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Martin Ross 1762 – 1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1762

Birth Location: Martin, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 02 Feb 1828

Death Location: Martin County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Ross

Mother: Mary Griffin

Spouse(s): Margaret Brown

Children(s): Hugh Ross, William Ross, Arden Ross, Nathaniel Ross, Samuel Ross, Rebecca Ross, Ellen Ross

Martin Ross was born in 1762 in Martin, North Carolina, United States, the child of William Hugh Ross and Mary Polly Griffin. In 1787, Martin Ross resided in Undesignated District, Martin County, NC. Martin Ross married Margaret Peggy Brown, and had children including Hugh D Ross, William Ross, Arden Ross, Nathaniel "Nathan" Ross, Samuel Ross, Rebecca Ross, Ellen Ross. Martin Ross passed away in 1828 in Martin County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Martin Ross was born in 1762 in Martin, North Carolina, United States, the child of William Hugh Ross and Mary Polly Griffin.
  • In 1787, Martin Ross resided in Undesignated District, Martin County, NC.
  • Martin Ross married Margaret Peggy Brown, and had children including Hugh D Ross, William Ross, Arden Ross, Nathaniel "Nathan" Ross, Samuel Ross, Rebecca Ross, Ellen Ross.
  • Martin Ross passed away in 1828 in Martin County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ross
1731 – 1801
Birth Location: Martin County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Griffin
1731 – 1801
Birth Location: Bristol, Prince Georges Co., Virginia Colony
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Brown
1762 – 1835
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Hugh Ross
1785 – 1885
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William Ross
1785 – 1850
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Arden Ross
1786 – 1886
Birth Location: Martin Coounty, North Carolina
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Nathaniel Ross
1790 – 1868
Birth Location: Martin County, North Carolina
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Samuel Ross
1792 – 1859
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Ross
1802 – 1876
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
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Ellen Ross
1807 – 1880
Birth Location: Union County, North Carolina
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Martin Ross's Ancestors

Self
Martin Ross
1762 – 1828
Birth Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Hugh Ross
1731 – 1801
Martin County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) Griffin
1731 – 1801
Bristol, Prince Georges Co., Virginia Colony
Grandparents
William (A.) Ross
1700 – 1760
North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Smithwick
1715 – 1745
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA (Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA?)
Great-Grandparents
David Ross
1681 – 1740
Margaret Barclay
1685 – 1743
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lord Ross
1644 – 1710
Lady Stronach
1655 – 1710
John Barclay
1660 – 1688
Elspeth Balvaird
1664 – 1688

Martin Ross's Descendants

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Martin Ross (27 Nov 1762 – 02 Feb 1828) m. Margaret (Peggy) Brown (1762 – 1835)
  1. 1. Hugh (D) Ross (1785 – 1885)
  2. 2. William Ross (abt 1785 – 1850)
  3. 3. Arden Ross (1786 – 1886)
  4. 4. Nathaniel ("Nathan") Ross (30 Sep 1790 – 4 Aug 1868)
  5. 5. Samuel Ross (abt 1792 – Dec 1859) m. Sarah Yarborough (1795 – 16 Jul 1860)
    1. 1. Hilliard (J) Ross (1818 – 30 Apr 1864) m. Lucinda (M) Ashcraft (1822 – Dec 1884)
      1. 1. Sarah Ross (10 Oct 1845 – 16 Nov 1919)
      2. 2. Samuel (Thomas) Ross (9/11/1850 – 7/1/1911)
        1. 1. John (Thomas) Ross (11 Aug 1879 – 17 Feb 1960)
      3. 3. George (Washington) Ross (26 Sep 1854 – 21 Oct 1921) m. Susan (Bonds) Shaw (25 Oct 1858 – 31 Oct 1909)
        1. 1. Robert (Phifer) Ross (12 Sep 1878 – 14 Apr 1968)
        2. 2. Lester (Edgar) Ross (3 Jul 1882 – 4 Aug 1962)
        3. 3. Mary (Bell) Ross (22 Oct 1884 – 27 Nov 1964)
        4. 4. Thomas (Newton) Ross (18 Apr 1887 – 24 Jan 1961)
        5. 5. Charles (McBride) Ross (abt 1890 – 25 December 1966) m. Nancy (Ruth) Bennett (25 Sep 1899 – 23 Apr 1955)
        6. 6. Benjamin (Redwine "Bennie") Ross (1892 – 16 Sep 1954)
        7. 7. Frances (Rebecca) Ross (1894 – 29 Jul 1959) m. Calvin (Greene) Collins
      4. 4. Newton (A) Ross (10 May 1859 – 18 Aug 1940)
        1. 1. Robert (Hillard) Ross (08 Aug 1900 – 01 Jun 1978)
      5. 5. Peter (P) Ross (08 Jun 1862 – 03 Nov 1928)
        1. 1. Laura (Jane) Ross (18 Oct 1886 – Dec 1965)
        2. 2. Virginia (Lee "Virgie") Ross (13 Jan 1889 – 20 Feb 1954)
        3. 3. Lillie (Estelle) Ross (23 Mar 1894 – Jan 1977)
    2. 2. Lucinda (Ross) Lee (Nov 1822 – 1910)
    3. 3. Louisa (Jane) Ross (3 Jul 1830 – 4 Jun 1901)
    4. 4. Jemima (E.) Parker (04 Aug 1837 – 01 Jun 1916)
  6. 6. Rebecca Ross (1802 – 29 May 1876)
  7. 7. Ellen Ross (1807 – Oct 1880)

Martin Ross's Timeline

10 Records

1762
27 Nov 1762
Birth of Martin Ross in Martin, North Carolina, United States
Martin, North Carolina, United States
1780
1780
Age 18
Martin Ross was married in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1787
1787
Age 25
Martin Ross resided here in Undesignated District, Martin County, NC
Undesignated District, Martin County, NC
1790
1790
Age 28
Martin Ross resided here in Martin, North Carolina, United States
Martin, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 38
Martin Ross resided here in Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
1801
1801
Age 39
Martin Ross was married in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 48
Martin Ross resided here in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 58
Martin Ross resided here in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
1828
02 Feb 1828
Age 66
Death of Martin Ross in Martin County, North Carolina, USA
Martin County, North Carolina, USA
1828
27 Jan 1828
Age 66
Martin Ross - Probate in Perquimans, North Carolina, USA
Perquimans, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1762
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3966954
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3966955
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Undesignated District, Martin County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Martin, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 421; Image: 247; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 29; Page: 222; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 337905

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Perquimans, North Carolina; Roll: 41; Page: 964; Image: 00427; Family History Library Film: 0337914

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Perquimans, North Carolina; Page: 155; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 97

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1828
    Event Place: Martin County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3966954
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3966955
    [3] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Will Records, 1762-1960; Author: Perquimans County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court; Probate Place: Perquimans, North Carolina
    [4] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast, 1704-1930
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1828
    Event Place: Perquimans, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Will Records, 1762-1960; Author: Perquimans County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court; Probate Place: Perquimans, North Carolina
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