Samuel Gross (politician)
Samuel Gross (November 10, 1776 – March 19, 1839) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1819 to 1823.
For other people named Samuel Gross, see Samuel Gross (disambiguation).
Samuel Gross | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | See below |
Succeeded by | Joseph Hemphill |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
In office 1811–1815 | |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1803–1807 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1776-11-10)November 10, 1776 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Died | March 19, 1839(1839-03-19) (aged 62) Trappe, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Biography
Born in Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 1803–1807; served in the Pennsylvania State Senate 1811–1815; was elected as a Republican to the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses (March 4, 1819 – March 4, 1823). He died in Trappe, Pennsylvania.
References
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771–Present.
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