Francis Helme
| Francis Helme | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Prince Albert | |
| In office June 1949 – June 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Edward LeRoy Bowerman |
| Succeeded by | John Diefenbaker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Heselton Helme 26 August 1899 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 11 May 1984 (aged 84) Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Faye Bessie Bicknell m. 15 August 1927[1] |
| Profession | agent, dealer |
Francis Heselton Helme (26 August 1899 – 11 May 1984) was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Liverpool, England and came to Canada in 1908. He became an agent and dealer for International Harvester.[1]
He was first elected to Parliament at the Prince Albert riding in the 1949 general election. After serving in the 21st Canadian Parliament, Helme did not seek another federal term in the 1953 election. He died of heart disease in 1984.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Normandin, Pierre G. (1952). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ↑ http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=56220c52-2586-4e6f-9551-8f5cc635b861