Alfred Ross was born on May 16, 1882 in Dayton, Ohio. He lived with his parents, Berl and Mildred Ross, in Middleton, Ohio. Documents describe Mr. Ross as both Black and White, suggesting he was of multiracial heritage. He worked as an engineer.
Mr. Ross died from tuberculosis on October 1, 1911 while incarcerated at the Rutland Prison Camp and Hospital. He was 29.