Ross Boggs
Ross Boggs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – March 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Gardner |
| Succeeded by | George Distel |
| Constituency | 5th district |
| In office January 4, 1983 – January 5, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | John Wargo |
| Succeeded by | George E. Terwilleger |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1938 Lenox Township, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2025 (aged 86) Lenox Township, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relations | Robert Boggs (brother) Kristin Boggs (niece) |
Ross Allen Boggs Jr. (June 15, 1938 – February 6, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999, also serving as minority leader.[1][2] He was the brother of state representative and state senator Robert Boggs,[3][4] and an uncle of state representative Kristin Boggs.[5] He attended Kent State University and played for the MLB Minor Leagues on the Washington Senators.[6] He died at his residence in Lenox Township, Ohio, on February 6, 2025, at the age of 86.[7]
Achievements
[edit]In 2025, Ross A. Boggs Jr. was honored by The Ohio House of Representatives for his extensive contribution to Ohio's legislative landscape and decades of public service.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "County Party to recommend Hagan replacement". The Vindicator. 7 February 1997. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ↑ "Earlier warnings". Toledo Blade. 17 December 2006. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ↑ "Company hopes wind farms blow into area". The News-Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ↑ "Ohio Racing Towards High-Speed System". Beaver County Times. 21 November 1986. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ↑ TERRY, SHELLEY (29 January 2016). "Former county resident sworn in as state rep for 18th House District". Star Beacon. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Ross A. Boggs Jr. Obituary (2025) - Ashtabula, OH - Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, Inc. - Jefferson". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ↑ "Ross A. Boggs Jr". Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors. February 10, 2025.
- ↑ Ohio House honors legacy of former leader Ross Boggs Jr with family present. Retrieved 2025-08-11 – via citizenportal.ai.
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