Cyril Morley Shelford

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
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Skeena
In office
December 11, 1975  May 10, 1979
Preceded byHartley Douglas Dent
Succeeded byFrank Howard
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Omineca
In office
June 12, 1952  August 30, 1972
Preceded byRobert Cecil Steele
Succeeded byDouglas Tynwald Kelly
Personal details
Born(1921-04-08)April 8, 1921
Southbank, British Columbia
DiedNovember 8, 2001(2001-11-08) (aged 80)
Victoria, British Columbia
Political partySocial Credit
Spouse(s)Barbara Cassidy (1948-2001)
OccupationRancher
Military service
Allegiance Canada
Branch/service Canadian Army
Unit1st Canadian Division
Battles/warsWorld 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.[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:

  • From Snowshoes To Politics ISBN 0-920501-09-5
  • We Pioneered ISBN 0-920501-19-2
  • From War To Wilderness ISBN 1-55056-533-8
  • Think Wood!: The Forest Is An Open Book; All We Have To Do Is Read It ISBN 0-9697713-0-4[4]

References

  1. "Former cabinet minister passes away in Victoria" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
  2. "Shelford Hills". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  3. "Cyril Shelford, Ootsa Lake". Hiway16 Magazine. November 14, 2003. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  4. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.


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