sentences:  He rose through the ranks, becoming a major general of the State Militia in 1828, and retired from the militia in 1836.On September 23, 1822, he married Susannah Blanchard (d. 1877, daughter of Anthony I. Blanchard who was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1796-97), and they had several children.Ross was elected as an Adams man to the 19th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827.