Background

Cross, Ruel Parkman was born on September 27, 1926 in Guildord, Maine, United States. Son of Hugo Silas and Eveline (Snow) Cross.

Education

Student, University Maine.

Career

Store owner, Guilford, Maine., 1948-1965; hotel owner, Guilford, 1953-1977; production control manager, Guilford Industries, 1968-1977; selectmen, Town on Guilford, 1977-1979; life insurance salesmen, Modern Woodmen of America, Guilford, 1977-1980; town manager, Monson, Maine., 1980-1992; state representative, State of Maine, Augusta, since 1992.

Achievements

• Ruel Parkman Cross has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer, president Kiwanis, Guilford, 1954-1984. Scoutmaster Boy Scout of America, 1958-1968. Executive Committee Maine Municipal Association, Augusta, 1989-1992, legislation policy committee, 1982-1992.

With United States Navy, 1944-1947. Member Kiwanis (honorary, treasurer, president 1954-1984).

Connections

Married Jacqueline Joyce Jenkins, July 19, 1947. Children: Jeffrey P., Judith L.

Father:

Hugo Silas Cross

Mother:

Eveline (Snow) Cross

Spouse:

Jacqueline Joyce Jenkins

child:

Jeffrey P. Cross

child:

Judith L. Cross