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Descendants of Jacob Gross Jr.(Last updated November 10, 2002)
First Generation1. Jacob1 Gross Jr., son of Jacob Gross Sr. and Sabina-Lavina (Dorothy) (Unknown) Gross, was born in Sullivan County, TN 1790. Jacob died May 21, 1872 in Sullivan Co, TN, at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Sullivan Co, TN. He married Sarah (Sally) Farrington in Guilford County, NC, December 12, 1812. Jacob Gross and Sarah Farrington were married on December 12, 1812 in Guilford County, NC. Bondsman: James Farrington. Witness: M. McGready. (Source: "Abstracts of Marriage Bonds, Guilford County, NC, 1771-1840 Vol 1" pages 72 & 97, Compiled by Ruth F. Thompson & Louise J. Hartgrove) Sarah was born in Guilford County, NC December 1792. Sarah was the daughter of Abraham Farrington Jr. and Solema Lowe. Sarah died July 1888 in Sullivan County, TN, at 95 years of age. Jacob's occupation: gunsmithing and farming. LAND RECORD: Sullivan Co., Land Records Vol. 19 p. 322 ....I, Jacob Gross, $1000 sell unto Alfred F. Gross... tract of land ... 159 acres...in Sullivan County South of Holston River...with Grosses old line...Geeslers line...Jonathan Grosses old line...Samuel Lattures line... near a sinkhole...will defend against every person or persons whomsoever said Jacob Gross excepts an ample support off the above tract of land for himself and his wife so long as they live ... 4 Jan 1858. Witnesses Henry Anderson, Wm R. Tipton. Signed: Jacob Gross Jacob Gross II sold to Jonathan Gross 97 ¼ acres of land in Sullivan Co. , 15 Jan 1846 [Sullivan Co. TN DB 14-328] The following information was taken from "Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee: Volume One, 1779-1992" complied by Holston Territory Genealogy Society - 1993: Sullivan County Tax List 1837 District 8 -- Blountville Gross, Jacob 255 acres 1020 (value) 908 Gross Family Jacob GROSS II (1790/97 - 1872/70) m. Sarah Farrington (1792/1800 - July 1888). They occupied the old Gross homeplace. It was said about Jacob II, ". . . after a very irregular life of more that three score and ten years came to a dying bed. On that sick bed he professed penitence, asked to be received into the Presbyterian Church, saying that he had been baptized in his infancy by a Presbyterian minister and desiring that the Lord's Supper might be administered to him. His request was granted and he died 21 May 1872." Jacob was a gunsmith. Obituary of Mrs. Sallie GROSS: "who died recently in this county, was born in 1792, aged 96 years, 6 months and 6 days. Had 13 children, only 4 living; 40 living grandchildren; 122 great-grandchildren and some great-great-grandchildren. She professed religion about the middle of life. Was born and reared in North Carolina. Married Jacob Gross at the age of 19 years. She died where she settled after marriage, near the post office called GROSS, south side of Sullivan." Children of Jacob & Sallie were: (1) Jonathan "Than", (1812-1850/60), may have married a Cross [See Smalling-Gross Family]; (2) Jacob; (3) Milton B., (1817- ), m. Pauline Emily Lincoln; (4) Loozenie, (1818-1861), m. Rev. William King Cross; (5) Alfred Farrington, (1822-1902), m. Julia Ann Woods, (1830-1904); (6) Sarah m. ______ Thomas. Alfred Farrington Gross became a gunsmith following in the footsteps of his father and also lived at Piney Flats. Submitted by Patsy Burnette, 2080 Hay. 126, Bristol, TN 37620. Written by: Mrs. Shelby Ireson Edwards, 414 Wagner Street, Bristol, VA 24201 Sources: NEW BETHEL SESQUICENTENNIAL 1782-1932 (page 185) 263 GROSS STORE Another part of the past has died. The old country stores have become virtually extinct in Sullivan County. Before the age of the chain stores and mass transportation, the country store was the commercial heart of rural communities. The stores were vital links in the communications process as they served as clearing houses for information of local happenings, politics, and family information. The stores also often served as postal stations where patrons received their mail since central post offices were not readily accessible. Country stores were possibly one of the three major social centers in many communities in addition to the local church and school. In some stores, the men gathered to play cards, to discuss current events, and to tell stories of by-gone days. At the country stores... Gerald Seneker, Piney Flats, said John Gross' store was a post station and country store. The former store building is located on Enterprise Road on the Clyde Warren property. Seneker said supplies for the store were hauled by wagon from the railroad depot at Piney Flats and by wagon from suppliers in Bristol. There was no refrigeration and meat sold by the stores was salted and cured. Butter was stored in wooden tubs in the coll basements of the stores, he said. The date the store was established is undetermined, but Virginia Hancher, Piney Flats, said this was the mustering site for local military units during the Civil War. Mrs. Irma Warren, Piney Flats, said her father, "Judge" Liburn Cartwright, operated the Gross store for a long periods. She said a section of the Gross homeplace located near her home, was built by Joseph (Jacob) Gross in 1852. Mrs. Warren said Joseph (Jacob) Cross [sic] was the first settler in the community. Seneker said Dalton Crussell also operated the store during the early 1920's. During this period Crussell resided in a small house located a short distance from the store. Source: SULLIVAN CO. NEWS, 30 Mar 1978, MOUNTAIN MEMORIES by Gene Morrell. "...William I Ensor December 4, 1847 Wife Martha - to have use of everything and at her death her wearing clothes to go to her daughters. To Sara Honeycut - a horse beast. To Martha Cunningham - $50 in good trade. William B. Ensor Jr. and Thomas P. Ensor - 212 acres on Stage Road - Jonesborough to Blountville. Land adjoining William Hale and Edmond Hodges. George W. Ensor, my grandson, to have an equal share with William Beedles children, I have raised him from 6 weeks old. William Beedles to have a bedstead painted red, gunstock made by Mr. Gross, gunsmith of Sullivan County. Executor: Thomas P. Ensor, my son. Wit.: Hiram D. Hale Esq., William Hale. Probated April Term, 1847. Signed William T. Ensor Senr." (Source: Ansearchin'??, p 46) ************************************************************************* The following was taken from "Descendants of David Giesler & Nancy M. Gross" information collected by Miss Carmel King (117 West Holston Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601) and compiled and edited by Mrs. Robert Louthan Wynne (7126 Walkway, Houston, TX 77036). May 1, 1971: P1 A BIT ABOUT SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE Sullivan County, Tennesse was formed in 1779 from Washington County which was formed in 1777 and covered the entire area of what is now the state of Tennessee. The county seat of Sullivan County is Blountville and the county seat of Washington County is Jonesboro. The first permanent settlements made in what is now Sullivan County were made in 1769 by Haywood and Ramsey. The GROSS family was one of the very earliest to come to the county about the late 1700s. Other very early settlers were in the Andersons, Rheas, Rutledges, Shelbys, Maxwells, Looneys, McKinleys, McCorkles, Scotts, Hodges, Greggs, Torbetts, Dinsmores, Hughes, KINGS, Hogans, and Sharps. A study of Sullivan County census records of the 1700s with regard to the names Gielser, Gross and some Kings was made by the compiler of this genealogy. the earliest available census records are for the year of 1830 and list only the head of the family and the number of males and females living in the household between certain age brackets (i.e. under the age of five, from 5 to 10 years, from 10 to 15 years, etc.). After 1850 the census records list not only the head of the family but each member of the family by name, gives each person's age, his sex, his occupation and his place of birth. Much general information can be gained from a study of these census records and it is from these records that a reconstruction of the families of Adam and Mary Giesler, Jacob Giesler, and Jacob and Sarah Gross was made. The reader must keep in mind, however, that these records are often inaccurate with regard to spelling and ages and that they are old, faded and unbelievably difficult to read. ************************************************************************* 1840 Sullivan County, TN Census [P99]: Jacob Gross (Males) 1 0 1 0 0 0 1; (Females) 0 0 1 2 0 0 1. 