Alexander Findlay | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1904–1910 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1844 United Kingdom |
| Died | 2 February 1921 (aged 76) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Industrialist, Politician |
Alexander Findlay (25 November 1844 – 2 February 1921) [1] was a Scottish Liberal Party politician and industrialist. He founded Alexander Findlay & Company, a structural engineering company based at Parkneuk Works, Motherwell, in 1888. [2] [3] A prominent figure in local business and political life, he served as Provost of Motherwell 1901–1904. [4] He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Lanarkshire at a by-election in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. He stood down at the January 1910 general election.
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 1)
- ^ "Alexander Findlay and Co - Graces Guide". gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Engineering Lanarkshire: Alexander Findlay & Company – CultureNL Museums". culturenlmuseums.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "CultureNL Museums". culturenlmuseums.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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Alexander Findlay | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1904–1910 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1844 United Kingdom |
| Died | 2 February 1921 (aged 76) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Industrialist, Politician |
Alexander Findlay (25 November 1844 – 2 February 1921) [1] was a Scottish Liberal Party politician and industrialist. He founded Alexander Findlay & Company, a structural engineering company based at Parkneuk Works, Motherwell, in 1888. [2] [3] A prominent figure in local business and political life, he served as Provost of Motherwell 1901–1904. [4] He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Lanarkshire at a by-election in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. He stood down at the January 1910 general election.
References
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 1)
- ^ "Alexander Findlay and Co - Graces Guide". gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Engineering Lanarkshire: Alexander Findlay & Company – CultureNL Museums". culturenlmuseums.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "CultureNL Museums". culturenlmuseums.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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