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Cyril Morley Shelford (April 8, 1921 – November 8, 2001[1]) was a rancher, author and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Omineca from 1952 to 1972 and Skeena from 1975 to 1979 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member.
Cyril Shelford | |
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Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Skeena | |
In office December 11, 1975 – May 10, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Hartley Douglas Dent |
Succeeded by | Frank Howard |
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Omineca | |
In office June 12, 1952 – August 30, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Robert Cecil Steele |
Succeeded by | Douglas Tynwald Kelly |
Personal details | |
Born | Southbank, British Columbia | April 8, 1921
Died | November 8, 2001 80) Victoria, British Columbia | (aged
Political party | Social Credit |
Spouse | Barbara Cassidy (1948-2001) |
Occupation | Rancher |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Canadian Army |
Unit | 1st Canadian Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
He was born in Southbank, British Columbia, the son of Jack Shelford.[2][3] Shelford served as an anti-aircraft gunner during World War II. After the war, he married Barbara Cassidy.[4] Shelford was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Agriculture from 1968 to 1972 and then again in 1978 and 1979.[3] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1972 and 1979.[5] He died in 2001.[3]
Shelford published a number of books:
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