Charles F. Nelson

Charles Franklyn Nelson (March 11, 1872 – November 1, 1940) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1917 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] 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]

Charles F. Nelson
MLA for Slocan
In office
1917–1920
Preceded byWilliam Hunter
Succeeded byWilliam Hunter
Personal details
Born(1872-03-11)March 11, 1872
Hastings, Ontario
DiedNovember 1, 1940(1940-11-01) (aged 68)
New Denver, British Columbia
Political partyLiberal Party of British Columbia
SpouseIsabel Cuddie (m. 1903, d. 1906)
Occupationdruggist, photographer

References
  1. "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". google.ca. 1920. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  2. "SS Nelson photo sells for $160 - Nelson Star". www.nelsonstar.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19.
  3. Death registration


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