William Ross (Canadian politician)

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The Hon. William Ross
The Hon. William Ross

William Ross (December 20, 1824March 17, 1912) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Boularderie, Nova Scotia, he was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament in 1867. From 1873 to 1874, he was the Minister of Militia and Defence.

In 1905, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Victoria, Nova Scotia. A Liberal, he served until his death in 1912.

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
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Member of Parliament from Victoria, Nova Scotia
18671874
Succeeded by
Charles James Campbell
Preceded by
John Lemuel Bethune
Member of Parliament from Victoria, Nova Scotia
19001904
Succeeded by
Electoral district was abolished in 1903