The Ross's

"ROSS LANDMARKS" SALINA, MAYES, OKLAHOMA

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Ross Auto Supply was opened by Charlie Ross in the 1920's it was later run by his son, W.C. Ross and his grandson, Spike Ross.

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This trading post now sits in Salina, OK. It was made from the logs of Charlie Ross's old home (pictured in a previous post).

Laura Ault Varoom & Children

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The back reads, "Laura Ault Varoom." I believe her mother is Emma Ross Ault, a daughter of Lafayette Ross. It is one of my favorite pictures...

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History of Greene County, Missouri 1883
R. I. Holcombe, Editing Historian

Chapter 1

Pioneer History
Part 2First Settlement of Springfield — The Rountrees — Uncle Joe's Journey — Other Early Settlers and Settlements — Some Odd Characters — Pioneer Life — Character of the Old Settlers — List of Pioneers of Campbell Township, in 1833

In 1832, Bennett Robberson, the father of Dr. E. T. Robberson, who is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Springfield, came from Tennessee and settled near Mr. Rountree's, about two miles southwest of Springfield, and about a year afterward his mother (the grandmother of the doctor) came with her sons William, Allen, John, Edwin, Russell and Rufus, who all settled in the north part of the county, on the prairie which still bears their name. She also had three daughters, who married, respectively, Rev. David Ross, father of Dr. Ross, Thomas Stokes and Richard Say. [148]

Some time in the year 1832, Wm. Ross, originally from South Carolina, but more recently from North Missouri, settled in the north part of the county.

From The History of Greene County, 1883

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History of Greene County, Missouri 1883
R. I. Holcombe, Editing Historian

Chapter 36

Robberson TownshipDescription--Topography--Early History--First Settlers--Pioneer Camp meeting--Knox Cave--Masonic Lodge, Ebenezer--Biographical History

TOPOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION AND BOUNDARY.

This is the central northern township of the county, bounded by Franklin township on the east, Campbell and Center townships on the south, Cass township on the west and Polk county on the north. It comprises all of congressional township 30, and the south 24 sections of congressional township 31, all in range 22. There is but little prairie territory in this township, and that lies chiefly in the vicinity of Ebenezer, in the eastern central part. It is most even and least broken in the central parts north of Little Sac river, stretching thence away to the northeast towards Sims branch. These two streams and their branches, which flow for the most part from the southeast towards the northwest, form the chief drainage of the township. The northern part is rough and more hilly, and not the best adapted to agricultural purposes like the central portion in and around the Robberson prairie.

EARLY HISTORY.

One Mr. Paynter settled Ebenezer in 1831. Paynter has long since gone, and Thomas Wilson lived on the farm. For a lonG time it has been owned and occupied by a worthy citizen, William H. Paine. In 1834, one of the largest and most worthy and respected families of Greene county settled near Ebenezer, and their name was given to that large, rich and beautiful prairie, "Robberson." In that family were seven brothers and seven sisters. They were from Tennessee. Edwin was an eminent Methodist divine. Bennett, whom we all knew, and knew him to love and respect him, was a large farmer, a politician of a large and broad soul, who had and held the confidence of all parties. Rufus is the only one of that large enterprising family now living. Some of their children are leading men and women, and are citizens of Greene county. [915]
The Rev. David Ross, Elisha and Daniel Headlee were early settlers. The Rev. David Ross was respected by all, for his many virtues and Christian example. He left a small family who true to the teachings of their father, are ornaments of virtue and worth in society. The first camp meetings were organized mainly by the influence of this truly Christian settlement.
A grist mill was built by Joseph Evans, and he ventured to erect a frame dwelling, house, and for years it was the admired of all admirers, every one being, curious to know how much such a building cost. Uncle Joe is still living and is happy.
Many other names ought to have a place here, and are left out only for want of sufficient and correct data. It is now a densely populated part of the country, and in all respects commendable as a church-going and industrious community of citizens.
In congressional township 31, range 22, which forms the northern part of Robberson township, a family by the name of Alsop were settlers at an early date, and lived west of the State road. John Jones came about 1834, and lived in section 15. The log cabin which first occupied the spot where Jones settled was built by a man named House. William Tuck came from McMahon county, East Tennessee, in the fall of 1837, and settled where House and Jones had formerly lived. Simeon Bird came from Tennessee in 1837, and settled on the Dry Sac in the neighborhood of Tuck. About the same time several families came to this part of Missouri from Tennessee, but settled in what is now Polk county, adjacent to this township. In the fall of 1838 or 1839 Thomas Swadley, from East Tennessee, settled on the Dry Sac about a mile above the Tuck and Bird settlement.
The Bolivar road, which runs north through Robberson township, is said to have been the first road regularly laid out in Greene county. It was laid out by the State, and ran from Boonville on the Missouri river to Fayetteville in Arkansas. A post-office was formerly kept on the James Headlee place, which was called Richland, but it is several years since it has been in existence. [916]

Some History on Joseph Evans

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Joseph Evans was the father of Malinda Evans who was married to Lafayette Ross.

Copied from Moser's Directory of Towns, Villages and Hamlets Past and Present of Missouri

Evans (Evans Station)
Evans Station, Greene County, was at the home of Joseph Evans, an early settler in the region. The location was nine miles north of Springfield in Township 30 N, Range 22 West, Section 23, approximately one-quarter mile east of the newly established line of Highway 13, which ran originally in front of the house. The original house and section was a two-story, dressed walnut log building with porches and red chimneys. >From a survey of the few foundation and chimney ruins, the approximate dimensions of the building were: 37 feet 6 inches wide and the same long. It was between Ebenezer and Glidewell. (--Butterfield Stage: Along the Old Wire in Missouri and Arkansas, in the Springfield Public Library.)A grist mill was built by Joseph Evans, and he ventured to erect a frame dwelling house and for years it was the admired of all admirers, everyone being curious to know how much it cost. (--Holcombe, p. 916.)

