Hello Tom, I have a wad of prints from this list and others concerning Andrew Ross, David Ross of Balblair, Rev. George Aeneas Ross, Lt / Francis Ross, Esther Carruthers,Robert Montgomery Ross and Charles Baine Hodgeson Ross but I would hesitate to link them as there are so many variations. I only suspect a link with our line from Milntown,Kilmuir Easter since Rev Dr Gustavos Aird wrote in 1863 that we were of Ferquhard's line but that may simply have been his opinion or impression..There was an entire family of Montgomeries in the village by the mid 1700s and every croft and farm seemed to be tenanted by Rosses all having children baptised with the same two or three christian names.We have an Andrew moving toIreland as late as the mid 1800s long after any political urgency so perhaps the route was familiar by then. Some serious ferreting in the Records Office may shed light through estate records etc. Do we have a Ross cousin in Edinburgh with a long weekend to spare? Keep chipping away! Frances.

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/623 Surname: Ross, Baze, Black, Willoughby ------------------------- Hi Jack, Sorry I cant seem to pull up anything on Henry Ross. I am quite interested in Rev. George Ross. Maybe if you could send me a little more info. about him, I will be more than happy to help. I also have a George Ross, but he was born July 3,1875 at Mountainburg,Crawford Co.Ark. I think everyone had an ancestor named George, John,James,Andrew,and William. Those are very popular names in the Ross Family. Let me know and I will try to help. Thanks for the response. Debra Cheater

I found some of my Rosses in Ward 6, Halifax City, Nova Scotia census for 1901,. Does anyone know what areas Ward 6 covers? Is it an area of streets or another smaller town? My Rosses from 1901 census for Halifax City are: Andrew born 1856 Head Ella Studivan born 1858 Wife Daisy born 1893 daughter Caroline born 1895 daughter Earl born 1897 son (another son Tom born after 1901) Andrew's brother was William born 1851 Head Lizzie born 1854 Wife Maud born 1879 Daughter Andrew and Williams father was Murdock and mother Amelia Hangle (maybe from Scotland) It's possible that Maud Ross married a "Bayars." There were "Fitzmaurice" in Ward 6 in Halifax City. As I am 68 and my grandfather died 60 years ago I think I remember the Fitzmaurice name from him. Any of these Rosses make a link. (I wish!) Betsy Ross-Voorhees Herkimer, NY

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/622 Surname: George Ross ------------------------- Debra, Thank you for the information on the Ross family orgin. Is this a book on the Ross family? If so would like the name of the book, I would like to read it. Thank you for your time.

Hi Debra, Your message interests me as I have been unable to find the parents nor siblings for my g.g.g.grandfather Andrew ROSS whose wife Helen Montgomery was born at Milntown village in Kilmuir Easter 1749c.His grandson Andrew Ross went to Salthill, Galway in Ireland and his daughter Marianne Jane sailed to Australia with her aunt Mrs SIM .There she married and on the certificate her domicile was listed as PARKHILL. I have since found that the name comes from the old home area near Balnagown and the villages of Milntown and Kildary in the parish of Kilmuir Easter.Our farming Rosses corresponded with the then Laird of Balnagown but no historic penmanship just genteel invitaion and response! The castle at Balnagown has been beautifully restored by Al Fayed owner of Harrods in London. Frances, Inverness SCT.

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Ross/621 Surname: Sylvester Ross ------------------------- My great-grandfather was Sylvester Ross...married to Ruth Hudson. Any info?

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Ross/620 Surname: Ross, Shaw ------------------------- Debra, Thank you for the information. I appreciate it very much. I cannot add to your information, but what you write is most helpful background for me. Dan

