Dilman Kinsey Erb

Who was Dilman Kinsey Erb?

Dilman Kinsey Erb was an educator, farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Perth South in the Canadian House of Commons from 1896 to 1904 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Woolwich Township, Canada West, the son of Isaac Erb and Hannah Kinsey. His family was of Swiss descent and came to Waterloo County by way of Pennsylvania. Erb was educated in Bridgeport, taught school for several years and was principal of the New Dundee public school. In 1881, he married Phoebe Huber. Four years later, he moved to Downie Township, where he became a farmer. Erb was a member of the school board and township council for Downie Township, also serving as deputy reeve. Around 1892, he was named a justice of the peace. Erb served four years as president of the Sebringville Flax Company. He died in Downie Township at the age of 78.