About Jacob A. Gross
Lived 1842 – 1887 (aged 44–45). Jacob A. Gross was an American politician.
Jacob A. Gross (1842 – October 8, 1887) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life Born in New York City, he was the son of Martin Gross. He attended private schools in New York City. Then, he studied law at Columbia Law School, graduating LL.B. in 1864, and LL.M. in 1865, and practiced law in New York City.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (6th D.) in 1874 and 1875.
Gross never married. A moderate smoker, he died of cancer of the throat at the age of 45, following an unsuccessful operation.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jacob A. Gross's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacob A. Gross?
American politician
When was Jacob A. Gross born?
Jacob A. Gross was born in 1842.
When did Jacob A. Gross die?
Jacob A. Gross died in 1887.
What was Jacob A. Gross's occupation?
Jacob A. Gross was a politician.
What nationality was Jacob A. Gross?
Jacob A. Gross was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob A. Gross. https://biography.guide/jacob-a-gross/
MLA: "Jacob A. Gross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-a-gross/.
Chicago: "Jacob A. Gross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-a-gross/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC