Monson Henry Goudge (October 22, 1829 – March 1, 1920) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Hants in the House of Commons of Canada from 1873 to 1878 as a

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member. His surname also appears as Gouge.Monson's middle name, recorded here as Henry is not supported by documentation - it is Hoit or Hoyt ( marriage certificate 1901). He was born in

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, the son of Henry Goudge, and educated in Windsor. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons against

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in 1869 and was first elected in an 1873 by-election held after Howe was named Lieutenant Governor.''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897'', JA Gemmill
/ref> He was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878. Goudge was appointed to the

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for Hants County, serving from 1884 until his death. He also served as president of the council from 1903. Goudge was married twice: first to Sophia E. Grant and then to Blanche E. Simpson in 1901. He was a director of the Mineral Exploration and Mining Association of Nova Scotia. Goudge died in Windsor at the age of 90.

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1829 births 1920 deaths Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Liberal Party MLCs {{NovaScotia-politician-stub