Jefferson J. Ross (1890)

ROSS

Posted By: Cay Merryman
Date: 8/4/2004 at 01:41:50

The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 6, 1890
Page 4, Column 4

Death of Jeff Ross.

Jeff Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Ross, of Truro, died Jan. 31st, at the home of his parents. He was taken sick with Influenza and took a relapse which terminated in his death. The deceased was 17 years of age and the only son. He will be greatly missed by his parents and a large circle of friends. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon and was largely attended.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, February 7, 1890
Page 5, Column 2

Truro Truth.

Died January 31st, 1890, at his home near Truro, Jeff Johnson the only son of O. P. Ross, aged 17 years. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Jennie M. Jones at the Christian Church.

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Coordinator's note: Full name taken from Madison County Death Record which has him buried in the Hartman Cemetery.