Monson Henry Goudge

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 Liberal member.[1] 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).

Monson Henry Goudge
Source: Library and Archives Canada

He was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of Henry Goudge, and educated in Windsor. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons against Joseph Howe in 1869 and was first elected in an 1873 by-election held after Howe was named Lieutenant Governor.[2] He was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878. Goudge was appointed to the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia for Hants County, serving from 1884 until his death. He also served as president of the council from 1903.[1]

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.[3]

Electoral record
By-election on 24 April 1869

On Mr. Howe being called to the Privy Council and
appointed President of that body, 19 January 1869

Party Candidate Votes
Liberal–ConservativeJoseph Howe1,512
LiberalMonson Henry Goudge1,129
By-election on 5 July 1873

On Mr. Howe being named Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, 7 May 1873

Party Candidate Votes
LiberalMonson Henry Goudgeacclaimed
1874 Canadian federal election: Hants
Party Candidate Votes
LiberalMonson Henry Goudge1,433
ConservativeWilliam Henry Allison1,341
1878 Canadian federal election: Hants
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeWilliam Henry Allison1,662
LiberalMonson Henry Goudge1,381

References
  2. The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897, JA Gemmill
  3. Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.


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