China Ross (1818–1900) was born in Missouri, USA and died in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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China Ross 1818–1900

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jul 1818 · Missouri, USA

Died 16 Nov 1900 · Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA

Father John Ross Sr

Mother Rachel Jane Hornback

Siblings Ann M Ross, Benoni Ross, Decatur Ross, John Ross, Marinda Ross, Peter Ross, Thursey Ross

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ross Sr

Rachel Jane Hornback

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

China Ross was born in 1818 in Missouri, USA, the child of john ross sr and rachel jane hornback. China Ross passed away in 1900 in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA.

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Birth of China Ross in Missouri, USA

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1900

Death of China Ross in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from China Ross

This ancestor line traces from Rochester, Ulster, New York (1700) to Missouri, USA (1818) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: China Ross (1818–1900) was born in Missouri, USA and died in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have China in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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