Forbes Godfrey
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 |
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.
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)
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