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Birth | 14 February 1814 | Birth: Debora Jennings was born on 14 February 1814.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Lewis L Abbott and Debora Jennings were married in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 | |
Death | 1863 | Death: Debora Jennings died in 1863 at age ~49.1 |
Name | Debora Jennings was also known as Debora Abbott.1 |
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Birth | 7 February 1818 | Birth: Rebecca Jennings was born on 7 February 1818.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Zachariah West and Rebecca Jennings were married.1 | |
Death | 15 December 1865 | Death: Rebecca Jennings died on 15 December 1865 at age 47.1 |
Name | Rebecca Jennings was also known as Rebecca West.1 |
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Birth | 3 December 1819 | Birth: James Jennings was born on 3 December 1819 in Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 30 September 1847 | Marriage: James Jennings and Malinda West were married on 30 September 1847 in Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1,2 |
Death | 13 May 1863 | Death: James Jennings died on 13 May 1863 at age 43.1 |
Census (F) | 26 July 1850 | James Jennings and Malinda West were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
Census (F) | 1860 | He and Malinda West were enumerated on the census of 1860 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB, with Granville W Jennings, John A Jennings, Rastus Jennings, Thomas Jennings, Charles L Jennings, Mary Jennings, Mary Parker, and Mary Jennings.4 |
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Birth | 6 May 1786 | Birth: Thomas G Ross was born on 6 May 1786 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 9 February 1815 | Marriage: Thomas G Ross and Debora Jennings were married on 9 February 1815 in Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2,1 |
Death | 10 September 1848 | Death: Thomas G Ross died on 10 September 1848 at age 62 in Green Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3,1 |
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Birth | 23 May 1825 | Birth: Rev Thomas G Ross was born on 23 May 1825 in Benton, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 6 November 1845 | Marriage: Rev Thomas G Ross and Amy Snedaker were married on 6 November 1845 in Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1,3 |
Death | 26 November 1909 | Death: Rev Thomas G Ross died on 26 November 1909 at age 84 in San Leandro, Alameda, California, United StatesB.2 |
Occupation | 30 October 1850 | On 30 Oct 1850 his occupation was listed as a farmer.1 |
Census (F) | 30 October 1850 | Rev Thomas G Ross and Amy Snedaker were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Green Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
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Census (F) | 10 June 1900 | He and Amy Snedaker were enumerated on the census of 1900 in San Leandro, Alameda, California, United StatesB.5 |
Occupation | 1904 | Occupation: Rev Thomas G Ross was a Methodist minister living in California in 1904.6 |
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Birth | 16 November 1815 | Birth: Israel Ross was born on 16 November 1815 in Benton, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 13 April 1841 | Marriage: Israel Ross and Elizabeth Jennings were married on 13 April 1841 in Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 24 August 1896 | Death: Israel Ross died on 24 August 1896 at age 80 in Salem, Carroll, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Memo (fam) | Memo: [the following was taken from: Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry County, Iowa; Chicago: Acme Publishing Company, 1888. ] Israel Ross, a farmer residing on section 9, Scott Township, Henry Co., Iowa, was born in Brown County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1815. He is a son of Thomas and Deborah (Jennings) Ross. The Ross family were natives of Virginia, of Scotch ancestry. Of the Jennings family but little is known except that the grandmother, Charity (Freeman) Jennings, was born in Europe, and when a child came to America. Her parents later moved to Kentucky, and were there during the troublous times when the Indians were hostile, and the family were occasionally forced to take refuge in a boat, and to avoid capture would paddle to the other side of the Ohio River. The Jennings family later removed to Brown County, Ohio, near Georgetown, where the venerable parents lived and died. Thomas Ross became the husband of Deborah Jennings in Brown County, where both families were early settlers. Prior to marriage Mr. Ross ran a keelboat upon the Ohio River, and made regular trips between Cincinnati and Pittsburg. His boat occasionally made a trip to New Orleans, carrying the products of the country, as there were no railroads at that time. When a boat was sent to New Orleans the return journey had to be made on foot or horseback, it being impossible to bring the boat up stream. After his marriage Thomas Ross settled on a farm, and reared a family of children: Israel, our subject; Margaret, who wedded David Vandyke; Sarah, the wife of Winfield Wright, and after his death of Dr. Dennis Callihar, of Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio; John W. became the