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Melvin Howard Ross 1908–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1908

Birth Location: Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 11 Jun 1969

Death Location: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA

Father: John Ross

Mother: Alice Reynolds

Spouse(s): Marjorie Johnson

Children(s): Richard Ross, Marilyn Ross

The story of Melvin Howard Ross began in 1908 in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Melvin Howard Ross resided in Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Melvin Howard Ross resided in Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa, USA. Melvin Howard Ross married Marjorie Louise Johnson, and had children including Marilyn L Ross, Richard Charles Ross. Melvin Howard Ross passed away in 1969 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Howard Ross began in 1908 in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Melvin Howard Ross resided in Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Melvin Howard Ross resided in Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa, USA.
  • Melvin Howard Ross married Marjorie Louise Johnson, and had children including Marilyn L Ross, Richard Charles Ross.
  • Melvin Howard Ross passed away in 1969 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ross
1883–1958
Birth Location: Louisa County, Iowa, USA
JR
Alice Reynolds
1887–1978
Birth Location: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
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Spouses(s)

Marjorie Johnson
1911–1974
Birth Location: Burlington, Iowa
MJ

Children(s)

Richard Ross
1930–2020
Birth Location: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
RR
Marilyn Ross
1932–1990
Birth Location: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Melvin Ross's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Ross
1908–1969
Birth Place: Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Parents
John Raymond Ross
1883–1958
Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Alice (Doris) Reynolds
1887–1978
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Ross
–1930
Brown Co, OH
Ella (J.) Simons
1856–1917
Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ross
1820–1892
Deborah Ireton
1818–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin 4GGF
1792–1854
Catherine 4GGM
1793–1847

Melvin Ross's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Howard) Ross (17 Aug 1908–11 Jun 1969) m. Marjorie (Louise) Johnson (28 Feb 1911–28 May 1974)
  1. 1. Richard (Charles) Ross 1930–2020
  2. 2. Marilyn (L) Ross 1932–1990 m. Ira (Eugene) Reeder 1933–2014

Melvin Ross's Timeline

9 Records

1908
17 Aug 1908
Birth of Melvin Howard Ross in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Melvin Howard Ross resided here in Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA
Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Melvin Howard Ross resided here in Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 17
Melvin Howard Ross resided here in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1930
abt 1930
Age 22
Melvin Howard Ross resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 27
Melvin Howard Ross resided here in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 32
Melvin Howard Ross resided here in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Melvin Howard Ross resided here in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1969
11 Jun 1969
Age 61
Death of Melvin Howard Ross in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01156; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 29-17
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 99
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374418
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [6] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: 1751; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 29-48

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374418

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elm Grove, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 99

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1930
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01156; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 29-17

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01156; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 29-17

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: 1751; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 29-48

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 506 N. 8th St.
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1969
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
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