John Sylvester Ross

John Sylvester Ross (July 16, 1821 – July 1, 1882) was a miller and political figure in Ontario. He was a Liberal-Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada who represented Dundas from 1867 to 1872 and from 1879 to 1882.

John Sylvester Ross
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Dundas
In office 1861–1866
Preceded by	James William Cook
Succeeded by	Position terminated
Member of Parliament for Dundas
In office 1867–1872
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	William Gibson
Member of Parliament for Dundas
In office 1879–1882
Preceded by	William Gibson
Succeeded by	Charles Erastus Hickey
Personal details
Born	(1821-06-16)June 16, 1821 Osnabruck Township
Died	June 1, 1882(1882-06-01) (aged 60) Iroquois, Ontario
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Charlotte Carman
Children	Hugo Homer Ross
Occupation	Miller, politician, merchant
Military service
Allegiance	Canadian Militia
Branch/service	Volunteer Militia Foot Artillery Company of Iroquois
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Trent Affair (1862)

He was born in Osnabruck Township Upper Canada in 1821, the son of Michael Ross,[1] and settled in the village of Iroquois where he set up a general store. He married Charlotte Carman, the granddaughter of Peter Shaver, in 1845.[2] Ross served on the council for Matilda Township and was reeve in 1856. In 1861, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada representing Dundas; he was reelected in 1863. He was president of the Iroquois Milling Company.[2] Ross was also secretary-treasurer and president for the High School Board.[1] He died in Iroquois at the age of 61.[3]

His son Hugo also represented Dundas in the House of Commons.