Background
Ross, Ogden was born on April 6, 1893 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of E. Ogden and Jean (Neely) Ross.
Ross, Ogden was born on April 6, 1893 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of E. Ogden and Jean (Neely) Ross.
Bachelor of Laws, Albany Law School, Union University, 1915.
Enlisted, 105th Infantry, New York National Guard, 1910, and advanced through the grades to brigadier general, 1940. Served on Mexican Border, 1916. With 27th Division, American Expeditionary Force, France and Belgium, World War I.
Assistant division commander 27th Division, Pacific Area, 1940-1944, commander Marshall-Gilbert Islands, 1944-1945, World World War World World War II City Treasurer, Troy, 1920-1925.
Assistant to vice-president and general manager, Doctorate.&H. Railroad, 1924-1938. New York State senator, 1933-1937.
Member of New York Constitutional Convention, 1938. New York State tax commissioner, 1939-1945.
Called into active service, October 1940, on duty in the Pacific Area for four years.
Public relations director Troy (New York) Savings Bank.
Member of New York Constitutional Convention, 1938.
Married Elizabeth West. Cheney, February 17, 1920. Children: Ogden Cheney, Cynthia.