Family Group Sheet
NameJess Ross
Birth10 May 1891, Rarden, Scioto Co., Ohio
Death8 Jan 1983, Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio
FatherLafayette Ross (1856-1947)
MotherMartha Lou Hoffer (1869-1956)
Marriage24 Dec 1913, Ohio
SpouseLora C. Miller, 4C2R
BirthFeb 1894, Ohio
Death1967
FatherThomas J. Miller (1870-1934)
MotherMary Anna Belle Thomas (~1872-1950)
Children
Notes for Jess Ross
The Ohio births index lists Jess Ross, born 10 May 1891 in Rarden township, Scioto Co., Ohio, father Lafette Ross, mother’s maiden name Martha L. Hoffer.
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Jess Ross, age 26, residence Rarden, Scioto Co., Ohio, born 10 May 1891 in Rarden, Ohio, occupation farmer & laborer, employer Norfolk & Western R.R., Portsmouth, O., married supporting wife & one child.
His WW II draft registration card, filed Apr 1942, lists Jess Ross, age 50, residence Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio, born 10 May 1891 in Scioto Co., Ohio, nearest relative Lora Ross, Peebles, Ohio
The SSDI lists Jess Ross, born 10 May 1891, died Jan 1893, last residence Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio.
The Ohio deaths database lists Jess Ross, age 91, born in Ohio, died 8 Jan 1983 at home in Adams Co., Ohio, widowed.
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Jess Ross, age 26, residence Rarden, Scioto Co., Ohio, born 10 May 1891 in Rarden, Ohio, occupation farmer & laborer, employer Norfolk & Western R.R., Portsmouth, O., married supporting wife & one child.
His WW II draft registration card, filed Apr 1942, lists Jess Ross, age 50, residence Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio, born 10 May 1891 in Scioto Co., Ohio, nearest relative Lora Ross, Peebles, Ohio
The SSDI lists Jess Ross, born 10 May 1891, died Jan 1893, last residence Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio.
The Ohio deaths database lists Jess Ross, age 91, born in Ohio, died 8 Jan 1983 at home in Adams Co., Ohio, widowed.
Census Notes for Jess & Lora C. (Family)
1920 census of Scioto Co., Ohio, Brush Creek township, Otway, enumerated 5 Jan, lists on p. 4A as family #59/67:
Ross, Jess, 27, engineer on railroad; Lora, wife, 24. Both born Oh Oh Oh.
They are sharing a house with Lora’s parents, and her sister Bertha’s family.
1930 census of Adams Co., Ohio, Meigs township, Peebles, enumerated 22 April, lists on p. 8B as family #203/210:
Ross, Jesse, 38, age at first marriage 21, lineman for power co; Lora, wife, 34, age at first marriage 17; Leroy R., son, 13; Marie, dau, 11. All born Oh Oh Oh.
It is curious that their children were not listed with them in 1920.
Ross, Jess, 27, engineer on railroad; Lora, wife, 24. Both born Oh Oh Oh.
They are sharing a house with Lora’s parents, and her sister Bertha’s family.
1930 census of Adams Co., Ohio, Meigs township, Peebles, enumerated 22 April, lists on p. 8B as family #203/210:
Ross, Jesse, 38, age at first marriage 21, lineman for power co; Lora, wife, 34, age at first marriage 17; Leroy R., son, 13; Marie, dau, 11. All born Oh Oh Oh.
It is curious that their children were not listed with them in 1920.
