Samuel Lyness Howe

Samuel Lyness Howe (May 14, 1864[1] – February 13, 1939[2]) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Richmond-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1928 to 1933 as a Conservative.

Samuel Lyness Howe
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1928–1933
ConstituencyRichmond-Point Grey
Personal details
Born(1864-05-14)May 14, 1864
St. Vincent township, Ontario
DiedFebruary 13, 1939(1939-02-13) (aged 74)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)
Arvilla Mary Andrews
(
m. 1891)
OccupationBusinessman, politician

Biography

He was born in St. Vincent township, Grey County, Ontario, the son of Andrew Howe and Margaret Lyness, and was educated at the Ontario College of Pharmacy. In 1891, he married Arvilla Mary Andrews. Howe served five years as reeve of Thornbury, Ontario and was also reeve of Point Grey, British Columbia. He was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Provincial Secretary and Minister of Fisheries.[1] During World War I, Howe donated his yacht to the federal government for use in Haida Gwaii. He also donated two horses; one was used by Sir Arthur Currie. He died in Vancouver on February 13, 1939 at the age of 74.

The murals in the rotunda of the province's painted by George Henry Southwell were commissioned by Howe as Provincial Secretary.[2]

Howe Street in Vancouver is named for him.

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References
  1. Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1931.
  2. "History makes a case against the murals". Times Colonist. Victoria. July 1, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2011.


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