Gerald Ross (1935–1995) was born in Tom Green, Texas and died in Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gerald C Ross 1935–1995

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Aug 1935 · Tom Green, Texas

Died 15 Nov 1995 · Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, USA

Father Archibald Thomas Ross

Mother Dora Catherine Mccrohan

Spouse Carrol Bagwell

Children Kathryn Leslie Ross

Siblings Robert Ross, Roddy Ross

Records

1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Index to Public Records, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index Texas, Birth Index New Mexico, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Archibald Thomas Ross

Dora Catherine Mccrohan

Spouse(s)

Carrol Bagwell

Children

Kathryn Leslie Ross

Biography

The story of Gerald C Ross began in 1935 in Tom Green, Texas. In 1940, Gerald C Ross resided in Precinct 1, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA. In 1950, Gerald C Ross resided in Big Lake, Reagan, Texas, USA. Gerald C Ross married carrol bagwell, and had children including kathryn leslie ross. Gerald C Ross passed away in 1995 in Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, USA.

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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Record U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Birth Records U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index
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Birth Records Texas, Birth Index
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Newspaper/Obituary New Mexico, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

Life Timeline

1935

Birth of Gerald C Ross in Tom Green, Texas

Birth

1940

Gerald C Ross resided here in Precinct 1, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA

Residence

1950

Gerald C Ross resided here in Big Lake, Reagan, Texas, USA

Residence

1951

Gerald C Ross resided here in Texas

Residence

1960

Gerald C Ross resided here in Lovingtcn.

Residence

1967

Gerald C Ross resided here in Hobbs, New Mexico, USA

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1981

Gerald C Ross resided here in Hobbs, New Mexico, USA

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1993

Gerald C Ross resided here in Hobbs, NM

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1995

Death of Gerald C Ross in Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, USA

Death

1996

Gerald C Ross resided here in Silsbee, Texas, USA

Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gerald Ross

This ancestor line traces from Killenaule, Ireland (1680) to Tom Green, Texas (1935) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gerald Ross (1935–1995) was born in Tom Green, Texas and died in Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gerald 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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