John Henry Cates

John Henry Cates (July 13, 1896 – October 26, 1986) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1945 to 1952 as a Liberal.

John H. Cates
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office 1945–1952
Constituency	North Vancouver
Personal details
Born	(1896-07-13)July 13, 1896 Moodyville, British Columbia
Died	October 26, 1986(1986-10-26) (aged 90) North Vancouver, British Columbia
Political party	British Columbia Liberal Party
Spouse	Carrie Matilda Sweeten

He was born in Moodyville, the son of Charles Henry Cates. Cates was a partner in the tugboat company C.H. Cates and Sons.^[1] He served in the Royal Navy during World War I.^[2] Cates was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly and served as Minister of Labour and as Minister of Mines in the provincial cabinet.^[1] In 1927, he married Carrie Matilda Sweeten,^[3] who later served as mayor of North Vancouver; she died in 1977. Cates died at the age of 90 in 1986.^[4][2]

References

1. "John Henry Cates fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
2. "Capt. John H. Cates dead at the age of 90". Vancouver Sun. October 29, 1986. p. 19. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
3. "Vital Event Marriages (1872-1935)". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
4. Death