John ROSS
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1. John ROSS was born in Apr 1831 in Glengarry Co., Ontario; died on 11 Nov 1908 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1891, Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
- Census: 1901, Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
- Origin: 1901; Scotch
- Religion: 1901; Presbyterian
John married Leah PHELPS about 1859. Leah (daughter of Joseph PHELPS and Charlotte BURTON) was born on 11 Jan 1837 in Admaston Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Apr 1914 in Kempville, Grenville Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James ROSS
died in Infant.
- 3. Margaret ROSS
was born on 9 Jun 1860 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1934; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. Charlotte ROSS
was born about 1863 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 5. John James ROSS
was born about 1868 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Sep 1869 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Isabella ROSS
was born in 1868 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Apr 1903 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Brigadier General Dr. Arthur Edward ROSS
was born on 9 Jun 1871 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Nov 1952 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Archibald ROSS
was born on 26 Jan 1874 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jul 1951 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 9. Elizabeth Ann ROSS
was born on 26 Jul 1877 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Feb 1961 in Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 10. Clara Jane ROSS
was born about 1880 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1881 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 11. Anna Mabel ROSS
was born on 22 Dec 1881 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Mar 1958 in Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. James ROSS (1.John1) died in Infant.
3. Margaret ROSS (1.John1) was born on 9 Jun 1860 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1934; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Margaret married Joseph Edward THACKER on 12 Sep 1883 in Bride's Father's Residence, Cobden, Renfrew Co., Ontario. Joseph (son of Thomas THACKER and Mary Ann GRIFFITHS) was born in Jan 1859 in Mile End Old Town, London, England; died in 1937 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Findley THACKER
was born in 1884 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1884 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 13. Thomas Lindsay THACKER
was born on 7 Aug 1885 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1964 in Almonte, Lanark. Ontario, Canada.
- 14. John W THACKER
was born about 1886 in , , Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 15. Merton THACKER
was born in 1887 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1898 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 16. Alma G THACKER
was born on 29 Aug 1889 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1935 in U.S.A..
- 17. Ross I THACKER
was born on 7 Oct 1892 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1974 in Crossfield, , Alberta, Canada.
- 18. Oliver L THACKER
was born on 22 Nov 1893 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1969 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.
- 19. Arthur Kitchener THACKER
was born on 2 Aug 1899 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 20 Oct 1900 in Methodist, Cobden, Renfrew Co., Ontario; and died.
- 20. Lea Elizabeth THACKER
was born on 10 Oct 1901 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 24 Jun 1903 in Methodist, Cobden, Renfrew Co., Ontario; died in 1966 in Crossfield, , Alberta, Canada.
- 12. Findley THACKER
4. Charlotte ROSS
(1.John1) was born about 1863 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; and died.
Charlotte married John Frederick STEWART on 19 Oct 1887 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John STEWART and Adelaide LOUISA) was born about 1864 in Richmond Co. Lennox; died in Mar 1911 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. John Ross STEWART
was born on 9 Nov 1887; and died.
- 22. Lea Louise STEWART
was born on 20 Oct 1890; was christened on 11 Dec 1890 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Pakenham, Lanark, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 23. Keith STEWART
and died.
- 24. Lorne STEWART
and died.
- 25. Claribel STEWART
and died.
- 26. Archibald STEWART
and died.
- 27. Mabel STEWART
and died.
- 21. John Ross STEWART
5. John James ROSS (1.John1) was born about 1868 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Sep 1869 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
6. Isabella ROSS (1.John1) was born in 1868 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Apr 1903 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Isabella married Campbell BLAKELEY on 1 Jun 1898 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. Campbell (son of Joseph BLAKELEY and Eliza MERKLE) was born about 1869 in , Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Brigadier General Dr. Arthur Edward ROSS (1.John1) was born on 9 Jun 1871 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Nov 1952 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Gravestone: Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Brig. Gen. A. E. Ross M.D. C. M.
Family/Spouse: Mabel PARKER. Mabel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Donald Parker ROSS
was born on Jan 23 1909 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; and died.
