Edward Fraser Rowland (November 13, 1911 – January 4, 2004) was a farmer, miner, logger and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Omineca in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1945 to 1949 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.
Edward Fraser "Ted" Rowland | |
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| MLA for Omineca | |
| In office 1945–1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1911 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | January 4, 2004 (aged 92) British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Kathleen Mould (m. 1933–2001; her death) |
| Residence(s) | Rose Lake, British Columbia Burns Lake, British Columbia |
He was born in Victoria, British Columbia,[1] the son of English parents, and was educated there and in northern British Columbia. The family later moved to Rose Lake. Rowland served overseas during World War II. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1949[1] and again in the 1953 provincial election. Rowland served as postmaster for Rose Lake.[2] He later moved to Burns Lake. In 1972, Rowland was named a director for BC Hydro.[3] He married Mary Kathleen Mould in 1933.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
- ^ "Post Offices and Postmasters". Library and Archives Canada. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "BC Civil Service Said Virtually Same". Leader-Post. Regina. 15 November 1972. p. 30. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
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