YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Amos Hinkle Gross 1801 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1801

Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 26 Aug 1880

Death Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States

Father: Adam Gross

Mother: Barsheba Hinkle

Spouse(s): Mary Houck

Children(s): Drusilla Gross, Amanda Gross, George Gross, Richard Gross, John Gross, Amos Gross, Mary Gross, Almarinda Gross

Amos Hinkle Gross was born in 1801 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States, the child of Adam Gross and Barsheba Hinkle. In 1850, Amos Hinkle Gross resided in District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1860, Amos Hinkle Gross resided in District 13, Allegany, Maryland, USA. Amos Hinkle Gross married Mary Houck, and had children including Drusilla Gross, Amanda P Gross, George H Gross, Richard Lamar Gross, John Harrison Gross, Amos Concer Gross, Mary Gross, Almarinda Gross. Amos Hinkle Gross passed away in 1880 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States.

Find more search results for Amos Gross
AG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Amos Hinkle Gross was born in 1801 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States, the child of Adam Gross and Barsheba Hinkle.
  • In 1850, Amos Hinkle Gross resided in District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1860, Amos Hinkle Gross resided in District 13, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • Amos Hinkle Gross married Mary Houck, and had children including Drusilla Gross, Amanda P Gross, George H Gross, Richard Lamar Gross, John Harrison Gross, Amos Concer Gross, Mary Gross, Almarinda Gross.
  • Amos Hinkle Gross passed away in 1880 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adam Gross
1780 – 1830
Birth Location: Fredericktown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
AG
Barsheba Hinkle
1773 – 1830
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
BH

Spouses(s)

Mary Houck
1811 – 1896
Birth Location: Allegany, Maryland, United States
MH

Children(s)

Drusilla Gross
1833 – 1871
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
DG
Amanda Gross
1835 – 1890
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
AG
George Gross
1837 – 1912
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
GG
Richard Gross
1839 – 1880
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
RG
John Gross
1841 – 1919
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
JG
Amos Gross
1843 – 1915
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
AG
Mary Gross
1844 – 1846
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
MG
Almarinda Gross
1846 – 1862
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
AG

Amos Gross's Ancestors

Self
Amos Gross
1801 – 1880
Birth Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Parents
Adam Gross
1780 – 1830
Fredericktown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Barsheba Hinkle
1773 – 1830
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Maj (Adam) Gross
1755 – 1810
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Christiana Roemer
1752 – 1808
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
George (Heinrich) Henkel
1734 – 1803
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Achsah Plummer
1730 – 1793
Prince Georges County, Queen Anne Parish, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Johann Grosch
1712 – 1794
Maria Gutenberger
1717 – 1785
Johann Roemer
1715 – 1800
Charlotta Hartwich
1720 – 1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Grosch
1677 – 1735
Anna Schmal
1680 – 1740
Johannes Roemer
1678 – 1731
Anna Schuetz
1682 – 1718

