Nelson Seymour Lougheed
Canadian politician (1882–1944)
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Nelson Seymour Lougheed (April 16, 1882 – June 6, 1944) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Dewdney in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1928 until his retirement at the 1933 provincial election as a Conservative.
Nelson Seymour Lougheed | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Dewdney | |
| In office July 18, 1928 – November 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | John Alexander Catherwood |
| Succeeded by | David William Strachan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1882 Thornbury, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 6, 1944 (aged 62) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Irene Ann Brown |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Namesake of Lougheed Highway |
He was born in Thornbury, Ontario in 1882,[1] and moved to British Columbia with his family in 1889. In 1905, Lougheed moved to Port Haney, where he partnered with G.G. Abernethy to operate a sawmill. He was also active in mining and logging.[1] Lougheed was mayor of Maple Ridge.[2] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Public Works from 1928 to 1930[3] and as Minister of Lands from 1930 to 1933.[4] Lougheed died in Vancouver at the age of 62 in 1944.[5]
The Lougheed Highway was named after him.[6]
