Elmer Forbes

Politician

1894 – 1978

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Who was Elmer Forbes?

Richard Elmer Forbes was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Bruce County, Ontario and became a farmer and registered seed grower by career.

He was first elected at the Dauphin riding in the 1958 general election after an initial unsuccessful attempt to win the seat in 1953. Elmer Forbes was re-elected in 1962, 1963 and 1965. After completing his term in the 27th Canadian Parliament in 1968, Forbes left federal politics and did not seek another term in Parliament.

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Born
Dec 5, 1894
Bruce County
Died
Dec 9, 1978

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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