Frank Sheldon Myers

MYERS, FRANK SHELDON, farmer; b. 22 February 1908, in Hampton, son of John H. Myers* and Adelaide Dixon; m. 12 December 1928 Florence May Profitt, and they had three children, Jean Borthwick, Francis Adelaide, and Sheldon Profitt; Anglican; d. 15 March 1975 in Crapaud. Myers, a Conservative, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the general election of 1951 for 1st Queens. He was re-elected in the general elections of 1959, 1962, and 1966. He was defeated in the general elections of 1955 and 1970. In 1959 he was appointed Deputy Speaker and on 18 February 1965 became Speaker. Myers served in this capacity until 14 April 1966. Myers' father, John Myers*, served in the Legislative Assembly and the House of Commons. Myers was educated in Hampton and was a farmer in this area. He served as chairman of the board of directors of the Riverside Hospital, was on the Board of Trade, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Frank Myers died 15 March 1975 at his home.