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Forbes, George
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George Forbes, merchant and politician from Vernon Bridge, Prince Edward Island was born o 25 November 1840 at Hilsboro River, the son of Malcolm Forbes ad Christina Scott. He was elected a Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly for 4th Queen's from 1886-1904 and from 1915 to 1919 as well as running a thriving shipping business and store in Vernon River Bridge. For some years he also served on the Board of Education. Forbes was married on 22 March 1877 to Jessie Isabel Stewart of Dunstaffnage and had one son.