Caroline Jane Rebecca Ross

Female 1859 - 1922  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Caroline Jane Rebecca Ross was born on 23 Oct 1859 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA (daughter of Joseph Washington Ross and Elizabeth Tabitha Adaline Price); died on 26 Mar 1922 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1922 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1860, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Western Division

    Caroline married John Dillard Pettus on 2 Sep 1879 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. John was born on 3 Dec 1855 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 8 Jun 1907 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1907 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Rev E H Wingate

    Children:
    1. Mary Allene Pettus was born on 20 Feb 1881 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Nov 1956 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1956 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    2. Harry Beulow Pettus was born on 27 Jan 1883 in North Carolina, USA; died on 8 Dec 1886 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1886 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    3. Grover Parks Pettus was born on 23 Oct 1884 in North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jan 1887 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1887 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    4. Earle Randolph Pettus was born on 14 Jul 1886 in North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Jul 1889 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1889 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    5. Adda Belle Pettus was born on 9 Aug 1889 in North Carolina, USA; died on 21 Apr 1978 in Fredericktown, Madison, Missouri, USA.
    6. Joe Ross Pettus was born on 12 Aug 1892 in North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Jul 1905 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1905 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    7. Johnsie Rebecca Pettus was born on 2 Sep 1894 in North Carolina, USA; died on 8 Oct 1977 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA.
    8. Catherine Dillard Pettus was born on 4 Mar 1897 in North Carolina, USA; died on 30 Aug 1972 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1972 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    9. Willie Marion Pettus was born on 14 Jan 1904 in North Carolina, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Washington Ross was born on 7 Jan 1821 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA (son of James Ross and Annie Woods Montgomery); died on 15 Jan 1902 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1902 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact 1: 7 Children
    • Occupation: Carpenter and Contractor and House Mover
    • Will: 19 Nov 1854, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Mentioned in mother-in-law's will
    • Occupation: 1859, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Had contract for building additon on Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church
    • Residence: 1860, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Western Division
    • Military: 10 Aug 1863, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA; Chief Mechanic and Manger in Manufacturing of Salt
    • Residence: 1870, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Double Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Ward 4

    Notes:

    Daughter Carrie is not showing in the 1870 census. Do I have the right Jospeh W Ross and the right children?
    It is probably ok, if there are discrepancies in the Pickens-Day book

    Joseph married Elizabeth Tabitha Adaline Price on 10 Jun 1850 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of John Price and Mary Polly Robison) was born on 2 Jul 1823 in Providence, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Nov 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Tabitha Adaline Price was born on 2 Jul 1823 in Providence, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA (daughter of John Price and Mary Polly Robison); died on 22 Nov 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 19 Nov 1854, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Mentioned in Mother's Will
    • Residence: 1860, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Western Division

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Elmwood Cemetery

    Children:
    1. John Drury Lacy Ross was born on 21 Oct 1851 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 17 Mar 1934 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1934 in Oaklawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    2. James Willis Woods Ross was born on 25 May 1852 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Jul 1857 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    3. Mary Lulu Anna Ross was born on 6 Jul 1853 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Jun 1935 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
    4. Robert Clarence Price Ross was born on 26 Sep 1857 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Oct 1916 in Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1916 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    5. Elam R Ross was born in 1859 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    6. 1. Caroline Jane Rebecca Ross was born on 23 Oct 1859 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 26 Mar 1922 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1922 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    7. William Frank Wilson Ross was born on 24 Mar 1861 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Feb 1928 in Fairfield, Jefferson, Alabama, USA; was buried on 7 Feb 1928 in Calera, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
    8. Joseph Edgar Ross was born on 18 Nov 1864 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 May 1890 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA; was buried in 1890 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    9. Adlai Lavan Ross was born on 12 Nov 1867 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 Aug 1931 in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1931 in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Ross was born on 24 Aug 1789 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA (son of Francis Ross and Esther Caruthers); died on 1 Apr 1850 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1850 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact 1: Brother is John Ross, Married twin sister

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church; Burial Ground # 2

    James married Annie Woods Montgomery on 5 Oct 1815 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Annie (daughter of John Montgomery and Mary Clark) was born on 31 Oct 1796 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 13 Apr 1871 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1871 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Annie Woods Montgomery was born on 31 Oct 1796 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA (daughter of John Montgomery and Mary Clark); died on 13 Apr 1871 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1871 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Centre, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Western Division
    • Residence: 1870, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Ward 4

    Notes:

    10 Children per Piickens Book


    Buried:
    Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church; Burial Ground # 2

    Notes:

    Married:
    Bondsman Dr Robert McKenz

    Children:
    1. Franklin Ross was born on 23 Aug 1816 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 23 Feb 1850 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA.
    2. John Harvey Ross was born on 3 Sep 1818 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1840 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 2. Joseph Washington Ross was born on 7 Jan 1821 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Jan 1902 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1902 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    4. Hugh Caruthers Ross was born on 26 Mar 1823 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Apr 1842 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    5. Mary Malissa Ross was born on 10 Jun 1825 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Oct 1841 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    6. Robert Newton Ross was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 2 Sep 1897 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    7. Martha Ann Ross was born on 18 Jul 1831 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 30 Nov 1903 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1903 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    8. James Clark Ross was born on 24 Apr 1833 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 25 Aug 1886 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    9. William Andrew Ross was born on 15 Apr 1837 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Oct 1895.
    10. Dorcas Esther Ross was born on 10 Dec 1839 in North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Jan 1929 in Sebastian, Arkansas, USA; was buried in 1929 in Charleston, Franklin, Arkansas, USA.