In Memory

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1939 - 2005

"Through you can't see or touch me, I'll be near and if you listen with your heart you'll hear all my love around soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home."

Pettigrew Line

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This line trace's the family of Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson. She is the mother of Louisa Robberson who married Rev. David Ross. Elizabeth Pettigrew is my Mother-in-Law's 4th Great-Grandmother.

Husband: James Pettigru
born: France
marr: unknown
died: unknown
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CHILDREN
#1 James Pettigrew
born: 1613 in France
marr: 1658 in Edinburgh, Scotland
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: Geiles Moncrieff

#2 John Pettigrew
born: unknown
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

Husband: James Pettigrew
born: 1613 in France
marr: 1658 in Edinburgh, Scotland
died: unknown
buried: unknown

Wife: Geiles Moncrieff
born: unknown
died: unknown
buried:unknown
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CHILDREN

#1 James Pettigrew
born: About 1659
marr: about 1705 in Scotland
died: about 1753 in County Tyrone, Ireland
buried: unknown
spouse: Martha Moore, 1690?-?

#2 John Pettigrew
born: unknown
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

Note: There may well have been other children of this marriage.

Husband: James Pettigrew
born: About 1659
marr: about 1705 in Scotland
died: about 1753 in County Tyrone, Ireland
buried: unknown

Wife: Martha Moore
born: About 1690 in Scotland
died: unknown
buried: unknown
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CHILDREN

#1 William Pettigrew
born: about 1706 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#2 Robert Pettigrew
born: about 1708 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#3 John Pettigrew
born: about 1710 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#4 James Pettigrew
born: 18 April 1713 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: about 1731 in County Tyrone, Ireland
died: 24 September 1784 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: Mary Cochran, 1715?-1786

#5 Charles Pettigrew
born: about 1715 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#6 Samuel Pettigrew
born: about 1717 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#7 child, name and sex unknown
born: about 1721 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#8 Jane Pettigrew
born: about 1723 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

Husband: James Pettigrew
born: 18 April 1713 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: about 1731 in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, Ireland
died: 24 September 1784 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown

Wife: Mary Cochran
born: about 1715 in County Tyrone, Ireland
died: 7 October 1786 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
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CHILDREN

#1 Rachel Pettigrew
born: about 1732 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: about 1754 at sea
buried: Atlantic Ocean
spouse: unknown

#2 Martha Pettigrewborn: about 1734 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: May 1796 in Wilkes County, North Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#3 John Pettigrew
born: about 1736 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: 9 November 1806 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#4 James Pettigrew
born: about 1738 in County Tyrone, Ireland
marr: unknown
died: 1779
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#5 Charles Pettigrew
born: 20 March 1742 (OS) in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: unknown
died: 8 April 1807 in Tyrrell County, North Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#6 Mary Cochran Pettigrew
born: 1745 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: unknown
died: after 1822 in the Pendleton District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#7 George Pettigrew
born: 14 April 1746 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: after 1775 in South Carolina
died: 7 March 1818 in Moniteau County, Missouri
buried: unknown
spouse: Elizabeth Jane Long, 1756-1833
note: George had a wife previous to Elizabeth, but nothing is known of her except that they had two children.

#8 Jane Pettigrew
born: 1750 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: unknown
died: 1838 in Gwinnett County, Georgia
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#9 Elizabeth Pettigrewborn: 1751 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: unknown
died: 15 September 1779 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#10 Ebenezer Pettigrew
born: 1752 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: unknown
died: 1795 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#11 female child, name unknown or unnamed
born: 1754 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
died: 1755 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
buried: unknown

#12 Nancy Pettigrew
born: 1755 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: unknown
died: 11 August 1779 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#13 William Pettigrew
born: 26 February 1758 in Lunenburg County, Virginia
marr: unknown
died: 23 January 1837 at Badwell Estate in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

Husband: George Pettigrew
born: 14 April 1746 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
marr: after 1775 in South Carolina
died: 7 March 1818 in Moniteau County, Missouri
buried: unknown
note: George had a wife previous to Elizabeth, but nothing is known of her except that they had two children.

Wife: Elizabeth Jane Long
born: 10 March 1756
died: 10 August 1833
buried: unknown

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CHILDREN

#1 James Pettigrew
born: 17 September 1776 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
marr: unknown
died: 6 November 1826
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#2 Elizabeth Jane Pettigrew*
born: 14 March 1779 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
marr: 19 May 1795 in Franklin County, Georgia
died: 1868 in Greene County, Missouri
buried: Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri
spouse: Abednigo Robberson, ?-1829

#3 Mary Pettigrew
born: 29 September 1783 in the Abbeville District of South Carolina
died: 13 December 1787 in Wilkes County, Georgia
buried: unknown

#4 John W. Pettigrew
born: 14 August 1785 in Wilkes County, Georgia
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: 8 November 1862 in Hempstead County, Arkansas
spouse: unknown

#5 Rachel Pettigrew
born: 2 July 1788 in Wilkes County, Georgia
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#6 Ann Pettigrew
born: 22 April 1790 in Wilkes County, Georgia
marr: unknown
died: unknown
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#7 Louisa Pettigrew
born: 27 September 1792 in Wilkes County, Georgia
marr: unknown
died: 12 March 1823
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#8 George A. Pettigrew
born: 23 December 1793 in Wilkes County, Georgia
marr: unknown
died: 1854 in Arkansas
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#9 Matthew L. Pettigrew
born: 20 January 1796 in Georgia
marr: unknown
died: 22 August 1874 in Moniteau County, Missouri
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

#10 Charles Pettigrew
born: 14 December 1799 in Georgia
marr: unknown
died: 30 November 1857 in Sevier County, Arkansas
buried: unknown
spouse: unknown

Sarah Mildred Frazier Ross

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Sarah "Mildred" Frazier Ross, wife of Charley Ross, mother of W.C. Ross.

