Hugh Bowie Gilmour

Hugh Bowie Gilmour (November 1, 1861[1] – January 23, 1934[2]) was a mechanical engineer[1] and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Vancouver City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1900 to 1903.

He was born in Toronto, the son of Robert Gilmour and Lizzie Bowie. In 1882, Gilmour married Alfreda Nester.[1] He served on Vancouver City Council in 1899.[3] In 1917, Gilmour was named as a commissioner on the first Workmen's Compensation Board of British Columbia; he served until his death[4] in Vancouver at the age of 71.[2]

Gilmore Station on the SkyTrain system is located at Gilmore Avenue which was named (misspelled) after Gilmour.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Magurn, A J (1903). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1903.
  2. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
  3. ↑ "City of Vancouver Councils dating back to 1887". City of Vancouver. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
  4. ↑ "1917 to 1942 The Early Years — Laying the Foundation". Workmen's Compensation Board of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
  5. ↑ "Your Ride Guide". TransLink. Retrieved 2011-09-01.


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