Forbes, Gordon
House 1951-54 (District 11)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Nobles
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/4/1920
Birth Place:
Marshall, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
6/9/2003
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Worthington
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney, Law Firm of Lasley and Forbes
EDUCATION
Marshall High School; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota; B.A.; 1942
University of Minnesota, Law School; LL.B.; 1949
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army, 5th Infantry Division (World War II, Europe, 4 years);
194? to 194?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary Modesta
Children:
Two children: Nancy and Jo (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He grew up in Marshall, Minnesota.
His funeral was held at the Simonet Funeral Home in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Worthington
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented:
Nobles
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Civil Administration
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Dairy Products and Livestock
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General Legislation
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Judiciary
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Worthington
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/5/1953
Counties Represented:
Nobles
Occupation: Attorney, Law Firm of Lasley and Forbes
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Banking
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Civil Administration
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General Legislation
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Judiciary
Articles & Books About
"Gordon Forbes, 82, Was Lobbyist for Railroads Organization (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 14, 2003.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.