Lafayette Ashbury Ross and Malinda Evans Ross

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Lafayette and Malinda Ross. Lafayette was the son of Rev. David Ross and Louisa Robberson. Malinda was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Evans.

David Edward Ross Biographical Sketch

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Jonathan Fairbanks and Clyde Edwin Tuck

Past and Present of Greene County, Missouri

Early and Recent History and Genealogical Records of Many of the Represeatative Citizens

David Edward Ross. Many people are of the opinion that the word farming means the same the world over, and so it does in a sense, but yet, like many another word in our complicated language, it has what one might call an elastic meaning. At least the methods of farming vary radically in different countries. So the word means one thing to the tiller of the soil in the Ozark region and quite another to the husbandman in Mexico, Brazil, India, or Ceylon. Such decidedly different methods have to be employed in coaxing from Mother Earth the grains, fruit, and vegetables by which we live that the expert farmer of one country would be a decided failure in another. And many years are required to become properly acquainted with the methods of successful agriculture in any land and clime. This being the case the world over, that man is wise who remains in his own country if he intends to devote his attention to this vocation all his life.

David Edward Ross, a successful general farmer and stockman of Murray township, Greene county, has been content to spend his life in his native communtity, and, being a man of industry, sound judgment and a close observer he has forged ahead until he now ranks among the leading men of his calling in this locality. Mr. Ross was born near Willard, Greene county, Missouri, July 11, 1869. He is a son of Lafayette A. and Malinda (Evans) Ross. The father of our subject was born in Robberson township, this county, February 21, 1835, the son of David and Louisa (Robberson) Ross. David Ross, who was born in Kentucky in 1812 was one of the prominent pioneer preachers of the Methodist church in southwestern Missouri and one of the leading farmers of Green county of that period, having come here when he was twelve years of age from Cooper county, Missouri with his parents, William and Elizabeth Ross. William Ross was a surveyor and he laid out the town of Boonville, this state, and was also employed by the government of Mexico to help survey what is now the state of Texas. He left Greene county and engaged in merchandising in Bolivar, Polk county, for a number of years, later moving to Versailles, Morgan county, where his death occurred at an advanced age, him and his wife both passing their four-score mile-post. David Ross engaged in farming in the northern portion of Greene county, erecting a log cabin on wild land, and, working hard and managing well, finally had a fine farm of about five hundred acers and a large comfortable home took the place of his little primative dwelling. He handles large numbers of live stock of various kinds and is a good judge of stock. For a period of over thirty-five years he preached the gospel all over this country and was a powerful preacher of this type. His wife, Louisa Robberson, was born in Tennessee about 1815 and her death occured on the homestead here, and he died on January 6, 1869, at the age of fifty-six years, after a successful and useful career, although comparatively brief. To these parents twelve children were born, namely: Lafayette A., father of the immediate subject of this sketch; William M.; Dr. Francis E.; Mrs. Elizabeth J. Whitlock; Mrs. Mary L. Skeene; David W.; Mrs. Sarah M. Watson; Mrs. Herietta J. Robinson; Mrs. Cordelia Robinson; Bennet J.; Mrs. Laura M. Appleby; and Dr. Leonidas C.

Lafayette A. Ross has spent his entire life in the vicintiy of his birth with the exception of three years in California during the early fifties, the gold-fever days, having been but nineteen years of age when he made the hazardous trip across the plains. Returning home in 1856, he took up farming and stock raising here, which has since claimed his attention, and he is owner of an excellent farm in Murray township of one hundred and twenty acres, having lived on the same farm for a period of forty-six years. He and Malinda A. Evans were married September 21, 1856. She is a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Leathers) Evans, all three of whom were born in North Carolina. Joseph Evans was a millwright by trade, which he followed during the winter months and farmed in the summer time. He moved his family to Greene county, Missouri, in 1840, locating on a farm at the edge of Robberson Prairie. He built the first frame house, also the first saw mill and grist-mill in this county, and became a prosperous and influential citizen here. His death occurred in 1888, when eighty-five years of age. His family consisted of ten children, all now deceased but four, namely: Alexander, of Springfield; Daniel M., of Willard; Malinda A., who is the mother of our subject; and Mrs. Emma McDaniel, of Springfield. To Lafayette A. Ross and wife six children were born, named as follows: George Emery lives in Texas; William J. is a resident of Morrisville, Polk county, Mrs. Emma Ault lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lula R. Appelby lives with her parents; David Edward, of this sketch; and Walter Evans, who lives in Oklahoma.

David Edward Ross, always called "Ed Ross," grew to manhood on his father's farm and there he worked when a boy, and he recieved his education in the public schools of his community and at Morrisville College in Polk county. He remained on the home farm until his marriage at the age of twenty-four years, after which he rented a farm just north of his present place which he operated one-year, and in 1894 moved to Willard and engaged in mercantile pursuits, which he contiued until in Febrary, 1901, enjoying a good business and an extensive trade with the town and community as a result of his straightforward and courteous dealings with his customers and the fact that he always carried a well-selected stock of general merchadise. He moved back to his father's farm in 1900, where he now resides and has been very successful as a general farmer and stockman, dealing extensively in buying and selling mules during the winter months. He raises large numbers of mules for the market, also horses, and it is safe to say that there is no better judge of both mules and horses than he, and no small portion of his comfortable competence has been secured through the judicious handling of these animals. In 1911 he moved to Springfield, where he was in the horse and mule business and engaged in trading until 1913, when he returned to the farm and is now active in general agricultrue pursuits. His counsel is often sought by his neighbors and friends in regard to the horse and mule market and as to the value of certain animals and his advice is usually followed with gratifying results. His farm is well kept, well improved and indcates that a gentleman of thrift and good taste has its management in hand.

