John Sebastian Helmcken | |
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Born | |
Died | September 1, 1920 | (aged 96)
Education | Guy's Hospital |
Occupation(s) | Physician, HBC trader, politician |
Spouse | Cecilia Douglas |
Children | Four sons, three daughters:[1] Amilia "Amy" Helmcken (Mrs. McTavish) James "Jimi" Douglas Helmcken Henry "Harry" Douglas Helmcken Edith Louisa "Dolly" Helmcken (Mrs. Higgins) [2] |
Parent(s) | Claus Helmcken Catherine Mittler |
John Sebastian Helmcken (June 5, 1824 – September 1, 1920) was a British Columbia physician who played a prominent role in bringing the province into Canadian Confederation. He was also the founding president of the British Columbia Medical Association.