Nelson Seymour Lougheed

Nelson Seymour Lougheed (April 16, 1882[1] – June 6, 1944[2]) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Dewdney in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1928 to 1933 as a Conservative.

He was born in Thornbury, Ontario and came to British Columbia with his family in 1889. In 1905, Lougheed moved to Port Haney where he operated a sawmill in partnership with G.G. Abernethy. He was also active in mining and logging.[1] Lougheed was mayor of Maple Ridge.[3] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Public Works from 1928 to 1929[4] and as Minister of Lands from 1930 to 1933.[5] Lougheed died in Vancouver at the age of 62.[2]

The Lougheed Highway was named after him.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Lougheed, Nelson Seymour, b. 1882". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  2. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
  3. ↑ "Maple Ridge Historical Society Newsletter" (PDF). Maple Ridge Museum. October 2009. p. 4. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  4. ↑ Harvey, R G (2004). Head on!: collisions of egos, ethics, and politics in B.C.'s transportation. Heritage House Publishing. p. 61. ISBN 1-894384-75-X. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  5. ↑ "Forest Service History". Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
  6. ↑ "History of Street Names in Maple Ridge" (PDF). Maple Ridge Museum. Retrieved 2011-10-29.


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