Forbes Godfrey

William Hill
Ontario MPP
In office
1907–1932
Preceded by Joseph St. John
Succeeded by Henry Isaac Price
Constituency York West
Personal details
Born (1867-03-31)March 31, 1867
Monck Township
Died January 6, 1932(1932-01-06) (aged 64)
Toronto, Ontario
Political party Conservative
Profession Physician

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.

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. He set up a medical practice with his partner which ran from his house on Albert Avenue in the Town of Mimico.[1] Godfrey was first elected in an 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.

Former Dr Forbes Godfrey House, Stanley Ave Side (Front on Albert now hidden)

On his death the Town of Mimico observed a day of mourning.[2]

References

  1. The Mimico Story, by Currell, Harvey Overton, 1967, Pg 86
  2. The Mimico Story, by Currell, Harvey Overton, 1967, Pg 87


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