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Alexander Findlay (politician)

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Alexander Findlay
Member of Parliament
In office
1904–1910
Personal details
Born25 November 1844
United Kingdom
DiedFebruary 2, 1921(1921-02-02) (aged 76)
United Kingdom
NationalityScottish
Political partyLiberal Party
OccupationIndustrialist, 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

  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 1)
  2. ^ https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Alexander_Findlay_and_Co
  3. ^ https://www.culturenlmuseums.co.uk/story/engineering-lanarkshire-alexander-findlay-company/
  4. ^ https://www.culturenlmuseums.co.uk/SIModes/Detail/4738
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for North East Lanarkshire
1904 – January 1910 		Succeeded by


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