Bio:

Ross, Robert (History - 1918)

Contact:

Janet Schwarze

Email:

stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames:

ROSS WENTWORTH

 

----Source: 1891 Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, published by The Lewis Publishing Co.

ROBERT ROSS, who had a farm north of Christy, introduced the first Shorthorn or Durham cattle into the county. Mr. Ross bought a red Durham bull called "Marius" from John Wentworth, then editor of the Chicago Democrat. "Marius" was sired by the 15th Duke of Avia, which sire Mr. Wentworth bought at the famous New York Mills sale at a purchase price of $15,000. Ross's Shorthorns were mostly the mellow roans and good milkers. At one time he had a sire nearly all white in color and which attracted much attention. This early herd of Shorthorns form the basis of the present native stock disseminated around Christie.

 

Land Records

 

Robert & Ellen Ross sold property to their sons, Andrew & Henry--Page [1] [2] [3]


Military History

 

Henry Ross fought with Company I in the 14th Wisconsin Union Army during the Civil War.

 

Cemetery Records

 

Neillsville City Cemetery.

 

 


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