Peter Elson (January 18, 1839 – June 11, 1913) was a Canadian politician.

Born in the township of London, County of Middlesex, Upper Canada, the son of Joseph and Samantha Elson, Elson was educated at the schools of Middlesex and Hamilton.

A farmer, he was deputy reeve of London township for two years, reeve for eight years, county councillor for 18 years, and warden of Middlesex County for one year.

He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Middlesex East in the general elections of 1904.

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