About James Fraser Forbes
Lived 1820 – 1887 (aged 66–67). James Fraser Forbes was a Canadian politician, physician and surgeon.
James Fraser Forbes (1820 – 18 May 1887) was a Canadian politician and a member of the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Queens in Nova Scotia.
He was born in Gibraltar in 1820, the son of Anthony V.S. Forbes. He worked as a physician and as a surgeon, also serving as surgeon to the local militia, coroner for Queen's County and Health Officer for Liverpool. Forbes married Sarah Jane Jacobs. He was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament as a member of the Anti-Confederation Party. He became a Liberal on January 30, 1869, and was re-elected to the 2nd and 3rd Canadian Parliaments. He was defeated in 1878, but he was re-elected in 1882.
His son Francis Gordon was also a member of the House of Commons.
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Who was James Fraser Forbes?
Canadian politician
When was James Fraser Forbes born?
James Fraser Forbes was born in 1820 in Gibraltar.
When did James Fraser Forbes die?
James Fraser Forbes died on 18 May 1887 in Lunenburg.
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James Fraser Forbes was a politician, physician and surgeon.
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James Fraser Forbes was Canadian.
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