Career
He represented Digby township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1830 to 1836 and 1840 to 1851. He was born in Digby, Nova Scotia, the son of Elisha Budd, who served in a loyalist regiment during the American Revolution. Budd was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1836.
After retiring from politics, Budd served as registrar of probate for Digby County.