J. Ross Mickey (January 5, 1856 – March 20, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Born on a farm in Eldorado Township, McDonough County, Illinois, Mickey attended the public schools and Lincoln (Illinois) College.

He taught in the public schools of Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, for a number of years.

He served as president of the Mystic Workers of the World 1908-1918 and as a director from 1918 until his death.

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