Legislator Details
Henry T. Ross
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/5/1883
City: Brighton, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/19/1973
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/22/1973
City: Milford, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Brown of Ludington, dau. of Peter and Celia (Dolan) Brown, 12/29/1916, in Detroit, MI; children: 0; married Madge McDonough Merchant, dau. of Charles and Mary (Lehman) McDonough about 1961
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools of Brighton Township, MI; graduated from Michigan Agricultural College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Esbon A. and Martha J. (Carter) Ross. He served as township supervisor 4 years and chairman of the board of supervisors.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Died in Oct. 1973; last residence was E. Lansing, MI.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage, Education , Finance and Appropriations , Michigan Agricultural College, Prohibition
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Livingston
District: 13
District Description: Comprising the counties of Genesee and Livingston
Date Elected: 11/7/1922
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1923
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage, Executive Business , Fisheries and Gaming Interests, Michigan Agricultural College, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Livingston
District: 13
District Description: Comprising the counties of Genesee and Livingston
Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Michigan Agricultural College
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , State Affairs , Kalamazoo State Hospital , Western State Normal School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1918
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1919
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 51st session.
Chair of the Committee on Kalamazoo State Hospital
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan Normal School , Geological Survey , State Affairs , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Local Taxation , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Milford
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: