Alexander Findlay (politician) explained

Alexander Findlay
Office:Member of Parliament
Term Start:1904
Term End:1910
Birth Date:25 November 1844
Birth Place:United Kingdom
Death Place:United Kingdom
Nationality:Scottish
Occupation:Industrialist, Politician
Party:Liberal Party

Alexander Findlay (25 November 1844 – 2 February 1921) was a Scottish Liberal Party politician and industrialist. He founded Alexander Findlay & Company, a structural engineering company based at Parkneuk Works, Motherwell, in 1888.[1] [2] A prominent figure in local business and political life, he served as Provost of Motherwell 1901–1904.[3] He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Lanarkshire at a by-election in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. He stood down at the January 1910 general election.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alexander Findlay and Co - Graces Guide. 2021-07-31. gracesguide.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Engineering Lanarkshire: Alexander Findlay & Company – CultureNL Museums. 2021-07-31. culturenlmuseums.co.uk.
  3. Web site: CultureNL Museums. 2021-07-31. culturenlmuseums.co.uk.