ROSS/TAYLOR

Hannah Utley  (Mrs Perrin Ross, Jr. )             (1784 - 1851)
Mother of Nelson>>
Hannah Utley (Mrs Perrin Ross, Jr. ) (1784 - 1851)
Mother of Nelson>>
 Nelson Ross (1821 - 1892) , father of William Blyn Ross
Nelson Ross (1821 - 1892) , father of William Blyn Ross
Almira Griswold Ross (William Blynn Ross' stepmother 1824 -1892)
<<Nelson’s 2nd wife
Almira Griswold Ross (William Blynn Ross' stepmother 1824 -1892)
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Nelson’s son, William Blyn Ross (1842 - 1900) and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams (1849 - 1925)  Children:  Lilla and Lydia Josephine
Nelson’s son, William Blyn Ross (1842 - 1900) and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams (1849 - 1925) Children: Lilla and Lydia Josephine
William Blyn Ross & Nancy Taylor: Back L Lilla & Lydia Josephine: Emily: Front L William, John & Almira
William Blyn Ross & Nancy Taylor: Back L Lilla & Lydia Josephine: Emily: Front L William, John & Almira
Lilla Viola Ross, dtr of Nancy Taylor and William B. Ross. Born on 7 June 1868 in Oakfield, Wis.  Died on 30 Mar 1957 in Yakima, Wash. Married Arthur Fear in Eau Claire Co., Wis. 1 Aug 1889. ***
Lilla Viola Ross, dtr of Nancy Taylor and William B. Ross. Born on 7 June 1868 in Oakfield, Wis. Died on 30 Mar 1957 in Yakima, Wash. Married Arthur Fear in Eau Claire Co., Wis. 1 Aug 1889. ***
Lydia Josephine Ross Peterson (1871 1951)
Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
Lydia Josephine Ross Peterson (1871 1951)
Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
Lydia Josephine Ross Peterson
Lydia Josephine Ross Peterson
William Ross (1874 - 1926) 
Son of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
William Ross (1874 - 1926)
Son of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
William Ross (1874 - 1926)
William Ross (1874 - 1926)
Almira Ross Thomson  (1876 - 1954) Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
Almira Ross Thomson (1876 - 1954) Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
Seated l - r:  John Ross:  William Ross:  Standing: Almira Ross Thomson
Seated l - r: John Ross: William Ross: Standing: Almira Ross Thomson
Emily Ross (1879 - 1948)
Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
Emily Ross (1879 - 1948)
Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
John Ross (1883 - 1913)
Son of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
John Ross (1883 - 1913)
Son of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Taylor
John Ross:  Member of Washington State National Guard (Infantry) 1902 uniform
John Ross: Member of Washington State National Guard (Infantry) 1902 uniform
Front Right:  John Ross, Son of Nancy Elizabeth Raylor Ross Williams and William Blyn Ross
Front Right: John Ross, Son of Nancy Elizabeth Raylor Ross Williams and William Blyn Ross
Right:  Emily Ross, daughter of Nancy Taylor Ross and her cousin, Edna Walter, daughter of Hattie Taylor Walter
Right: Emily Ross, daughter of Nancy Taylor Ross and her cousin, Edna Walter, daughter of Hattie Taylor Walter
THE TAYLOR FAMILY >>> John Wesley Taylor and dtr. Nancy   Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams
THE TAYLOR FAMILY >>> John Wesley Taylor and dtr. Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams
John Wesley Taylor, his daughter Nancy Taylor Ross Williams and her siblings
John Wesley Taylor, his daughter Nancy Taylor Ross Williams and her siblings
L-R: Rebecca, prob. mother of Laura Marcy (Mrs. John W. Taylor) ; Laura's sister Martha ; Laura's dtr. Lydia (Mrs James Cutland) ?
L-R: Rebecca, prob. mother of Laura Marcy (Mrs. John W. Taylor) ; Laura's sister Martha ; Laura's dtr. Lydia (Mrs James Cutland) ?
Nancy Elizabeht Taylor Ross Williams 1849 -1925)
Nancy Elizabeht Taylor Ross Williams 1849 -1925)
Nancy Taylor Ross Williams  1849 - 1925)
Nancy Taylor Ross Williams 1849 - 1925)
Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams (1849 - 1925)
Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams (1849 - 1925)
Nancy  with Dollie Thomson (L) and probably her sister Elgie
Nancy with Dollie Thomson (L) and probably her sister Elgie
Hattie Taylor Walter (born about 1858)
Hattie Taylor Walter (born about 1858)
Sisters:  Hattie Taylor Walter (born about 1858) and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams (born 1849)
Sisters: Hattie Taylor Walter (born about 1858) and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams (born 1849)
L-R  Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams and three of her children: William, Emily and John
L-R Nancy Elizabeth Taylor Ross Williams and three of her children: William, Emily and John
