Nehemiah George Massey (September 5, 1903 – April 8, 1964) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1956 to 1960, as a Social Credit member for the constituency of Delta.[1][2] He was defeated when he sought a second term in the 1960 provincial election.
Nehemiah George Massey | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Delta | |
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1903 Courtown near Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland |
| Died | April 8, 1964 (aged 60) Delta, British Columbia |
| Political party | Social Credit Party of British Columbia |
| Residence | Ladner, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | Hanford Trade School |
Massey was born in Courtown near Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1922 to avoid threats by the Irish Republican Army.[3]
Massey lived in Regina and moved to Ladner, British Columbia in 1936.[3] He worked at a logging camp, farm hand and mechanic.
Honours
editThe George Massey Tunnel was renamed in his honour.
References
edit- ^ Columbia, Elections British (1988). Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986. ISBN 9780771886775.
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Ireland Canada Monument :: 243 George Massey :: The Ireland Canada Monument". irelandmonumentvancouver.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
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