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 by | Joseph St. John |
| Succeeded by | Henry Isaac Price |
| Constituency | York West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1867 Monck Township |
| Died | January 6, 1932 (aged 64) Toronto, Ontario |
| 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
| 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
- EJ Chambers (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1908.
- Currell, Harvey Overton (1967). The Mimico Story. pp. 86–87.
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