James E. Ross

For other people with the same name, see James Ross.
James E. Ross
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 47th district
In office
January 2, 1973 – February 28, 1990[1]
Preceded byJohn Good
Succeeded byGerald J. LaValle
ConstituencyParts of Beaver, Washington, and Lawrence Counties
Personal details
Born(1921-01-23)January 23, 1921
Koppel, Pennsylvania. United States
DiedMay 22, 1993(1993-05-22) (aged 72)[2]
Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDorothy Moravec
ChildrenNine
Residence(s)Beaver, PA
Alma materEllwood City High School
OccupationPolitician

James E. Ross (January 23, 1921 – May 22, 1993) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1973 to 1990.[3][4] He resigned on February 28, 1990.[1]

The James E. Ross Highway, a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission-operated portion of Interstate 376 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is named for him.[5][6]

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  3. ^ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members R". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence (March 24, 2009). "Index to Politicians: Ross". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  5. ^ "The turnpike series: Building & squeezing". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. January 7, 2005.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ Ritchie, Jim (March 18, 2006). "Toll cheats rarely win". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.[permanent dead link‍]