Absalom Ross, (19 Aug 1839---7 Oct 1900) was born in Marengo, Crawford
County, Indiana.
Married Hannah Farr Stierwalt, 21 Feb 1861.
Of this union were born:
John F. Ross, (16 Dec 1870---1 Oct 1952) was born in Paragon, Morgan County,
Indiana (my grandfather)
Gertrude Ross, (4 Jul 1873----15 Dec 1922), was born in Paragon, Morgan
County, Indiana
Harry Ross, (21 Nov 1881----????), was born in Paragon, Morgan County,
Indiana
Hannah had a daughter from a previous marriage who lived with her new
family: Florence Stierwalt, (c 1859----????)
Absalom's parents were Isaac and Etersa (Van Meter) Ross. They migrated
from Grayson/Hardin County, Kentucky, to Marengo, Indiana, 1820-1825.
Information on any of these folks will be greatly appreciated.
Pete Ross
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