Edward Fraser Rowland

Who is Edward Fraser Rowland?

Edward Fraser "Ted" Rowland was a farmer, miner, logger and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Omineca in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1945 to 1949 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member.

He was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the son of English parents, and was educated there and in northern British Columbia. The family later moved to Rose Lake. Rowland served overseas during World War II. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1949. Rowland served as postmaster for Rose Lake. He later moved to Burns Lake. In 1972, Rowland was named a director for BC Hydro. He married Mary Kathleen Mould in 1933.

He died at Rose Lake in 2004.