George Henry Ross
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Appointed byLouis St. Laurent
Preceded byJohn Landeryou
Succeeded byDouglas Harkness
BornJune 13, 1878
Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada
George Henry Ross | |
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| Canadian Senator from Alberta | |
| In office December 1, 1948 – September 26, 1956 | |
| Appointed by | Louis St. Laurent |
| Member of Parliament for Calgary East | |
| In office March 26, 1940 – June 10, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John Landeryou |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Harkness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1878 Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Died | September 26, 1956 (aged 77) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Profession | politician, barrister |
George Henry Ross KC (June 13, 1878 – September 26, 1956) was a Canadian politician and barrister from Alberta. During his career, Ross served as a councillor on Calgary City Council, a Member of Parliament and senator.
George Henry Ross was born June 13, 1878, at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island to Murdock and Margaret Ross. He earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Michigan.[1] He married May McDougall on January 24, 1911; they had three children together.[1] Appointed King's Counsel in 1913, Ross served as a bencher of the Law Society of Alberta from 1919 to 1930.[1]