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From: "Peter Wilson" <>
Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong - Ross, Archibald and Ross, Mary
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:17:19 +1000

Hello Listers,

Does anyone have any information on either Archibald Cook Ross or Mary Ross?

>From the records I have found so far it appears Archibald Ross was born in Caithness, Scotland circa 1832, migrated to New South Wales circa 1849 and came to Victoria about 1856. He died on 11 April 1913 at Pevensey Street Geelong aged 82 and is buried at the Geelong East Cemetery. According to the Death Certificate, Archibald's parents were, James Ross and Margaret Ross, nee Murray. Archibald did not marry.

The beneficiaries of Archibald's will were his nephew David Sutherland, another David Sutherland (son of the nephew), his niece, Christina Ross, his housekeeper, Mary Ross and Archibald Ross McLennan (son of a friend).

I am not sure if Mary Ross is related to Archibald. She is described in his will as his housekeeper, and it may be a co-incidence of surnames. Mary's Death Certificate states she was born in Paris, France circa 1864. She is said to have come to Victoria about 1869. Mary remained single and died, aged 86, on 25 September 1950 at 6 Pevensey Street Geelong. She is buried at the Eastern Cemetery Geelong. According to her Death Certificate her parents were John Ross and Agnes Ross nee Robertson.

Any information will be appreciated.

Regards

Peter Wilson

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