Charles F. Nelson
Canadian politician
Charles F. Nelson | |
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MLA for Slocan | |
In office 1916–1920 | |
Preceded by | William Hunter |
Succeeded by | William Hunter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-03-11)March 11, 1872 Hastings, Ontario |
Died | November 1, 1940(1940-11-01) (aged 68) New Denver, British Columbia |
Political party | Liberal Party of British Columbia |
Spouse | Isabel Cuddie (m. 1903, d. 1906) |
Occupation | druggist, photographer |
Charles Franklyn Nelson (March 11, 1872 – November 1, 1940) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1916 to 1920 as a Liberal member for the constituency of Slocan.[1] He won his seat in the assembly by defeating incumbent William Hunter in the 1916 British Columbia general election by one vote (448 to 447).[2] Hunter subsequently beat him in the 1920 provincial election by 97 votes. Nelson lived in New Denver, British Columbia and was a druggist and photographer. He died of heart disease in 1940 at the age of 68.[3]
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