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Luke Ross 1775–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 10 September 1844

Death Location: Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: John Ross

Mother: Elizabeth Bennett

Spouse(s): Mary Grimes

Children(s): Wiley Ross, William Ross, George Ross, Benjamin Ross, John Ross, Thomas Ross, Henry Ross, Jane Ross, James Ross, Luke Ross, Sarah Ross, Sarah Ross, Marina Ross, Harriet Ross, Mary Ross

The story of Luke Ross began in 1775 in Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA. In 1800, Luke Ross resided in Hallifax, Martin, North Carolina. In 1810, Luke Ross resided in Martin, North Carolina, USA. Luke Ross married Mary Polly Grimes, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Ross, George Washington Ross, Harriet Matilda Ross, Henry Grimes Ross, James Llewellyn Ross, Jane Ross, John Bennett Jack Ross, Luke Albert Ross, Marina Ross, Mary Ross, Sarah Ross, Thomas Llewellyn Ross, Wiley Ross, William Alfred Ross. Luke Ross passed away in 1844 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Luke Ross began in 1775 in Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Luke Ross resided in Hallifax, Martin, North Carolina.
  • In 1810, Luke Ross resided in Martin, North Carolina, USA.
  • Luke Ross married Mary Polly Grimes, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Ross, George Washington Ross, Harriet Matilda Ross, Henry Grimes Ross, James Llewellyn Ross, Jane Ross, John Bennett Jack Ross, Luke Albert Ross, Marina Ross, Mary Ross, Sarah Ross, Thomas Llewellyn Ross, Wiley Ross, William Alfred Ross.
  • Luke Ross passed away in 1844 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ross
1720–1794
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Bennett
1750–1893
Birth Location: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, United States
EB

Spouses(s)

Mary Grimes
1784–1845
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
MG

Children(s)

Wiley Ross
1802–1901
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
WR
William Ross
1814–1861
Birth Location: Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, USA
WR
George Ross
1825–1863
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
GR
Benjamin Ross
1817–1881
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
BR
John Ross
1808–1877
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
JR
Thomas Ross
1809–1862
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
TR
Henry Ross
1800–1857
Birth Location: Williamston, Martin Co., North Carolina
HR
Jane Ross
1819–1819
Birth Location: –
JR
James Ross
1804–1876
Birth Location: Martin County, North Carolina, USA
JR
Luke Ross
1820–1825
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Ross
1818–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SR
Sarah Ross
1802–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SR
Marina Ross
1806–1874
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MR
Harriet Ross
1823–1889
Birth Location: Bibb, Georgia, United States
HR
Mary Ross
1811–1811
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MR

Luke Ross's Ancestors

Self
Luke Ross
1775–1844
Birth Place: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Ross
1720–1794
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Dicey) Bennett
1750–1893
Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Sir (David Hugh (A Jacobite, captured and banished to America) Ross (Laird of Balnagown)) (Immigrant)
1681–1740
Tain, Ross & Cromarty, Naimshire, Scotland
Lady (Margaret Barclay,or DeBarclay Lady of Nairn, 3rd Baroness Ross of) Balblair
1685–1745
Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland
Thomas Bennett
1725–1789
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Oldham
1720–1781
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lord Scotland
1644–1710
Lady Ross
1655–1710
John Barclay
1660–1689
Lady Barclay
1664–1688
Richard Jr.
1644–1720
Anne Pierce-Bennet
1646–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lord Balmachy
1596–1647
Lady BALMACHY
1598–1649
Alexander (Stromain)
1618–1688
Lady Cid)
1622–1691
SIR Barclay
1629–1685
Lady Jamison
1638–1668
Johne Balvaird
1645–1705
Margaret Bruce
1645–1669
Richard Colonies
1609–1675
Margery Bennett
1624–1709
John GGF)
1643–1682
Mary Simons
1649–1724

