George Ross (American politician)

George Ross
Born(1730-05-10)May 10, 1730
DiedJuly 14, 1779(1779-07-14) (aged 49)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Resting placeChrist Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia
Known forsigner of the United States Declaration of Independence
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George Ross Jr (May 10, 1730 – July 14, 1779) was a Founding Father of the United States who signed the Continental Association and the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania. He was also the uncle of the man who married Betsy Griscom in 1773, more famous under her married name, Betsy Ross. In 1952, Ross, George Washington, and Robert Morris appeared on a three-cent stamp commemorating Betsy Ross.