About John Sylvester Ross
Lived 1821 – 1882 (aged 60). John Sylvester Ross was a Canadian politician and miller.
John Sylvester Ross (July 16, 1821 – July 1, 1882) was a miller and political figure in Ontario. He was a Liberal-Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada who represented Dundas from 1867 to 1872 and from 1879 to 1882.
He was born in Osnabruck Township Upper Canada in 1821, the son of Michael Ross, and settled in the village of Iroquois where he set up a general store. He married Charlotte Carman, the granddaughter of Peter Shaver, in 1845. Ross was also secretary-treasurer and president for the High School Board.
His son Hugo also represented Dundas in the House of Commons.
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Who was John Sylvester Ross?
Canadian politician
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John Sylvester Ross was born on 16 July 1821 in South Stormont.
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John Sylvester Ross died on 1 July 1882.
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John Sylvester Ross was a politician and miller.
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John Sylvester Ross was Canadian.
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