Alexander McKenzie Ross
Alexander McKenzie Ross | |
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Logie-Easter | |
| Died | 8 August 1862 (aged 56) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Grand Trunk Railway and Victoria Bridge (Montreal) |
Alexander McKenzie Ross (25 December 1805 โ 8 August 1862[1]) was a British builder and engineer.
Career
In 1823, aged 18, he moved to London where his uncle, Hugh Ross, was working with
In 1853 Ross was appointed chief engineer for Canada's Grand Trunk Railway.[4] and together with Robert Stephenson he designed the famous Victoria Bridge at Montreal, Quebec, the first bridge to span the St. Lawrence River.[5] The bridge, opened in 1859, remains in use to this day, carrying both road and rail traffic.
Life
He was born in Ulladale,
His first wife Augusta died on 11 October 1853 in Montreal, Canada.[6]
He married Isabella Kerr (1825-1854) around 1854 in Montreal, Canada, and they had the following children:
- Elizabeth Charlotte McKenzie Ross (1855-1935)
- Robina Augusta Stephenson Ross (b. 1857-1952)
- Clemintina Louisa Ross (1858-1934)
- John Ross (b.1860)
Ross died in Chiswick and is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.
References
- ^ "Death of Mr.A.M. Ross". Saturday Inverness Advertiser. England. 30 August 1862. Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b c "Mr.A.M. Ross". Illustrated London News. England. 19 February 1859. Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Chester and Holyhead Railway". Morning Herald (London). England. 26 February 1844. Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada". Evening Standard. London. 13 April 1853. Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Victoria (St. Lawrence) Bridge". Illustrated London News. England. 10 September 1859. Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Deaths". Home news for India, China and the Colonies. England. 8 November 1853. Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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