James Hamilton Ross

James Hamilton Ross (May 12, 1856 December 14, 1932) was a Canadian politician, the third commissioner of Yukon, and an ardent defender of territorial rights. He is also considered to be the first resident of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

James H. Ross
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories
In office
1891–1894
Preceded byHerbert Charles Wilson
Succeeded byJohn Felton Betts
Personal details
Born(1856-05-12)May 12, 1856
London, Canada West
DiedDecember 14, 1932(1932-12-14) (aged 76)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Political partyLiberal Party of Canada
SpouseBarbara Elizabeth McKay (m. ca. 1885 - 1901, her death)
ChildrenMary Hathern Ross
Jane Graeme Ross
John Gordon Ross
Christina Graeme Ross
James Hamilton Ross
Barbara Elizabeth Ross
William McKay Ross
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