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Amos Luther Gross Sr 1859–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1859

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 Dec 1918

Death Location: Emmorton, Harford County, Maryland, USA

Father: William Gross

Mother: Sarah None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Brightbill, Anna Barr

Children(s): Lizzie Gross, Calixtus Gross, William Gross, Mary Gross, James Gross, Elmira Gross, John Gross, Amos Jr., Jennie Gross, Harrison Sr.

The story of Amos Luther Gross Sr began in 1859 in Pennsylvania. In 1870, Amos Luther Gross Sr resided in East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. Amos Luther Gross Sr married Anna Ellen Barr, Elizabeth L Brightbill, and had children including Amos Luther Gross Jr, Calixtus Luther Gross, Elmira Gross, Harrison Edward Gross Sr, James Barnaby Gross, Jennie H Gross, John Henry Gross, Lizzie L Gross, Mary Margaret Gross, William Ellsworth Gross. Amos Luther Gross Sr passed away in 1918 in Emmorton, Harford County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Amos Luther Gross Sr began in 1859 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Amos Luther Gross Sr resided in East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Amos Luther Gross Sr married Anna Ellen Barr, Elizabeth L Brightbill, and had children including Amos Luther Gross Jr, Calixtus Luther Gross, Elmira Gross, Harrison Edward Gross Sr, James Barnaby Gross, Jennie H Gross, John Henry Gross, Lizzie L Gross, Mary Margaret Gross, William Ellsworth Gross.
  • Amos Luther Gross Sr passed away in 1918 in Emmorton, Harford County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Gross
1840–1876
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WG
Sarah None
1838–1899
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
S

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Brightbill
1853–1889
Birth Location: Union, Lebanon Co., Pa
EB
Anna Barr
1867–1945
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
AB

Children(s)

Lizzie Gross
1889–1889
Birth Location: Steelstown, North Annville Twp, Lebanon Co., PA, USA
LG
Calixtus Gross
1881–1930
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CG
William Gross
1907–1995
Birth Location: Emmorton, Harford County, Maryland, USA
WG
Mary Gross
1899–1983
Birth Location: West Point, Virginia
MG
James Gross
1902–1960
Birth Location: King William County, Virginia, USA
JG
Elmira Gross
1898–1976
Birth Location: King William County, Virginia, USA
EG
John Gross
1890–1936
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
JG
Amos Jr.
1893–1953
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
AJ
Jennie Gross
1884–1905
Birth Location: Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania, USA
JG
Harrison Sr.
1895–1979
Birth Location: Lebanon Co., PA, USA
HS

Amos Sr's Ancestors

Self
Amos Sr
1859–1918
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
William Gross
1840–1876
Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah
1838–1899
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John Gross
1813–1851
Lebanon County, Pa
Catharina Strohl
1818–
Lebanon County, Pa
John Ream
1808–1880
Sheafferstown, Dauphin County, PA
Sarah Phillippy
1806–1878
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr.
1776–1858
Elizabeth Deiter
1775–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Amos Sr's Descendants

