Samuel Gross (politician)

For other people named Samuel Gross, see Samuel Gross (disambiguation).

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.

Samuel Gross
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.