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Ross/619 Surname: ------------------------- Hi, Dan, Here is the info.about how and where most of Ross's come from and how they got their name. Maybe someone else would like to see this and respond. "The Ross took their name from the county of Ross,of which their chiefs' forefathers were the Earls from about 1226. Their first chief, Ferchar, styled Macc in t' sacairt(the son of the Priest')already held by inheritance the vast district of Applecross in Wester Ross as heir of the O'Beolain hereditary abbots of Applecross. They probably came of the same stock as the O'beolain hereditary abbots of Drumcliff in Ireland, who descended from Cairbre,son of King Niall of the Nine Hostages. The immediate progenitor of the Clan was Hugh of Ross, the son, by a second marriage, of Hugh, 4th Earl of Ross. This High founded the house of Balnagown, the only cadet branch descending from these Earls. Thus the family of Balnagown,with its tenants,dependants and followers,formed the historic Clan Ross. The name Ross",which in Old Gaelic is the equivalent of "promontory", was originally applied to the eastern portion of the modern county,jutting out into the North Sea,and bounded on the south by the Cromarty Firth and on the north by the Dornoch Firth,and stretching inland to the central watershed. It was from this promontory the Earls took their designation. We find Ross's serving in the ministry far from their native heath. Members of the family of Eye were ministers in the Reformed Church of the Netherlands, and became the ancestors of the Courts Von Ross of Prussia, The Rev. George Ross, 5th of the family of Balblair, emigrated to America at the beggining of the 18th century, and was an Episcopal minister in Pennsylvania. He was followed by his son,Aeneas, in the same charge. The latter son, Colonel George Ross, was a signatory of the American Declaration. of Independence and was afterwards Chief Justice of Delaware. His brother, John was killed in the cause of American Independence. The cadet Branch of Little Tarrell is passed over, because its progenitor Alexander, the reputed son of Walter, 8th of Balnagown, was legitimated after his (Walter) died. The last members of the Eastern Fern family were John(son of the 6th of the line). He was living unmarried in 1793, but nothing further is known of him,and his cousin, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Ross, who died without male issue. The family of Priesthill, descended from Donald, Dean of Caithness, second son of John, 5th of Balnagown, expired in 1652 on the death of Thomas Ross of Priesthill. The main line of Shandwick is still extant. The last to hold the estate of Andrew, 7th of the famiy, and he died in 1733, survived by a large family. It is often stated that the Clan Ross is Clann Aindreis or Siol Aindreis(the children or offspring of Andrew) in Gaelic, but this is incorrect. The 1467 MS. shows clearly that the Clann Aindreis, descended from the Gillanders, was a distinct clan, and was not connected with the Clan Ross,except perhaps by marriage. Sir Robert Gordon, in his Genealogy History of the Earldom of Sutherland, distinguishes the two clans. The name"Ross" as pointed out at the beginning is Gaelic, and in Gaelic literature Clan Ross is Clann Rois, never Clann Aindreis. The Ross's are always Na Rosaich. A Ross is either Rosach or Ros. I have more info. than this, but I will have to break it up.My fingers began to get click-itis. I hope someone may be able to use this to help them out, as for me, it hasn't, but I will keep on searching for our Ross. There is and was so many out there today, in different parts of the world. Will keep you posted. If you want to know more about this famiy history, let me know. HAPPY HOLIDAY'S Debra Cheater.

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/618 Surname: Ross, Nordahl, Shaw ------------------------- Dear Debra, I don't see a connection that I can follow up now. Maybe in the future. Thank you, Dan

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/617 Surname: Ross, Baze, Willoughby, Rush ------------------------- Dear Daniel, Thanks for your reply. I'm like you, I dont know where my gr.gr.gr.Grandfather James come from. He was suppose to be born at McNairy Co.Tn. but cant prove it. This is what I was told,but I sure cant find it. Lots of Luck. I will keep you in my files and if I come up with anything I will let you know. We could still come from the same family as we cant find our background.The possibilities are still there. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Debra Cheater

Debra and Daniel: If your Ross line included William Ross born bef 1800 in Scotland & died bef 11 Sept 1759 in Cumberland MD. He married Arminella Whiteside Bef 1718, daughter of Edward Whiteside and Ellinor Wallace I MAY have a connection for you. They came from Scotland to Canada thence to various parts of this country, including Virginia, Ohio, etc. I am not sure about the other parts of the country. But with the migration patterns of the Canadian imigrants I wouldn't be a bit surprised if there is a link between the various ROSS families. So far, I have found 10 different ROSS families and they may be related as some indications show the possibility. My ROSS line probably came from PA and NY then Blount Co., TN. Best wishes and Blessings.... Versy aka Henry Lawrence....

Can anyone help me to identify this Rachel Ross? What happened to her after 1830? According to Preble County, Ohio, marriages 1808-1859 which I found in the LDS IGI Record, Rachel Ross married Daniel Leas on 3 Dec 1826 in Preble County, Ohio. In the 1830 Census for Preble County, this family appears - Lanier twp, Preble County, OH Daniel Leas - 1 Male under 5 2 Males of 10 and under 15 1 Male of 70 and under 80 1 Female of 40 and under 50 I propose that this is Daniel Leas and Rachel Ross. The child under 5 I believe to be their child, said to be Wesley Leas. The other two children I assume to be children of Rachel, therefore her married name would have been Ross. Daniel died between 1830 and 1840 and I find no Rachel Leas in the 1840 Census.

Seeking information on Jennie ROSS b.1642 Amherst Co. Va. Married Charles LOVEING 1673 b. 1640 Jamestown James City Va. Any information will be helpful. Holly --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online!

