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John Ross Lennox 1852–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1852

Birth Location: Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada

Death Date: 12 October 1902

Death Location: Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery, Sellwood, Oregon, USA

Father: Ignatius Lennox

Mother: Jane Ross

Spouse(s): Matilda Wilson

Children(s): Margaret Lennox, Eunice Lennox, Ethel Lennox, Jane Lennox, Mary Lennox

In 1852, John Ross Lennox entered the world in Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada, born to Ignatius G Lennox And Jane Ross. In 1861, John Ross Lennox was recorded in the census in Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. In 1871, John Ross Lennox resided in Simcoe, Ontario. John Ross Lennox married Matilda Katherine Wilson, and had children including Ethel Naomi Felicites Lennox, Eunice Lennox, Jane Bernice Francis Lennox, Margaret Nellie Mildred Lennox, Mary Eunice Persis Lennox. John Ross Lennox passed away in 1902 in Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery, Sellwood, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1852, John Ross Lennox entered the world in Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada, born to Ignatius G Lennox And Jane Ross.
  • In 1861, John Ross Lennox was recorded in the census in Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.
  • In 1871, John Ross Lennox resided in Simcoe, Ontario.
  • John Ross Lennox married Matilda Katherine Wilson, and had children including Ethel Naomi Felicites Lennox, Eunice Lennox, Jane Bernice Francis Lennox, Margaret Nellie Mildred Lennox, Mary Eunice Persis Lennox.
  • John Ross Lennox passed away in 1902 in Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery, Sellwood, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Lennox's Ancestors

Self
John Lennox
1852–1902
Birth Place: Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada
Parents
Ignatius G Lennox
1827–1903
Upper Canada
Jane Ross
1830–1923
Upper Canada
Grandparents
John Lennox
1797–1866
Kilrea, Londonderry, , Ireland
Margaret Humphrey
1797–1846
Ireland
Alexander Ross
1803–1893
Ireland
Eliza Kinnier
1795–1881
Monaghan, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Lennox
1770–1845
Mary Hinds
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Lennox
1745–
Catherine Hamilton
1750–

John Lennox's Descendants

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John (Ross) Lennox (22 Sep 1852–12 October 1902) m. Matilda (Katherine) Wilson (1853–26 Dec 1910)
  1. 1. Margaret (Nellie Mildred) Lennox 1882–1958 m. Edward (H) Metzler 1868–1925
    1. 1. Jerome (E) Metzter 1907–1919
    2. 2. Ross (W) Mitzter 1910–1968 m. Mildred (D) Dyer 1913– m. Wanona Lea 1913–1969
    3. 3. Jack (L) Lennox 1911–1979
    4. 4. Woodrow (Metzler) Lennox 1916–1929
  2. 2. Eunice Lennox 1884–1959 m. William (James) Howard 1863–
    1. 1. Altena (E) Howard 1900–
    2. 2. Walter (J) Howard 1903–
  3. 3. Ethel (Naomi Felicites) Lennox 1880–1972 m. Charles (Truman) Hale 1872–1932
    1. 1. Genevieve Hale 1913–1913
    2. 2. Margaret (Naomi) Hale 1907–1978 m. Donald (Adair) Heinz 1907–1967
      1. 1. David (Truman) Heinz 1934–2020 m. Sally (A) Klein 1935–2017
      2. 2. Donald (Adair) Heinz 1931–2014 m. Donna (Lou) Hussey 1931–2010
      3. 3. Julie (A.) Heinz 1938–2021 m. Gary (Ross Collins) UE 1934–2021
  4. 4. Jane (Bernice Francis) Lennox 1876–1966 m. Robert Gardner 1858–1935
    1. 1. Robert (L) Gardner 1905–
    2. 2. Grace (M) Gardner 1907–1973 m. Clement (Laird) McKenna 1905–
  5. 5. Mary (Eunice Persis) Lennox 1878–1883

John Lennox's Timeline

11 Records

1852
22 Sep 1852
Birth of John Ross Lennox in Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada
Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada
1861
1861
Age 9
John Ross Lennox appeared in census in Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario
Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario
1871
1871
Age 19
John Ross Lennox resided here in Simcoe, Ontario
Simcoe, Ontario
1872
1872
Age 20
John Ross Lennox resided here in Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario
Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario
1881
abt 1881
Age 29
John Ross Lennox resided here in Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
1883
abt. 1883
Age 31
John Ross Lennox - Naturalization in Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
John Ross Lennox resided here in Township 4, Clark, Washington
Township 4, Clark, Washington
1900
1900-1902
Age 48
John Ross Lennox resided here in 520 Umatilla St., Sellwood, Portland, Oregon
520 Umatilla St., Sellwood, Portland, Oregon
1901
1901
Age 49
John Ross Lennox resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1902
1902
Age 50
John Ross Lennox resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1902
12 October 1902
Age 50
Death of John Ross Lennox in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1852
    Event Place: Innisfil, Simcoe Co., Upper Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1073
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 4, Clark, Washington; Roll: T623_1742; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 21.
    [5] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Return of a Death to the Health Officer of Portland, Oregon, John R. Lennox death certificate

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1073

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Simcoe, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario
    Record Source: 1872 Gazatteer of Simcoe Co. Towns & Villages

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: about 1883
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 4, Clark, Washington; Roll: T623_1742; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 21.
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: abt. 1883
    Event Place: Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Chippewa County, Michigan, Naturalization index online

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 4, Clark, Washington
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 4, Clark, Washington; Roll: T623_1742; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 21.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900-1902
    Event Place: 520 Umatilla St., Sellwood, Portland, Oregon
    Record Source: Return of a Death to the Health Officer of Portland, Oregon, John R. Lennox death certificate

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 October 1902
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Oregon Historical Records Index, Portland deaths
    [3] Return of a Death to the Health Officer of Portland, Oregon, John R. Lennox death certificate

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery, Sellwood, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Return of a Death to the Health Officer of Portland, Oregon, John R. Lennox death certificate

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