Monson Henry Goudge
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Monson Henry Goudge (October 22, 1829 – March 1, 1920) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Hants in the House of Commons of Canada from 1873 to 1878 as a Liberal member.[1] His surname also appears as Gouge.Monson's middle name, recorded here as Henry is not supported by documentation - it is Hoit or Hoyt ( marriage certificate 1901).
He was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of Henry Goudge, and educated in Windsor. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons against Joseph Howe in 1869 and was first elected in an 1873 by-election held after Howe was named Lieutenant Governor.[2] He was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878. Goudge was appointed to the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia for Hants County, serving from 1884 until his death. He also served as president of the council from 1903.[1]
Goudge was married twice: first to Sophia E. Grant and then to Blanche E. Simpson in 1901. He was a director of the Mineral Exploration and Mining Association of Nova Scotia. Goudge died in Windsor at the age of 90.[3]
Electoral record[edit]
| By-election on 24 April 1869
On Mr. Howe being called to the Privy Council and | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal–Conservative | Joseph Howe | 1,512 | |||
| Liberal | Monson Henry Goudge | 1,129 | |||
| By-election on 5 July 1873
On Mr. Howe being named Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, 7 May 1873 | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Monson Henry Goudge | acclaimed | |||
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| 1874 Canadian federal election: Hants | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
| Liberal | Monson Henry Goudge | 1,433 | ||||||
| Conservative | William Henry Allison | 1,341 | ||||||
| 1878 Canadian federal election: Hants | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
| Conservative | William Henry Allison | 1,662 | ||||||
| Liberal | Monson Henry Goudge | 1,381 | ||||||
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