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
Ontario MPP
In office
1907–1932
Preceded byJoseph St. John
Succeeded byHenry Isaac Price
ConstituencyYork West
Personal details
Born(1867-03-31)March 31, 1867
Monck Township
DiedJanuary 6, 1932(1932-01-06) (aged 64)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyConservative
ProfessionPhysician

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

Ontario provincial government of Howard Ferguson
Cabinet posts (2)
Predecessor Office Successor
Walter Rollo Minister of Labour
1923-1930
Joseph Monteith
New position Minister of Health
1924-1930
John Morrow Robb
Former Dr Forbes Godfrey House, Stanley Ave Side (Front on Albert now hidden)

References

  1. EJ Chambers (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1908.
  2. Currell, Harvey Overton (1967). The Mimico Story. pp. 86–87.


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