Family/Spouse: Anne Ethel STINSON. Anne (daughter of William STINSON and Esther Ann BROWN) was born on 20 Mar 1926 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Oct 2007 in San Mateo, , California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Arthur Edward ROSS
was born on 20 Mar 1926 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Oct 2007 in San Mateo, San Mateo, California, USA.
8. Archibald ROSS (1.John1) was born on 26 Jan 1874 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jul 1951 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1911, Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; Lot 4, Con 1,
- Origin: 1911; Scotch
- Occupation: 1911; Farmer
- Religion: 1911; Presbyterian
9. Elizabeth Ann ROSS (1.John1) was born on 26 Jul 1877 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Feb 1961 in Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth married John Stewart BURTON on 30 May 1905 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John BURTON and Anne STEWART) was born in Jun 1870 in , Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada; died in 1942; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Glenn Stewart BURTON
was born on 4 Sep 1906 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1992; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 31. Charlotte Isabel BURTON
was born in Jul 1908 in , , Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 32. Lillian Ross BURTON
was born on 29 Nov 1911 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1990; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 33. John Ross BURTON
was born in Jan 1915.
- 30. Glenn Stewart BURTON
10. Clara Jane ROSS (1.John1) was born about 1880 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1881 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
11. Anna Mabel ROSS (1.John1) was born on 22 Dec 1881 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Mar 1958 in Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: 1911, Milliner
Anna married Allen Archibald GEMMILL on 20 Mar 1913 in Maple St., Ottawa, Ontario. Allen (son of George Robertson GEMMILL and Ellen E WOODS) was born on 18 Jul 1885 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Feb 1956; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Lorne Phelps GEMMILL
was born on 13 Aug 1920 in Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jul 1983; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Generation: 3
12. Findley THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born in 1884 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1884 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
13. Thomas Lindsay THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Aug 1885 in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1964 in Almonte, Lanark. Ontario, Canada.
Family/Spouse: Alice Maude PAYNE. Alice and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. John W THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1886 in , , Ontario, Canada; and died.
15. Merton THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born in 1887 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1898 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
16. Alma G THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Aug 1889 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1935 in U.S.A..
Family/Spouse: ? DIOS. ? and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Ross I THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Oct 1892 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1974 in Crossfield, , Alberta, Canada.
Ross married Muriel Eugene Gordon MCCASKILL on 25 Oct 1921 in Forester's Falls, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. Muriel (daughter of George Higginson MCCASKILL and Margaret Johnston BENNIE) was born on 1 Feb 1887 in Forester's Falls, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Donald Irving THACKER
died in Infant; was buried in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 35. Donald Irving THACKER
18. Oliver L THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Nov 1893 in , , Ontario, Canada; died in 1969 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.
Family/Spouse: LAURA. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Arthur Kitchener THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Aug 1899 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 20 Oct 1900 in Methodist, Cobden, Renfrew Co., Ontario; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Alt. Birth: 22 Aug 1899, , , Ontario, Canada
Notes:
1901 Census Ross Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario with parents SOURCE CITATION:
Title: Baptisms, Grace United Church Cobden20. Lea Elizabeth THACKER (3.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Oct 1901 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 24 Jun 1903 in Methodist, Cobden, Renfrew Co., Ontario; died in 1966 in Crossfield, , Alberta, Canada.
21. John Ross STEWART (4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Nov 1887; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 10 Dec 1887, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Pakenham, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
22. Lea Louise STEWART
(4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Oct 1890; was christened on 11 Dec 1890 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Pakenham, Lanark, Ontario, Canada; and died.
23. Keith STEWART (4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) and died.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. John STEWART
- 37. Gordon STEWART
- 36. John STEWART
24. Lorne STEWART
(4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) and died.
Family/Spouse: Mara Peal PAGET. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Barrie STEWART
- 38. Barrie STEWART
25. Claribel STEWART
(4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) and died.
26. Archibald STEWART (4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) and died.
27. Mabel STEWART (4.Charlotte2, 1.John1) and died.
28. Donald Parker ROSS (7.Arthur2, 1.John1) was born on Jan 23 1909 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; and died.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Arthur Edward ROSS (7.Arthur2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Mar 1926 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Oct 2007 in San Mateo, San Mateo, California, USA.
