Nelson G. Gross
American politician (1932–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nelson Gerard Gross (January 9, 1932 – September 17, 1997) was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly and as Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee. His political career ended in 1974 when he was convicted on federal charges involving the 1969 campaign of Governor William T. Cahill. After his prison term he went on to a lucrative business career as a real estate developer and restaurateur, before being kidnapped and murdered in September 1997.
Quick Facts Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party, Preceded by ...
Nelson G. Gross | |
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Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party | |
In office 1969–1970 | |
Preceded by | Webster B. Todd |
Succeeded by | John E. Dimon |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the Bergen County district | |
In office January 9, 1962 – January 14, 1964 | |
Preceded by | Multi-member district |
Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
Personal details | |
Born | Nelson Gerard Gross (1932-01-09)January 9, 1932 Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 1997(1997-09-17) (aged 65) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Cause of death | Homicide |
Spouses | Leah Binger
(m. 1953, divorced)Edyth Noel Love (m. 1960) |
Children | Dinah Lenney |
Occupation | Politician |
Known for | Abduction and murder |
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