Amasa Norcross
1824–1898 (age 74)
U.S. Representative
Biography
Amasa Norcross built a reputation as a principled attorney and public servant in his native Massachusetts, where he balanced legal acumen with a heartfelt empathy for those around him. He answered the call to serve the people of his district, fearing not the long hours it took to bring their concerns to Washington.
During his time in Congress, he championed improvements to post roads and supported measures that kept the rural economy moving, leaving a record of steady, thoughtful representation for Laurel Hill Cemetery to remember.