Nelson Seymour Lougheed
Nelson Seymour Lougheed (April 16, 1882 – June 6, 1944) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Dewdney in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1928 to 1933 as a Conservative.
Nelson Seymour Lougheed | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Dewdney | |
| In office 1928–1933 | |
| Preceded by | John Alexander Catherwood |
| Succeeded by | David William Strachan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1882 Thornbury, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 6, 1944 (aged 62) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | British Columbia Conservative Party |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Ann Brown |
| Occupation | businessman |
He was born in Thornbury, Ontario in 1882[1] and came to British Columbia with his family in 1889. In 1905, Lougheed moved to Port Haney where he operated a sawmill in partnership with G.G. Abernethy. He was also active in mining and logging.[1] Lougheed was mayor of Maple Ridge.[2] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Public Works from 1928 to 1929[3] and as Minister of Lands from 1930 to 1933.[4] Lougheed died in Vancouver at the age of 62 in 1944.[5]
The Lougheed Highway was named after him.[6]
References
- "Lougheed, Nelson Seymour, b. 1882". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- "Maple Ridge Historical Society Newsletter" (PDF). Maple Ridge Museum. October 2009. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- Harvey, R G (2004). Head on!: collisions of egos, ethics, and politics in B.C.'s transportation. Heritage House Publishing. p. 61. ISBN 1-894384-75-X. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- "Forest Service History". Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- "History of Street Names in Maple Ridge" (PDF). Maple Ridge Museum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
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