Jacob Gross | |
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| Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office 1885–1887 | |
| Governor | Richard J. Oglesby |
| Preceded by | John C. Smith |
| Succeeded by | John R. Tanner |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County | |
| In office 1872–1884 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1840-02-11)February 11, 1840 |
| Died | December 29, 1918(1918-12-29) (aged 78) |
| Party | Republican |
Jacob Gross (February 11, 1840 – December 29, 1918) was aGerman American businessman and politician.
Born inGermany, Gross emigrated to theUnited States in 1860 and settled inChicago, Illinois. He went to the Chicago public schools and was a tinsmith. He was also a store clerk. Gross served in the82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was wounded in his leg which had to be amputated. After the civil war, Gross served in public office including police court clerk andClerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County . From 1885 to 1887, Gross served asIllinois State Treasurer. He then was involved in the bank business. Gross died at his home in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2]
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee forIllinois Treasurer 1884 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Treasurer of Illinois 1885–1887 | Succeeded by |
