John Ross (Canadian politician)

For other people named John Ross, see John Ross (disambiguation).

John Ross (March 10, 1818 – January 31, 1871) was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and businessman.

The Hon. John Ross
Senator for Ontario
In office 1867–1871
Appointed by	Royal Proclamation
2nd Speaker of the Senate of Canada
In office May 17, 1869 – May 26, 1869
Preceded by	Joseph-Édouard Cauchon
Succeeded by	Joseph-Édouard Cauchon
Personal details
Born	(1818-03-10)March 10, 1818 County Antrim, Ireland
Died	January 31, 1871(1871-01-31) (aged 52) Toronto, Ontario
Political party	Conservative

Born in County Antrim, Ireland, he was brought to Canada as an infant. Ross married twice, first to Margaret Crawford who died in 1847, secondly to Augusta Elizabeth Baldwin February 4, 1851, the daughter of Robert Baldwin. Ross was president of the Grand Trunk Railway from 1853 to 1862 when he was succeeded by Sir Edward William Watkin. In 1867, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Ontario. A Conservative, the Honourable John Ross served until his death in 1871 in Toronto, Ontario.

Ross' son Robert Baldwin Ross, known as Robbie, had a long-term relationship with Oscar Wilde.

References

• John Ross – Parliament of Canada biography
• "John Ross". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.