Background
CROSS, Alexander was born on November 4, 1847 in Glasgow. Son of late William Cross, also partner in Alexander Cross and Sons.
CROSS, Alexander was born on November 4, 1847 in Glasgow. Son of late William Cross, also partner in Alexander Cross and Sons.
Studied at Glasgow University.
Director in Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 1890. Member of Parliament (Liberal Unionist) Camlachie Division, Glasgow, 1892-1910. Senior partner Alexander Cross and Sons, seed merchants and chemical manufacturers; director in several industrial concerns.
Liberal Unionist.
Spouse 1908, Agnes Jane, y.daughter of late J. G. Lawrie, shipbuilder, Glasgow.