Frederick Cronyn Betts

Frederick Cronyn Betts
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for London
In office
October 14, 1935  May 7, 1938
Preceded byJohn Franklin White
Succeeded byRobert James Manion
Personal details
Born(1896-07-04)July 4, 1896
London, Ontario, Canada
DiedMay 7, 1938(1938-05-07) (aged 41)
Political partyConservative Party
OccupationSolicitor
Military service
Allegiance Canada
Branch/serviceCanadian Army
Years of service1916-1919
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War I

Frederick Cronyn Betts (July 4, 1896  May 7, 1938) was a Canadian politician and solicitor. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1935 as a Member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of London. He died in office on May 7, 1938. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a councillor on the London City Council between 1928 and 1929. During World War I, he served overseas with the 12th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery in France.

1935 Canadian federal election: London
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeFrederick Cronyn Betts10,911
LiberalGeorge Arthur Porte Brickenden8,628
ReconstructionJohn Franklin White3,814
Co-operative CommonwealthEverett Orlan Hall3,041
IndependentGeorge Albert Wenige2,101
Independent LiberalClifford Hamilton Reason1,203
IndependentHugh Allan Stevenson406