Background
CROSS, Alexander was born on November 4, 1847 in Glasgow. Son of late William Cross, also partner in Alexander Cross and Sons.
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Alexander Cross
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Studied at Glasgow University.
Career
He served as the Liberal Unionist Member of Parliament for Glasgow Camlachie. He was elected in 1892, but towards the end of his time as an Member of Parliament he defected to the Liberals, and lost his seat to the Liberal Unionists in January 1910. In 1912 he was created a Baronet, of Marchbank Wood in the Parish of Kilpatrick Juxta in the County of Dumfries and of the City of Glasgow.
Politics
Liberal Unionist.
Membership
25th United Kingdom Parliament. 26th United Kingdom Parliament. 27th United Kingdom Parliament.
28th United Kingdom Parliament.
Interests
Connections
Spouse 1908, Agnes Jane, y.daughter of late J. G. Lawrie, shipbuilder, Glasgow.
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Nationality
United Kingdom