  3. 6.  John Price was born on 2 Oct 1784 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jan 1850 in Panola County, Mississippi, USA; was buried in 1850 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    John married Mary Polly Robison on 17 Jan 1807 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Mary (daughter of Robert Robison and Martha Montgomery) was born in 1783 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Dec 1854 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1854 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Polly Robison was born in 1783 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA (daughter of Robert Robison and Martha Montgomery); died on 4 Dec 1854 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1854 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 19 Nov 1854, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; LW&T

    Notes:

    Who is granddaughter Louisa Neely mentioned in her will?

    Notes:

    Married:
    Bondsman Thomas Henry; Witness Isaac Alexander

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Efiza Price was born on 4 Nov 1818 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Sep 1890 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1890 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Tabitha Adaline Price was born on 2 Jul 1823 in Providence, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Nov 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Francis Ross was born in 1750 in North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Apr 1824 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • DAR Number: A098399
    • Military: 1778, Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1790, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; District 9

    Francis married Esther Caruthers in 1782 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Esther was born in 1748 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1782. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Esther Caruthers was born in 1748 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1782.
    Children:
    1. Joseph Ross was born in 1771 in North Carolina, USA; died in 1817.
    2. Hugh Ross was born about 1780 in North Carolina, USA.
    3. Robert Ross was born about 1780.
    4. Jane Ross was born about 1780 in North Carolina, USA.
    5. John Ross was born in 1787 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 17 Apr 1823 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    6. 4. James Ross was born on 24 Aug 1789 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Apr 1850 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1850 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

  3. 10.  John Montgomery was born on 2 Jan 1773 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA (son of James Montgomery and Anne Woods); died on 21 Jul 1854 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1854 in Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Residence: Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; 7 Miles East of Hopewell Presbyterian Church
    • Will: 10 Mar 1778, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Mentioned in Grandfather's Will; L10
    • Land: 1 May 1797, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Sold to John Wilson 208 Acres
    • Will: 9 Nov 1822, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Executor to will of Daniel Doherty, future father-in-law for brother Andrew
    • Residence: 1830, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

    Notes:

    "He was 6'2" or 6'4" tall with long bobbed white hair, erect, a man of few words, never traveled on Sunday, if teams were on the road, they had to camp on Sunday. His children could not even crack nuts on Sunday (Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers of Hopewell). He was heavyset.

    John married Mary Clark on 1 Aug 1795 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Mary (daughter of James Clark and Hannah Pickens) was born on 4 Dec 1769 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 5 Jan 1826 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1826 in Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Clark was born on 4 Dec 1769 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA (daughter of James Clark and Hannah Pickens); died on 5 Jan 1826 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1826 in Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Family Search ID: 4RVW-BJV
    • Residence: Abt 1820, Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; 7 Miles East of Hopewell Presbyterian Church

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetary

    Notes:

    Married:
    Bondsman Robert Walker, Witness Isaac Alexander

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Montgomery died in Died Young.
    2. 5. Annie Woods Montgomery was born on 31 Oct 1796 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 13 Apr 1871 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1871 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    3. Hannah Pickens Montgomery was born on 31 Oct 1796 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 Jan 1869 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1869 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    4. Martha Patsey Montgomery was born in 1798 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died about 1832 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA.
    5. Narcissus Montgomery was born in 1799 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    6. James Clark Montgomery was born on 18 Aug 1801 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Nov 1841.
    7. Dorcas Montgomery was born on 20 Dec 1805 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Aug 1891 in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1891 in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA.
    8. Reverend John Harvey Montgomery was born on 15 Dec 1811 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Aug 1863 in Summerfield, Dallas, Alabama, USA; was buried in 1863 in Summerfield, Dallas, Alabama, USA.

  5. 14.  Robert Robison was born in 1751 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA (son of William Robison); died on 26 Aug 1839 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1839 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • DAR Number: A097715
    • Relocated: Abt 1765, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; From PA
    • Land: 2 Apr 1775, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Purchased land 245 Acres
    • Military: Abt 1780, North Carolina, USA; Served in the Mounted Dragoons under Colonel Wade Hampton
    • Residence: 2 Aug 1790, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; District 4
    • Will: Apr 1797, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Executor in probabe of will William Orr, brother-in-law
    • Will: 5 Jul 1797, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Executor to Will of Uncle Robert Robison
    • Fact 1: 1799; Letters to Family in PA
    • Probate: 1799, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    • Land: 1806, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Witness land transaction between John Montgomery and Sugaw Creek Church
    • Military Service: 1827; Gen Lillington's Brigade and others
    • Fact 1: 22 Mar 1831, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Wrote letter in support of pension for James R Alexander
    • Land: 1853, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Per will of his son-in-law Sample, Robison's land went to James Sample

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church; Burial Ground # 2

    Robert married Martha Montgomery on 10 Mar 1777 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Martha (daughter of John Montgomery and Martha Montgomery) was born in 1740 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died after 26 Aug 1839 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Martha Montgomery was born in 1740 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Montgomery and Martha Montgomery); died after 26 Aug 1839 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: Abt 1771, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; moved from PA
    • Residence: 1790, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Salisbury

    Notes:

    I would place Martha's birthdate closer to 1750, based on husband's birthdate and the ages of her children.

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Robison was born in 1777 in North Carolina, USA.
    2. Elizabeth R Betsy Robison was born in 1777 in North Carolina, USA; died on 16 May 1856 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
    3. Martha Patsy Robison was born on 22 Sep 1777 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 31 Dec 1861 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1861 in Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Huntersville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    4. John Montgomery Robison was born in 1780 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 28 Aug 1826 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    5. 7. Mary Polly Robison was born in 1783 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Dec 1854 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1854 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    6. Robert Robison was born in 1793 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; died on 25 May 1799 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1799 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.