1850 Sullivan County, TN Census [P101-557]: Jacob Gross 53 (gunsmith), Sarah 50, Jacob 18 (farmer), Eliza 8. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 40-38-P62]: Alfred Gross 37 (farmer), Julia Ann 30 (KH), Sarah A. 12, Mary P. 10, David A. 8, Joseph A. 6, James B. 2, Robert F. 8/12, Jacob Gross 70 (gunsmith), Sarah 60 (KH), William 13. 1870 Sullivan County, TN Census [P447]: Jacob Gross isn't listed in the 1870 census, but his wife Sarah age 80 is listed in the household of Alfred and Julia Ann Gross. According to my info, Jacob died in 1872. 1880 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 162-169-P399]: Sarah Gross age 87 is listed with son Alfred and family. I also found the following individuals in the 1880 Sullivan County, TN census (possible children/grandchildren of Jacob & Sarah?) [HN 83-83-P409]: David Gross 43, Caroline V. 32, Ada Bell 17, William 13, George W. 10 and James 6. (David would've been born about 1837) [HN 156-161-P398]: William Gross 30 (farm laborer), Sarah J. 26 (KH), David F. 11 (on farm), Robert F. 9 (on farm), M. Alice 6, Sarah 4, Francis 3, Edward 29/30. (William would've been born about 1850.) Jacob Gross Jr. and Sarah (Sally) Farrington had the following children:
Second Generation5. Jonathan2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1813. Jonathan died bet. 1854-1860 in Sullivan County, TN, at 41 years of age. Jacob Gross II sold to Jonathan Gross 97 ¼ acres of land in Sullivan Co. , 15 Jan 1846 [Sullivan Co. TN DB 14-328] The following was taken from "Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee: Volume One, 1779-1992" complied by Holston Territory Genealogy Society - 1993: Sullivan County Tax List 1837 District 8 -- Blountville Gross, Jonathan **************************************************************************** 1840 Sullivan County, TN Census [P103]: Jonathan Gross (Males) 2 0 0 0 1 ; (Females) 0 0 0 0 1 1850 Sullivan County, TN Census [P101-558]: Jonathan Gross 38 (gunsmith), Jacob 12, Nathan 11, Sarah 9, Lucinda 7, Nancy 5, Mary 3, William 2, Alfred 1 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 40-38-P62]: Alfred Gross 37 (farmer), Julia Ann 30 (KH), Sarah A. 12, Mary P. 10, David A. 8, Joseph A. 6, James B. 2, Robert F. 8/12, Jacob Gross 70 (gunsmith), Sarah 60 (KH), William 13. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 41-39-P62]: Jacob Gross 23 (carpenter), Eliza 18 (KH), Nathaniel 21 (farmer), Sarah 19 (semstress), Lucinda 17 (semstress), Mary 13, Julia Ann 7. (Is Eliza age 18 the daughter of Jonathan or Jacob & Sarah?) 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 893-893-P142]: David Woods 52 (farmer), Jane 57 (KH), Martha J. 18 (KH), Alfred Gross 11, Catherine J. Gross 6, Jacob R. Gross 28 (gunsmith), Abby Floyde 40 (pauper). You'll notice that in the 1860 census that the children of Jonathan Gross are split into three households. Jonathan Gross had the following children:
Jonathan Gross and Sally Lindamood had the following child:
6. Milton B.2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in TN 1817. Milton died 1854 at 37 years of age. He married Paulina (Clara) Emily Lincoln 1838. Paulina was born in Hardy County, VA May 30, 1813. Paulina was the daughter of Modecai Lincoln and Sophia William Heiskell. Paulina Lincoln was a second cousin to President Abraham Lincoln. They shared the same great grandparents. Milton's occupation: saddler's trade. The following information was taken from "Ansearchin Vol 12-13" 1965-66, page 61: Abstacts from the Journal of a Store Keeper in White Co, TN from the firm of Lincoln & Clark (Jesse Lincoln and Daniel Clark) ... Milton Grose (customer). Jesse Lincoln, son of John Lincoln & Rebecca Flowers Morris, was Paulina Lincoln Gross' uncle. There is a marriage certificate for a C. P. Gross to James Smith on July 24, 1865 in White County, TN. (Is this Clara Paulina Emily Gross?) 1840 White County, TN Census [P24]: Milton Gross (Males) 2 1 1 0 2; (Females) 0 1 0 0 1 1850 White County, TN Census [118 - 20]: Milton B. Gross 33, Polina Gross 40, William Dinges 23, Isaac Dinges 20, David Dinges 14, Jesse Gross 11, Hugh Gross 8, Thomas Gross 6, Eliza 1 Gross, (border) Stephan Boman 18. 1860 White County, TN Census [30 - 10]: C.P.E. Gross 45, Jessee 21, H.W.L. 18, Thomas 16, Annie C. 11 1870 White County, TN Census Index [P291]: Sarah A. Gross 25 (B). (Hugh & Jessie Gross were also listed on the same page.) Milton B. Gross and Paulina (Clara) Emily Lincoln had the following children:
Hugh's occupation: Principal of the Masonic Normall. Prof. H. L. W. Gross, Principal of the Masonic Normal School, Alexandria, and the associate principal, Prof. James L. Boon, are well and favorably known throughout the country. Prof. Gross is the son of Milton and Clara P. C. (Lincoln) Gross , and a native of White County. The father was of German descent, Born in Sullivan County, Tenn., and a son of Jacob Gross, a native of North Carolina and pioneer settler of Sullivan County, where he was engaged in farming and gunsmithing. He died about 1880. His widow, who is ninety-five years of age, enjoys the best of health, is robust and vigorous as a young woman, and never had a serious illness in her life. Milton went to Sparta when about eighteen years of age, and engaged in the saddler's trade. He married about 1838, and died about 1854. His wife was born in Hardy County (now West),Va., in 1815, is still living at Sparta, where he received his early education. After attending Buritt College at Spencer, lacking only a term of five months, finishing the course, and two years' teaching in Alexandria , he entered the Vanderbilt University course in English. He returned to Alexandria and entered upon the duties of his present position, which he has discharged to the satisfaction of all, winning the confidence and esteem of the community. In 1886 he made an extended tour through the North for mental improvement. He attended the two weeks' session of the eminent Dr. Parker's, and visited the Cincinnati schools. He is a Democrat, and for fourteen years has been a faithful member of the Christian Church. (source internet: http://www.tngenweb.usit.com/dekalb/e-g-gdsp.htm) The following were taken from the LIBERTY HERALD newspaper: (source: Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tndekalb/) December 21, 1887 -- Business Ads Masonic Normal---Alexandria----School, GROSS and Boon October 31, 1888 -- Alexandria GROSS & Boon will improve their property on Locust Street. June 26, 1889 -- Commerce Miss Minnie Donnell of Alexandria has left us. She has been employed by GROSS & Boon. July 17, 1889 -- Alexandria Mrs. F.S. Gold and Profs. GROSS and Boon are attending the National Teachers Convention at Nashville. October 9, 1889 -- Teacher's Institute The institute met at Round Top, October 5th with Prof. J.B. Warren, Superintendent, in the chair. The program was then taken up; primary reading by Prof. GROSS of Alexandria, history by J.A. Jennings and Miss Nannie Lewis, school government by Z.D. Jones from Auburn, spelling by Mr. Bryant, arithmatic by R.B. Harris from Dowelltown, English grammar by J.B. Cothran and Jake Hawkins, history again by J.J. Boyd from Round Top. 1870 White County, TN Census Index [P291]: Hugh L. Gross 28.
7. Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1818. Louisiana died 1861 at 43 years of age. She married William King Cross Rev. abt. 1835. William was born in Blountville, Sullivan County, TN July 18, 1814. William was the son of Elijah Cross Jr. and Katherine Cook. William died October 17, 1893 in Muddy Creek, Sullivan County, TN, at 79 years of age. His body was interred in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/elijahIIwmking.htm Wm K CROSS was a Methodist Minister at Hull's Chapel United Methodist and Acuff Chapel, listed in Price's History of Methodism. He owned and lived on several hundred acres of land near the Holston River and built a beautiful two story home near the river which was considered one of the finest in that day. He was also a farmer and operated a mill on the river near Muddy Creek Falls. His first wife Louzenia was the daughter of Jacob and "Granny" GROSS, she was sister to Alfred, Sarah THOMAS, Nancy GEISLER & others. Louzenia died in her 40's. He later married Eliza CARLTON AKARD, daughter of Rev Blake & Betsy CARLTON. She was the widow of Samuel AKARD and they had one son Dee AKARD. He died in the home of his daughter Ellen FICKLE at age 79. (PHOTO in SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORY) The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/wills2.htm Wm King CROSS Will Signed 20 Mar 1893 ... Proven 06 Nov 1893 Wm King CROSS 1814-1893 Named in Will son C.B (Carlton Blake) dau Ellen FICKLE living children not named sons Jacob Gross, Wm Carter & Isaac "Ike" Last Will & Testament § of § W. K. Cross § This last Will and Testament evokes and annuls all others made by me heretofore. I W.K. Cross, a minister of the M.E. Church South, of sound and disposing mind do give my body to the dust from whence it came and my spirit unto my Kind Heavenly Father its author. My first desire is that all my just debts be fully met, and then I desire and bequeath unto my dearly beloved son C.B. Cross and Ellen FICKLE and their heirs farm on track of land known as the Bond track, containing 50 acres more or less. Also the Mill tract said to contain 160 acres more or less, both tracks are adjoining. Also one Circular Saw Mill at the mouth of Muddy Creek and 1/2 interest in one Grist Mill situated nearby. My desire is that my daughter Ellen wife of S.B. FICKLE shall have all the improvements where I live such as house, outhouses, young orchard near the Spring including the Spring Garden and Truck patch. Stables, corn cribs etc with lands thereto belonging to her and her heirs or assigns forever. I further desire that the out barn upon the farm remain as the property of the farm to be jointly owned by my beloved son C.B. CROSS and my beloved daughter Ellen FICKLE, their heirs and assignors. The sitting out of the aforementioned to beloved daughter wife of S.B. FICKLE & her heirs or assignors shall be for and in consideration of any extra care she may have from the increasing infirmity of myself and her affectionate mother. I further set aside the following described lands for the payment of all just debts due from me to any parties whomsoever to wit One farm of 84 acres lying in the 17th Civil Dist. of Sullivan County known as the Charley SAMPSON farm. Also, one track of land in the 8th Civil Dist know as the HULL land adjoining the lands of M.W. DEVAULT, Esq., Mrs Julia CROSS and the farm upon which I now live. Said track containing 75 acres more or less. Also one half (1/2) interest in a track of 5 acres on Holston River. Also, one half (1/2) interest in one saw mill & grist mill situated upon said track. formerly known as the Larkin Colliers Mill property. Also all my personal effects such as stock, tools, etc, shall be sold at public outery & the proceeds applied to the payment of any debts that may be due and owing by me at this time. I further desire devise and say so as to sit miles and br~~ds to the after mentioned legacy to my beloved daughter Ellen, wife of S.B. FICKLE. The said line shall begin at a point corner to a small lot near Spring Branch, thence so as to include wood yard and out house to corner of garden in the rear of garden, thence with same to upper corner, thence with a fence to a point so as to give the spring to said Ellen wife of S.B. FICKLE. Also young orchard & hence a strait line so as to include corn crib, barn lot as it now stands, running with Barn lot fence so as to include all Buildings thence a strait line to the river & thence to the beginning. I furthermore name as my Executor of this my last Will & Testament my dear son C.B. CROSS and son in law S.B. FICKLE. I further devise & say that my Son C.B. CROSS shall refund into the state the sum of one hundred & thirty ($130.00) dollars without interest. This March 20, 1893 Acknowledged in the presence of W.F. YOAKLEY Hillens PO Sull. Tenn Moses MURTITH Hillens PO Sull. Tenn W.A. DULANEY MD. PO Blountville Sull Co, Tenn signed W.K. Cross {Seal} 20 Mar 1893 Proven in open court by the oaths of W.F. YOAKLEY, Moses MURTITH and Dr. W.A. DULANEY, subscribing witnesses to said instrument on this 6th day of Nov 1893, and ordered to be recorded in the Book of Wills. ND. BACHUANAN, Clerk by L. H. DRURY Deputy Clerk William fought in the Civil War. 1840 Sullivan County, TN Census [P118]: Wm. K. Cross (Males) 0 0 0 0 1 (Females) 2 0 0 1 1 1850 Sullivan County, TN Census [P859-105]: Wm. K. Cross 37, Lousianah 32, Sarah 14, Nancy 12, Susan 7, Jacob 9, Emeline 6, and Elizabeth 1. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [P8-63]: William K. Cross 47 (farmer), Louisa 42 (KH), Jacob 21 (farmer), Susan 16 (seamstress), Elizabeth 11, William C. 7, Isaac 3, and Layfaett Clark 12. Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena) Gross and William King Cross Rev. had the following children:
9. Nancy M.2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN August 15, 1820. Nancy died May 2, 1910 in Jonesboro, Washington County, TN, at 89 years of age. Her body was interred in New Bethel Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN. She married David Giesler in Sullivan County, TN, December 23, 1841. David was born in Sullivan County, TN July 13, 1816. David was the son of Adam Giesler and Mary Ann Devault. David died July 25, 1856 in Sullivan County, TN, at 40 years of age. His body was interred in Jonesboro, Washington County, TN. Conflicting evidence states that David was born in Sullivan County, TN, July 5, 1816. David was a carpenter and a farmer. According to "Descendants of David Giesler & Nancy M. Gross", David died from falling out of the hayloft of his barn and breaking his neck. Tombstone reads: "IN LOVING MEMORY, NANCY GIESLER - BORN AUG. 15, 1820, DIED MAY 2, 1910, A devoted wife and fond mother and friend to all" 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 40-38-P62]: Nancy Geasler 40 (Seamstress), William R. 16 (farmer), David A. 13, Robert F. 7, John W. 5, James W. 3, Margaret E. 1, Thomas Crussell 24 (day laborer), Elizabeth J. Crussell 26, Sarah E. Crussell 7, Elbert Crussell 5, Jacob Crussell 3, and William Crussell 1. Nancy M. Gross and David Giesler had the following children:
10. Alfred Farrington2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN January 18, 1822. Alfred died March 2, 1902 at 80 years of age. His body was interred in New Bethel Presbyterian Cemete, Sullivan Co, TN. He married Julia Ann Woods in Sullivan County, TN, abt. 1848. Julia was born in Sullivan County, TN April 4, 1830. Julia was the daughter of David Woods and Jane Alexander. Julia died March 22, 1904 in Sullivan Co, TN, at 73 years of age. Her body was interred in New Bethel Presbyterian Cemete, Sullivan Co, TN. Alfred's occupation: deacon in the New Bethel Church. Conflicting evidence states that Alfred was born in Johnson City, Sullivan County, TN, 1833. RELIGION: Ordained a deacon in the New Bethel Church by the Rev. James B. Converse in 1882. LAND RECORD: Sullivan Co., Land Records Vol. 21 p. 71 Larken Collins to John T. Hodge 26 Ju n 1865.... given in trust five tracts adjoining lands of J. Gross, Alfred Gross, Josiah Hodge , Samuel Latture etc..... second lot adjoining Jacob Wagoner... p. 371 26 Jun 1865 Josiah Hodge, Alfred Gross, Jacob Gross and John Hodges (sic) to Larken Co llins... 9 acres. Signed: AF Gross, Josiah Hodge, Jacob Gross, John CC Hodge. 1850 Sullivan County, TN Census [P953-156] David Woods 42, Jane 47, Larucia 15, Marthy 11, Alfred Gross 27, Julia 21, and Sarah 10/12. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 40-38-P62]: Alfred Gross 37, Julia Ann 30, Sarah A. 12, Mary P. 10, David A. 8, Joseph A. 6, James B. 2, Robert F. 8/12, Jacob Gross 70, Sarah 60, William 13. 1870 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 54-55-P447]: Alfred F. Gross 48 (gunsmith), Julia A. 41 (KH), Sarah J. 19, Mary P. 17, David A. 15, Joseph A. 14, James B. 13, Robert F. 11, Nancy 9, John F. 7, Samuel T. 1, Sarah 80. 1880 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 162-169-P399]: Alfred F. Gross 58 (farmer) (disabled?), Julia A. 50 (KH), Robert F. 20 (farmer & ??), Nanie A. 18, John F. 15 (on farm), Samuel L. 11 (on farm), Ella R. 8, Lula A. 6, Susan E. 4, Sarah 87 (sick - aged?). Alfred Farrington Gross and Julia Ann Woods had the following children:
1880 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 285-299-P532]: James Gross 22 is listed as an apprentice in the household of W.H. & E.K. Smith -- Brickmason.
12. Sarah A.2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1829. Sarah died 1914 at 85 years of age. She married William Thomas August 13, 1846. William was born August 7, 1819. William was the son of Adam Thomas and Elizabeth McNew. William died March 14, 1872 in Sullivan County, TN, at 52 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [P]: William Thomas 41 (farmer), Sarah A. 30 (KH), Eliza 12, Wm. N. 9, Sarah A. 6, and Amanda A. M. 2. Sarah A. Gross and William Thomas had the following children:
13. Jacob R.2 Gross (Jacob1) was born in Sullivan Co, TN January 20, 1832. Jacob died April 24, 1910 at 78 years of age. He married twice. He married Jerusha Catherine Woods in Sullivan Co, TN, abt. 1853. Jerusha was born in TN February 20, 1835. Jerusha was the daughter of David Woods and Jane Alexander. He married Emily Caldonia Crockett Barfield 1866. Emily was born in NC 1837. Emily died 1890 at 53 years of age. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census (HN 893-893-P142]: David Woods 52 (farmer), Jane 57 (KH), Martha J. 18 (KH), Alfred Gross 11, Catherine J. Gross 6, Jacob R. Gross 28 (gunsmith), Abby Floyde 40 (pauper). There is a J. R. Gross age 41 born in TN listed in the 1880 Greene County, AR Census [E102-11]. Listed with him are Emily 43 (TN), Oschar? 13, Sally 10, John T. 5, Edward M. 5, Maggie 2. and Jesse J. 12/30. (Is this Jacob R.? -- I have found no other record of him in TN) In the 1900 Craighead County, AR [E15-18], there is a Jacob R. Gross born 1833 TN listed in the index. The following was taken from "Full Context of Northeast Arkansas Biographies and Historical Memoirs" (page 118) - Coroners: J. R. Gross 1882-1884
Jacob R. Gross and Jerusha Catherine Woods had the following child:
Jacob R. Gross and Emily Caldonia Crockett Barfield had the following children:
Third Generation15. Jacob C.3 Gross (Jonathan2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1838. Jacob died October 22, 1908 in Sullivan County, TN, at 70 years of age. He married Eliza Hall in Sullivan County, TN, March 8, 1860. Eliza was born in Sullivan County, TN. The following was taken from "Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee: Volume One, 1779-1992" complied by Holston Territory Genealogy Society - 1993: 909 JACOB C. GROSS CONFEDERATE SOLDIER Soldier's Application for Pension, 21 Jan. 1904. J. C. Gross, Piney Flats, Sullivan County, was a member of Co. F, 59th Regiment TN. He was not wounded but contracted the fever while in the siege of Vicksburg and was in the hospital 43 days. He never fully recovered as it coused other complications. He had the loss of his left eye, a weakening of his entire system. He was born in Sullivan County, 1838. He had a wife, age 58 years and 3 children: a boy, 32 years, two daughters, 26 and 22 years of age. He followed the Carpenter's trade. He owned 3 acres of land with a mortgage, with household and kitchen furniture. He enlisted in the latter part of 1861 and served in Capt. Geisler's Company under Col Akin. Dr. Henly was the name of the surgeon who attended him. Application was Witnessed by F.T. Masingill, Physician. C.F. Wolfe J.P. Doggett. W.D. Lyon, Notary Public. Widow's indigent Pension, 27 Jan. 1909. Eliza Gross, Widow of J.C. Gross, dec'd, resided Piney Flats. Was born in Sullivan County. Maiden name, Eliza Hall. Was married to Jacob C GROSS in Sullivan County; the marriage ceremony was performed by William K. Cross, minister of the Gospel. They had 5 boys and 5 girls; all over 21 years old are gone to work for themselves. Daughter Ada. The marriage was performed on 8 March 1860. Witnesses - James M. Hodge & Robert Alison. A.J. Hall, Notary Public John R. Snow, Trustee of Sullivan county J.C. Gross died 22 October 1908. Parson W.K. Cross is dead. J.C. Gross, private, Company F, 59th Tennessee Infantry, Confederate States Army, enlisted 2 April 1862. On October, 1864, he was reported as absent without leave. Submitted by: Verlin Geisler, 8 Oak Ridge Dr., McLoud, OK 74851 SULLIVAN COUNTY CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATIONS PART 1 : A - I NAME: Gross, J.C. PENSION #: S5958 UNIT: 59th Inf. NAME: Gross, Jacob C. WIDOW: Gross, Eliza PENSION #: W2215 ************************************************************************* DEATH: Death certificate. 72 yrs old born Sullivan Co, died Sullivan Co. occupation: carpenter. microfilm of "Vital Statistics" Roll 26 shows Jacob Gross died of consumption. 1870 Sullivan County Census [HN 115-116-P451]: Jacob Gross 32 (farmer), Eliza 27 (KH), Addie 9, Wilson 7, Sarah E. 5, Henry M. 2, Shadrock (?) Fielts 10 1880 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 151-158-P398]: Jacob C. Gross 43 (house carpenter), Eliza 35 (KH), Addie 18, Wilson 16 (farming), Henry M. 12, S. Emily 14, Austine 10, W. Wiley 8, Hester 6, and Francis 1/12. Jacob C. Gross and Eliza Hall had the following children:
16. Nathaniel (Than)3 Gross (Jonathan2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1839. Nathaniel died bef. 1870. He married Susan C. Cross in Sullivan County, TN, June 2, 1861. Susan was born 1845. There was a Nathaniel Gross who died during the Civil War on April 5, 1862 in Decatur, Alabama (5th Battalion TN Cavalry, Company F - McClellan's Tenn. Cav.). 1880 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 213-228-P447]: Susan Carroll 35 (widowed) (Keeping House), Nathan Gross 18 (son) (Laborer), Lonnie? Carroll 9, Samuel Carroll 7, Owen T. Carroll 1. Nathaniel (Than) Gross and Susan C. Cross had the following child:
21. William3 Gross (Jonathan2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1848. William died 1937 at 89 years of age. He married twice. He married Mary E. Odom. Mary was born in TN 1854. He married Amanda A. Odom. 1880 Sullivan County, TN Census [HN 110-112-P409]: William Gross 34, Annie A. 36, Sarah E. 11, William 9, George 6, Dora 5, Samuel 5/12. (The Gross is hard to make out, but the census index lists it as Gross) (William would've been born about 1846) There is a William Gross age 30 also listed in the 1880 census. [HN 156-161-P398]: William Gross 30 (farm laborer), Sarah J. 26 (KH), David F. 11 (on farm), Robert F. 9 (on farm), M. Alice 6, Sarah 4, Francis 3, Edward 29/30. William Gross and Mary E. Odom had the following children:
23. Julia Ann3 Gross (Jonathan2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN July 1, 1851. Julia died September 6, 1925 in Sullivan County, TN, at 72 years of age. Her body was interred in Shell Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. She married William Marion Smalling in Sullivan County, TN, November 12, 1868. William was born in TN June 4, 1842. William was the son of Elizabeth Smalling. William died April 18, 1907 in Sullivan County, TN, at 64 years of age. Conflicting evidence states that Julia was born in Sullivan County, TN, 1853. The following was taken from notes by Shelby Edwards at Seesie260@aol.com: "My grandmother told me that her grandmother died when Julia Ann was young, also that Julia Ann was raised by Henry and Elizabeth Webb Mottern." Julia Ann Gross and William Marion Smalling had the following child:
24. Jesse Lincoln3 Gross (Milton B.2, Jacob1) was born in Sparta, TN January 8, 1839. Jesse died April 8, 1913 in San Jacinto County, TX, at 74 years of age. He married three times. He married Julia Seahorn or C. Horn. He married Melvina Wallace in White County, TN, April 12, 1871. He married Agnes Matilda Ratcliff Denton in Caldwell, Burleson County, TX, March 29, 1877. Agnes was born in TX 1851. Agnes died March 8, 1926 in San Jacinto County, TX, at 74 years of age. 1870 White County, TN Census Index [P291]: Jessie L. Gross 31. 1880 Caldwell County, TX Census: Jessie L. Gross (38) TN; Agness (29) TX; Charles (14) TN; Edward (11) TX; James T. (9) TX; Russell (2) TX; Attah M. (4/12). Jesse Lincoln Gross and Julia Seahorn or C. Horn had the following children:
Jesse Lincoln Gross and Melvina Wallace had the following child:
Jesse Lincoln Gross and Agnes Matilda Ratcliff Denton had the following children:
30. Sarah Ann3 Cross (Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1836. She married three times. She married James M. (Barker?) Marker Col. She married Thomas Miller. She married William Worley in Sullivan County, TN, bef. 1859. William was born in TN 1840. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [P]: William Worley 20 (MD), Sarah A. 21 (KH), and Nathaniel T. 1. Sarah Ann Cross and William Worley had the following child:
The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/elijahIIwmking.htm (H.H. SMITH -- on Nat WORLEY .. "For many years he had a position in some of the Departments at Washington, D.C. He was in a building which collapsed there and never fully recovered from the injury received) Last time H.H. saw Nat was in fall or winter of 1893 when he spent the night w/Wm K. 32. Jacob Gross3 Cross (Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN January 1, 1840. Jacob died August 5, 1896 in Sullivan County, TN, at 56 years of age. His body was interred in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married Sarah E. (Sally) Fleenor in Scott County, TN, 1867. Sarah was born in Scott County, TN July 9, 1844. Sarah was the daughter of James Fleenor. Sarah died June 20, 1921 in Sullivan County, TN, at 76 years of age. Her body was interred in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/cwpensions.htm Jacob G Cross 1840-1897 .. Pvt, Co B, 8th Cal Enlisted Oct 1861 Widow's Pension .. Sallie E FLEENOR CROSS From the War Dept The records whow that Jacob G CROSS (borne also as J.G. CROSS), private Company B, Smiths 8th (also called 4th) Tennessee Calvary, CSA, enlisted 11 Oct 1861. On the roll of the company covering the period from 01 Sep 1862, to 28 Jan 1863, he is reported absent, missing at Murfreesboro. 31 Dec 1862 and on the roll of the company dated 28 May 1863, last on file, he is reported a prisoner, not returned. The records also show that one A.G. CROSS (whos signature appears as I.G. CROSS) was captured 30 Dec 1862, at Murfreesboro, Tenn, that he was paroled at Camp Douglas, Ill, 30 Mar 1863, and that he was delivered at City Point, VA 04 Apr 1863. No later record is found. The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/wills.htm Jacob Gross CROSS Signed 01 Aug 1896 ... Probated 07 Sep 1896 Jacob G CROSS 1840-1896 son of Rev. Wm King CROSS Named in Will sons Willie J & Henry W daus Viora & Loretta B others named only as minors Last Will and Testament § of § Jacob Gross CROSS Dec'd § Know all men by these presents that I Jacob G CROSS a citizen of the 8th Civil District of Sullivan County, Tennessee, of the age of 56 years, while I yet have mind and strength to do so and knowing the uncertainty of life do make and publish this my last Will and Testament I leave to my beloved wife Sallie E (Fleenor) CROSS all my estate both real and personal of which I may die seized and possessed to have hold and enjoy during her natural life except such personal effects as may be necessary to pay funeral expenses and my just indebtedness and if she see cause to dispose of surplus personal property more than is necessary to meet above named indebtedness she shall have full power under this will to do so. At the death of my widow Sallie E CROSS I advise that all personal property be divided equally among my then surviving heirs after her just debts and funeral expenses have been fully paid. I honestly desire that each of my children share equally in my property and to do so all sums advanced to my son Willie J as paid out for my son Henry W and there has been as may hereafter be paid out in defense of my daughter Viora by charged to there as settlement with the estate and as I have given my son Willie J and my daughter Loretta B Warren each a horse I order that each of my other children be given a horse when it arrives at the age of 21 years or if they marry and need a horse sooner that it be furnished such child at the expense of my estate I desire that my real estate be divided equally among my several children or their heirs at the death of my widow and that the said division be made according to improvements fertility and convenience and I express no preference as to when any child's portion shall fall, except as to my son Willie J whose portion shall be laid off so as to include the grounds at the house on the hill on which I authorize him to erect a house and other necessary buildings, the value of which improvements are not to be considered in the division but all improvements not put there by my son Willie J are to be valued in the division. And finally all debts due me or bank deposits as by this will considered personal effects. Jacob Gross ( his mark X ) CROSS {seal} Aug 1, 1896 mark William A CROSS J.H. CROSS Jr Proven in open court by the oaths of William A CROSS and J.H. CROSS for subscribing witnesses to said will on this the 7th day of Sept 1896 and declared by the Court to be the last Will and Testament of the said Jacob Gross CROSS deceased and ordered to be recorded This Sept 7th 1896 J.M. FAIN Clerk by L.H. Drury Deputy Clerk Jacob Gross Cross and Sarah E. (Sally) Fleenor had the following children:
33. Susan R.3 Cross (Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1843. She married William R. Webb in Sullivan County, TN, September 3, 1865. Married September 5, 1865 by Geo. W. MILES, M.G. William was born 1840. William was the son of William Webb. William's occupation: Blacksmith. William was a blacksmith. There is a William Webb age 20 listed in the household of George (59) and Mary (43) Webb in the 1860 Sullivan County, TN census. Susan R. Cross and William R. Webb had the following child:
35. Elizabeth F.3 Cross (Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN March 24, 1849. Elizabeth died January 24, 1929 in Sullivan County, TN, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. She married George Washington Smith in Sullivan County, TN, December 10, 1866. George was born October 24, 1843. George was the son of John Humphreys Smith. George died May 26, 1932 in Sullivan County, TN, at 88 years of age. His body was interred in Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/elijahIIwmking.htm H.H. SMITH wrote History of CROSS family in Sullivan Co, he wrote the following about his parents: "As was said by Solomon, in the 31st Chapter of Proverbs: 'She looked well to the ways of her household; and ate not the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he pariseth (praiseth) her'. Mother was remarkable for her common sense. Father was patient, industrious and far-sighted. He also had common sense. He took charge of a worn out farm at the close of the Civil War and by hard work and perseverance made several blades of grass to grow where none had grown before. How they did instill in the minds of their children the old fashioned virtues of industry, honesty and economy! They were slow to make debts, but they intended to pay them, and did pay them. The writer regrets that this cannot be said of many who contract debts in these degenerate times "(1935). Green be the grass that grows above the graves of Father, Mother, Belle and Ollie." Elizabeth F. Cross and George Washington Smith had the following children:
36. William Carter3 Cross (Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN February 17, 1851. William died February 1, 1931 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, at 79 years of age. His body was interred in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married twice. He married Sarah Katherine (Kate) Slaughter. Sarah was born in Sullivan County, TN 1875. Sarah was the daughter of Elkanah Slaughter and Mollie Hicks. Sarah died November 1918 in Sullivan County, TN, at 43 years of age. Her body was interred in Hines Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married Martha Ellen Ford in Sullivan County, TN, February 6, 1876. Martha was born in Fordtown, Sullivan County, TN November 3, 1861. Martha was the daughter of Daniel P. Ford and Catherine M. Smith. Martha died February 23, 1909 in Buffalo Community, Sullivan County, TN, at 47 years of age. Her body was interred in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. William Carter Cross and Martha Ellen Ford had the following children:
William Carter Cross and Sarah Katherine (Kate) Slaughter had the following children:
38. Isaac F. (Ike)3 Cross (Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1857. Isaac died 1925 in SC, at 68 years of age. He married Emma Routh Ruth in Sullivan County, TN, May 16, 1880. Emma was born 1866. Emma was the daughter of Asa Ruth Rev.. The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/elijahIIwmking.htm written by H.H. SMITH Emma, wife of Isaac CROSS, was the daughter of Rev. Asa ROUTH, Baptist Preacher who lived near Poplar Ridge Church. Emma was very young when she married she was 14 and was on 1880 census w/her father, but was married and very beautiful. Isaac CROSS was a school teacher at Devault's School House. They moved to SC abt 1900. Isaac "Unlce Ike" CROSS as teacher "but it was woe unto the boy who was caught doing mischief, for that boy's hide was sure to get a 'tannin'." "I have often heard him talk of the experience he and his nephew, Nat T WORLEY, had as they roamed over the United States as while they were mere boys" Isaac F. (Ike) Cross and Emma Routh Ruth had the following children:
41. William Reeves3 Giesler (Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN January 31, 1847. William died October 1930 in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN, at 83 years of age. His body was interred in New Bethel Presbyterian Cemete, Sullivan Co, TN. He married Edna J. King in Sullivan County, TN, November 25, 1868. Edna was born in Sullivan County, TN January 25, 1851. Edna was the daughter of John King and Sarah Ellen (Unknown) King. Edna died January 15, 1929 in Sullivan County, TN, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in New Bethel Presbyterian Cemete, Sullivan Co, TN. Tombstone reads: "GEISLER - W. R. GEISLER - 1847 - 1929, nd wife, EDNA KING 1851 - 1929, Gone But Not Forgotten" William Reeves Giesler and Edna J. King had the following children:
Tombstone reads: "LUCY F. GIESLER, BORN APRIL 19, 1870, DIED NOV. 2, 1910, Asleep in Jesus"
Tombstone reads: "HENRY DAVID GEISLER, 1871 -- 1957, At Rest"
Tombstone reads: "CHARLES, Son of W. R. & Edna J. GIESLER, BORN JAN. 21, 1881, DIED JAN. 4, 1883 - Our Boy"
42. David Alexander3 Giesler (Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN September 12, 1851. David died June 3, 1933 in Corsicana, Navarro County, TX, at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, TX. He married twice. He married Lucy C. Payne in Baltimore, MD, July 21, 1869. Lucy was born in Baltimore, MD. Lucy died February 26, 1870 in Baltimore, MD. Lucy was a music teacher. He married Mary Catherine (Kate) Edwards in Baltimore, MD, November 8, 1876. Mary was born in Matthews County, VA November 9, 1849. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Elliott Edwards and Louisa A. Lane Garnett. Mary died July 19, 1927 in Corsicana, Navarro County, TX, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, TX. Conflicting evidence states that David was born in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN, September 16, 1849. David Alexander Giesler and Mary Catherine (Kate) Edwards had the following children:
47. Nancy Adaline3 Giesler (Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN November 30, 1856. Nancy died June 22, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, at 69 years of age. Her body was interred June 25, 1926 in New Bethel Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN. She married Lafayette King in Sullivan County, TN, January 5, 1874. Lafayette was born in Sullivan County, TN February 14, 1853. Lafayette was the son of John King and Sarah Ellen (Unknown) King. Lafayette died May 12, 1929 in Johnson City, Washington County, TN, at 76 years of age. His body was interred May 14, 1929 in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN. Nancy Adaline Giesler and Lafayette King had the following children:
50. Sarah Jane3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN October 24, 1849. Sarah died June 17, 1891 in Sullivan Co, TN, at 41 years of age. Her body was interred in New Bethel Cemetery, Sullivan Co, TN. She married John Calvin Hodge in Sullivan Co, TN, February 19, 1871. John was born in near Piney Flats, Sullivan Co, TN August 16, 1847. John was the son of Joseph Hodge and Mary White. John died August 23, 1906 in Hawkins Co., TN, at 59 years of age. His body was interred in near Bull's Gap, Hawkins Co., TN. DEATH: Information from Edna Wynn Hodge from Hodge family Bible; He is buried at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church cemetery (near Bull's Gap) Hawkins County, TN. RELIGION: Elected Ruling Elder of the New Bethel Presbyterian Church in 1870, ordained by Rev. J.P. Briscoe. For some time prior to 1880, and in that year, was the superintendent at New Bethel of the Sabbath School. Dismissed 8 Aug 1880 to the Northern Methodist Church, Arcadia, TN. He, also, served as interim minister at two Baptist churches in Hawkins Co. CENSUS: 1850 Sullivan Co TN l/w father Joseph; 1860 l/w grandmother Elizabeth 88, Aunts Elizabeth 55, Mary 53 in Sullivan Co. 1870 l/w father in Sullivan Co Dist #9, #10. 1860 Sullivan County, TN Census [P#106-75]: Elizabeth Hodge 88, Elizabeth 53 (KH), Mary 53 (KH), and John C. 13. 1880 in Sullivan Co. with wife and 4 children Dist #2 #129 listed as farmer. 1900 Greene Co. Census Dist #21 ED 124,Sh1 Sarah Jane Gross and John Calvin Hodge had the following child:
51. Mary Polina3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan Co, TN July 20, 1851. Mary died April 8, 1938 in TN, at 86 years of age. She married Edward Rutledge King in Sullivan County, TN, September 19, 1868. Edward was the son of Isaac King and Susan Dyer. There is an E. Rutledge King [d. 1925 age 80] buried at New Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery, Sullivan Co, TN. Listed as father of H.P, E.W. King. Mary Polina Gross and Edward Rutledge King had the following children:
52. David Alexander3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan Co, TN June 17, 1853. He married Louise Britt. Louise was born 1855. Louise died 1924. Walter P. Cross b. 1883, son of Jacob Hoyl Cross & Sally McClelland, married the daughter of a David Gross. Unknown at this time if she was the daughter of David Alexander Gross. David Alexander Gross and Louise Britt had the following children:
55. Robert Farrington3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Johnson City, Sullivan County, TN November 4, 1859. Robert died February 4, 1939 at 79 years of age. His body was interred February 6, 1939 in New Bethal Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married Victoria Jane Hughes October 19, 1883. Victoria was born in Johnson City, Sullivan County, TN March 11, 1861. Victoria was the daughter of Hiram Hughes and Mary Ann Shell. Victoria died December 25, 1940 in Johnson City, Sullivan County, TN, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred December 27, 1940 in New Bethal Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. The following was taken from notes by Louminda Torbett (lrtorbett@bigfoot.com) about Hiram Hughes, Victoria's father: The following information was provided by Virginia Gross Petz in her notes dated 1986: "He made wagons for the Northern army during the Civil war. His property joined property owned by Alfred Gross, who made guns for the Southern army. They remained friends even though their feelings were divided. Two of their children married, Robert F. Gross and Victoria Jane Hughes. "This is a note written by Hiram Hughes to Robert F. Gross. One evening, Robert Gross slipped a note in a open window where Hiram Hughes was sitting. He ask (sic) permission to marry his daughter Victoria Hughes. He read the note and this was his reply to the note. 'April 1st 1883 Dear Sir: You note is recd and contents noted Your proportion does not surprise me very much. If you & Vicie have made upyour minds to marry you can rely on my consent with an earnest an fervent prayer that you may live a happy contented & christian life. Yours respectfully H Hughes' "Winifred Gross Bowers had the original note. It is now in the possession of Hugh and Lavinia Bowers." Farmer, wagon maker, Presbyterian "Poke down. Feed chickens." The chickens were kept under the floor so the Civil War soldiers would not take them. The chickens were fed through a hole in the floor. The small child, Vickie" was heard to say, "Poke down. Feed chickens." In the will of Hiram Hughes, Victoria Hughes Gross was bequeathed: a 68 parcel of land near Piney Flats and also 3 1/2 acres to build a house, near where she then lived. He also left her the lumber in the barn and stable and three kegs of nails to be used in building a house on the land bequeathed to her. The house was built before 1898 The following was taken from notes by Louminda Torbett (lrtorbett@bigfoot.com): Lumberman Postmaster ca 1884 at Gross, Tennessee - 1902 postal service was discontinued at Gross and sent to Piney Flats. The rural post office at Gross was located 7 miles south of Blountville in Sullivan County Robert Farrington Gross and Victoria Jane Hughes had the following children:
The following was taken from notes by Louminda Torbett (lrtorbett@bigfoot.com): Letter from Mary Winifred Gross Bowers (Aunt Winnie) to Virginia Gross Petz dated 1970: "...I too wish we could have known more about our Shell relatives, but at that time it was hard to get different places to see or visit people. Roads were almost impossible then on horse back. I have tried to go to Piney Flats from our first home close to Grandmother Grosses and the clay mud would be up to the horses knees and could hardly pull out, and we rode side saddle of course, see how things have changed." Letter from Aunt Winnie to Virginia Gross Petz dated 1964, she stated she was born in the Loom House in the back yard building of Grandfathers.
56. Nancy Ann3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN May 2, 1862. Nancy died August 29, 1945 at 83 years of age. She married Jacob Latture Jones December 18, 1881. Jacob was born July 24, 1860. Jacob was the son of William Jones and Martha Latture. Jacob died December 19, 1919 at 59 years of age. Nancy Ann Gross and Jacob Latture Jones had the following children:
57. John Franklin3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN September 11, 1864. John died June 26, 1948 in Sullivan County, TN, at 83 years of age. His body was interred in Indian Springs Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married Virginia O. Cartright in Sullivan Co, TN, June 1, 1893. Virginia was born January 1, 1866. Virginia was the daughter of W. S. Cartwright and Elizabeth Bond. Virginia died March 17, 1946 in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred in Indian Springs Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. John's occupation: store merchant. John Franklin Gross and Virginia O. Cartright had the following child:
59. Samuel Leonidas3 Gross (Alfred Farrington2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan Co, TN March 26, 1868. Samuel died October 11, 1951 in Lordsburg, CA, at 83 years of age. His body was interred in Laverne, CA. He married Lillie M. Wallace in Sullivan County, TN, May 31, 1896. Lillie was born February 21, 1873. Lillie died December 10, 1949 at 76 years of age. Samuel Leonidas Gross and Lillie M. Wallace had the following children:
Fourth Generation78. Sarah Emily4 Gross (Jacob C.3, Jonathan2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1865. She married James Wesley Oliver. Sarah Emily Gross and James Wesley Oliver had the following child:
80. Austine4 Gross (Jacob C.3, Jonathan2, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN 1870. He married Ziphie (Unknown) Gross. Ziphie was born 1867. Austine Gross and Ziphie (Unknown) Gross had the following children:
97. Thomas Ethel4 Gross (Jesse Lincoln3, Milton B.2, Jacob1) was born in near Austin, TX December 24, 1884. Thomas died October 4, 1955 in Polk County, Onalaska, TX, at 70 years of age. He married twice. He married Georgia Ann Blalock. Georgia was born in TX February 19, 1890. Georgia died December 26, 1917 in TX, at 27 years of age. Her body was interred in Mount Capers Cemetery, San Jacinto County, TX. He married Ellen Mae Smith. Thomas Ethel Gross and Georgia Ann Blalock had the following children:
Thomas Ethel Gross and Ellen Mae Smith had the following children:
98. William Chesley (Chester)4 Gross (Jesse Lincoln3, Milton B.2, Jacob1) was born in Caldwell, Burleson County, TX December 26, 1886. William died July 31, 1964 in Daisetta, TX, at 77 years of age. He married twice. He married Mary Ellen Lewis in Cass County, TX, 1912. Mary was born in Cass County, TX February 9, 1891. Mary died 1920 in Evergreen, TX, at 29 years of age. Her body was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen, TX. He married Julia Iona Keys in Oakhurst, San Jacinto County, TX, abt. 1917. Julia was born in Oakhurst, San Jacinto County, TX March 19, 1887. Julia was the daughter of William Allen Keys and Louisa Adla Durdin. Julia died February 5, 1985 in Oakhurst, San Jacinto County, TX, at 97 years of age. William Chesley (Chester) Gross and Mary Ellen Lewis had the following child:
William Chesley (Chester) Gross and Julia Iona Keys had the following child:
106. Nathaniel M.4 Webb (Susan R.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born 1867. Nathaniel M. Webb had the following children:
107. C. E.4 Smith (Elizabeth F.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN September 15, 1867. He married Jennie (Jenny) Cross in Sullivan County, TN, September 17, 1892. Jennie was the daughter of William A. Cross and Martha DeVault. The following was taken from http://www.geocities.com/crosspage/wills2.htm Martha DEVAULT CROSS Dated 18 Oct 1909 ... Recorded 02 Sep 1918 Martha's will names her husband, Wm A CROSS. Wm died one year almost to the day that this will is dated. She leaves son Brack (Braxton) CROSS all property in District 9 .. 52 acres Brack is to pay the other children $100.00 each. names son H.H. CROSS Royston "Rice" H CROSS dau Edna "Florence" (CROSS) MASSINGILL dau Jennie (CROSS) SMITH dau (dec'd) Matilda (CROSS) MASSINGILL's children C. E. Smith and Jennie (Jenny) Cross had the following children:
108. Homer H.4 Smith Sr. (Elizabeth F.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born November 25, 1869. Homer died after 1950. He married Fanny Mary Massengill 1904. Homer H. Smith Sr. and Fanny Mary Massengill had the following children:
109. C. F.4 Smith (Elizabeth F.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born April 24, 1875. C. F. Smith and Viola Hall had the following children:
110. Ida May4 Smith (Elizabeth F.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born December 24, 1875. She married Franklin Phillips 1901. Ida May Smith and Franklin Phillips had the following children:
111. Susan Essie4 Smith (Elizabeth F.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN May 4, 1879. She married Joseph W. Houston 1899. Susan Essie Smith and Joseph W. Houston had the following children:
112. Authur Cleveland4 Smith Sr. (Elizabeth F.3 Cross, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN January 26, 1882. He married Bettie Shaver 1908. Authur Cleveland Smith Sr. and Bettie Shaver had the following children:
117. Rice David4 Cross (William Carter3, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN. Rice died December 23, 1956 in Houston, TX. His body was interred in Shelby Hils Cemetery, Bristol, TN. Rice David Cross and Hazel King had the following children:
129. Thomas (Tom) Miller4 Cross (William Carter3, Louisiana (Louisa - Loozena)2 Gross, Jacob1) was born May 30, 1901. Thomas died June 16, 1997 in Holston Community, Blountville, Sullivan County, TN, at 96 years of age. His body was interred in Gunnings Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married Eleanor Caldonia Hall in Sullivan County, TN, September 25, 1926. Eleanor is the daughter of Edgar Hall. Thomas (Tom) Miller Cross and Eleanor Caldonia Hall had the following children:
136. Sarah Elizabeth4 Giesler (William Reeves3, Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN November 19, 1877. Sarah died February 28, 1938 in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN, at 60 years of age. She married Jacob C. Shipley in Sullivan County, TN, March 23, 1893. Jacob was born in Sullivan County, TN October 22, 1873. Jacob died December 9, 1942 in Bluff City, Sullivan County, TN, at 69 years of age. His body was interred in New Bethel Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. Sarah Elizabeth Giesler and Jacob C. Shipley had the following children:
138. Virginia Belle4 Giesler (William Reeves3, Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN October 25, 1884. Virginia died September 9, 1954 in Route 5, Jonesboro, Washington County, TN, at 69 years of age. Her body was interred in Hales Chapel Cemetery, Jonesboro, Washington County, TN. She married James Knox Gray in Halls Ford, TN, April 1919. According to "Descendants of David Giesler & Nancy M. Gross" by Mrs. Robert Louthan Wynne, the marriage date between Virginia Giesler and James Gray was October 1904 at River at Halls Ford, TN. James was born in Washington County, TN November 12, 1883. James was the son of John Gray and Nancy Ann Dyer. James died April 20, 1964 in Washington County, TN, at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Hales Chapel Cemetery, Jonesboro, Washington County, TN. Virginia Belle Giesler and James Knox Gray had the following children:
139. Earnest James4 Giesler Sr. (William Reeves3, Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN November 20, 1886. Earnest died December 8, 1950 in Sullivan County, TN, at 64 years of age. His body was interred in Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan County, TN. He married Elta Vasta Hall in Sullivan County, TN, November 24, 1907. Elta was born October 25, 1885. Earnest James Giesler Sr. and Elta Vasta Hall had the following children:
140. Mary Kate4 Giesler (William Reeves3, Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN January 25, 1890. Mary died December 7, 1969 in Sullivan County, TN, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Monta Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington County, TN. She married Augusta Herman Hale in Sullivan County, TN, July 4, 1909. Augusta was born in Washington County, TN August 28, 1879. Augusta died August 28, 1966 in Johnson City, Washington County, TN. His body was interred in Monta Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington County, TN. Augusta was a carpenter. Mary Kate Giesler and Augusta Herman Hale had the following children:
141. William Preston4 Giesler (William Reeves3, Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Sullivan County, TN November 24, 1892. William died May 19, 1959 in Sullivan County, TN, at 66 years of age. His body was interred in New Bethel Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married twice. He married Gertrude Almarode in Sullivan County, TN, 1916. Gertrude was born January 15, 1896. Gertrude died February 22, 1928 at 32 years of age. Her body was interred in New Bethel Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. He married Lena Jeffers aft. 1928. Lena was born in Washington County, TN December 8, 1904. Lena died March 9, 1965 in Washington County, TN, at 60 years of age. Her body was interred in New Bethel Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. Lena was orphaned early in childhood. Tombstone reads: "WILLIE P. GEISLER, NOV. 24, 1892, MAY 19, 1959" William Preston Giesler and Gertrude Almarode had the following children:
William Preston Giesler and Lena Jeffers had the following children:
142. Annie Rousie4 Giesler (David Alexander3, Nancy M.2 Gross, Jacob1) was born in Baltimore, MD June 23, 1877. Annie died January 6, 1971 in Corsicana, Navarro County, TX, at 93 years of age. Her body was interred in Oakwood Cemtery, Corsicana, TX. She married twice. She married Donald Curtis. She married Robert Marion Whitten in Temple, TX, May 22, 1902. Robert was born in Pontotoc, MS January 24, 1873. Robert was the son of Joseph Whitten and Virginia Rutledge. Robert died November 20, 1941 in Corsicana, Navarro County, TX, at 68 years of age. His body was interred in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro County, TX. |
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