1.
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Amos (Luther Gross) Sr (8 Aug 1859–23 Dec 1918) m. Elizabeth (L) Brightbill (19 Nov 1853–6 Apr 1889) m. Anna (Ellen) Barr (15 Oct 1867–13 Jul 1945)
  1. 1. Lizzie (L) Gross 1889–1889
  2. 2. Calixtus (Luther) Gross 1881–1930 m. Elizabeth (E.) Meyer 1880–1970
    1. 1. Myles (Edward) Gross 1908–1969 m. Mary (Amanda) Snyder 1904–1975
      1. 1. Paul (David) Gross 1932–2015
      2. 2. Myles (Paul) Gross 1929–1929
    2. 2. Eva (May) Gross 1900–1987 m. Raymond (E.) Kunkelman 1895–1977
    3. 3. Paul (David) Gross 1904–1964 m. Virginia (Elizabeth) Hardin 1912–1972
    4. 4. Mabel (Bertha) Gross 1909–1997
    5. 5. Ralph (Ernest) Gross 1911–1983 m. Ivy (Jane) Beachell 1911–1970
    6. 6. Elizabeth (E) Gross 1902–1904
    7. 7. Infant (Child) Gross 1903–1903
    8. 8. Emma Gross 1901–1906
  3. 3. William (Ellsworth) Gross 1907–1995 m. Ruth E 1912–1997
  4. 4. Mary (Margaret) Gross 1899–1983 m. Emmord Hanson 1893–1987 m. James Litzinger –1920
    1. 1. Emmond (Edwin) Hanson 1924–2003 m. June (P.) Glaser 1926–2013
      1. 1. Stephen (Emmond) Hanson 1948–2014
    2. 2. Leah 1931–1935
  5. 5. James (Barnaby) Gross 1902–1960 m. Ethel (May) Parks 1907–1986
    1. 1. Anna (M) Gross 1925–2008 m. George (Raymond Holdorf) Sr 1925–2018
    2. 2. Frances (Azalea) Gross 1928–2010 m. Matthew (Paul) Barr 1927–1971
      1. 1. Linda Barr 1948–1948
  6. 6. Elmira Gross 1898–1976 m. John (Joshua Ayres) Jr 1891–1962
    1. 1. Harrison (Henry) Ayres 1916–1987 m. Catherine (Isabella) Cullum 1923–1982
    2. 2. Rosa (Lee) Ayres 1918–1969
    3. 3. Melvin (F) Ayres 1919–1964
  7. 7. John (Henry) Gross 1890–1936 m. Ida Helen 1895–1969
    1. 1. Edward (Clayton) Gross 1914–1984 m. Ruth M. 1923–1999
    2. 2. Ellen (Mary) Gross 1916–1980
    3. 3. Howard Gross 1924–2008
    4. 4. Herbert Gross 1928–1929
  8. 8. Amos (Luther Gross) Jr. 1893–1953 m. Ethel V 1892–1965
    1. 1. Eva (Caroline) Gross 1912–1953 m. Curtis (Weston) Kroh 1908–1993
  9. 9. Jennie (H.) Gross 1884–1905
  10. 10. Harrison (Edward Gross) Sr. 1895–1979 m. Elizabeth (Susannah) Anderson 1902–1997
    1. 1. Evelyn (M.) Gross 1920–2017 m. Clarence (H.) Greenfield 1919–1999
    2. 2. Harrison (Edward Gross) Jr 1922–2002
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Gertrude) Gross 1924–1991 m. Fredrick (Alfred Kelley) Sr 1923–1987
      1. 1. Fredrick (Alfred Kelley) Jr 1943–2018
    4. 4. Joanna (S.) Gross 1932–2019
    5. 5. Alva (Pearl) Gross 1925–2018 m. Milton (Arvis) Whitt 1924–1986
      1. 1. Edward (Dewayne) Whitt 1950–2017 m. Wendy Wise –2015

Amos Sr's Timeline

8 Records

1859
8 Aug 1859
Birth of Amos Luther Gross Sr in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1860
24 Jun 1860
Age 1
Amos Luther Gross Sr was baptized in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Amos Luther Gross Sr resided here in East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Amos Luther Gross Sr resided here in Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Amos Luther Gross Sr resided here in West Point, King William, Virginia, USA
West Point, King William, Virginia, USA
1904
1904
Age 45
Amos Luther Gross Sr resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Amos Luther Gross Sr resided here in Abingdon, Harford, Maryland, USA
Abingdon, Harford, Maryland, USA
1918
23 Dec 1918
Age 59
Death of Amos Luther Gross Sr in Abingdon, Harford, Maryland
Abingdon, Harford, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 057501-060500
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1145; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 122
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1361; Page: 67B; Family History Library Film: 552860
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Point, King William, Virginia; Roll: 1714; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241714
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abingdon, Harford, Maryland; Roll: T624_565; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374578
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Accession Number: VAULT BX 9225 .R664 A3
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Accession Number: VAULT BX 9225 .R664 A3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1361; Page: 67B; Family History Library Film: 552860

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1145; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Point, King William, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Point, King William, Virginia; Roll: 1714; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241714

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Abingdon, Harford, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abingdon, Harford, Maryland; Roll: T624_565; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374578

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Abingdon, Harford, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emmorton, Harford County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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