About George A. Ross
Lived 1854 – 1888 (aged 33–34). George A. Ross was a Canadian politician.
George Angus Ross (1854 – June 29, 1888) was a lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1882 to 1889 as a Liberal member.
Early life and education He was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the son of William Ross, a Scottish immigrant, and was educated at the Academy there. Ross was called to the bar in 1875.
Career He served as a captain in the militia. As a Nova Scotia Liberal, he supported the repeal of Confederation. Ross died in office.
Essay on evolution In 1874 Ross published an essay discussing the evidence in favour of the evolution of species and arguing for the compatibility of Christianity with the natural science of evolution.
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Canadian lawyer and politician
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George A. Ross was born in 1854.
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George A. Ross died on 29 June 1888.
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