William Bross
William Bross (born November 4, 1813 in Port Jervis , Orange County , New York , † January 27, 1890 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American politician . Between 1865 and 1869 he was lieutenant governor of the state of Illinois.
Career
In 1838, William Bross graduated from Williams College . He then began a long career in the newspaper industry. He was the co-founder, editor-in-chief, and president of the Chicago Tribune newspaper . He was also a curator of Lake Forest College . Politically, he joined the Republican Party .
In 1864, Bross was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois alongside Richard James Oglesby . He held this office between January 16, 1865 and January 11, 1869. He was Deputy Governor . After the end of his time as Lieutenant Governor, he no longer appeared politically. He died on January 27, 1890 in Chicago, where he was buried.
Web links
- William Bross in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
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SURNAME | Bross, William |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | November 4, 1813 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Port Jervis , New York |
DATE OF DEATH | January 27, 1890 |
Place of death | Chicago , Illinois |