Notes:
DR. ARTHUR EDWARD ROSS, died on November 15, 1952, aged 82. He was born at Cobden, Ont. in 1870
and graduated from Queen's Medical School in 1897. He
was an outstanding football player. Following graduation he practised medicine in King
ston and was later attached to the medical faculty of the university, rising from a demonstratorship to a professor
ship.
When the call came for volunteers for the Boer War
he enlisted as a private, serving with the Canadian,
Australian and Imperial troops in South Africa.
He remained with the militia and was given command
of a Field Ambulance in the First Great War.
Canad. M. A. J.
Feb. 1953, vol. 68
Early in 1917 he received the appointment of director
of medical services for the whole corps, and in August
1918, succeeded his chief as D.M.S. This brought with it
promotion to the rank of brigadier general in the
C.A.M.C.
At about this time General Ross was offered a higher
post in the medical services in England and would have
received a higher rank, but he declined the appointment
saying that he preferred to remain with "the boys" on
the firing line.
During his service he had full charge of the combined
British and Canadian Medical Services in the battles of
Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Paschendaele, Amiens, and the
second battle of Arras.
The methods used by him to combat trench feet and
mustard gas were adopted by all armies fighting on the
Western Front. These saved thousands of lives for continued service.
For this long and notable service General Ross became
at different times a Companion of the Orders of the Bath
and of St. Michael and St. George. The King of the
Belgians conferred on him the Croix de Guerre, and he
was mentioned six times besides receiving the three war
service medals.
During the only leave of absence he took during the
war General Ross visited Edinburgh and receivecd the
honorary degree of LL.D. from Edinburgh University.
Queen's University also conferred a similar degree.
Dr. Ross, always an ardent conservative, entered active
politics in 1908 and was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1911, 1914, and 1919. In 1921 he was elected to
the Federal House and served as member till 1935. His
widow and 2 sons survive.
Family/Spouse: Janet Grace KERR. Janet was born on 7 Aug 1927 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Aug 1997 in San Mateo, California, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Glenn Stewart BURTON (9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Sep 1906 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1992; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Family/Spouse: Eva DAVISON. Eva and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
31. Charlotte Isabel BURTON (9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born in Jul 1908 in , , Ontario, Canada; and died.
Family/Spouse: H LYNCH. H and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
32. Lillian Ross BURTON (9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Nov 1911 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died in 1990; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Family/Spouse: Blake ROBERTSON. Blake and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Gordon William CLIFTON. Gordon was born in 1914; died in 1994; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
33. John Ross BURTON (9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born in Jan 1915.
Family/Spouse: Estelle WALKER. Estelle and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Living
- 50. Living
34. Lorne Phelps GEMMILL (11.Anna2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Aug 1920 in Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jul 1983; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Family/Spouse: A. L. Joan MACDONALD. A. was born on 5 Sep 1926; died on 31 Mar 2001; was buried in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Steven GEMMILL
- 52. Scott GEMMILL
- 51. Steven GEMMILL
Generation: 4
35. Donald Irving THACKER (17.Ross3, 3.Margaret2, 1.John1) died in Infant; was buried in Ross Twp., Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
36. John STEWART (23.Keith3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.John1)
37. Gordon STEWART (23.Keith3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.John1)
38. Barrie STEWART (24.Lorne3, 4.Charlotte2, 1.John1)
39. Living (30.Glenn3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
40. Living (30.Glenn3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
41. Living (30.Glenn3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
42. Living (31.Charlotte3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
43. Living (31.Charlotte3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
44. Living (31.Charlotte3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
45. Living (32.Lillian3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
46. Living (32.Lillian3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
47. Living (32.Lillian3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
48. Living (32.Lillian3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
49. Living (32.Lillian3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
50. Living (33.John3, 9.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)
51. Steven GEMMILL (34.Lorne3, 11.Anna2, 1.John1)
52. Scott GEMMILL (34.Lorne3, 11.Anna2, 1.John1)