husband of Miss Power; Thomas wedded Amy Snedaker; Isaac wedded Hannah Day; and three others died in childhood. All the sons of Thomas Ross, Jr., are ministers in the Methodist Church, except our subject, who learned the tanner's trade with the father of Gen. Grant, and was a bosom friend of the lamented General and President. They frequently slept together, and on one occasion, while bathing in a creek, Israel saved the life of the future President, who was younger than he, and had strangled and gone down in the water. After completing his trade Mr. Ross farmed for awhile, and then worked at journeyman's wages for Mr. Grant for some time. For two years prior to his marriage Israel Ross engaged in farming, and on April 13, 1841, Miss Elizabeth Jennings became his wife. They began their domestic life upon a small farm, and two years later Mr. Ross erected a tannery upon his father's farm, and for several years was engaged in business there. In 1855 he removed with his family to Marion County, Iowa, settling first in Knoxville Township, near Knoxville. In March, 1861, he purchased and removed to the farm, at that time fairly improved, and which he yet owns. Here for years Mr. Ross has lived and prospered, his children have grown to maturity, the good wife and mother, who was a true one in every sense, lived to see the country well developed, schools, churches and railroads built, and to her all seemed prosperous, when the death angel came and carried her away, Jan. 13, 1885. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross: The three eldest died in childhood, while the family were living in Ohio. The others were: Jasper, now husband of Melinda Ross; John A., married to Emma Blockmartin; Isaac W., wedded to Emma Willis; and Diana, were all born in Ohio. Adeline, wife of John Rittenhouse; Arethusa, J. F., Amy and Maggie J. were born in Iowa, the two latter in this county, on the old homestead. Township offices have been repeatedly filled by our subject, who has, however, always preferred the management of his farm, and the privacy and comfort of his pleasant home. Since the death of his wife Mr. Ross has taken life easy, and his son Jay assumes the management of the farm. In an elegant home, made attractive by prosperity and the bright faces of his younger children, Mr. Ross is passing the evening of a well-spent life in deserved ease and comfort, and for his years is a remarkably youthful and well-preserved man. He has ever been a citizen of whom his countrymen are proud, and his family rank second to none in social circles.3 |
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Birth | 19 January 1821 | Birth: Elizabeth Jennings was born on 19 January 1821 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 13 April 1841 | Marriage: Israel Ross and Elizabeth Jennings were married on 13 April 1841 in Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 13 January 1885 | Death: Elizabeth Jennings died on 13 January 1885 at age 63.1 |
Witness | 1830 | Elizabeth Jennings was enumerated on the census of 1830 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
Name | 13 April 1841 | As of 13 April 1841, Elizabeth Jennings was also known as Elizabeth Ross.1 |
Memo (fam) | Memo: [the following was taken from: Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry County, Iowa; Chicago: Acme Publishing Company, 1888. ] Israel Ross, a farmer residing on section 9, Scott Township, Henry Co., Iowa, was born in Brown County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1815. He is a son of Thomas and Deborah (Jennings) Ross. The Ross family were natives of Virginia, of Scotch ancestry. Of the Jennings family but little is known except that the grandmother, Charity (Freeman) Jennings, was born in Europe, and when a child came to America. Her parents later moved to Kentucky, and were there during the troublous times when the Indians were hostile, and the family were occasionally forced to take refuge in a boat, and to avoid capture would paddle to the other side of the Ohio River. The Jennings family later removed to Brown County, Ohio, near Georgetown, where the venerable parents lived and died. Thomas Ross became the husband of Deborah Jennings in Brown County, where both families were early settlers. Prior to marriage Mr. Ross ran a keelboat upon the Ohio River, and made regular trips between Cincinnati and Pittsburg. His boat occasionally made a trip to New Orleans, carrying the products of the country, as there were no railroads at that time. When a boat was sent to New Orleans the return journey had to be made on foot or horseback, it being impossible to bring the boat up stream. After his marriage Thomas Ross settled on a farm, and reared a family of children: Israel, our subject; Margaret, who wedded David Vandyke; Sarah, the wife of Winfield Wright, and after his death of Dr. Dennis Callihar, of Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio; John W. became the husband of Miss Power; Thomas wedded Amy Snedaker; Isaac wedded Hannah Day; and three others died in childhood. All the sons of Thomas Ross, Jr., are ministers in the Methodist Church, except our subject, who learned the tanner's trade with the father of Gen. Grant, and was a bosom friend of the lamented General and President. They frequently slept together, and on one occasion, while bathing in a creek, Israel saved the