John Henry Cates
Politician, Person
1896 –
Who is John Henry Cates?
John Henry Cates was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1945 to 1952 as a Liberal.
He was born in Moodyville, the son of Charles Henry Cates. Cates was a partner in the tugboat company C.H. Cates and Sons. He served in the Royal Navy during World War I. Cates was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly and served as Minister of Labour in the provincial cabinet. In 1927, he married Carrie Matilda Sweeten, who later served as mayor of North Vancouver; she died in 1977. Cates died at the age of 90.
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- Born
- Jul 13, 1896
North Vancouver - Parents
- Spouses
- Carrie Matilda Sweeten
(1927 - 1977)
- Carrie Matilda Sweeten
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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