Mr. Ross was married Sptember 28, 1893, Ida M. Watson, who was born, reared and educted in the vicinity of Willard. She is a daughter of John P. Watson and Nancy (Bryant) Watson. Mr. Watson was born in Tennessee, October 22, 1840, where he spent his early boyhood, making the tedious overland journey from his native state to Greene county, Missouri, when he was ten years of age, with his parents, Barney and Jane Watson, who settled on a farm in Murray township, which he developed into a good farm and here devoted his remaining years to general farming and died here. John P. Watson had devoted his active life to general agrcultural pursuits, becoming owner of a good farm in this locality, but for several years has been living retired, having bought a home at Morrisville, Polk county, about 1904 where he still lives. He has been twice married. He is the father of four children by his marriage to Nancy Bryant, who was born in 1839, being a native of Missouri, and her death occured when her daughter, Ida M. was six years of age. These children were named: Mollie, who is the wife of William J. Ross, a merchant of Morrisville, Missouri; David is deceased; Mrs. Lula Appleby lives near Willard, this county; and Ida M., wife of the subject of this sketch. The second wife of John P. Watson was Sarah Ross, and to this union one child was born, Ross Watson, who is engaged in business at Willard.

Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ross, of this sketch, namely: Charles H., who is working in the oil fields of Oklahoma with his uncle, Walter Ross; and John A. who is at home with his parents.

Mr. Ross is a Democrat but had never been an aspirant for political honors, although he is active in all movements looking to the general progress of his township and county. Fraternally, he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Masonic Blue Lodge. He and his wife are members of the Methodis Episcopal church, South at Willard and are active in the affairs of the same. Mrs. Ross is third vice-president of the Foreign Missionary Society of the same.

Charles Ernest "Spike" Ross

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Spike Ross, son of W.C. and Meryl Childress Ross.

W.C., Edwina, & Jane Ross

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The back reads, " Dec. 25, 1925, Charley's home. W.C. Ross, Jane and Edwina Ross with their dolls." W.C. was the son of Charles H. Ross. Jane and Edwina were the daughter's of John A. Ross, Charles's brother.

Walter Charles Ross and Meryl Childress Ross

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W.C., son of Charles H. Ross, and Meryl Childress Ross. Salina, Mayes, Oklahoma.

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This is the Willard High School, class of 1909, graduation announcement. Lincoln Appelby, Harry Ross, Mary E. Appelby, Flossie Appelby, and Charley Ross are all cousins.

Lucy "Lou" Watson Appleby

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Lucy "Lou" Watson Appleby was the sister of Ida May Watson, who married David Edward Ross. Lou was married to Homer O. Appleby. (She was the Aunt of Charles Homer Ross.)

Lou and Homer Appleby

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Lou Watson Appelby and Homer O. Appelby. Lou was the sister of Ida Watson Ross.

John Ashbury Ross

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John Ashbury Ross, son of David Edward Ross and Ida May Watson.

Ida Watson Ross and W.C. Ross

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Ida Watson Ross and her grandson, W.C. Ross. June, 1926.

Edwena May Ross

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Edwena May Ross, daughter of John A. Ross. 1938, Willard High School.

Betty Ann Ross

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Betty Ann Ross, daughter of W.C. Ross and Meryl Childress. 2 1/2 years.

Ida Watson Ross

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Ida May Watson Ross, wife of Ed Ross, mother of Charles Homer and John Ashbury Ross. Back reads, "Taken June 18, 1917. Had to send to Jefferson City, so I could get my state License."

William "Dee", Harry, and Joseph Ross

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From L to R: Harry Ross, Joseph Ross, William "Dee" Ross. They are the sons of William J. Ross, and grandson's of Lafayette Ross.

Betty Ann & Sharon Dian Ross

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Betty Ann and Sharon Dian Ross, April 1949. Salina, Mayes, Oklahoma. Daughters of W.C. Ross and Meryl Childress.

David Edward Ross

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Ed Ross at his home in Willard, Greene, Missouri. He was the son of Lafayette Ross.

Ross Watson

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Ross Watson was the son of John P. Watson and Sarah Melissa Ross. He was the half-brother of Ida May Watson Ross, and the Grandson of Rev. David Ross.

John P. Watson Obiturary

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This is the obituary of John P. Watson. He was the father of Ida May Watson Ross. His first wife was Nancy Bryant (Ida's mother), his wife, Sarah Melissa Ross, mentioned in the obituary, was the daughter of David Ross and Louisa Robberson (Lafayette's sister).

W. Grady Ross

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Grady Ross, son of George Emery Ross. Corsicana, Texas. Back of picture reads,"To my Uncle Walter, In my first suit and wheel. W. Grady Ross."

George Emery Ross Family

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George Emery Ross, son W. Grady, and wife. Corsicanna, Texas. George was the oldest son of Lafayette Ashbury Ross.

Lucy "Lou" Watson Appleby

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Lou Watson Appleby, sister of Ida Watson Ross.

June Ross Engagement Announcement

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Engagement announcement for June Ross, daughter of John A. Ross.

Charles Homer Ross

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Charley Ross, son of David Edward Ross. Springfield, Greene, Missouri.

