Is anyone working on the Ross family from Dorchester/Sussex? How does Robert Ross fit in with the rest of the Ross family in DO at the time? Is he the brother of a James, John and Thomas Ross? Robert Ross dies in 1727 (will date 2 Jan 1727; proved 20 May 1727). To Ann Chapman and John, Son of Thomas Brown, personalty. To 2 children, Charles and Mary, entire estate at discretion of Thomas Smith and Thomas Cannon . . . to be in charge of mother . . . after death of wife. Son to be free at 18, dau. at 16. Wife -- at her death, brother James to account. Witnesses Thomas Brown, Wm. Bradly, James Hickman Robert's daughter marries Obadiah Smith bef. 1740 lisa_just@comcast.net