Welcome to the John and Charlotte Ross and Family Website!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

This website is designed by and for the descendants of John Ross and Charlotte Natcher Ross, especially those who would like to trace their Scotch-Irish ancestry. On this page you will find:

• Legal Documents
• Family Research
• Photos of Interest

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Brief Biography

John Ross was born 13 September 1750. He was probably born in Ireland of Scottish parents. In March 1779, he married Charlotte Natcher. Charlotte was born 10 November 1760. Her parents were Johann Balthasar Knortzer and Maria Barbara Rudisill. (They wre born in Germany.) John Ross served in the Revolutionary War (See picture at left) as an Ensign, Lieutenant, and Quartermaster in regiments from York County, Pennsylvania. After the war, John and Charlotte moved to Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. On 8 September 1833, John died. He was buried in Old Cadiz Cemetery. Charlotte moved to Morgan County, Ohio, to live with her son, William. She died there in 1845.

         

John and Charlotte had nine children:

• Adam Ross
• William Ross
• Susannah Ross
• James Ross
• John Ross
• Natcher Ross
• Hannah Ross
• Eve Ross
• Mary Ross aka "Polly"

Documents Relating to John and Charlotte Ross

• John Ross's Account of his Time in the War
• James Ross' Letter about John Ross
• Letter to US Pension Department from Norman Wolfe
• Letter to Pension Department from James Ross
• Traditions of the Ross Family by Frank Ross
• Charlotte Ross' Pension Application
• Appraisement of John Ross' Estate
• Final Account of the Estate of John Ross, Deceased
• Final Account of the Estate of Charlotte Ross, Deceased
• Charlotte Ross's Will

Photos

• Charlotte Ross' Grave Marker at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Photos of John Ross' Grave in Old Cadiz Cemetery

If you would like to find out more about your Scottish ancestry, go to http://www.electricscotland.com/history/ulster_scots

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Last Updated 26 July 2009