David Edward Ross

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Ed Ross, son of Lafayette A. Ross. Springfield, Greene, Missouri.

Charley Ross

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Charles Homer Ross. Springfield, Greene, Missouri.

Sharon Dian, Charles Ernest, & Betty Ann Ross

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Sharon, Spike, and Betty Ross. Children of W.C. and Meryl Ross.

Ed Ross Family

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Charles H. Ross, with his parents, Ida Watson Ross and David "Ed" Ross.

Charley Ross

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Charles H. Ross on Lake Spavina in Grove, Oklahoma.

Marriage Certificate

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This is the marriage certificate of Charles H. Ross and Mildred Frazier.

Nannie Ross

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Nannie Ross, daughter of William J. Ross, granddaughter of Lafayette Ross.

Home of Charles Homer Ross

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This is the home of Charles H. Ross in Salina, Mayes, Oklahoma. W.C. Ross is standing on the porch.

Children of W.C. and Meryl Ross

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Charles Ernest "Spike" Ross, Betty Ann Ross, and Sharon Dian Ross. Children of W.C. and Meryl Ross.

Home of David Edward Ross in Willard, Missouri

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This is the home of David Edward Ross (aka Ed) in Willard, Greene, Missouri. Ed was the father of Charles Homer Ross.

William "Dee" Ross

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William "Dee" Ross was the son of William J. Ross. His Grandfather was Lafayette Ashbury Ross.

Willard: From Prairie to Present a Centennial Story

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This picture is from the book, Willard: From Prairie to Present a Centennial Story. The caption reads:

"A dozen brothers and sisters in the Ross family had their picture taken at a family reunion June 13, 1900, at the residence of L.A. Ross in Willard. To the best of the knowledge of Ed East, who provided the photo, the first row , left to right, are Sallie Watson, Aunt Jo, Cordie Evans, B.J. Ross, Emma Appleby and Dr. L.C. Ross. Second row, left to right, Ashbury Ross, Monroe Ross, (or Dr. Frank Ross), Aunt Jennie Whitlock, Aunt Molly Skeene, and David Ross. David Ross's father was a circuit-riding Methodist minister."

Sarah "Sallie" Ross Watson, was the wife of John P. Waston and sister of Lafayette Ross. Aunt Jo is Henrietta Jo Ross, Lafayette Ross's sister. Cordie Evans was the sister-in-law of Lafayette Ross's wife Malinda Evans. Bennett "B.J." Jackson Ross was the brother of Lafayette Ross. Emma Ross Appleby was the daughter of Lafayette Ross. Dr. Leonidas Clark "L.C." Ross was the youngest brother of Lafayette Ross. Lafayette "Ashbury" Ross was the son of David Ross. William "Monroe" Ross was the brother of Lafayette Ross. Dr. Francis "Frank" Ross was the brother of Lafayette Ross. Elizabeth "Jeanie" Ross Whitlock was the sister of Lafayette Ross. Mary "Molly" Ross Skeene was the sister of Lafayette Ross. David Walter Ross was the brother of Lafayette Ross.

Ross Reunion

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This picture was made at a Ross family reunion at Lafayette Ashbury's home in Willard, Greene, Missouri.

David "Dee" Watson

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David "Dee" Watson, son of John P. Watson and Nancy Bryant. Ida Watson Ross's brother.

Walter Charles Ross and M. Meryl Childress Memorial

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Walter Charles Ross and M. Meryl Childress, parents of Spike, Betty, and Sharon Ross; Grandparents of Jay Darrin Dougherty, Diana Dougherty Hill, Trent Ross, Ellen Ross Helmich, and Jason Moore. Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma.

Charles Homer Ross and Sarah Mildred Frazier Memorial

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Charles Homer Ross and Sarah Mildred Frazier, Parents of Walter Charles Ross, Grandparents of Spike, Betty, and Sharon Ross. Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma.

Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri

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This is a view of Robberson Prairie Cemetery. It is located in Greene County, Missouri. The cemetery used to be farm land that was once owned by Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson. (The 4th Great-Grandmother of Betty Ann Ross.) The cemetery is about 14 miles north of Springfield.

Cora Robberson

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Cora Robberson, daughter of Allen Robberson. Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri.

Allen Robberson, Monument #2

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Allen Robberson, monument #2. Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri.

Harry Robberson

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Harry Robberson, son of Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson. Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri.

Evans Family

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The Evans' are related to the Ross's through Malinda Evans who married Lafayette Ross. Her father Joseph Evans built the first saw mill and frame house in Greene County, Missouri, right outside of Robberson Prairie. Pictured here are the monuments of George Evans, brother of Malinda; George M. Evans, nephew of Malinda; Infant brother of Malinda; Walter Evans, brother of Malinda; and Mary Evaline Robberson Evans who married D.M. Evans and was the daughter of Allen Robberson.

Rufus Robberson

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Rufus Robberson, son of Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson. Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri.

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Elizabeth Ross, Wife of William Ross, Mother of Rev. David Ross. Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri. She is the oldest Ross I have been able to document a burial place for.

David Ross and Louisa Robberson

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Rev. David Ross and Louisa Robberson, Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri. David Ross was the son of William Ross and Elizabeth. Louisa Robberson was the daughter of Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson. Darrin Dougherty (pictured) is their 4th Great-Grandson. David's mother is burried to the side of them. There are no other headstones within about a 15 foot circle around their monument.

Allen Robberson; Monument #1

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Allen Robberson, son of Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson, Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri. He has two headstone monuements.

Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson

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Elizabeth Pettigrew Robberson, wife of Abednigo Robberson, Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Green County, Missouri. When her husband died she left Tennessee with her children and grandchildren, and moved to Greene County. She was truly a pioneer of Greene County and Robberson Prairie Township was named after her. Her headstone lists the birth and death dates of all thirteen of her children. She was the mother of Louisa Robberson, who married the Rev. David Ross.

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W.C. Ross, 1934.

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Ida May Watson. She married David Edward Ross September 23, 1893 in Greene County, Missouri.

The Robberson's

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1.) Abednego Robberson b. 1775 in England. He died 13 Aug 1829 in Verona, Marshall, Tennessee.

He married Elizabeth Jane Pettigrew 19 May 1795 in Franklin County, Gerorgia.

2.) Elizabeth Jane Petttigrew was born 14 Mar 1779 in Abbeville District, South Carolina. She was the daughter of George Pettigrew and Elizabeth Jane Long. She died 1868 in Greene County, Missouri. She is buried in Robberson Prairie Cemetery.

The children of Abednego Robberson and Elizabeth Pettigrew are:

i. Mary Jane Robberson b. 04 Apr 1797 in Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia.
ii. Jane Robberson b. 22 Aug 1798 in Carnesvile, Franklin, Georgia. She died 27 Sep 1834 in Greene County, Missouri.
iii. William Robberson b. 02 Mar 1800 in Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia. He died 1870 in California.
iv. Elizabeth Robberson b. 08 Dec 1801 in Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia. 20 Aug 1852 in Aldrich, Polk, Missouri.
v. Bennett Robberson b. 08 Feb 1804 in Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia. 19 Jul 1847. He died 19 Jul 1847 in Greene County, Missouri. He is buried in Robberson Prairie Cemetery.
vi. Anna Robberson b. 26 Dec 1805 in Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia. She married an Ivey. She died in Texas.
vii. Frances Robberson b. 31 Aug 1806 in Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia.
viii. Allen Robberson b. 26 Dec 1808 in Hubbard Creek, Franklin, Georgia. He died 17 Jan 1862 in Greene County, Missouri. He is buried in Robberson Prairie Cemetery.
ix. Edwin Robberson b. 17 Dec 1810 in Hubbard Creek, Franklin, Georgia. He died 26 Nov 1864 in Old Chariton, Chariton, Missouri. He is buried in Fayette, Howard, Missouri.
x. John Robberson b. 26 Nov 1812 in Verona, Marshall, Tennesse. He died 24 Feb 1843 in Walnut Grove Township, Greene, Missouri.
xi. Louisa Robberson b. 16 Dec 1815 in Verona, Marshall, Tennesse. She married David Ross. She died 29 Dec 1888 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri. She is buried in Robberson Prairie Cemetery.
xii. Russell Robberson b. 16 Feb 1818 in Verona, Marshall, Tennessee. He died 07 Nov 1845.
xiii. Nancy Robberson b. 15 Aug 1820 in Verona, Marshall, Tennessee. She married Felix Earnest Whittenburg 15 Oct 1836 in Greene County, Missouri. She died 01 Oct 1845.
xiv. Rufus Robberson b. 23 Jul 1822 in Verona, Marshall, Tennessee. 08 May 1888 in Robberson Prairie, Greene, Missouri. He is buried in Robberson Prairie Cemetery.

Lafayette A. Ross Biographical Sketch

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Jonathan Fairbanks and Clyde Edwin Tuck

Past and Present of Greene County, Missouri

Early and Recent History and Genealogical Records of Many of the Representative Citizens

Lafayette A. Ross. One of the venerable and most widely known citizens of the northern part of Greene County is Lafayette A. Ross, who has spent practically the entirety of his nearly four score years in this locality, which he has seen grow from a wild and sparsely settled prairie, dotted with log cabins when land could be secured for one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre to its present thriving state when some of the best acres are worth one hundred and seventy-five dollars each and modernly appointed homes are numerous. And in this great transformation he has played well his part in every respect. His long life usefulness, industry and charitable acts has won for him the sincere affection of almost every man, woman, and child in Murray township, and of many of those living in townships adjacent. His early industry has resulted in his possession of neat competence, and while he still enjoys the glow of the golden rays of the sun of life that must eventually set behind the horizon of the inevitable, he shares that enjoyment with no stint in the companionship of the members of his family and wide circle of friends, won through his residence here of more than three-quarters of a century. Mr. Ross was born in Robberson township, Greene County, Missouri, February 21, 1835. He is a son of David and Louisa (Robinson) Ross. David Ross, who was one of the note pioneer preachers of southwestern Missouri, and one of the most extensive agricuturists and stock men of Greene county, was born in Kentucky, March 12, 1812, and he was six years of age when his parents, William and Elizabeth Ross, removed with their family to Boonville, Cooper county, Missouri. William Ross was a man of ability and an expert surveyor. While living in Cooper County he laid off the town of Boonville, and about that time was employed by the government of Mexico to assist in surveying the greater portion of what is now the state of Texas. After returning from the southwest to Cooper County he brought his family to Greene county, having maintained his home in the former county six years. He took up a claim in Robberson township, before this locality had been surveyed, and on this he erected a log cabin, made such other improvements as were necessary in placing raw prairie land under cultivation, but he subsequently moved to Bolivar, Polk County, and engaged in mercantile pursuits for seven years, then located at Versailles, Morgan county, this state, where he spent the rest of his life, dying when past eighty years of age. His widow died at the home of their son, David Ross, when past eighty-two years of age. They were a sterling old pioneer couple and did much for the advancement of early civilizing influences in this section of the state. David Ross was twelve years of age when he accompanied his parents to Robberson township, Greene County, from Boonville. Here he engaged in farming, erecting a log cabin and starting in true primitive fashion, and being a hard worker, a man of rare foresight and good judgement he prospered with advancing years and became owner of over five hundred acers of fine farming land, here which he brought up to a high state of cultivation and improvement and carried on general farming and stock raising on an extensive scale, raising large numbers of horses, mules, cattle, hogs and sheep annually, and was a most excellent judge of livestock. He was one of the best known and most influential of the early settlers in this locality. For a period of over thirty-five years he was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and preached in Springfield for many years and all over this country. He was profoundly versed in the Bible, was an earnes, forceful and eloquent preacher of the old school. His wife, Louisa Robison, was born in Tennessee about 1815 and her death occurred on the home place in Greene county at an advanced age. He died in 1869 at the age of fifty-six years, when in the zenith of his powers. To David Ross and wife twelve children were born, namely: Lafayette A., subject of this sketch, is the eldest; William Monroe; Dr. Francis Emery, now deceased, was for over a quarter of a century one of the leading physicians of Springfield; Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Whitlock lives in Springfield; Mrs. Mary L. Skeen lives in Ash Grove, this county; David W. lives at Willard; Mrs. Sarah Melissa Watson lives at Morrisville, Polk County; Mrs. Henrietta Josephine Robinson lives in Texas; Mrs. Cordelia Robinson lives in Oklahoma; Bennett J. is farming in Murray township; Mrs. Laura Emma Appleby lives in Topeka, Kansas; Dr. Leonadus Clark is practicing medicine in Springfield.

