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Ross County, Ohio
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Documented Families of Ross County, Ohio

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3 families documented in Ross County, Ohio, reconstructed from public-domain county histories and obituaries. Each page shows the family as the record gives it: parents, spouse, and children, with the source named.

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The Bowen Family

of Ross County, Ohio · from Maryland · documented from the public record

Jesse Bowen

Jesse Bowen ⚭ Priscilla Bowen
childrenIsaac Bowen
  • Father of Isaac Bowen.
  • A native of Maryland who made his lifetime home in Ross County, Ohio, where he died at a good old age.
  • Wife Priscilla also a native of Maryland.

Source: Portrait and biographical record of Johnson, Poweshiek and Iowa counties, Iowa

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The Porter Family

of Ross County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Elijah C. Porter 1847 – 1890

Elijah C. Porter ⚭ Rebecca Cunningham
childrenAda C. Porter · Thomas E. Porter
  • (Scioto Valley).
  • Third child of the Porter family (Concord township).
  • Born May 22, 1847 in Twin township.
  • Married in Chillicothe to Rebecca Cunningham.
  • Died January 26, 1890.
  • Left two children, Ada C. and Thomas E.

Source: Portrait and Biographical Record, Ohio

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The Wilson Family

of Ross County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Joseph Wilson b. 1843

parentsWilliam Wilson & Sally St. Tee
Joseph Wilson
childrenWesley Wilson
  • Brother of Eli Wilson.
  • Twice married, four sons and three daughters by present wife, family on a farm in Ross County.
  • First wife's maiden name was Wilson (no relation).
  • By her two children, son Wesley resides with Eli.

Source: Portrait and Biographical Record, Ohio

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