Greene County PA Archives Biographies.....Ross, John November 3, 1820 - ????
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Source: Biographical History of Greene County, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888
Author: Samuel P. Bates

       John Ross, retired farmer, Dunn's Station, Penna. The 
subject of this biographical sketch is one of the pioneering 
citizens of Washington Township, Greene County, born on his 
present farm, November 3, 1820. He was the oldest child of 
Thomas Ross, a native of this county who died in 1832. His 
mother's maiden name was Hannah Denney, a native of 
Jefferson Township, who after marriage resided in Washington 
Township until her death in 1847. They were the parents of 
seven children of whom three are living.
  
       John Ross married Miss Maria Loughman, October 7, 
1847. She was born September 20, 1825, in Morris Township, 
Greene County, of which her parents, David Loughman and 
Christina Fonner Loughman, were also natives and residents 
therein until their deaths.
  
       Mr and Mrs John Ross have eight children: Hannah B 
Ross, wife of John Kendall; David Ross; Mary J Ross; Lydia 
Ross, wife of John W Kelley; Timothy Ross; Christina A Ross; 
Maria I Ross; and William Ross (deceased). Mr Ross was born 
and raised on the farm on which he now resides, and like his 
ancestors, has made farming and stockraising his business 
through life. His home farm consists of 237 acres of 
excellent land. He has most acceptably filled the offices of 
auditor and assessor of his township, and served as a member 
of the school board for fourteen years. He and his wife are 
among the most prominent members of the Baptist Church.

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