Jackson County IA Archives Obituaries.....Ross, Samuel  February 3, 1899
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1899 Maquoketa Excelsior (FHL US/CAN Film #1,578,008), page 42
February 6, 1899
The vicinity of Canton, Brandon township, and his many friends throughout the
county wherever he is known, are called upon to mourn the death of genial
wholesouled Sam Ross, who died at his home at Canton, Friday at about 2:30 p.m.
of stomach trouble. For about a year he has been ailing, but he was not confined
to his bed until two weeks ago today when he was taken with cramps about his
stomach and never recovered. Deceased was born in Licking County, Ohio, May
1846, and at the age of four years came with his father and  family to the
vicinity of Canton where he as resided ever since. In March 1869, he was united
in marriage to Miss Isabel Johnson. To them were born four children, three of
whom, two boys and a girl, survive, with their mother to mourn the loss of a
kind and indulgent father. The funeral services were held at the late home
yesterday at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Methodist minister from Wyoming.

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