Amos Gross's Descendants

1.
AG
Amos (Hinkle) Gross (26 May 1801 – 26 Aug 1880) m. Mary Houck (14 Jun 1811 – 20 Nov 1896)
  1. 1. Drusilla Gross (20 Dec 1833 – 8 May 1871) m. Solomon (D) Willison (24 Oct 1824 – 05 Nov 1870)
    1. 1. Amanda (Ellen) Willison (30 Nov 1854 – 27 Jan 1917) m. George (Watson) Hendrickson (24 Jun 1854 – 23 Jan 1941)
      1. 1. Howard (Hayes) Hendrickson (15 Oct 1876 – 14 May 1964)
      2. 2. Annie (V) Hendrickson (Feb 1879 – 14 Apr 1953)
      3. 3. George (W) Hendrickson (Feb 1881 – Aug 1969)
    2. 2. Samuel (C) Willison (Oct 1856 – 26 Nov 1911) m. Almira
    3. 3. Susan (Virginia) Willison (Jan 1858 – 19 Mar 1905) m. Oliver (J) Hinkle (29 NOV 1858 – 11 Oct 1905)
      1. 1. Daisy Hinkle (Nov 1878 – 20 AUG 1956)
      2. 2. Bertha (Jane) Hinkle (May Abt 1880 – 16 Apr 1949)
      3. 3. Leslie (Hugo) Hinkle (19 Nov 1883 – 23 Jan 1947)
      4. 4. Nellie Hinkle (Feb 1886 – 13 Feb 1910)
      5. 5. Carrie Hinkle (Apr 1888 – 07 Jul 1966)
      6. 6. Jessie Hinkle (Jun 1890 – 24 Jan 1969)
      7. 7. Helen Hinkle (Nov 1892 – 20 Jun 1936)
      8. 8. Roy Hinkle (May 1895 – 2 Jul 1956)
      9. 9. Ruth Hinkle (Jan 1900 – 11 Nov 1975)
    4. 4. James (F) Willison (1859 – 1870)
    5. 5. Ann (E) Willison (Mar 1864 – ) m. Elmer Larimer (abt 1863 – )
      1. 1. Bertha Larimer (abt 1884 – )
      2. 2. Frank Larimer (abt 1888 – )
      3. 3. Lena Larimer (abt 1891 – )
  2. 2. Amanda (P) Gross (1835 – 17 Mar 1890) m. Norman (Hilary) McElfish (Apr 1841 – 15 Mar 1915)
    1. 1. Mary (Genoa) McElfish (13 Jun 1864 – 15 Feb 1932) m. Francis (Hilleary) Donahoe (3 Oct 1861 – 2 Mar 1938) m. James Donahoe (Abt. 1865 – )
      1. 1. Ada (H) Donahoe (Mar 1889 – 8 Apr 1951)
      2. 2. Raymond (L) Donahoe (Nov 1891 – Apr 1984)
      3. 3. Maud (E) Donahoe (Oct 1893 – 1972)
      4. 4. Nellie (V) Donahoe (Apr 1894 – )
      5. 5. Rosalia (Esther) Donahoe (4 Oct 1895 – Jun 1985)
      6. 6. Francis (N) Donahoe (1898 – 29 Nov 1961)
      7. 7. Frank Donahoe (Abt. 1898 – )
      8. 8. James (Charles) Donahoe (Jan 1900 – 1982)
      9. 9. Carrie (M) Donahoe (abt 1901 – )
      10. 10. George (Thomas) Donahoe (17 Aug 1902 – 23 Feb 1992)
      11. 11. Mary (Amanda) Donahue (26 Aug 1905 – 30 Jun 1989)
      12. 12. Mark (A) Donahoe (Oct 1906 – 14 Dec 1920)
      13. 13. Barbara (H) Donahoe (abt 1909 – )
      14. 14. Caroline Donahoe
      15. 15. Jacob Donahoe
      16. 16. Marcus Donahoe
      17. 17. Ethel Donahoe
      18. 18. Helen Donahoe (Abt. 1895 – )
      19. 19. Edward Donahoe (Abt. 1900 – )
    2. 2. Charles (Conser) McElfish (11 Jul 1866 – 3 Mar 1951)
    3. 3. Caroline (M) McElfish (1869 – 20 Apr 1889)
    4. 4. George (A.) MCELFISH (18 Sep 1870 – 5 Apr 1907)
    5. 5. Zella (F.) MCELFISH (Mar 1872 – 23 Dec 1906) m. Thomas (M.) Donahoe (Apr 1859 – ) m. John Means
      1. 1. Madabine Donahoe (Oct 1894 – )
      2. 2. Laurence (A) Donahoe (Sep 1896 – )
      3. 3. John Means (15 Mar 1911 – 31 Jul 1911)
    6. 6. Ida (V) Mcelfish (abt 1874 – 31 Dec 1956) m. Joseph (F) Koenig (abt 1876 – )
      1. 1. Fred Koenig (abt 1907 – )
      2. 2. Julius Koenig (abt 1912 – )
      3. 3. Helen Koenig (abt 1913 – )
      4. 4. Raymond Koenig (abt 1918 – )
    7. 7. William (Francis) McElfish (18 Mar 1879 – 28 October 1965) m. Margaret (Eva) Hollenberger (abt 1883 – )
      1. 1. Mary (A) Mcelfish (abt 1909 – )
      2. 2. Anthony (Thomas) Mcelfish (abt 1911 – )
      3. 3. Elizabeth (V) Mcelfish (abt 1919 – )
      4. 4. Bernadett (R) Mcelfish (abt 1924 – )
  3. 3. George (H) Gross (May 1837 – 16 Apr 1912) m. Amma Williams (abt 1841 – 29 Nov 1926)
    1. 1. Arnold Gross (Oct 1859 – 1869)
    2. 2. Mary (A.) Gross (Apr 1868 – 7 June 1931) m. Robert (E.) Shields (abt 1869 – )
      1. 1. Robert (G.) Shields (12 Feb 1908 – )
