David Stirton (June 13, 1816 – August 16, 1908) was a Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada representing Wellington South from 1867 to 1876.
[2] His family settled near the current site of Guelph, Ontario in Upper Canada around 1827.
[3] He served as reeve for Puslinch Township from 1853 to 1857[1] and was captain in the local militia.
He represented South Wellington in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1858 to 1867.
[3] He was elected in the same riding following Confederation and served until 1876, when he was appointed postmaster for Guelph.