Ross -- Died at her home, Wednesday morning, Sept. 22d, 1897, of general debility, Mrs. Jane, wife of George Ross, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Mr. Ross, who is quite old and feeble will have the sympathy of his many friends in the loss of his helpmeet.
Freeport Journal, Friday September 24, 1897, page 3.
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Mrs. R. S. Sproull and Miss Lou Ross, of Washington, Iowa, have been here for a couple of weeks. They took care of their mother during her last illness.
Freeport Journal, Friday September 24, 1897, page 2.
Note: The Mrs Sproull above refers to Jane's oldest daughter, Margaret J. (nee McGowan). The other daughter "Lou," is Jane's fourth child, Lousia A. Ross.
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Note: Jane was married to Mr. McGowan prior to her marriage to George Ross. This union resulted in a daughter, Margaret J. McGowan.
Ross -- Died at her home, Wednesday morning, Sept. 22d, 1897, of general debility, Mrs. Jane, wife of George Ross, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Mr. Ross, who is quite old and feeble will have the sympathy of his many friends in the loss of his helpmeet.
Freeport Journal, Friday September 24, 1897, page 3.
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Mrs. R. S. Sproull and Miss Lou Ross, of Washington, Iowa, have been here for a couple of weeks. They took care of their mother during her last illness.
Freeport Journal, Friday September 24, 1897, page 2.
Note: The Mrs Sproull above refers to Jane's oldest daughter, Margaret J. (nee McGowan). The other daughter "Lou," is Jane's fourth child, Lousia A. Ross.
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Note: Jane was married to Mr. McGowan prior to her marriage to George Ross. This union resulted in a daughter, Margaret J. McGowan.
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