George W. Forrest Explained

George W. Forrest (1838 – May 11, 1909) was a farmer and political figure. He represented Cumberland County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1890 to 1894 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

He was born in River Herbert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, of Irish descent, and was educated in Amherst. Forrest served as a captain in the militia and as a member of the Municipal Council. He was a valuator for the Intercolonial Railway.

Forrest died on May 11, 1909, in Amherst Point, Nova Scotia.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Elliott. Shirley B.. The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. 2018-04-23. 1984. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. 0-88871-050-X. 73.