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John Ross

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John Ross Veteran

Birth
Death
21 Jan 1776 (aged 23–24)
Burial
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Revolutionary War Soldier. John Ross was the first husband of Betsy Ross. He married Elizabeth Griscom in 1773. Ross, like his wife, was an upholsterer. His father was Reverend Aeneas Ross, a former assistant rector of Christ Church. John Ross, a member of the militia, was killed by an explosion of gunpowder which he was guarding.
Revolutionary War Soldier. John Ross was the first husband of Betsy Ross. He married Elizabeth Griscom in 1773. Ross, like his wife, was an upholsterer. His father was Reverend Aeneas Ross, a former assistant rector of Christ Church. John Ross, a member of the militia, was killed by an explosion of gunpowder which he was guarding.


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  • Created by: rjschatz
  • Added: Apr 22, 2005
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10832946/john-ross: accessed ), memorial page for John Ross (1752–21 Jan 1776), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10832946, citing Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by rjschatz (contributor 46560566).