About Lewis Ross
Lived 1825 – 1882 (aged 56–57). Lewis Ross was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Lewis Ross (1825 – September 20, 1882) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Durham East in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal Reformer member.
He was born in Fearn Parish, Ross-shire, Scotland Ross was a director of the Midland Railway, the Midland Manufacturing Company and the Royal Canadian Insurance Company. He was also chairman of the local public school board and president of the Port Hope Agricultural Society. In 1852, he married a Miss Clute.
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Who was Lewis Ross?
Canadian politician
When was Lewis Ross born?
Lewis Ross was born in 1825 in Fearn.
When did Lewis Ross die?
Lewis Ross died on 20 September 1882.
What was Lewis Ross's occupation?
Lewis Ross was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Lewis Ross?
Lewis Ross was Canadian.
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