David McCurdy (July 29, 1810 – June 10, 1905)[1] was a merchant and political figure inNova Scotia, Canada. He represented Victoria County in theNova Scotia House of Assembly from 1873 to 1878 as aLiberal member.
He was born inOnslow, Nova Scotia, the son of James McCurdy and Agnes Archibald.[1] His mother was the daughter ofMatthew Archibald, who had earlier served in the provincial assembly.[2] McCurdy married Mary Archibald in 1832. He moved toBaddeck in 1865.[1] McCurdy ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1871 and was then elected in an 1873 by-election held afterCharles James Campbell was named to the Legislative Council. He was elected again in the general election that followed in 1874. In 1878, McCurdy was named to the province'sLegislative Council.[2] He died in Baddeck at the age of 94.[1]
His sonWilliam also served in the provincial assembly and his sonArthur became an inventor and astronomer.