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/616 Surname: Ross, Loman, Smalley ------------------------- I have recently found that Lavinia's father was Robinson Ross, not Alonzo. Alonzo is one of her brothers. Robinson (her father) was born about 1812 in OH. He had married Sabra Smalley (daughter of Rev Freeman Jasper Smalley and Catherine Trader) on 10 Mar 1833 in Vermillion IL. Sabra was born about 1815 in Clinton OH. Other children include: Rachael M (1833 IN m Napoleon Bonapart Fergusson), Catherine (abt 1836), Mary, Alonzo "Lon" (1846 TX m Robina Moore), William "Billie" (abt 1850 m M A Hines), Adelia (abt 1857 m Wilkerson). And of course the Lavinia from my last message. Robinson's father was also named Robinson. Born abt 1780 in OH, died 13 Nov 1830 in Monroe OH. He married Mary Davis. They also had a daughter named Lovina. Anymore information or leads would be appreciated. Shannan

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Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/615 Surname: Ross ------------------------- I'm seeking info on the Rev. Henry Ross of Limerick and Clare. He was the father of the Rev. George Ross (1810-1884) rector of St .Enoch's Killinick Co Wexford Ireland. Any info on Henry woulg be greatly appreciated. Jack

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/614 Surname: Ross ------------------------- I am afraid that it is very difficult to find clear material on the Ross family. There are just too many of us! I don't see any connection in what you write to what I know of our family. From Canada the Rosses I know came to Wisconsion and then mostly to California. If I come up with anything that will help you I will pass it on. Dan

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/613 Surname: Baze, Black, Willoughby ------------------------- Daniel, I am looking for my gr.gr.gr.Grandfather James Y. or A. Ross.Census are hard to read. He married in McNairy Co.Tn.to Charity or Charlotte Baze in 1841.I want to find info.about him and his parents.I'm not sure if he was born in Tn.or not. I've always been told that our Ross family had come from Scotland, and they come from a long line of ministers.I dont know and am having a hard time in locating him.He died in 1850 between Cassville,and Springfield Mo. before the census were taken that year.But there are no death or burial record,I cant even find out the cause of death.Makes me wonder if he really did die then.I do have info on other Ross's that came from Scotland and then Tn.>Ark.in Benton Co.I'm searching to see if maybe this could be my family.I have all the info.on the rest of my Ross family,but my main search for now,is James.His oldest son was John Alexander Ross(gr.gr.Grandfather)and he was born in 1843 at Barry Co.Mo. I am also searching for James and Charitys daughter Sarah Jane Ross born abt.1848 also in Barry Co.Mo. She married a man named Willoughby and her last known residence was in Crawford co.VanBuren Ark. This is all I know of her. I am searching the son of Lady Janet and Hugh Ross the third Lord of Balnagown in Scotland.He was James Ross born in Sutherlandshire Scotland abt.1776 and died in Benton Co.Ark. in 1840.His wife was a full-blood Cherokee(no name).They had a son John P.Ross born in Tn.in 1801.His wife was Martha born in NC.in 1799.They were the parents of William B.Ross b.in TN. in 1829.He also married a Martha C.born in Georgia 1832. Lady Janet and Hugh also had Daniel Ross(chief John Ross father) and Andrew Ross,they also had one daughter but no name.So James,Daniel,Andrew,and their sister were all born in Sutherlandshire,Scotland. Maybe this will help. I have a little more about James and his decendents,but not much. For all I know this could be my James,but cant prove it,since I dont know anything about him. Give me an e-mail if i can help you on anything. It is [email protected] Matter in a fact,I just live about 1 mile away from the Murrell Home here at Parkhill,Ok.This is where Chief John Ross and his family lived when he died. It is state run and open to visitors. But I would appreciate any help. Debra Cheater

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/612 Surname: Ross ------------------------- Helen, I feel like that is "so near, yet so far." I don't see a connection except for the same name. I know nothing so far about my great great grandfather and am not absolutely sure that he was the one who emigrated to Canada. Perhaps, it was his father. I don't know any of the surnames you posted. I know of no one in the family who had connections in Australia. The son of Hugh Ross was William Ross (talk about names to try to trace!!) and then William Delancy Ross and my father Edmond Delancy Ross. Thanks for writing. Dan

Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/611 Surname: ------------------------- Hi Daniel, My father is a Hugh Ross,b.1920. Have traced the Ross's back to Hugh Ross b.1801 Kilmuir Scotland md.Helen Gardener 1849. My grandfather imgrated to Australia in 1924. Other surnames Lyle,Strang,Baird,Geddes. Regards Helen.