George Forbes (November 25, 1840 – December 17, 1925
) was a merchant and political figure in
Prince Edward Island
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. He represented
4th Queens
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The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island (french: Assemblée législative ...
in the
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
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from 1886 to 1904 and from 1915 to 1919 as a
Liberal
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* an adherent of a Liberal Party
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member.
He was born in Hillsborough River, Prince Edward Island, the son of Malcolm Forbes. Forbes served as postmaster for
Vernon Bridge where he also operated a store and shipping business. In 1877, he married Jessie Isabella Stewart. Forbes also served on the Board of Education.
References
George Forbes collection, Prince Edward Island Archival Network''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1887'', JA Gemmill
1840 births
1925 deaths
People from Queens County, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island Liberal Party MLAs
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