Lewis Ross (Canadian politician) explained

Lewis Ross
Constituency Mp:Durham East
Parliament:Canadian
Predecessor:Francis H. Burton
Successor:Arthur T.H. Williams
Term Start:1872
Term End:1878
Birth Date:1825
Birth Place:Fearn Parish, Ross-shire, Scotland
Death Date:September 20, 1882
Party:Liberal (Reformer)

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 and was educated there. After coming to Canada, he became a merchant in Port Hope.[1] 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. Ross ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1878 and 1882, losing to Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams each time. Ross died in Port Hope at the age of 57.[1]

He was the brother of Walter Ross who served in the House of Commons around the same time.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Johnson, J.K. . The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967 . 1968 . Public Archives of Canada.
  2. Book: The Canadian Parliamentary Companion and Annual Register . Ottawa . Citizen Print. and Pub. Company . 1877 . Charles H. Mackintosh . CH Mackintosh . 187 .