Lafayette A. Ross grew to manhood on the home farm and worked hard when a boy, and received such educational advantages as the early schools afforded. He remained on the farm until he was nineteen years of age, when, on April 10, 1853, he started overland across the great western plains to the gold fields of California where he remained three years, returning home on July 7, 1856. His experiences on his long journey to and from the Pacific coast and while in the West forms a most important chapter in his life record. With the exception of this brief period he has always lived in the locality of his birth, and has resided in his present home since April, 1868, or for over forty-six years. He owns a finely improved and well-kept farm of one hundred and twenty acres, which was a raw, unpromising looking tract when he purchased it, but by hard work and close application he has made a fine farm of it and has a commodious residence and substantial group of outbuildings, his place being now well worth one hundred and seventy-five dollars per acre. He has always followed general farming and stock raising, and he is still active, although the frosts of old age are upon him, but he had had an exceptionally robust constitution and had lived a careful life. He is a man of fine business judgment and broad-minded in pracitcal affairs.

Mr. Ross was married on September 21, 1856, to Malinda Evans, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Leathers) Evans, all three natives of North Carolina. Joseph Evans was born in 1804, and was fourth in a family of seven children. He grew up in his native state and when a young man learned the millwright's trade which he followed in connection with farming, plying his trade during the winter months. He removed his family to Greene county, Missouri, in 1840, locating in Robberson township, at the edge of what has long been known as Robberson Prairie. He built the first frame house in Greene county, and also had the distinction of building here the first saw mill and grist mill. He sawed logs for his home out of black walnut trees that would now be worth a small fortune. He became a properous farmer and influential citizen among the early day residents. His death occurred in September, 1888, at the advanced age of eighty-five years. Ten children were born to Joseph Evans and wife, four of whom are living at this writing, namely: Alexander makes his home in Springfield; Malinda, wife of the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Emma McDaniel, who resides in Springfield; Daniel McCord lives in Willard, this county. The paternal grandparents of these children were Daniel Evans and wife, who, with their son, John emigrated from England to the United States in an early day and settled in North Carolina.

Eight children have been born to Lafayette A. Ross and wife, namely: George Emery lives in Texas; William J. makes his home at Morrisville, Polk county; Mrs. Emma Ault lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lula R. Appelby is living on the home place with her parents; David Edward lives in Willard; Walter Evans makes his hime in Oklahoma. Two died in infancy.

Mr. Ross is a Democrat but he has never held public office of desired to be other than a quiet, honorable and unobtrusive citizen. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, at Williard, has been secretary and trustee of the church at different times. His wife is also a member of the same church, and both are much interested in general church affairs.

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This is from The Plat Book of Greene County, Missouri. Published by W. W. Hixson and Co., Rockford, Illinois, 1930. This is part of Robberson Township, named for Louisa Robberson's family.

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This is from The Plat Book of Greene County, Missouri. Publiched by W.W. Hixson and Company, Rockford, Illinois, 1930. The Ross's and Robberson's were prominent citizens of Greene County. Robberson Township is named after Louisa Robberson's family.

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W.C. and Meryl Ross, 1975.

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Copy of 1930 Federal Census Record.

Ross Family Tree

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1.) Walter Charles Ross b. 08 Apr 1917 in Grove, Oklahoma. He was the son of 2.) Charles Homer Ross and 3.) Sarah Mildred Frazier. He died 09 Feb 1992 and is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma.

He married M. Meryl Childress on 25 Dec 1937 in Salina, Mayes, Oklahoma.

M. Meryl Childress b. 30 Aug 1920 in Lincoln Co., Oklahoma. She was the daughter of George Ernest Childress and Bertha Ann Horton. She died 18 Jun 1998 and is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma. (Further info. on Childress Family Blog.)

Children of W.C. Ross and Meryl Childress are:

i. Living Ross (Male)
ii. Living Ross (Female) *
iii. Living Ross (Female)

2.) Charles Homer Ross b. 29 Oct 1894 in Greene Co., Missouri. He was the son of 4.) David Edward Ross and 5.) Ida May Watson. He died 09 Sep 1969. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma.

He married Sarah Mildred Fraizer 10 May 1916 in Greene Co., Missouri.

