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Franklin Robert Shortreed (September 18, 1875 – February 11, 1954) was a Canadian political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Happyland in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1922 to 1925 as a Liberal.

Early life

Shortreed was born in Salem, Ontario, and educated in Morden, Manitoba.

Career

In 1903, Shortreed moved from Manitoba to Tantallon, Saskatchewan, where he served as postmaster and operated a lumber and implement business. He moved with his family to the Maple Creek area, where he settled on a farm, in 1909. Shortreed later served as reeve for the local municipality. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1922 by-election held following the death of Stephen Morrey.

References

1. ^ Chambers, E J (1925). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
2. ^ Sceptre-Lemsford Historical Association (1979). The past to the present : 70 years, 1909-1979. p. 271. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
3. The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Gale Canada. 1923.

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