Wesley Drewett Black
Wesley Drewett Black (November 27, 1910 – January 10, 2000) was an educator and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Nelson-Creston in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1952 to 1972 as a Social Credit member.
Wesley Drewett Black | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Nelson-Creston | |
| In office June 12, 1952 – August 30, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Hendricks |
| Succeeded by | Lorne Nicolson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1910 Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Died | January 10, 2000 (aged 89) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Political party | Social Credit |
| Spouse | Helen MacKay |
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia,[1] the son of Daniel James Black and Edith Elizabeth Marshall, and was educated in Vancouver and at the University of British Columbia. In 1938, Black married Helen MacKay.[1] He served in the provincial cabinet as Provincial Secretary, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Social Welfare, Minister of Highways[2] and Minister of Health.[3] Black was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1972.[4] He died of pneumonia at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in 2000.[5]
References
- Normandin, P G (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1965.
- Harvey, R G (2004). Head on!: collisions of egos, ethics, and politics in B.C.'s transportation history. Heritage House Publishing Co. p. 145. ISBN 1-894384-75-X. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- "Loffmark pension cut differs from other former ministers". Vancouver Sun. October 15, 1979. p. 3. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
- "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- "Remembering Wes, gentleman and friend", Hume, Jim. Times - Colonist, [Victoria, B.C] 16 Jan 2000: C15
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