John Sebastian Helmcken
John Sebastian Helmcken | |
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The Hon. John S. Helmcken, photographed by William J. Topley, circa 1854. | |
| Speaker of the Legislative Council of British Columbia | |
| In office 1866–1871 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | James Trimble |
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island | |
| In office 1856–1866 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1824 London, England |
| Died | September 1, 1920 (aged 96) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Spouse | Cecilia Douglas |
| Children | Four sons, three daughters: Amilia "Amy" Helmcken (Mrs. McTavish) James "Jimi" Douglas Helmcken Henry "Harry" Douglas Helmcken Edith Louisa "Dolly" Helmcken (Mrs. Higgins) |
| Parent(s) | Claus Helmcken Catherine Mittler |
| Education | Guy's Hospital |
| Occupation | Physician, HBC trader, politician |
John Sebastian Helmcken (June 5, 1824 – September 1, 1920) was a British Columbia physician who played a prominent role in bringing the province into Canadian Confederation. He was also the founding president of the British Columbia Medical Association.