For an interesting twist on researching the Ross name with European roots try this --- (Mine are from Prussia/Pommern) On a multiple search site as "Dogpile" or "Google" ~~ While holding down the "Alt" key On the numeric keypad hit the numbers 2-2-5 This will give you the "ß" for the double ss's ... You will surprised at the European hits .... Nancy Ross Winslow Michigan Researching for the following Ross's: Ludwig m. Augusta Nicholas (sp) Emil Albert Otto Margurite Carl Erna Wilhelm