Colonel Lewis Winans Ross | |
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![]() Lewis W. Ross photographed by Mathew Brady ca. 1865 | |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1840–1842 | |
Preceded by | Newton Walker |
Succeeded by | Horace Turner |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1844–1846 | |
Preceded by | Horace Turner |
Succeeded by | Reuben McDowell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | William J. Allen |
Succeeded by | Thompson W. McNeely |
Personal details | |
Born | Dutchess County, New York, US | December 8, 1812
Died | October 29, 1895 Lewistown, Illinois, US | (aged 82)
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Lewistown, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Frances Mildred Simms (1822–1902) |
Children | 12 |
Residence(s) | Lewistown, Illinois |
Alma mater | Illinois College |
Occupation | Attorney, merchant, banker |
Signature | ![]() |
Military service | |
Rank | Sergeant, Captain |
Battles/wars | Black Hawk War Mexican–American War |
Lewis Winans Ross (December 8, 1812 – October 29, 1895) was an Illinois attorney, merchant, and U.S. Representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district. He was widely known as an antiwar Peace Democrat or Copperhead during the American Civil War.