician)

David Spence
David Spence photo 1935.pdf
David Spence circa 1935.
Member of Parliament
In office
1921–1940
Preceded by Herbert Mowat
Succeeded by Herbert A. Bruce
Constituency Parkdale
Alderman
In office
1910–1916
Preceded by Multiple
Succeeded by Multiple
Constituency Toronto Ward 6
Personal details
Born (1867-01-25)January 25, 1867
Markethill, County Armagh, Ireland
Died February 13, 1940(1940-02-13) (aged 73)
Toronto
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Sarah Locke
Children 3 sons
Residence 13 O'Hara Avenue
Profession Businessman

David Spence (January 25, 1867 – February 13, 1940) was an Irish-born Canadian politician, businessman and army officer.

Spence was born in Markethill, County Armagh, Ireland and was educated at a state school before immigrating to North America in 1896. After spending a year in Pittsburgh he moved to Toronto where he established a wholesale fruit and commission business. He served as an alderman on Toronto City Council from 1910 to 1916 and was instrumental in winning approval for the construction of the Prince Edward Viaduct.

During World War I he helped form The Irish Regiment of Canada and was one of its officers but was not permitted to go overseas to fight because of his age.

Spence was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative in the 1921 federal election. He represented the Parkdale electoral district, and was re-elected in the four succeeding elections: 1925, 1926, 1930 and 1935. He served in the House for almost 19 years until his death prior to the 1940 federal election. He was already nominated as the Tory's Parkdale candidate when he died.


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