Hattie Taylor (born 1858) with her husband, John Walter, and their three children:  LeRoy, Edna and Harvey (order unknown).
Hattie Taylor (born 1858) with her husband, John Walter, and their three children: LeRoy, Edna and Harvey (order unknown).
George Fletcher Walter (son of Hattie) and Hector
George Fletcher Walter (son of Hattie) and Hector
Far Right:  Emily Ross:  Others unidentified
Far Right: Emily Ross: Others unidentified
More Hats!
More Hats!
Emily Ross through the years 
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Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Elizbeth Taylor Ross Williams
Emily Ross through the years
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Daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Elizbeth Taylor Ross Williams
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Emily Ross
Almira Ross and Allen Thomson. Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary.  Anacortes, Washington 1940
Almira Ross and Allen Thomson. Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Anacortes, Washington 1940
THE FEAR FAMILY >>>> Lilla Ross Fear with her ** children (not in order) Ellen, Huldah Josephine;  Richard and Howard
THE FEAR FAMILY >>>> Lilla Ross Fear with her ** children (not in order) Ellen, Huldah Josephine; Richard and Howard
Four Generations:  The infant is  Ester Humphrey Mortimer:  Ellen Fear Humphrey:  Lilla Ross Fear:  Nancy Taylor Ross Williams
Four Generations: The infant is Ester Humphrey Mortimer: Ellen Fear Humphrey: Lilla Ross Fear: Nancy Taylor Ross Williams
Rose Margaret Humphrey **    with her grandmother, Lilla Ross Fear.  Rose was born 27 Oct 1925
Rose Margaret Humphrey ** with her grandmother, Lilla Ross Fear. Rose was born 27 Oct 1925
Lilla Ross Fear's sons
Lilla Ross Fear's sons
Lilla Ross Fear, her husband ,Arthur and their children:  Richard Arthur, Howard Ashley, Effie Ellen and Huldah Josephine.  Not in order. ***
Lilla Ross Fear, her husband ,Arthur and their children: Richard Arthur, Howard Ashley, Effie Ellen and Huldah Josephine. Not in order. ***
 Ellen Fear Humphrey
Daughter of Lilla Ross Fear and sister of Huldah>>>
Ellen Fear Humphrey
Daughter of Lilla Ross Fear and sister of Huldah>>>
 Ellen Fear Humphrey
Ellen Fear Humphrey
Huldah  Jo Fear:
Huldah Jo Fear:
Howard Fear, son of Lilla Ross Fear ***
Howard Fear, son of Lilla Ross Fear ***
Richard Fear, son of Lilla Ross Fear ***
Richard Fear, son of Lilla Ross Fear ***
Richard Fear WWI ***
Richard Fear WWI ***
Edna Walter Campbell (daughter of Harriet "Hattie" Ross Walter) with husband George and children:  Lloyd, Walter and Lillian. ***
Edna Walter Campbell (daughter of Harriet "Hattie" Ross Walter) with husband George and children: Lloyd, Walter and Lillian. ***
Huldah Josephine Fear  through the years. >> dtr. of Lilla Ross Fear 1919 ***
Huldah Josephine Fear through the years. >> dtr. of Lilla Ross Fear 1919 ***
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Huldah Jo Fear
Ellen Fear Humphrey Dec 28 1913
Ellen Fear Humphrey Dec 28 1913
Ellen .  Dtr. of Lilla Ross Fear with Olive Humphrey her husband  (Wedding  Photo)  ***
Ellen . Dtr. of Lilla Ross Fear with Olive Humphrey her husband (Wedding Photo) ***
Hulda Fear with Ester and Arthur Humphrey.  Children of Ellen Fear Humphrey. ***
Hulda Fear with Ester and Arthur Humphrey. Children of Ellen Fear Humphrey. ***
Arthur, Ester Humphrey (Mortimer) and Margaret  Humphrey (Schuller, O’Neill) children of Ellen and Olive Humphrey. ***
Arthur, Ester Humphrey (Mortimer) and Margaret Humphrey (Schuller, O’Neill) children of Ellen and Olive Humphrey. ***
Josephine Ross Peterson (1871 - 1951) (sister of Almira, Lilla, Emily, William and John) with her husband Willis Peterson
Josephine Ross Peterson (1871 - 1951) (sister of Almira, Lilla, Emily, William and John) with her husband Willis Peterson
Josephine  Ross Peterson (1871-1951 sister of Almira Ross Thomson) husband Willis Peterson and four of their five children.  Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Josephine Ross Peterson (1871-1951 sister of Almira Ross Thomson) husband Willis Peterson and four of their five children. Golden Wedding Anniversary.

The Ancestors of Almira Ross Thomson

Almira (1876-1954) was the daughter of William Blyn Ross and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor.  She married Allen Thomson in 1890.  For dates, places and relationships please see Ancestral Charts.


This collection was kept by Lois Thomson.  Her daughter, Kathy Staeber, entrusted them to Carolyn and Art Thomson ** and me.  The Fear and Humphrey photographs have been contributed by Margaret O’Neill and Brenda Miller ***.


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