George Horace Gooderham
| George Horace Gooderham | |
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| Gooderham in 1908 (centre of photo), assisting with the laying of a cornerstone. | |
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1914 - 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | John Carman Ramsden |
| Constituency | Toronto Southwest - Seat A |
| In office 1908 - 1914 | |
| Preceded by | J.J. Foy[nb 1] |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Constituency | Toronto South - Seat B |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1868 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | December 22, 1942 (aged 74) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Cora Maude Northrop |
| Occupation | Businessman |
George Horace Gooderham (April 18, 1868 – December 22, 1942) was an Ontario manufacturer and political figure. He represented Toronto South and then Toronto Southwest in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1908 to 1919 as a Conservative member.
Born in Toronto, the son of George Gooderham, he married Cora Maude Northrop. He worked in the business founded by his grandfather, William Gooderham, the Gooderham & Worts distillery. Gooderham was Commodore for the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto and served on the school board for Toronto, serving as chair in 1904.
He died December 22, 1942 at Toronto.[1]
References
Notes
- ↑ In 1908 the riding supported two members, denoted by Seat A and Seat B. Foy was the sole representative before 1908.
Citations
- ↑ "G. H. Gooderham Dead; Noted Citizen, ex-M.P.P.", The Globe and Mail (1936-Current) [Toronto, Ont] 23 Dec 1942: 5.
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1916, EJ Chambers
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