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William Gross 1840–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1840

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 20 Sep 1876

Death Location: East Hanover, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Gross

Mother: Catharina Strohl

Spouse(s): Sarah None

Children(s): John Gross, Fremont Gross, William Gross, Franklin Gross, Emma Gross, Catherine Gross, Sarah Gross, Ida Gross, Amos Sr

In 1840, William Gross entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Gross And Catharina Strohl. In 1850, William Gross resided in Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, William Gross resided in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. William Gross married Sarah, and had children including Amos Luther Gross Sr, Catherine Gross, Emma Lizzie Gross, Franklin Irvin Gross, Fremont C Gross, Ida Gross, John Henry Gross, Sarah Jane Gross, William Grant Gross. William Gross passed away in 1876 in East Hanover, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1840, William Gross entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Gross And Catharina Strohl.
  • In 1850, William Gross resided in Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, William Gross resided in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Gross married Sarah, and had children including Amos Luther Gross Sr, Catherine Gross, Emma Lizzie Gross, Franklin Irvin Gross, Fremont C Gross, Ida Gross, John Henry Gross, Sarah Jane Gross, William Grant Gross.
  • William Gross passed away in 1876 in East Hanover, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gross
1813–1851
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pa
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Catharina Strohl
1818–
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pa
CS

Spouses(s)

Sarah None
1838–1899
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
S

Children(s)

John Gross
1861–1871
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
JG
Fremont Gross
1863–1935
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
FG
William Gross
1867–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Franklin Gross
1869–1930
Birth Location: Pgh Steel County Near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Emma Gross
1872–1935
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
EG
Catherine Gross
1871–1889
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CG
Sarah Gross
1872–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
SG
Ida Gross
1867–1868
Birth Location: –
IG
Amos Sr
1859–1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AS

William Gross's Ancestors

Self
William Gross
1840–1876
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Gross
1813–1851
Lebanon County, Pa
Catharina Strohl
1818–
Lebanon County, Pa
Grandparents
Samuel (Gross) Sr.
1776–1858
,,Pennsylvania,USA
Elizabeth Deiter
1775–
,,Pennsylvania,USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Gross's Descendants

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William Gross (11 Jan 1840–20 Sep 1876) m. Sarah (24 Feb 1838–20 Apr 1899)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Gross 1861–1871
  2. 2. Fremont (C) Gross 1863–1935 m. Emma (Louise) Fitting 1862–1910 m. Ida (J) Bicker 1871–
    1. 1. Minnie (M) Gross 1883–1913 m. Raymond (Zeller) Brandt 1880–1964
      1. 1. Harold (Freemont) Brandt 1912–1990 m. Doris (Elsie) Lux 1911–1999 m. Helen (Florence) Wolf 1920–1972
    2. 2. Naomi Gross 1886–
    3. 3. Mertie (E) Gross 1888–1912 m. Harvey (Edwin) Thierwechter 1883–1959
      1. 1. Dorothy (May) Thierwechter 1909–1991 m. Edwin (Louis) Feeman 1901–1961
        1. 1. James (William) Ealy 1931–1991 m. Mary (C) Armaral 1931–2004
  3. 3. William (Grant) Gross 1867– m. Linnia Gross 1872–
  4. 4. Franklin (Irvin) Gross 1869–1930 m. Amanda Brightbill 1869–
  5. 5. Emma (Lizzie) Gross 1872–1935 m. Harry (H.) Fertig 1871–1921
    1. 1. Mabel (M.) Fertig 1890–1917 m. Robert (Hummel) Fields 1886–1918
  6. 6. Catherine Gross 1871–1889
  7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Gross 1872–
  8. 8. Ida Gross 1867–1868
  9. 9. Amos (Luther Gross) Sr 1859–1918 m. Elizabeth (L) Brightbill 1853–1889 m. Anna (Ellen) Barr 1867–1945
    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

William Gross's Timeline

5 Records

1840
11 Jan 1840
Birth of William Gross in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 10
William Gross resided here in Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
William Gross resided here in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
William Gross resided here in East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1876
20 Sep 1876
Age 36
Death of William Gross in E. Hanover, Lebanon Co., PA
E. Hanover, Lebanon Co., PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1840
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 046501-049500
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 079501-082500
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Hanover, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1361; Page: 67B; Family History Library Film: 552860
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1076; Page: 537; Family History Library Film: 805076
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_791; Page: 221A; Image: 446
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_791; Page: 221A; Image: 446

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1076; Page: 537; Family History Library Film: 805076

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1876
    Event Place: E. Hanover, Lebanon Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Hanover, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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