Amos E. Buss (1814 – 1872) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Carroll County from 1860 to 1862.

Amos E. Buss
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Carroll County district
In office
1860–1862
Preceded byJason B. Roach
Succeeded byLeonard Harsh
Personal details
Born1814 (1814)
New Hampshire, U.S.
Died1872 (aged 57–58)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHarriet Adams
Children7
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

Early life edit

Amos E. Buss was born in New Hampshire in 1814.[1]

Career edit

Buss moved to Oneida, Ohio, in 1839.[1] He formed a merchandise business with George Hull. He worked there until his death.[1]

Buss was a Republican. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Carroll County from 1860 to 1862.[1][2]

Personal life edit

Buss married Harriet Adams in New Hampshire. They had seven children, including Frank, Mary and W.D.[1]

Buss died in 1872.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Memorial Record of the County of Cuyahoga and City of Cleveland, Ohio. The Lewis Publishing Company. 1894. pp. 126–127. Retrieved October 4, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  2. ^ Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 367. Retrieved October 4, 2023 – via Archive.org.