William Ross (Canadian politician)
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William Ross (December 20, 1824 – March 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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Preceded by None |
Member of Parliament from Victoria, Nova Scotia 1867–1874 |
Succeeded by Charles James Campbell |
Preceded by John Lemuel Bethune |
Member of Parliament from Victoria, Nova Scotia 1900–1904 |
Succeeded by Electoral district was abolished in 1903 |
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