Luke Ross's Descendants

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Luke Ross (1775–10 September 1844) m. Mary (Polly) Grimes (1784–13 December 1845)
  1. 1. Wiley Ross 1802–1901 m. Caroline Ross 1815–1901
    1. 1. Willis Ross 1848–1950 m. Lethe Conley 1863– m. Amandy Ross 1845–1880
      1. 1. Dolly Ross 1883–
      2. 2. Hill Ross 1889–
      3. 3. Bony Ross 1894–
      4. 4. Alice Ross 1897–1930
      5. 5. Harriet Ross 1860–1949 m. George Humphries 1851–
        1. 1. Amanda Humphries 1878–
      6. 6. Ida (K) Ross 1873–1962 m. Rev. (Leonard Len) Woolfolk 1854–1962
        1. 1. Lynn (Willie) Woolfolk 1913–1994 m. Ola Woolfolk 1919–1999
        2. 2. Amanda Woolfolk 1919–1991 m. Jenkins 1915–
        3. 3. Alma Woolfolk 1921–
        4. 4. Lucy Woolfolk 1917–1995 m. James (Jim) Talton 1919–2007
        5. 5. Retha (Ella) Woolfolk 1923–2011 m. Willie Mack 1914–1990
        6. 6. John (W) Woolfolk 1911–1992
        7. 7. George (Woolfolk) Sr 1916–1990 m. Nettie (Mac) Fields 1931–1991
        8. 8. R (E) Woolfolk 1919–2005
        9. 9. Irene (Ree Woolfolk) Brunson 1918–2005 m. lewis ambler 1918–1972
        10. 10. Ida (Mae) Woolfolk 1924–1998
        11. 11. William (McKinley) Woolfolk 1898– m. Melinda (Furgeson) Woolfolk 1901–1955
        12. 12. Mary (M) Collins 1904–
        13. 13. Isaiah Collins 1906–
        14. 14. Linnie (Mae) Woolfolk 1926–1980
      7. 7. Clarence Ross 1872–1926 m. Lula Ross 1878–
        1. 1. William Ross 1890–
        2. 2. Lizzie Ross 1898–
      8. 8. Willis Ross 1873–
      9. 9. Hattie Ross 1890–1949 m. James Folsom 1892–
        1. 1. Edward (Folson) Sr 1912–1964 m. Anne Blount 1912–1989
        2. 2. James Folson 1917–1975 m. jessie (Mae) Culbreath 1909–1980
        3. 3. Thomas (Jefferson) Folson 1923–1994 m. Thelma (Lee) Nowell 1923–2010 m. Helen (Gray) Folson 1926–2021
    2. 2. Frances Ross 1829–
    3. 3. Nancy Ross 1854–
    4. 4. Stanford Ross 1835– m. Frances\Francis ((Mulatto)) Ross 1829–
      1. 1. Plummer\Plumer Ross 1882–1939
      2. 2. Enoch (Ross) Sr. 1853–1932
      3. 3. Lorena Ross 1855–
      4. 4. Augustus Ross 1857–
      5. 5. Alfred Ross 1859–
      6. 6. Pass Ross 1864–
      7. 7. Mate ((Nate\Matie)) Ross 1870–1955 m. Della Lindsey 1870–
        1. 1. Willie Rose 1892–1977 m. Mary Alexander 1897–1970
        2. 2. Charlie Rose 1895–
        3. 3. Ernest Rose 1908–
        4. 4. John Rose 1910–
        5. 5. Collins Ross 1893–
      8. 8. Moses Ross 1871–
      9. 9. Chaney Ross 1872–
      10. 10. Edward Ross 1875–
      11. 11. Henry Ross 1878–
      12. 12. Anna Ross 1870–
      13. 13. Richard Ross 1867–
    5. 5. Florence Ross 1861–
      1. 1. Lizzie Killen 1869–
    6. 6. Gus Ross 1859–
    7. 7. George Ross 1860– m. Charity Dinkins 1871–1907
      1. 1. Amanda Ross 1890–
      2. 2. Charity Ross 1892–
      3. 3. Annie (Lou (Ross)) Brown 1893–
      4. 4. Willie (Gus) Ross 1896–1941 m. Myrtle Ross 1907–
      5. 5. Mary (Jane) Ross 1897–
      6. 6. George Roos 1899–1968
      7. 7. Lucindia Ross 1899–
      8. 8. Cora (Lee) Ross 1907–1990 m. Louis Chapman 1906–1963
        1. 1. Darlena (Laverne) Chapman 1926–1998 m. Phillip (E.) Vrren 1923–
      9. 9. John (Henry) Ross 1902–1965
      10. 10. Harry Ross 1891–
  2. 2. William (Alfred) Ross 1814–1861
  3. 3. George (Washington) Ross 1825–1863
  4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Ross 1817–1881
  5. 5. John (Bennett "Jack") Ross 1808–1877
  6. 6. Thomas (Llewellyn) Ross 1809–1862
  7. 7. Henry (Grimes) Ross 1800–1857 m. Amelia (T) Ross 1826–1865 m. Sarah Bullock 1802–1849
    1. 1. Amelia (Anna) Ross 1854–
    2. 2. David (Hamilton) Ross 1843–1927
    3. 3. Albert (B.) Ross 1826–
    4. 4. Mary (S.) Ross 1824–
    5. 5. Charles (E.) Ross 1840–
    6. 6. William (Franklin) Ross 1838–
    7. 7. James (L.) Ross 1830–
    8. 8. Henry (Grimes Ross) Jr. 1832–
  8. 8. Jane Ross 1819–1819
  9. 9. James (Llewellyn) Ross 1804–1876
  10. 10. Luke (Albert) Ross 1820–1825
  11. 11. Sarah Ross 1818–
  12. 12. Sarah Ross 1802–1880
  13. 13. Marina Ross 1806–1874
  14. 14. Harriet (Matilda) Ross 1823–1889
  15. 15. Mary Ross 1811–1811

