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I am a descendant of Joseph Ross born 1820 Muff Co. Donegal, son of Thomas and Sarah Ross (nee McCloskey).  Joseph emigrated to Australia in 1840 where he married Ellen McQuade from Co. Fermanagh.  Would anyone have any knowledge of or connection to this Ross family?  Thanks!

marymmross

Sunday 10th Feb 2013, 02:54AM

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  • Hi,

    I am not related but I am researching Muff / Upper Moville area.  I came across these marriages;

     

    Platt -Ross  March 21, 1895 in the Presbyterian Church, Knowhead by the Rev J. Cormac.  Matthew James Platt, son of the late Matthew Platt, Holyhill, Drumskellan to Rebecca margaret Ross, daughter of Richard Ross, Sappagh, Muff.

    Lynch - Ross  January 7, 1897 in Knowhead Presbyterian Church by the Rev J. Cormac.  George Lynch, The Glen, Birdstown to Isabella, eldest daughter of Richard Ross, Sappagh, Muff.

    Some deaths;

    Ross:  August, 1880 at her son's residence Sappagh, Isabella, widow of the late Samuel Ross, aged 90 years.

    Ross:  January 8, 1895 at his residence Sappagh.  Samuel Ross.

    Ross:  November 2, 1895 at his residence Sappagh, James Ross, aged 80 years.

    Ross:  June 27, 1927 at her residence Sappagh, Muff.  Margaret Ross. Funeral to Muff burying ground.

     

    Good Luck.

     

    Irish Eyes

    Wednesday 13th Feb 2013, 04:03PM
  • Thank you Irish Eyes!  I'll try to follow these up - not sure if will be from the same family or not.  Appreciate your help - good luck with your research!

     

    marymmross

    Thursday 14th Feb 2013, 02:41PM
  • Also found this marriage;

    John Mackey of Drumskellan to Margaret Ross, eldest daughter of Samuel Ross of Sappagh.  At Muff Church on 3rd December, 1840.

    Also a death notice;

    Eliza Jane Ross, at her mother's residence Sappagh, youngest daughter of the late Samuel Ross.  12th December, 1860.

    Irish Eyes

    Wednesday 17th Sep 2014, 04:16PM

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