Robert L. Ross

Robert L. Ross (October 8, 1863—October 10, 1933) was a Texas legislator and lawyer who served in the Texas Senate for the 3rd district from 1897 to 1901.

Early life and career Ross was born on October 8, 1863, in Paris, Texas to Frank W. Ross and Elizabeth (née Wells) Ross. His father had moved from Tennessee to Texas in 1839 and worked as a farmer. He was the youngest of eleven children. His mother and father died in 1868 and 1888, respectively. Ross graduated in 1877 from the law department of the University of the City of New York (modern day New York University).

Ross practiced law in Paris and garnered a reputation as a competent lawyer, forensic speaker, and orator.

In 1895, Ross was nominated at the convention to be the Democratic candidate for district 3 of the Texas Senate and was easily won the election to represent the district, succeeding Edwin L. Agnew.

Death Ross died on October 10, 1933, at the age of 70.