Almeda Lucretia Smith, Ross

BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana; page 944-946--- CHARLES FREMONT ROSS- Mr.Charles Ross was married on September 28, 1876, to Almeda Lucretia Smith, who was born in Palo Alto township, Jasper county, Iowa, on October 20, 1857, and here she grew up and attended the common schools in her district. Almenda is the daughter of William J. Smith, a very early settler in this county. William Smith was born in 1834 in Knox County, Ohio, and he came to Jasper county, Iowa in 1856, settling in Palo Alto township in a log house and there he spent several years, later moving to Elk Creek township where he became the owner of eighty acres. William's death occurred on August 28, 1911, after a fairly successful and well spent life, having reached an advanced age and died knowing that he left behind a host of friends and no enemies. He had out lived his wife about forty years, She having passed away on February 21, 1866. He was justice of the peace for many years, giving eminent satisfaction in this office. He belonged to the Methodist Church. Twelve children, seven of whom are living, have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross, namely; (1) William Albert, (2) Frank, (3) Zel, (4) Harry, (5) Robert Lee, (6) Ruth and (7) Edith and five who died young.

GEDCOM Note

Almeda Lucretia “Aleda” Smith Ross Birth 20 Oct 1857 Iowa, USA Death 5 Jun 1915 (aged 57) Jasper County, Iowa, USA Burial Mount Zion Cemetery Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA Plot South Division Lot 60 Memorial ID 50559690 </line><line /><line>Family Members Parents William J Smith 1834–1911 Rebecca E Wheeler Smith 1836–1866</line><line /><line>Spouse Charles F Ross 1857–1931</line><line /><line>Siblings Albert U. Smith 1859–1948</line><line /><line>Children Elsie I Ross 1876–1878 William Albert Ross 1879–1944 Jesse M Ross 1881–1881 Frank Blaine Ross 1884–1951 Zell Stanley Ross 1888–1976 Ada Ruth Van Voorst 1892–1946 Harry Smith Ross 1895–1971 Edith Fern Ross Birkenholtz 1899–1936 Robert Ross 1901–1966</line><line /><line>BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I &amp; II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen &amp; Company, Indianapolis, Indiana; page 944-946--- CHARLES FREMONT ROSS- Mr.Charles Ross was married on Sep 28, 1876, to Almeda Lucretia Smith, who was born in Palo Alto township, Jasper county, Iowa, on Oct 20, 1857, and here she grew up and attended the common schools in her district. Almenda is the daughter of William J. Smith, a very early settler in this county. William Smith was born in 1834 in Knox County, Ohio, and he came to Jasper county, Iowa in 1856, settling in Palo Alto township in a log house and there he spent several years, later moving to Elk Creek township where he became the owner of eighty acres. William's death occurred on Aug 28, 1911, after a fairly successful and well spent life, having reached an advanced age and died knowing that he left behind a host of friends and no enemies. He had out lived his wife about forty years, She having passed away on Feb 21, 1866. He was justice of the peace for many years, giving eminent satisfaction in this office. He belonged to the Methodist Church. Twelve children, seven of whom are living, have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross, namely; (1) William Albert, (2) Frank, (3) Zel, (4) Harry, (5) Robert Lee, (6) Ruth and (7) Edith and five who died young.