Ellen Fairclough, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ellen Fairclough

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1905

Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 13-Nov-2004

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Ellen Louks Fairclough (January 28, 1905 – November 13, 2004) was a Canadian politician.
A member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1950 to 1963, she was the first woman ever to serve in the Canadian Cabinet.Born Ellen Louks Cook in Hamilton, Ontario to Norman Ellsworth Cook and Nellie Bell (Loucks) Cook, Fairclough was a chartered accountant by training, and ran an accounting firm prior to entering politics.
She was a member of Hamilton, Ontario City Council from 1945 to 1950.
She also served as a member of the executive for the Girl Guides of Canada prior to her election as a Member of Parliament.