Lewis W. Ross
Former United States Representative
Lewis Winans Ross was an Illinois attorney, merchant, and U.S. Representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district. He was widely known as an antiwar Peace Democrat or Copperhead during the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: December 8, 1812, Dutchess County, NY
Died: October 29, 1895 (age 82 years), Lewistown, IL
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative (1863–1869), Illinois State Representative (1844–1846), and Illinois State Representative (1840–1842)
Education: Illinois College