Background
FORBES, George was born in November 1840. Son of late Malcolm Forbes.
FORBES, George was born in November 1840. Son of late Malcolm Forbes.
Vernon River, Prince Edward Island. Was brought up on a farm at Vernon River, Prince Edward Island, with his father.
Left home when fifteen years old, and was employed in a merchant’s shop. Commenced business on his own account as a general merchant, 1864, and has continued in the same business up to the present time. Elected to the Provincial Parliament, 18S6, for the district of Belfast in Queen’s County, and was re-elected for the same district every four years up to 1904 when he retiied.
Member of the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island. Member of the Board of Education. M.L.A., Justice of the Peace.
Spouse 1876, Jessie Isabella Stewart.