John Henry Cates

John Henry Cates (July 13, 1896 – October 1986[1]) 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.[2] He served in the Royal Navy during World War I.[1] Cates was a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition in the assembly and served as Minister of Labour in the provincial cabinet.[2] In 1927, he married Carrie Matilda Sweeten,[3] who later served as mayor of North Vancouver; she died in 1977. Cates died at the age of 90.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Capt. John H. Cates dead at the age of 90". Vancouver Sun. October 29, 1986. p. 19. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "John Henry Cates fonds". British Columbia Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  3. ↑ "Vital Event Marriages (1872-1935)". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-11-23.