life of the future President, who was younger than he, and had strangled and gone down in the water. After completing his trade Mr. Ross farmed for awhile, and then worked at journeyman's wages for Mr. Grant for some time. For two years prior to his marriage Israel Ross engaged in farming, and on April 13, 1841, Miss Elizabeth Jennings became his wife. They began their domestic life upon a small farm, and two years later Mr. Ross erected a tannery upon his father's farm, and for several years was engaged in business there. In 1855 he removed with his family to Marion County, Iowa, settling first in Knoxville Township, near Knoxville. In March, 1861, he purchased and removed to the farm, at that time fairly improved, and which he yet owns. Here for years Mr. Ross has lived and prospered, his children have grown to maturity, the good wife and mother, who was a true one in every sense, lived to see the country well developed, schools, churches and railroads built, and to her all seemed prosperous, when the death angel came and carried her away, Jan. 13, 1885. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross: The three eldest died in childhood, while the family were living in Ohio. The others were: Jasper, now husband of Melinda Ross; John A., married to Emma Blockmartin; Isaac W., wedded to Emma Willis; and Diana, were all born in Ohio. Adeline, wife of John Rittenhouse; Arethusa, J. F., Amy and Maggie J. were born in Iowa, the two latter in this county, on the old homestead. Township offices have been repeatedly filled by our subject, who has, however, always preferred the management of his farm, and the privacy and comfort of his pleasant home. Since the death of his wife Mr. Ross has taken life easy, and his son Jay assumes the management of the farm. In an elegant home, made attractive by prosperity and the bright faces of his younger children, Mr. Ross is passing the evening of a well-spent life in deserved ease and comfort, and for his years is a remarkably youthful and well-preserved man. He has ever been a citizen of whom his countrymen are proud, and his family rank second to none in social circles.3 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Davis and Lydia Jennings were married.1 |
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Birth | 1796 | Birth: Samuel Slade was born in 1796 at My Lady's ManorB in Jarrettsville, Harford, Maryland, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 9 February 1815 | Marriage: Samuel Slade and Lydia Jennings were married on 9 February 1815 in Clermont, Ohio, United StatesB.2,1 |
Death | 1825 | Death: Samuel Slade died in 1825 at age ~29 at My Lady's ManorB in Jarrettsville, Harford, Maryland, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 22 February 1802 | Birth: Mary Rees was born on 22 February 1802.1 |
Marriage | 31 August 1819 | Marriage: Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees were married on 31 August 1819 in Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Death | 24 October 1875 | Death: Mary Rees died on 24 October 1875 at age 73 in Henry, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
Name | 31 August 1819 | As of 31 August 1819, Mary Rees was also known as Mary Jennings.1 |
Census (F) | 1830 | She and Isaac Sylvanus Jennings were enumerated on the census of 1830 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB, with Elizabeth Jennings, Charity Jennings, Israel Freeman Jennings, and Abel Rees Jennings.4 |
Census (F) | 26 July 1850 | Mary Rees and Isaac Sylvanus Jennings were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.5 |
Note (fam) | Note: Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees. reared a family of eight to maturity in Brown Co, OH, but at different times they all moved to Iowa, settling between Winfield and Union. In their old age, he and his wife also moved there, where they died.1 | |
Census (F) | 20 July 1870 | She and Isaac Sylvanus Jennings were enumerated on the census of 1870 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB, with Sarah Ann Jennings, Daniel Winchester Jennings, Elizabeth Abi Wills, Loretta (Etta) Jennings, and Mary Emma Jennings.6 |
Burial (fam) | Mary Rees was buried at Trinity CemeteryB in Mount Union, Henry, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 11 December 1824 | Birth: Israel Freeman Jennings was born on 11 December 1824 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Israel Freeman Jennings and Delilah (Delila) Ross were married.1 | |
Death | 25 January 1865 | Death: Israel Freeman Jennings died on 25 January 1865 at age 40.1 |
Witness | 1830 | Israel Freeman Jennings was enumerated on the census of 1830 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
Occupation | 29 October 1850 | Occupation: Israel Freeman Jennings was a farmer on 29 October 1850 in Green Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
Census (F) | 29 October 1850 | He and Delilah (Delila) Ross were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Green Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
Military | 25 January 1865 | Military: Israel Freeman Jennings served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and he died on 25 January 1865.1 |
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Birth | 11 December 1824 | Birth: Charity Jennings was born on 11 December 1824 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: David Ross and Charity Jennings were married.1 | |
