About James Ross
Lived 1817 – 1895 (aged 77). James Ross was a Canadian politician and farmer.
James Ross (October 1, 1817 – July 16, 1895) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Wellington Centre in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1869 to 1874.
He was born in Arnage, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1817, and came to Upper Canada in 1836. He was reeve for Nichol township from 1854 to 1859 and warden for Wellington County from 1858 to 1859. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in an 1859 by-election in the North riding of Wellington and served until 1861.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Ross?
Ontario politician, born 1817 (1817–1895)
When was James Ross born?
James Ross was born on 1 October 1817 in Aberdeenshire (historic), Scotland.
When did James Ross die?
James Ross died on 16 July 1895 in Guelph.
What was James Ross's occupation?
James Ross was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was James Ross?
James Ross was Canadian.
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