Hi all;
James (Fred) Ross lived in Owosso, MI and was the first fireman to be killed
while on duty at the Central School fire April 01, 1900. I received several obit notices
one of which stated Fred left a wife of 6 weeks. I have been unable to obtain her maiden
name and date of birth. Another obit notice of a former Owosso resident, that stated she
was first married to a Fred Ross who was killed in the Central School fire in 1900 and
later married Henry Kemp and they moved to Grand Rapids more than 30 years ago.
Mrs. Henry Kemp died the 15 Feb. 1951, upon checking the WMGS Kent County
Obituary Records online, I found a Katherine Kemp died 15 Feb, 1951. Could this be
the same person? But I have not been able to find out her maiden name.
James Frederick (Fred) Ross was a cousin of mine, his brother Zenas H. Ross was
the town marshal and fire chief in 1899 and also on the fire dept. then chief of police
in 1904, 05 & 06 before moving to Battle Creek, MI.
I need to find out her full maiden name, dob and date of marriage. Please email me
off line at : cgross_ue(a)cogeco.ca
Thanking you in advance for any assistance you may give.
Chuck
Peterborough, ON.