Samuel Gross (politician)

Samuel Gross (November 10, 1776 – March 19, 1839) was an American farmer and politician who served as Representative from Pennsylvania.

For other people named Samuel Gross, see Samuel Gross (disambiguation).
Samuel Gross
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1823
Preceded bySee below
Succeeded byJoseph 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
DiedMarch 19, 1839(1839-03-19) (aged 62)
Trappe, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic-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.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Isaac Darlington
Levi Pawling		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district
1819–1823
alongside:
William Darlington		 Succeeded by
Joseph Hemphill



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