3.) Sarah Mildred Frazier b. 06 Sep 1894 in Greene Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of William Franklin Frazier and Hattie Brower. She died Mar 1982. She is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma. (Further information on the Frazier's can be found on my Frazier Family Blog.)

Child of Charles Ross and Mildred Frazier is:

i. Walter Charles Ross b. 08 Apr 1917 in Grove, Oklahoma. He married M. Meryl Childress 25 Dec. 1937 in Salina, Mayes, Oklahoma. He died 09 Feb 1992. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma. *

4.) David Edward Ross b. 11 Jul 1869 He was the son of 6.) Lafayette Ashbury Ross and 7.) Malinda Evans. He died 24 Oct 1916 in Willard, Greene Co., Missouri.

He married Ida May Watson on 27 Sep 1893 in Greene Co., Missouri.

5.) Ida May Watson b. 07 Jun 1872 in Willard, Greene Co., Missouri. She died 14 Feb 1952 in Springfield, Missouri.

Children of David Ross and Ida Watson are:

i. Charles Homer Ross b. 29 Oct 1894 in Greene Co., Missouri. He married Sarah Mildred Frazier 10 May 1916 in Greene Co., Missouri. He died 09 Sep 1969 in Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma. *
ii. John Ashbury Ross

6.) Lafayette Ashbury Ross b. 21 Feb 1835 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri. He was the son of 8.) David Ross and 9.) Louisa Robberson. He died 1918 in Greene Co., Missouri. He was a farmer.

He married Malinda Evans.

7.) Malinda Evans b. 1833 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri. She died 1916.

The Chlidren of Lafayette Ross and Malinda Evans are:

i. George Emery Ross
ii. William J. Ross
iii. Emma Ross
iv. Lula Ross
v. David Edward Ross b. 11 Jul 1869 in Willard, Greene, Missouri. He married Ida May Watson 27 Sep 1893 in Greene Co., Missouri. He died 24 Oct 1916 in Willard, Greene, Missouri. *
vi. Walter Evans Ross b. abt. 1871
vii. infant Ross
viii. infant Ross

8.) David Ross b. 12 Mar 1812 in Christian Co., Kentucky. He was the son of 10.) William Ross and 11.)Elizabeth Unknown. He died 06 Jan 1869 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri. He was a Methodist minister.

He married Louisa Robberson.

9.) Louisa Robberson b. 10 Dec 1815 in Tennessee. She died 29 Dec 1888 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri. She is buried at Robberson Prairie, Greene, Missouri.

Children of David Ross and Louisa Robberson are:

i. Lafayette Ashbury Ross b. 21 Feb 1835 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri. He married Malinda Evans. He died 1918 in Greene, Missouri. *
ii. William M. Ross b. 1837 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
iii. Francis Ross b. 1839 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
iv. Elizabeth Ross b. 1841 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
v. Mary L. Ross b. 1843 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
vi. David W. Ross b. 1845 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
vii. Sarah Melissa Ross b. 1847 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
viii. Henrietta Ross b. 1849 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
ix. Cordelia Elvira Ross b. 07 Nov 1850 in Ebenezer, Greene, Missouri. She married Bennett Holmes Robinson b. 16 Dec 1846 in Daviess Co., Missouri.
x. Bennett Ross b. 03 Feb 1853 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri. He married Ida Ella Knox b. 1857 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
xi. Laura Ross b. 1855 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri.
xii. Lenodas Ross b. 01 Jan 1860 in Robberson Township, Greene, Missouri

10.) William Ross b. 25 Aug 1777 in South Carolina. He died 08 Jul 1845 in Varsailles, Morgan, Missouri. He was a surveyor, merchant, and farmer.

He married Elizabeth Unknown.

11.) Elizabeth Unkown b. 1780 in South Carolina.

Children of William Ross and Elizabeth Unknown are:

i. Margaret Ross b. Abt. 1799 in Kentucky.
ii. Eliza Ross b. Abt. 1800 in Kentucky.
iii. Mary Ross b. Abt. 1802 in Kentucky.
iv. Robert Ross b. 03 Feb 1805 in Christian Co., Kentucky. He married Minerva Potter b. 23 Dec 1813 in Christian Co., Kentucky. He died 11 Jun 1849 in Pettis, Missouri.
v. Elizabeth Ross b. 13 Feb 1807 in South Carolina. She married Unknown Miller. She died Aft. 1850.
vi. Jane Ross b. 4 Apr 1809 in Kentucky. She married Andrew Cathey 19 Mar 1832 in Cooper, Missouri. She died 27 Mar 1869 in Johnson Co., Missouri. She is buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Johson Co., Missouri.
vii. David Ross b. 12 Mar 1812 in Christian Co., Kentucky. He married Louisa Robberson. He died 06 Jan 1869 in Robberson Township, Greene Co., Missouri. *
viii. William Jackson Ross b. 21 Jul 1815 in Kentucky. He married Caroline Bollinger b. 1822 in Tennesse on 31 Dec 1840 in Polk, Missouri.
ix. Susan Ann Ross b. 02 Jan 1818 in Kentucky. She married David McFarland b. 12 Mar 1803 in North Carolina on 28 Jan 1828.
x. Nancy Ross b. 29 Jan 1818 in Cooper Co. Missouri.
xi. Decatur Ross b. Abt. 1819 in Missouri.
xii. Perry Ross b. 08 Aug 1820 in Cooper Co. Missouri. He married Lucy Ann Bollinger b. Jan 1820 on 05 Nov 1840 in Polk, Missouri. He died 25 Jan 1892 in Versailles, Morgan, Missouri. He is buried at Shelby Ross Cemetery, Morgan Co., Missouri.

History

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I have lots of intersting history for the Ross's. I will be posting soon.