John Henry Cates
John H. Cates | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1945–1952 | |
| Constituency | North Vancouver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1896 Moodyville, British Columbia |
| Died | October 26, 1986 (aged 90) North Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Political party | British Columbia Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Carrie Matilda Sweeten |
John Henry Cates (July 13, 1896 – October 26, 1986) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1945 to 1952 as a Liberal.
He was born in Moodyville, the son of Charles Henry Cates. Cates was a partner in the tugboat company C.H. Cates and Sons.[1] He served in the Royal Navy during World War I.[2] Cates was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly and served as Minister of Labour and as Minister of Mines in the provincial cabinet.[1] In 1927, he married Carrie Matilda Sweeten,[3] who later served as mayor of North Vancouver; she died in 1977. Cates died at the age of 90 in 1986.[4][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "John Henry Cates fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
- ^ a b "Capt. John H. Cates dead at the age of 90". Vancouver Sun. October 29, 1986. p. 19. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
- ^ "Vital Event Marriages (1872-1935)". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
- ^ Death
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