John Ross (1738–1806) was born in Salisbury, Anson, North Carolina, USA and died in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Ross 1738–1806

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

Born 3 Sep 1738 · Salisbury, Anson, North Carolina, USA

Died 20 Sep 1806 · Guilford, North Carolina, United States

Father James P Ross

Mother Mary Woods

Siblings Benjamin Ross, James P Ross, Jane Ross, John Henry Ross, John Ross

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Immediate Family

Parents

James P Ross

Mary Woods

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Biography

In 1738, John Ross entered the world in Salisbury, Anson, North Carolina, USA, born to james p ross and mary woods. John Ross passed away in 1806 in Guilford, North Carolina, United States.

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Birth of John Ross in Salisbury, Anson, North Carolina, USA

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Death of John Ross in Guilford, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ross

This ancestor line traces from Duffus Castle, Moray, Morayshire, Scotland (1403) to Salisbury, Anson, North Carolina, USA (1738) across 11 generations.

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: John Ross (1738–1806) was born in Salisbury, Anson, North Carolina, USA and died in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. 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 John 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 11 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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