Charles William Parker (December 20, 1912 – June 11, 1997) was a clergyman and political figure in British Columbia, Canada.[1] He represented Peace River from 1952 to 1956 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member.
Charles William Parker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1952–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Glen Everton Braden |
| Succeeded by | none |
| Constituency | Peace River |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1912 Calgary, Alberta |
| Died | June 11, 1997 (aged 84) Saanichton, British Columbia |
| Political party | British Columbia Social Credit Party |
| Spouse | Christina Mary McDonald |
| Occupation | minister |
He was born the son of John Parker and Anne Fido, and was educated in Calgary. In 1939, he married Christina Mary McDonald. Parker was a minister for the Church of the Nazarene.[1] He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in the provincial riding of Cowichan-Newcastle in 1956.[2] He died on June 11, 1997, in Saanichton, British Columbia.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Normandin, P G (1955). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1955.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ Death Record
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