Anthony Gargrave

Anthony John Gargrave (June 16, 1926 – January 7, 1998) was an English-born logger, lawyer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Mackenzie in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1952 to 1966 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and then New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Anthony Gargrave
MLA for Mackenzie
In office
1952–1966
Personal details
Born(1926-06-16)June 16, 1926
London, England, United Kingdom
DiedJanuary 7, 1998(1998-01-07) (aged 71)
British Columbia, Canada
Political partyBritish Columbia New Democratic Party

He was born in London in 1926[1][2] and, in 1940, was sent to Canada to live with his brother Herbert during the bombardment of London. Gargrave continued his education in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1945, he went overseas with the Canadian Army. After the war, he worked in lumber camps in British Columbia.[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1966.[3] While serving in the assembly, Gargrave studied at Victoria College and the University of British Columbia,[4] completing a law degree. After retiring from politics, he practised law in Vancouver and Gibson's Landing.[2] He died January 7, 1998.[5]

References
  1. Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1965). Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P.G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  2. Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
  3. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  4. "Anthony Gargrave, An Inventory of his Fonds" (PDF). University of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  5. "Rites: Memorial service set for former NDP MLA": [Final Edition], The Vancouver Sun [Vancouver, B.C] 24 Jan 1998: B1 / FRONT.


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