- L. E. ROSS, was born in Norway, Herkimer Co., N.Y., April
18, 1824, and came to Wisconsin
- the latter part of September, 1854, locating in the town
of Turtle, Wis.; Mr. ROSS was brought up on a farm, where he
worked until 21 years of age; he then learned the cabinet-maker's
business. From Norway he came direct to Turtle, Wis., where
he and his brother bought a farm of 320 acres; from Turtle he
removed to Beloit, where he worked at his trade with different
firms; he is now engaged on wood work with the MERRILL &
HOUSTON Iron Works. In the year 1854, Mr. ROSS was Town Clerk
of Norway. He married, on July 11, 1850, Susan M. BROWN, of Herkimer
Co., N.Y.; he has five children living - Noble J., Charles F.,
Cora E., Carrie A and George L. Mrs. ROSS is a member of the
First Congregational Church at Beloit.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 763.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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