About Ray Gillis Williston
Lived 1914 – 2006 (aged 92). Ray Gillis Williston was a Canadian politician, head teacher, school inspector and teacher.
Ray Gillis Williston (January 17, 1914 – December 7, 2006) was an educator and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Fort George in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1953 to 1972 as a Social Credit member.
He was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Williston was a school principal and was the school inspector for the Prince George/Peace River area from 1945 to 1953.
Williston Lake, a reservoir in northern British Columbia, was named after him. Williston is the great grandfather of NHL player Macklin Celebrini.
His wife Eileen with Betty Keller produced the book Forests, Power and Policy: The Legacy of Ray Williston which was published in 1997.
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Who was Ray Gillis Williston?
Canadian politician (1914–2006)
When was Ray Gillis Williston born?
Ray Gillis Williston was born on 17 January 1914 in Victoria.
When did Ray Gillis Williston die?
Ray Gillis Williston died on 7 December 2006 in Sechelt.
What was Ray Gillis Williston's occupation?
Ray Gillis Williston was a politician, head teacher, school inspector and teacher.
What nationality was Ray Gillis Williston?
Ray Gillis Williston was Canadian.
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