Cherokee County, Ross Cemetery - (partial listing) http://files.usgwarchives.net/ok/cherokee/cemeteries/ross2.txt http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/cherokee/cherokee.html Bill Cook, Co. Archivist: e-mail: billcook44@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright (c) 2002 by Terrill White holeeroler1@yahoo.com This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb OKGenweb Archives. --------------------------------- USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb OkGenweb, Cherokee Co. OK archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Source: This is a partial list of burials in the Ross Cemetery located approx. 3 miles SE of Tahlequah, OK in Parkhill, Cherokee County, OK. This list was compiled on August 30, 2000. --------------------------------------- Ross Cemetery-Parkhill, Oklahoma Lewis Ross Plot Small fenced in area located inside the cemetery containing 14 graves Compiled 4 March, 2001 by Terrill White Row 1 1. Lewis-son of William P. and Mary J. Ross-Born April 19, 1852 Died April 3, 1853 2. George Murrell-son of Wm. P. & Mary J. Ross.-Born Sep. 25 1859 Died Aug 27, 1860. 3. Robert Ross-1 SGT. Co. F-2 Indian Home Guard-Kans. Inf.-Aug. 18, 1845-May 12, 1930. 4. Francis Daniel Thornton-wife of Robert Bruce Ross-Nov. 17, 1847-Dec. 31, 1928 Row 2 5. Malcolm-son of Robert D. and Caroline F. Ross-Born September 27, 1853. Died September 23, 1854. 6. My Little IDA-Born February 26, 1852. Died September 3, 1852.-Suffer little children to come unto me for this is the Kingdom of God. 7. (Front of stone) John McDonald Ross.-son of Lewis and Frances Ross, Nephew of John Ross, Head chief of the Cherokee Nation, A graduate of the College at Princeton N.J. in 1841 (North side of stone)In the circle of Home dutiful, self-denying and affectionate, to his Nation a Friend faithful and enlightened, His character harmoniously blended A heart benevolent and true, a mind active and cultivated in integrity firm and inflevible; In the morning of life, before the bright promises of his youth had [?]pended to action, he passed from earth leaving to his friends a rich legacy of love, respect and virtuous incitement (South side of stone)Born Near Calhoun, Tenn. Nov. 15th. 1820.-Died Sept. 19th. 1841: Aged 21 years 9 months. 8. Frances-wife of Lewis Ross.-Born ( )1, 1789: Died Oct. 12, 1860.- Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. Rev. 14ch 13v. 9. Our Father-Lewis Ross-Born Feb'y 26, 1796 Died February 15 1870-He's passed that undiscovered bourne Whence none return though thousands go, and here his friends are left to mourn a loss which strangers can not know. 10. Fanny Ross-wife of F.H. Nash-Oct. 24, 1844. Died Sept. 19, 1873. 11. To the Memory of Mrs. Minerva Murrell-wife of George M. Murrell and daughter of Lewis & Frances Ross who departed this life January 14, 1855 Aged 36 years 11 months and 19 days-"Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed" 12. Walter L. Duncan-1880-----------1958 13. Frances Ross Duncan-1879-----------1938 14. Ann Ross Piburn-Apr 4 1892---------Nov 26 1960 O2001-Terrill White