    3. 3. Orrin (C) Gross (1872 – Sep 1883)
  4. 4. Richard (Lamar) Gross (8 Feb 1839 – 22 Nov 1880) m. Caroline (H) Hinkle (AUG 1836 – 8 NOV 1915)
    1. 1. Boyd (A) Gross (10 Jan 1861 – 16 Jan 1923) m. Jennie (B.) Smail (Apr 1876 – )
      1. 1. George Gross (abt 1905 – )
      2. 2. Gladys Gross (abt 1913 – )
    2. 2. Anna (Maria) Gross (1863 – 28 Jan 1891) m. John (Arthur Selby) Christie (JUN 1862 – 21 Feb 1940)
      1. 1. Myrtle (M) Christie (30 Jan 1882 – May 1977)
      2. 2. Carrie (Jane) Christie (Feb 1887 – 2 Oct 1955)
      3. 3. Robert (E) Christie (Jun 1890 – )
    3. 3. Minnie (Amanda) Gross (11 Dec 1866 – 12 Oct 1948) m. George (Lee) Wilson (Jun 1863 – 1 July 1921)
      1. 1. Roy (L) Wilson (Jun 1886 – )
      2. 2. Harry (L) Wilson (Jun 1888 – )
      3. 3. Earl (H) Wilson (Mar 1892 – )
      4. 4. Mary (Alma) Wilson (Jun 1894 – 3 Aug 1960)
    4. 4. Harry (M) Gross (18 Feb 1869 – 26 Jul 1931) m. Jessie (D.) Applegate
  5. 5. John (Harrison) Gross (10 May 1841 – 3 Jun 1919) m. Drusilla (King) Johnson (20 Jun 1840 – 31 May 1887) m. Barbara (A.) Selles (17 Nov 1844 – )
    1. 1. Luther (Ellsworth) Gross (24 Jan 1864 – 29 Nov 1897) m. Adehlia King
    2. 2. Ruben (Emery) Gross (18 Aug 1865 – 2 Sep 1923) m. Jennie (Sophie) Hawes (abt 1883 – 28 Jun 1949)
      1. 1. Gordon (W) Gross (abt 1903 – 25 Jul 1929)
      2. 2. Russell (Emory) Gross (abt 1907 – 17 Nov 1989)
      3. 3. Gale (Edward) Gross (abt 1909 – 18 Apr 1984)
      4. 4. Shirley (Jeanette) Gross (18 Jul 1914 – 20 Jul 1994)
    3. 3. Owen (Bender) Gross (15 May 1867 – 29 Apr 1955) m. Fannie (Genevieve) Elliott (Apr 1871 – 4 Dec 1962)
    4. 4. Rebecca (Blonnettie 'Nettie') Gross (27 Jun 1869 – 17 Jul 1941) m. Charles (Verly La) Fontaine (Abt 1868 – 27 Dec 1944)
      1. 1. Merrill (Gross La) Fontaine (Jun 1897 – 27 Jun 1976)
      2. 2. Mary (Esther La) Fontaine (21 Apr 1900 – 1908)
      3. 3. Ruth (Carolyn La) Fontaine (21 Dec 1903 – Nov 1984)
    5. 5. Richard (Alvin) Gross (13 Sep 1871 – 5 May 1900) m. Jessie (P) Woods
      1. 1. Evelyn (D) Gross (abt 1897 – )
      2. 2. Richard (L.) Gross (10 Sep 1898 – )
    6. 6. Carolyne (Morinda) Gross (18 Jan 1874 – 10 Nov 1951) m. Clifford Gould (abt 1877 – 5 March 1929)
      1. 1. Grace (Carolyn) Gould (26 Oct 1902 – 27 Oct 1902)
      2. 2. John (P) Gould (abt 1905 – Oct 1982)
      3. 3. Clifford Gould (abt 1907 – 28 May 1967)
      4. 4. Doris (T) Gould (abt 1911 – 20 Jan 2000)
    7. 7. Mary (Viola) Gross (May 1876 – 20 Sep 1962) m. Charles (R) Lind (abt 1895 – )
      1. 1. Dawin Standing (abt 1925 – )
      2. 2. Bonnie Standing (abt 1927 – )
      3. 3. Lois (M) Gairich (abt 1928 – )
      4. 4. Audrey (J) Gairich (abt 1933 – )
    8. 8. Charles (Louin) Gross (20 Sep 1879 – 11 Nov 1952) m. Nettie Plucker (25 June 1877 – 12 April 1955) m. Adeline Gross (abt 1877 – )
      1. 1. Louis (August) Gross (abt 1898 – 01 JUN 1994)
      2. 2. Frederick (Henry) Gross (20 August 1901 – 12 May 1994)
      3. 3. Myron (Charles) Gross (16 June 1906 – 27 April 2006)
      4. 4. Laura (Mae) Gross (abt 1911 – 09 JUN 1990)
      5. 5. Arnold (Paul) Gross (21 March 1914 – 24 March 1914)
  6. 6. Amos (Concer) Gross (7 Jun 1843 – 26 Jun 1915) m. Amanda (Melvina) Hendrickson (8 Mar 1844 – 16 Nov 1884) m. Margaret Drake (23 Feb 1857 – 9 Nov 1886) m. Victoria Bowman (Mar 1868 – 1934)
    1. 1. William (Amos) Gross (24 Oct 1866 – 6 Mar 1888)
    2. 2. Perry (Bender) Gross (29 Apr 1868 – 4 Nov 1957) m. Mary (Margaret) Jenkins (Oct 1873 – 10 Oct 1951)
      1. 1. John (A) Gross (Sep 1895 – )
      2. 2. Guy (Bender) Gross (10 Sep 1897 – Mar 1963)
      3. 3. Ethel (G) Gross (1906 – )
    3. 3. George (Charles) Gross (12 Feb 1871 – 13 Apr 1936) m. Florence (Almeda) Rice (Jun 1871 – 13 Apr 1936)
      1. 1. Marvey (Lynn) Gross (2 May 1894 – Jul 1972)
