Charles F. Nelson
Charles F. Nelson | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Slocan | |
| In office 1916–1920 | |
| Preceded by | William Hunter |
| Succeeded by | William Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1872 Hastings, Ontario |
| Died | November 1, 1940 (aged 68) New Denver, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of British Columbia |
| Spouse | Isabel Cuddie (m. 1903, d. 1906) |
| Occupation | druggist, photographer |
Charles Franklyn Nelson (March 11, 1872 – November 1, 1940) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1916 to 1920 as a Liberal member for the constituency of Slocan.[1] He won his seat in the assembly by defeating incumbent William Hunter in the 1916 British Columbia general election by one vote (448 to 447).[2] Hunter subsequently beat him in the 1920 provincial election by 97 votes. Nelson lived in New Denver, British Columbia and was a druggist and photographer. He died of heart disease in 1940 at the age of 68.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". google.ca. 1920. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ^ "SS Nelson photo sells for $160 - Nelson Star". www.nelsonstar.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19.
- ^ Death registration
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