Jacob Gross (Illinois politician)

Jacob Gross (February 11, 1840 – December 29, 1918) was a German American businessman and politician.

Jacob Gross
Treasurer of Illinois
In office
1885–1887
Preceded byJohn C. Smith
Succeeded byJohn R. Tanner
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
In office
1872–1884
Personal details
Born(1840-02-11)February 11, 1840
Germany
DiedDecember 29, 1918(1918-12-29) (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political partyRepublican

Born in Germany, Gross emigrated to the United States in 1860 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. He went to the Chicago public schools and was a tinsmith. He was also a store clerk. Gross served in the 82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was wounded in his leg which had to be amputated. After the civil war, Gross served in public office including police court clerk and Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County . From 1885 to 1887, Gross served as Illinois State Treasurer. He then was involved in the bank business. Gross died at his home in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Christian County,' vol. 1, Henry L. Fowkes-editor, Munsell Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1918, Biographical Sketch of Jacob Gross, pg. 212
  2. 'Illinois State Treasurer 1885-87,' Obituary of Jacob Gross, Chicago Tribune, December 29, 1918


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.