In 1898, Cross entered politics, and was elected as Conservative MLA for Calgary East, and in 1899 he married Helen Rothney Macleod, the daughter of Colonel James F. Macleod, the lawman who gave Calgary its name.
Cross entered politics. This was in 1898. Cross was elected as Conservative MLA for Calgary East. This was in 1898. He married Helen Rothney Macleod. This was in 1899. This was in 1898. Helen Rothney Macleod was the daughter of Colonel James F. Macleod. Colonel James F. Macleod was the lawman. This lawman gave Calgary its name.