Franklin Robert Shortreed (September 18, 1875[1] – February 11, 1954)[2] was a Canadian political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Happyland in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1922 to 1925 as a Liberal.
Franklin Robert Shortreed | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for Happyland | |
| In office June 26, 1922 – 1925 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Morrey |
| Succeeded by | John Joseph Keelan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1875 Salem, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 11, 1954 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Children | 4 |
Early life edit
Shortreed was born in Salem, Ontario, and educated in Morden, Manitoba.[3]
Career edit
In 1903, Shortreed moved from Manitoba to Tantallon, Saskatchewan, where he served as postmaster and operated a lumber and implement business. He moved with his family to the Maple Creek area, where he settled on a farm, in 1909. Shortreed later served as reeve for the local municipality.[2] He was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1922 by-election held following the death of Stephen Morrey.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Chambers, E J (1925). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ a b Sceptre-Lemsford Historical Association (1979). The past to the present : 70 years, 1909-1979. p. 271. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
- ^ The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Gale Canada. 1923.
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