Cyril Morley Shelford
Cyril Morley Shelford (1921 – 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.
He was born in Southbank, British Columbia, the son of Jack Shelford.[1] Shelford served as an anti-aircraft gunner during World War II. After the war, he married Barbara Cassidy.[2] Shelford was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Agriculture.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1972 and 1979.[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[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Shelford Hills". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
- 1 2 "Cyril Shelford, Ootsa Lake". Hiway16 Magazine. November 14, 2003. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
- ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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