William Cross

William Cross was a prominent Glasgow merchant born on February 1, 1763, and known for his connections to the West India trade. He inherited significant estates, including the Montreuil estate in Grenada, through his marriage to Ann Buchanan, and was the father of John Cross Buchanan.

Cross was associated with John Cross & Co., a firm involved in the West India merchant trade, and his legacy includes various commercial, cultural, and historical impacts linked to British slavery. His family lineage and business dealings reflect the intertwined histories of Glasgow's merchant class and the transatlantic slave economy.

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