The Civil Rights Act of 1875

Sobieski Ross

(May 16, 1828 — October 24, 1877) Ross Sobieski was a civil engineer, businessman, judge, and politician. Sobieski was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania in 1828. After attending Coudersport Academy, he became a civil engineer and later became involved in the real estate industry and agriculture. In 1852 he was appointed as an associate judge. Sobieski was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1873 to March 3, 1877. After serving in Congress, he continued working in real estate until his death in October, 1877. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000454]

Member of Pennsylvania Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875 [this display].

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