Background
He was born in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of James Goldie and Frances Owen, and came to Guelph with his parents in 1860.
Botanist Businessman mayor politician secretary
He was born in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of James Goldie and Frances Owen, and came to Guelph with his parents in 1860.
Goldie was educated in Guelph and at McGill College and at Eastman"s National Business College in New New York
He served as mayor of Guelph from 1891 to 1892. He entered the family milling business and was also a director of the Guelph Junction Railway and the Gore Fire Insurance Company. He also served as president of the Millers and Manufacturers Insurance Company and as vice-president of the Canadian Millers Mutual Fire Association and the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
Goldie married Emma Jane Mitchell in 1877.
Goldie was also known as a promoter and participant in baseball, lacrosse and cricket. He also was president of the Ontario Cricket Association.
He died of pneumonia in Guelph at the age of 41.
He served on the school board and was a member of the town council from 1881 to 1890.