Miles Ross

Miles Ross (April 30, 1827 – February 22, 1903) was an American Democratic Party politician and businessman who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for four terms from 1875 to 1883.

Miles Ross
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1883
Preceded by	Amos Clark, Jr.
Succeeded by	John Kean
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office 1863–1864
Mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey
In office 1867–1869
Preceded by	John T. Jenkins
Succeeded by	George J. Janeway
Personal details
Born	(1827-04-30)April 30, 1827 Raritan Township, U.S.
Died	February 22, 1903(1903-02-22) (aged 75) New Brunswick, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician businessman

Early life and education

Born in Raritan Township, New Jersey, Ross received a practical English education and engaged in the transportation of freight by water and in the coal business with his father.

Career

He served on the Board of Chosen Freeholders from New Brunswick, New Jersey, from 1859 to 1864, was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1863 and 1864 and was a director of several banks. Ross was a member of the board of street commissioners in 1865 and 1866, was Mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey, from 1867 to 1869.

Congress

Ross was elected as a Democrat to Congress in 1874, serving from 1875 to 1883, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1882. There, he served as chairman of the Committee on Militia from 1877 to 1881.

Later career and death

After leaving Congress, Ross was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1884, 1888 and 1892 and engaged in the wholesale and retail coal business.

He died in New Brunswick on February 22, 1903, and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

External links

• United States Congress. "Miles Ross (id: R000452)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Miles Ross at Find a Grave