Benjamin F. Ross

Full Name: Benjamin F. Ross
Date of birth: 1830
Date of death: Deceased, date unknown

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 34 Mar 18, 1861 - Nov 4, 1861 8th (1)     Woodville / Tyler   Tyler

(1) Benjamin F. Ross, in special election 3/9/1861, sworn 3/18/1861, succeeded James Barclay, resigned after Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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House District 34
Mar 18, 1861 - Nov 4, 1861
Legislatures: 8th (1)  
Home City/County: Woodville / Tyler
Counties in district: Tyler

(1) Benjamin F. Ross, in special election 3/9/1861, sworn 3/18/1861, succeeded James Barclay, resigned after Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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Other Resources

  • Census of 1860 - B.F. Ross, Tyler County, Texas, age 30, born circa 1830 in Virginia, sheriff. FamilySearch.

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8th R.S. - 1859
Claims and Accounts  
County and County Boundaries (Chair) 
Internal Improvement  
Revenue Laws (Co-Chair) 
State Affairs  

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