Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Ross/489 Surname: ROSS, SLAUGHTER, LIGHTFOOT ------------------------- Helen. please tell me more about the ROSS line. Mine start in TN with James Thomas Ross b 1803 in Blount Co., TN. m Sarah (Sally) Cook With 12 children and they had about 12 each, six generations back leads to a lot of cousins...... I don't see a connection with your other names. ROSS does originate in Scotland..... Henry