About Alexander Ross
Lived 1843 – 1912 (aged 68). Alexander Ross was a British politician.
Alexander Ross (21 November 1843 – 27 September 1912) was a Scottish-born Australian politician.
He was born at Rutherglen in Lanarkshire to manufacturer Alexander Ross and Janet Forrest. He received a primary education and emigrated to South Australia with his family in 1854, settling near Gumeracha. In 1867 the family moved to Albury, where they acquired farm land. In 1898 he married Ada Smyles. In 1900 Ross was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, where he served until his death at Randwick in 1912. At his death he held property around Inverell, Coleambally, Harden, Hay and Macquarie Fields.
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Who was Alexander Ross?
Scottish-Australian politician
When was Alexander Ross born?
Alexander Ross was born on 21 November 1843 in Rutherglen.
When did Alexander Ross die?
Alexander Ross died on 27 September 1912.
What was Alexander Ross's occupation?
Alexander Ross was a politician.
What nationality was Alexander Ross?
Alexander Ross was British.
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· DBpedia: Alexander Ross (Australian politician)
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