George Forbes (Canadian politician)
- George Forbes (Canadian politician)
George Forbes (November 25 1840 – ) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1886 to 1904 and from 1915 to 1919 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Hilsboro 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.
External links
* [http://www.archives.pe.ca/peiain/fondsdetail.asp?fonds=Acc4204 George Forbes collection, Prince Edward Island Archival Network]
* [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?doc=32959 "The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1887", JA Gemmill]
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