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William Findlay "Finley" Ross 1822–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1822

Birth Location: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 24 Nov 1909

Death Location: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Ross

Mother: Hannah Head

Spouse(s): Clarissa Smith

Children(s): Marion Ross, Wilburt Ross, Devellum Ross, Isabell Ross, Arthur Ross, Edith Ross

William Findlay "Finley" Ross was born in 1822 in Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John Ross And Hannah Anna Head. In 1850, William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided in Smithfield, Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, US. William Findlay "Finley" Ross married Clarissa S Smith, and had children including Arthur Herbert Ross, Devellum Ross, Edith E Ross, Isabell Ross, Marion E Ross, Wilburt Ross. William Findlay "Finley" Ross passed away in 1909 in Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • William Findlay "Finley" Ross was born in 1822 in Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John Ross And Hannah Anna Head.
  • In 1850, William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided in Smithfield, Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, US.
  • William Findlay "Finley" Ross married Clarissa S Smith, and had children including Arthur Herbert Ross, Devellum Ross, Edith E Ross, Isabell Ross, Marion E Ross, Wilburt Ross.
  • William Findlay "Finley" Ross passed away in 1909 in Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ross
1791–1880
Birth Location: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
JR
Hannah Head
1796–1886
Birth Location: Luzerne, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
HH

Spouses(s)

Clarissa Smith
1820–1902
Birth Location: Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA
CS

Children(s)

Marion Ross
1845–1922
Birth Location: Burlington, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
MR
Wilburt Ross
1847–1864
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Devellum Ross
1849–1924
Birth Location: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
DR
Isabell Ross
1854–1894
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IR
Arthur Ross
1862–1947
Birth Location: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
AR
Edith Ross
1851–1935
Birth Location: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
ER

William Ross's Ancestors

Self
William Ross
1822–1909
Birth Place: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Ross
1791–1880
Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah (Anna) Head
1796–1886
Luzerne, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
David (Ross) 5GGF
1772–1841
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Phoebe (Hamilton) 5GGM
1773–1857
Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Gustavus Ross
1750–1777
Martha Allison
1751–1812
James 6GGF
1735–1784
Susanna 6GGM
1739–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Ross
1700–1770
Jenifer Hay
1700–1770
James Allison
1720–1762
Rebecca Howard
1732–1770
John 7GGF
1696–1729
Marian 7GGM
1702–

William Ross's Descendants

1.
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William (Findlay "Finley") Ross (22 Apr 1822–24 Nov 1909) m. Clarissa (S) Smith (18 Feb 1820–22 Apr 1902)
  1. 1. Marion (E) Ross 1845–1922 m. John (Nelson) Reeser 1844–1911
  2. 2. Wilburt Ross 1847–1864
  3. 3. Devellum Ross 1849–1924 m. Elizabeth (N) Fletcher 1851–1887 m. Nellie Camp 1856–1917
    1. 1. Minnie (Isabelle) Ross 1879–1880
    2. 2. Clara (M) Ross 1889–1914 m. Hugh (E) Allen 1886–
      1. 1. Paul (Manley) Allyn 1914–
    3. 3. Leigh (Devellon) Ross 1892–1943
    4. 4. Sarah (H) Ross 1895–1975 m. Joseph (Hunt) Blackwell 1885–1957
      1. 1. Alfred (Chester Blackwell) Jr 1925–1991 m. Marie (Antionette) Earley 1926–
      2. 2. Joseph (Henry) Blackwell 1928–1957
    5. 5. Roy (Camp) Ross 1900–1926
  4. 4. Isabell Ross 1854–1894 m. Judson (Harvey) Price 1853–1911
    1. 1. Mabel Price 1878–
    2. 2. Lettie Price 1874–
  5. 5. Arthur (Herbert) Ross 1862–1947 m. Myrtie (Loymira) Heath 1866–1946
    1. 1. Gladys (Marian) Ross 1902–
    2. 2. Henry (Wilmot) Ross 1887–
    3. 3. Hazel (Ione) Ross 1889–
    4. 4. Dean (Arthur) Ross 1891–
    5. 5. Dora (Elizabeth) Ross 1898–
    6. 6. Howard (Earle) Ross 1899–
    7. 7. Glen (Martin) Ross 1902–1903
  6. 6. Edith (E) Ross 1851–1935

William Ross's Timeline

7 Records

1822
22 Apr 1822
Birth of William Findlay "Finley" Ross in Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided here in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided here in Smithfield, Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Smithfield, Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided here in Smithfield, East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Smithfield, East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided here in Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 78
William Findlay "Finley" Ross resided here in Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1909
24 Nov 1909
Age 87
Death of William Findlay "Finley" Ross in Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1822
    Event Place: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1104; Page: 345d; Enumeration District: 020
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1312; Page: 404B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1383; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0036
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1081; Page: 660; Family History Li
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 830; Page: 175b
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 830; Page: 175b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Smithfield, Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1081; Page: 660; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Smithfield, East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1312; Page: 404B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1104; Page: 345d; Enumeration District: 020

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1383; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0036

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1909
    Event Place: Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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