George Cruickshank (Canadian politician)
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George Alexander Cruickshank (13 February 1897 ā 17 November 1970) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, United States and moved to Canada later in 1897.[1] He became a farmer by career.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Fraser Valley, Preceded by ...
George Alexander Cruickshank | |
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Member of Parliament for Fraser Valley | |
In office March 1940 ā August 1953 | |
Preceded by | Harry James Barber |
Succeeded by | Alexander Bell Patterson |
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Born | George Alexander Cruickshank (1897-02-13)13 February 1897 Minot, North Dakota, United States |
Died | 17 November 1970(1970-11-17) (aged 73) Abbotsford, British Columbia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Agnes Leslie Paterson m. May 1940[1] |
Profession | farmer |
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He was first elected to Parliament at the Fraser Valley riding in the 1940 general election then re-elected in 1945 and 1949. Cruickshank was defeated by Alexander Bell Patterson in the 1953 election.
Cruickshank served as reeve of Matsqui, British Columbia from 1931 to 1940.[1] He died in Abbotsford, British Columbia in on 17 November 1970.[2]