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J.F. Gross, M.P.P.
[Souvenir of the Town of Welland, issued August 22nd, 1902 by the Welland Telegraph, Sears & Sawle, Publishers]
Mr John F. Gross, the subject of this sketch, and present member of the Ontario Legislature from this district, was born in the township of Hay, Huron County, Ont., July 19, 1859, but has been a resident of Welland since childhood. Mr Gross is practically a self made man, having obtained an elementary and advanced courses in the public schools, at such intervals as could best be devoted to that laudable purpose, while maintaining himself. Mr Gross is a graduate of Osgoode Hall and was admitted to the bar in 1897, at once establishing practice in Welland, with offices on East Main Street, opposite the Court House. Mr Gross was elected a member of the Ontario Legislature on Dec. 13,1900, and re-elected in May 29th,1902, and though a Liberal in politics, has always exercised a broad and progressive policy in all affairs of state. and as a citizen of Welland, is alive to every interest pertaining to the town’s welfare.
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