John Douglas Tisdalle Explained

John Douglas Tidball Tisdalle (May 31, 1917  - May 14, 1999) was a salesman and political figure in British Columbia.

Early life

He was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the son of Arthur Tisdalle and E. Mulhulland. In 1938, Tisdalle married Helen Millhouse.^[1] Tisdalle published three books of poetry. He was married a second time to Maria.

Career

He represented Saanich from 1953 to 1966 and Saanich and the Islands from 1966 to 1972 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member. He also ran once for Parliament, in the 1972 federal election.^[2]

Death

He died of cancer at the age of 81.^[3]

John Tisdale published the following books:

• Rhymes of Time (1974)
• Rhymes of Time II (19??)
• Rhymes of Time III (1988)^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Normandin, P G . Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1965 . 1965.
2. http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/Parliament/FederalRidingsHistory/hfer.asp?Language=E&Search=Cresdetail&Election=1628 Results in Esquimalt-Saanich in the 1972 federal election
3. Web site: Hansard . Legislative Assembly of British Columbia . May 19, 1999 . 2011-12-18.
4. Web site: Books by author John D. Tisdalle . 2011-12-18.