      2. 2. Leah (Almeda) Gross (8 Aug 1901 – 29 Jan 1902)
      3. 3. Oleta (May) Gross (24 May 1905 – 29 Mar 1988)
      4. 4. Margaret (Amanda) Gross (29 Jan 1907 – )
      5. 5. Jesse (Wilber) Gross (3 Dec 1908 – 19 Jun 1934)
      6. 6. Roy (Luther) Gross (13 Jun 1910 – )
      7. 7. Earl (Joseph) Gross (28 Oct 1913 – 18 Jan 1914)
    4. 4. Mary (Dorothy Mertie) Gross (18 Jul 1873 – 23 Dec 1961) m. William Yeager (Nov 1860 – 1925)
      1. 1. William (C) Yeager (Apr 1900 – )
      2. 2. Clark (C) Yeager (abt 1902 – )
      3. 3. Carl (C) Yeager (abt 1903 – )
      4. 4. Dorathy (M) Yeager (1904 – 1981)
      5. 5. Luther (A) Yeager (abt 1910 – )
      6. 6. Mary Yeager (abt 1913 – )
    5. 5. Hulet (Edna) Gross (6 Nov 1876 – 13 Nov 1932) m. Amos (McKelly) Drake (Jul 1876 – 1910) m. Simon (S) Wilmot (abt 1885 – 7 Apr 1940)
      1. 1. Leah (P) Drake (Feb 1899 – )
      2. 2. Carl (E) Drake (abt 1905 – )
      3. 3. Gladys (O) Drake (16 Jun 1908 – 11 Sep 1990)
      4. 4. Amanda (V) Wilmot (abt 1914 – )
    6. 6. Louise (Foulk Hinkle) Gross (1 Nov 1879 – 4 Apr 1952) m. Joseph Wood (abt 1873 – )
      1. 1. Dorothy Wood (abt 1904 – )
      2. 2. Claire Wood (abt 1906 – )
    7. 7. Grace (Ella) Gross (30 Jun 1888 – Nov 1974) m. Walter (Paul) Crabtree (abt 1892 – 17 Jan 1961)
    8. 8. Amanda (Hazel) Gross (29 May 1892 – 1948) m. Theodore (S) Iames (abt 1885 – 1946)
    9. 9. Jessie (Idellie) Gross (1 Nov 1894 – 31 Oct 1982) m. Theodore (J) Brant (abt 1896 – )
    10. 10. Alice (J Mildred) Gross (23 May 1901 – 3 Dec 1968) m. John (Welch) Dennison (10 Nov 1896 – 29 Dec 1965)
      1. 1. Mildred (May) Dennison (8 Nov 1920 – 18 Dec 2006)
      2. 2. Juanita (Pearl) Dennison (21 Jul 1922 – 3 Jan 1999)
      3. 3. John Dennison (30 Mar 1924 – 11 Nov 2004)
      4. 4. Walter (Paul) Dennison (15 Dec 1927 – 29 Sep 2008)
  7. 7. Mary Gross (1844 – 1846)
  8. 8. Almarinda Gross (25 Oct 1846 – 19 Apr 1862)

Amos Gross's Timeline

7 Records

1801
26 May 1801
Birth of Amos Hinkle Gross in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
1850
1850
Age 49
Amos Hinkle Gross resided here in District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Amos Hinkle Gross resided here in District 13, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 13, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1862
1862
Age 61
Amos Hinkle Gross resided here in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 69
Amos Hinkle Gross resided here in District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 79
Amos Hinkle Gross resided here in Allegany, Maryland, USA
Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
26 Aug 1880
Age 79
Death of Amos Hinkle Gross in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1801
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 493; Family History Film: 1254493; Page: 81B; Enumeration District: 004
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 248A; Image: 383153; Family History Library Film: 552065
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 113; Image: 113; Family History Library Film: 803456
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 161A; Image: 327
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 161A; Image: 327

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 13, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 113; Image: 113; Family History Library Film: 803456

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 248A; Image: 383153; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 493; Family History Film: 1254493; Page: 81B; Enumeration District: 004

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allegany County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Amos Gross

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE