Walter Hendricks

Walter Hendricks (February 9, 1897[1] – June 17, 1982[2]) was an American-born car dealer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Nelson-Creston in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1949 to 1952 as a Liberal.

He was born in Mullan, Idaho, the son of Robert Hendricks and Elizabeth Ann Thatcher. In 1917, Hendricks married Vera Evelyn McKinley. He was a Ford and Monarch dealer and served as president of the Nelson Board of Trade. Hendricks was also president of the Nelson Kiwanis. He served overseas during World War I.[1] Hendricks served in the assembly as a member of a Liberal-Conservative coalition. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1952.[3] Hendricks died in Richmond at the age of 85.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, Pierre G (1951). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1951.
  2. 1 2 "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  3. ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.


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