Samuel Gross (politician)

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Samuel Gross (November 10, 1776–March 19, 1839) was an American farmer and politician who served as Representative from Pennsylvania.

Born in Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives 1803-1807; served in the State Senate 1811-1815; was elected as a Republican to the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses (March 4, 1819-March 3, 1823). He died in Trappe, Pennsylvania.

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Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present.

Preceded by Isaac Darlington Levi Pawling	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district 1819 - 1823 alongside: William Darlington	Succeeded by Joseph Hemphill