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William H. Ross. He whose name heads this sketch is among the prominent and popular citizens of Lone Pine Township, Lincoln County, Ark. His birth occurred in Chester District, April 1, 1840, and is the son of Francis and Eveline (Hoody) Ross, natives of Chester District, S. C. They were both claimed by death in the year 1881. They moved from South Carolina in 1869, locating in Dallas County. The father was a very successful farmer, and took a prominent part in the late war. The Ross family is of Scottish descent, and the Hoods are an old English family. To the union of the parents of William Ross were born eight children, of whom Andrew J. is dead, and seven still living, viz.: Robert, Jane (wife of Dr. Gwin), Elizabeth (wife of J. M. Kirkpatrick), Sarah M. (wife of Hart Gwin), Frances (wife of Dr. Wiley), Lenora (wife of Judson McHenry). William passed his school days in Chester District, S. C, and in 1861 enlisted in the Confederate army, doing active service all through the war, and surrendering at Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865. He engaged in many of the famous battles, and at Gainesville received a severe wound, and was wounded at several other points. At the close of the war Mr. Ross took up farming, an occupation that he enjoys, and one that under his able management yields large profits. In 1868 he came to Lincoln County, and in 1875 settled on his present estate. In 1869 the subject of this sketch married Miss Clarina Jaggers, of Alabama. To them was born one son, Frank Harvory, who is now with his father. His wife having died, Mr. Ross married Miss Jane V. Jaggers, sister of the subject’s first wife; to this union have been born seven children, all of whom are living, viz.: William R., Thomas T., Walker C., Bruce T., Annie, May and Clifton.