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C. Ben Ross
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This article is about the Governor of Idaho. For the rugby league player, see Ben Ross.
Charles Benjamin Ross (December 27, 1876 – March 31, 1946) was an American politician who served as the first Idaho-born governor from 1931 to 1937.[1][2]
Quick Facts 15th Governor of Idaho, Lieutenant ...
C. Ben Ross | |
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15th Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 5, 1931 – January 4, 1937 | |
Lieutenant | G. P. Mix George Hill G. P. Mix |
Preceded by | H. C. Baldridge |
Succeeded by | Barzilla Clark |
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Born | Charles Benjamin Ross (1876-12-27)December 27, 1876 Parma, Idaho Territory |
Died | March 31, 1946(1946-03-31) (aged 69) Boise, Idaho |
Resting place | Parma Cemetery Parma, Idaho |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Edna May Reavis |
Residence(s) | Pocatello, Parma |
Profession | Rancher |
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