Forbes Godfrey
Forbes Elliott Godfrey (March 31, 1867 – January 6, 1932) was an Ontario physician and political figure. He represented York West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1907 to 1932.
Forbes Godfrey | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1907–1932 | |
Preceded by | Joseph St. John |
Succeeded by | Henry Isaac Price |
Constituency | York West |
Personal details | |
Born | Monck Township | March 31, 1867
Died | January 6, 1932 64) Toronto, Ontario | (aged
Political party | Conservative |
Profession | Physician |
Background
He was born in Monck Township, the son of Methodist Minister Robert Godfrey. Godfrey was educated at the University of Toronto and the University of Edinburgh.[1] He set up a medical practice with his partner which ran from his house on Albert Avenue in the Town of Mimico.[2] On his death the Town of Mimico observed a day of mourning.[2]
Politics
Godfrey was elected in a 1907 by-election held after the death of Joseph Wesley St. John. He served as Minister of Labour from 1923 to 1930 and Minister of Health from 1924 to 1930.
Cabinet positions
![](../I/MimicoStanleyAveDr.ForbesGodfreyHouse.jpg.webp)
Former Dr Forbes Godfrey House, Stanley Ave Side (Front on Albert now hidden)
References
- EJ Chambers (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1908.
- Currell, Harvey Overton (1967). The Mimico Story. pp. 86–87.
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