Posted on: Ross Family Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Ross/512 Surname: Ross, Bigley, Wood, Bruce ------------------------- My GGrandfather James Wood Married a lady names Almira or Elmira surname unknown. They had a son Joseph B Or R Ross b. 1854 or 1855 in chicago Il. She marrieded again William J. Bigley c. 18660 or 1861. Their first child was born 1861 or 1862. They lived in Chicago. Joseph B/R Ross was raised in their household. He was my Grandfather. If anyone has a James Ross Who married a lady with a given name of Almira, please contact me.