George Forbes (Canadian politician)

George Forbes (November 25, 1840 – December 17, 1925^[1]) 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 Hillsborough 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.

References

• George Forbes collection, Prince Edward Island Archival Network^{[permanent dead link]}
• The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1887, JA Gemmill

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