Larry Ross (politician)

Larry Ross
Larry Ross
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 44th district
	In office; 2002–2004
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 3rd district
	In office; 2004–2006
Personal details
Born	Lawrence Calvin Ross; November 6, 1937; Lumber City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	March 21, 2016 (aged 78); Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Purdue University; Northeastern University
Occupation	Military officer

Lawrence Calvin Ross (November 6, 1937 – March 21, 2016) was an American military officer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006.

Life and career

Ross was born in Lumber City, Pennsylvania, the son of Wilbur and Nellie Ross.^[2] He attended Clinton High School, graduating at the age of sixteen. After graduating, he attended the United States Military Academy. He served as an officer in the United States Army, and was post commander of the army's Mechanics and Materials Research Center in Watertown, Massachusetts. During his military service, he attended Purdue University, earning his master's degree in engineering. He also attended Northeastern University, earning his MBA degree. He retired from his military service in 1985, retiring at the rank of colonel.^[3]

Ross died on March 21, 2016, in Beaufort, South Carolina, at the age of 78.^[3]

^ "2002 State Representative General Election: Hillsborough 44 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
^ "Lawrenee Ross". 1940 United States Federal Census. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
^ ^a ^b "Colonel Retired Obituary (1937-2016)". Monadnock Ledger-Transcript. March 31, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2024 – via Legacy.com.
^ Carroll's State Directory (Annual), Carroll Pub., 2004