Thomas Cooper Ross

Thomas Cooper Ross - settler of Jackson township in 1872, was born in Jefferson county, February 10, 1830, and married to Nancy Willison in Union county, June 20, 1861. Her birth occurred in Harrison county on Christmas Day, 1838. Her children are: Amos W., born June 11, 1862; Rhoda Annabel, February 16, 1864; Hugh M., July 26, 1866; Alice, December 26, 1867; Charles T. C., August 19, 1871; Howard Dillon, September 26, 1876. Mr. Ross’ parents are William and Alice (Cooper) Ross; his wife’s are Amos and Ann (McMillan) Willison. Thomas enlisted in 1863, in the 31st Ohio; was in the battles of Missionary Ridge, Resaca, and Buzzard’s Roost; was wounded at Resaca; was discharged in 1865. He had two brothers in the service. Edward B. was in the Whitehorse Cavalry, and also in the 87th Illinois; he received a serious wound. Mr. Ross is a farmer, and should be addressed at Paulding, Paulding county, Ohio.