George Cruickshank (Canadian politician)

George Alexander Cruickshank (13 February 1897 17 November 1970) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, United States and moved to Canada later in 1897.[1] He became a farmer by career.

George Alexander Cruickshank
Member of Parliament
for Fraser Valley
In office
March 1940  August 1953
Preceded byHarry James Barber
Succeeded byAlexander Bell Patterson
Personal details
Born
George Alexander Cruickshank

(1897-02-13)13 February 1897
Minot, North Dakota, United States
Died17 November 1970(1970-11-17) (aged 73)
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Agnes Leslie Paterson
m. May 1940[1]
Professionfarmer

He was first elected to Parliament at the Fraser Valley riding in the 1940 general election then re-elected in 1945 and 1949. Cruickshank was defeated by Alexander Bell Patterson in the 1953 election.

Cruickshank served as reeve of Matsqui, British Columbia from 1931 to 1940.[1] He died in Abbotsford, British Columbia in on 17 November 1970.[2]

References

  1. Normandin, Pierre G. (1952). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. "Deaths". The Globe and Mail. 19 November 1970. p. 54.


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