Herbert John Welch

Who was Herbert John Welch?

Herbert John Welch was a business owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Comox in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1945 to 1952 as a Liberal.

He was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, the son of Herbert Hatton Welch and Mary French, and was educated in Vancouver. In 1921, Welch married Helen Grace Clark. He served as a captain in the Royal Air Force. Welch owned a logging company. He served as chairman of the Board of Commissioners for Qualicum Beach. Welch was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1952. Welch died in Oak Bay.