John N. Ross
John Nathaniel Ross (17 May 1920 – 24 December 2011) was an Irish Fine Gael politician and lawyer who served as a Senator for the University of Dublin from 1961 to 1965.[1]
John N. Ross | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 14 November 1961 – 10 May 1965 | |
| Constituency | University of Dublin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Nathaniel Ross 17 May 1920 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 24 December 2011 (aged 91) Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Isabel Cherrington (m. 1945; d. 2011) |
| Children | 4, including Shane |
| Alma mater | |
He was originally from County Cork and married Ruth Isabel Sherrington.[2] He was elected to Seanad Éireann as an Independent member in 1961, by the University of Dublin constituency. He subsequently sat as a Fine Gael member.[3] He lost his seat at the 1965 election.[3]
His son Shane Ross, is a former Senator for the University of Dublin, was a TD for Dublin Rathdown from 2011 to 2020 and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.[4]
See also
References
- "Death notice". RIP.ie. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- "Miriam meets". RTÉ Radio 1. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- "J. N. Ross". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- "Seanad Éireann Debate, Vol. 212 No. 10, Order of Business". Houses of the Oireachtas. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
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