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Cyril Morley Shelford (April 8, 1921 – November 8, 2001[1]) was a rancher, author and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Omineca from 1952 to 1972 and Skeena from 1975 to 1979 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member.

Cyril Shelford
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Skeena
In office December 11, 1975 – May 10, 1979
Preceded by	Hartley Douglas Dent
Succeeded by	Frank Howard
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Omineca
In office June 12, 1952 – August 30, 1972
Preceded by	Robert Cecil Steele
Succeeded by	Douglas Tynwald Kelly
Personal details
Born	(1921-04-08)April 8, 1921 Southbank, British Columbia
Died	November 8, 2001(2001-11-08) (aged 80) Victoria, British Columbia
Political party	Social Credit
Spouse	Barbara Cassidy (1948-2001)
Occupation	Rancher
Military service
Allegiance	Canada
Branch/service	Canadian Army
Unit	1st Canadian Division
Battles/wars	World War II

Biography

He was born in Southbank, British Columbia, the son of Jack Shelford.[2][3] Shelford served as an anti-aircraft gunner during World War II. After the war, he married Barbara Cassidy.[4] Shelford was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Agriculture.[3] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1972 and 1979.[5] He died in 2001.[3]

Shelford published a number of books:

• From Snowshoes To Politics ISBN 0-920501-09-5
• We Pioneered ISBN 0-920501-19-2
• From War To Wilderness ISBN 1-55056-533-8
• Think Wood!: The Forest Is An Open Book; All We Have To Do Is Read It ISBN 0-9697713-0-4[4]

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