Joseph J. Ross

Joseph J. Ross (December 1842 – October 24, 1899) was an Americo-Liberian politician and lawyer who served as the 14th vice president of Liberia from 1898 to 1899. He also served as Attorney General of Liberia under three separate administrations and was thrice elected to the Senate representing Sinoe County and serving as the president pro tempore of the Senate from 1892 to 1896.

Born in Georgia, United States, his mother died while he was in infancy. He emigrated to Liberia when he was eight years old in 1839 with his grandmother on the ship Huma.

Ross was elected as vice president in 1897, serving under President William D. Coleman. He was reelected in 1899 but died the same year. His son, Samuel Alfred Ross, also served as vice president in the 1920s.