title: Cyril Morley Shelford
text: # Cyril Morley Shelford
  
  Cyril Morley Shelford (April 8, 1921 – November 8, 2001) was a rancher, author and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Omineca from 1952 to 1972 and Skeena from 1975 to 1979 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member.
  
  ## Biography
  
  He was born in Southbank, British Columbia, the son of Jack Shelford. Shelford served as an anti-aircraft gunner during World War II. After the war, he married Barbara Cassidy. Shelford was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Agriculture. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1972 and 1979. He died in 2001.
  
  Shelford published a number of books:
  
  * From Snowshoes To Politics ISBN 0-920501-09-5
  * We Pioneered ISBN 0-920501-19-2
  * From War To Wilderness ISBN 1-55056-533-8
  * Think Wood!: The Forest Is An Open Book; All We Have To Do Is Read It ISBN 0-9697713-0-4
  