Luke Ross's Timeline

9 Records

1775
1775
Birth of Luke Ross in Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA
Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 25
Luke Ross resided here in Hallifax, Martin, North Carolina
Hallifax, Martin, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 35
Luke Ross resided here in Martin, North Carolina, USA
Martin, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 45
Luke Ross resided here in Capt Greshams District, Jones, Georgia, United States
Capt Greshams District, Jones, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
Luke Ross resided here in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA
Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 65
Luke Ross resided here in Ward No 1, Bibb, Georgia, USA
Ward No 1, Bibb, Georgia, USA
1844
Abt 1844
Age 69
Luke Ross resided here in Georgia
Georgia
1844
10 September 1844
Age 69
Death of Luke Ross in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America
1844
11 Sep 1844
Age 69
Luke Ross - Probate in Bibb, Georgia, USA
Bibb, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hallifax, Martin, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hallifax, Martin, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 34; Page: 409; Image: 55; Family History Library Film: 337910
    [2] The house of Plant of Macon, Georgia : with genealogies and historical notes

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Martin, North Carolina; Roll: 41; Page: 446; Image: Ncm252_41-0027; FHL Roll: 0337914

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt Greshams District, Jones, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt Greshams District, Jones, Georgia; Page: 123; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 130

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Macon, Bibb, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 16; Page: 52; Family History Library Film: 0007036

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Ward No 1, Bibb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ward No 1, Bibb, Georgia; Roll: 37; Page: 79; Family History Library Film: 0007042

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1844
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1823-1933; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Bibb County); Probate Place: Bibb, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia, Bibb, Ward No 4
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ward No 1, Bibb, Georgia; Roll: 37; Page: 79; Family History Library Film: 0007042

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 September 1844
    Event Place: Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1844
    Event Place: Bibb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1823-1933; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Bibb County); Probate Place: Bibb, Georgia
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