John R. Goodison (1866 – December 14, 1926) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1909 to 1917 as a member of the Newfoundland People's Party.[1]

John R. Goodison
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear
In office
1909–1919
Monarchs
Prime Minister
Preceded byJoseph Maddock
Succeeded byWilliam F. Penney
Personal details
Born
John R. Goodison

1866
Carbonear, Colony of Newfoundland
Died14 December 1926(1926-12-14) (aged 59–60)
Political partyNewfoundland People's Party
Parents
  • Rev. John C. Goodison (father)
  • Elizabeth Ann Rorke (mother)
RelativesJohn Rorke (grandfather)
OccupationPolitician, Businessman

He was born in Carbonear, the son of the Reverend John C. Goodison[1] and Elizabeth Ann Rorke, the daughter of John Rorke.[2] Goodison was educated in Carbonear and in Eastbourne, England. He first entered the business established by his grandfather John Rorke, but later moved to Boston, returning to Newfoundland in 1901 and reentering the family business. Goodison served as speaker for the Newfoundland assembly from 1913 to 1917, when he resigned his seat. Goodison was then named a government purchasing agent and a public censor. He served as an inspector of lighthouses from 1918 until 1920, when he was named accountant for the Government Savings Bank.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Smallwood, Joseph R (1984). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. v. 2. pp. 556–57. ISBN 0-9693422-2-5. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
  2. ^ "Beth (Goodison) Robertson, daughter of John R. Goodison, Speaker of the House". Memorial University. Retrieved 2009-11-14.