William Forbes (Lower Canada politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About William Forbes (Lower Canada politician)
- William Forbes (July 21, 1787 – November 22, 1814) was a merchant and political figure in Lower Canada.
- He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada in 1814. He was born Guillaume Forbes in Rivière-du-Loup, the son of John Forbes, a native of Scotland, and Ann McDonell.
- Forbes established himself in business at Vaudreuil.
- He received a contract to supply wood to the army during the War of 1812.
- In the summer of 1814, Forbes was involved in transporting goods for the army from Montreal to Kingston.
- He died in office in Montreal at the age of 27.
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