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William James Asselstine

William James Asselstine

Canadian politician

William James Asselstine (July 1, 1891 – August 21, 1973) was an engineer, gold miner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Atlin from 1933 to 1945 as a Liberal and from 1956 to 1960 as a Social Credit member in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

He was born in Renfrew, Ontario in 1891,[1] the son of Samuel Asselstine and Jessie Wilson, and was educated in Verona and Sydenham. In 1906, he married a Miss Ida Carr. He was a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I.[1] Asselstine served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Mines, Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister of Labour.[2] He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1960 and 1963 as a Social Credit member.[3] He died August 21, 1973, aged 82.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Normandin, A L (1940). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1940.
  2. [2]
    "Debates of the Legislative Assembly". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. September 13, 1973. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  3. [3]
    "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.


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