Death | 3 December 1891 | Death: Charity Jennings died on 3 December 1891 at age 66.1 |
Witness | 1830 | Charity Jennings was enumerated on the census of 1830 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
Name | Charity Jennings was also known as Charity Ross.1 |
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Birth | 16 August 1825 | Birth: David Ross was born on 16 August 1825.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: David Ross and Charity Jennings were married.2 | |
Death | 18 July 1863 | Death: David Ross died on 18 July 1863 at age 37 in Clermont, McKean, Pennsylvania, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 1830 | Birth: Delilah (Delila) Ross was born in 1830 in Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Israel Freeman Jennings and Delilah (Delila) Ross were married.2 |
Name | Delilah (Delila) Ross was also known as Delilah (Delila) Jennings.2 | |
Census (F) | 29 October 1850 | She and Israel Freeman Jennings were enumerated on the census of 1850 in Green Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 20 August 1870 | Census: Delilah (Delila) Ross appeared in the census on 20 August 1870 in Green Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
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Birth | 18 August 1827 | Birth: Abel Rees Jennings was born on 18 August 1827 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Abel Rees Jennings and Sarah Boyer were married.1 |
Witness | 1830 | Abel Rees Jennings was enumerated on the census of 1830 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
Census | 26 July 1850 | Census: Abel Rees Jennings appeared in the census on 26 July 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Abel Rees Jennings and Sarah Boyer were married.1 |
Name | Sarah Boyer was also known as Sarah Jennings.1 |
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Birth | 31 December 1829 | Birth: DeWitt Clinton Jennings was born on 31 December 1829 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 2 January 1830 | Death: DeWitt Clinton Jennings died on 2 January 1830 at age 0 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 16 December 1830 | Birth: Isaac Jasper Jennings was born on 16 December 1830 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Isaac Jasper Jennings and Addie Wood were married.1 | |
Death | 18 November 1911 | Death: Isaac Jasper Jennings died on 18 November 1911 at age 80.1 |
Census | 26 July 1850 | Census: Isaac Jasper Jennings appeared in the census on 26 July 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Isaac Jasper Jennings and Addie Wood were married.1 |
Name | Addie Wood was also known as Addie Jennings.1 |
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Birth | 7 March 1833 | Birth: William M Jennings was born on 7 March 1833 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 8 September 1833 | Death: William M Jennings died on 8 September 1833 at age 0 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 25 February 1835 | Birth: Sarah Ann Jennings was born on 25 February 1835 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 12 February 1911 | Death: Sarah Ann Jennings died on 12 February 1911 at age 75. unmarried1 |
Burial | Burial: Sarah Ann Jennings was buried in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 26 July 1850 | Census: Sarah Ann Jennings appeared in the census on 26 July 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
Witness | 20 July 1870 | She was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |
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Birth | 27 February 1837 | Birth: Mary Jennings was born on 27 February 1837 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: William Fithin and Mary Jennings were married.1 | |
Death | 4 February 1911 | Death: Mary Jennings died on 4 February 1911 at age 73.1 |
Census | 26 July 1850 | Census: Mary Jennings appeared in the census on 26 July 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
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Burial (fam) | She was buried in Winfield, Henry, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 28 June 1833 | Birth: William Fithin was born on 28 June 1833.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: William Fithin and Mary Jennings were married.1 | |
Death | 14 July 1898 | Death: William Fithin died on 14 July 1898 at age 65.1 |
Burial (fam) | William Fithin was buried in Winfield, Henry, Iowa, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 5 October 1843 | Birth: Strange W Jennings was born on 5 October 1843 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 9 July 1844 | Death: Strange W Jennings died on 9 July 1844 at age 0 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 23 December 1845 | Birth: Daniel Winchester Jennings was born on 23 December 1845 in Georgetown, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Daniel Winchester Jennings and Elizabeth Abi Wills were married.1 |
Census | 26 July 1850 | Census: Daniel Winchester Jennings appeared in the census on 26 July 1850 in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.2 |
Witness | 20 July 1870 | He was enumerated on the census of 1870 with Isaac Sylvanus Jennings and Mary Rees in Pleasant Township, Brown, Ohio, United StatesB.3 |