"ROSS LANDMARKS" SALINA, MAYES, OKLAHOMA

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.

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lafayette Ashbury Ross and Malinda Evans Ross

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

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

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

W.C., Edwina, & Jane Ross

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

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

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

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

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

John Ashbury Ross

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

Ida Watson Ross and W.C. Ross

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

Edwena May Ross

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

Betty Ann Ross

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

Ida Watson Ross

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

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

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

David Edward Ross

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

Ross Watson

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

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

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

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

Lucy "Lou" Watson Appleby

Lou Watson Appleby, sister of Ida Watson Ross.

June Ross Engagement Announcement

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

Charles Homer Ross

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

David Edward Ross

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

Charley Ross

Charles Homer Ross. Springfield, Greene, Missouri.

Sharon Dian, Charles Ernest, & Betty Ann Ross

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

Ed Ross Family

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

Charley Ross

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

Marriage Certificate

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

Nannie Ross

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

Home of Charles Homer Ross

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

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

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

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

Willard: From Prairie to Present a Centennial Story

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

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

David "Dee" Watson

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

Walter Charles Ross and M. Meryl Childress Memorial

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

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