ROSS, Col. James
Source: Daily News Review, Oct 29, 1900 p 1
Colonel James R. Ross, a former resident of this city, died Saturday morning at his home in Indianapolis from paralysis of the stomach. Mr. Ross was born in Bellfontaine, Ohio, August 16, 1841 and six years later came with his parents to this city. He clerked in the dry goods store of Campbell & Harter until the Civil War broke out when he enlisted with Co. I, 11th Indiana Volunteers, under command of General Lew Wallace. At the end of the 100-day service he reenlisted for 3 years and by successive promotions became a Lt. Captain; Regimental Staff Officer; and Lt. Colonel. After the war he went to Chicago but in 1873 moved to Indianapolis and has since been engaged in the wholesale business. Col. Ross has ever been active in state military affairs and also in the uniformed rank Knights of Pythias. His wife was Miss Alice Crawford, a daughter of one of our pioneer families. She survives him together with one son, Fred C. Ross. The funeral took place at Indianapolis this morning, a number of relatives and old friends going over from here to attend. The Second Regiment of the Indiana National Guard; the First Regiment URK of P; Indiana Commander, Loyal Legion; the Union Veteran League and the Indianapolis Post, GAR acted as escort to Crown Hill Cemetery - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 2 November 1900
Indianapolis Sun: James R. Ross, for many years a prominent Indianapolis wholesaler, died early Saturday morning at his home, 2007 Central Avenue, after an illness of several months. He practically recovered, a few weeks ago, and his death follows a second attack. A serious impaction was the direct cause of his death. He leaves a widow and one son, Fred Ross. Col. Ross’ funeral will take place Monday at 2 p.m. It will be entirely in charge of the Knights of Pythias, Grand-master-at-arms Merrill E. Wilson, of Elkhart, will have the conduct of the ceremonies at the grave. The funeral preparations are being carried out exactly in compliance with the wishes of Col. Ross, expressed in various conversations with him by brother knights during the past few years. When Col. Ross attended the funeral of a comrade, a short time ago, he expressed the wish that his own should be conducted by Grand-master Wilson, who officiated then. The active pall bearers will be Gen. James R. Carnahan, Gen. Wm J. McKee, George W. Powell, Frank Bowers, Harry B. Smith and E. L. Siver, of Fort Wayne. The honorary pall bearers will include Gen. R. S. Foster, Gen. Geo. F. McGinnis, Zemro Smith and Gen. Fred Kneller, comrades of Col. Ross in the Eleventh Indiana regiment. James R. Ross was born in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1841, of Scotch-Irish parentage. In 1847 his parents moved to Crawfordsville, Ind. where he lived until the breaking out of the Civil War. When the war began, Ross was clerking in a dry goods store, but enlisted on the first call for troops as a private in the Eleventh Indiana volunteers, commanded by Gen. Lew Wallace. He was very soon promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Col. Ross was one of the first members of the Grand Army, joining when it was first established in 1866. He has been for many years a member of George H. Thomas Post and was a member of Camp 80, Union Veteran Legion. – thanks to S for this one
Source: CWJ 16 Nov 1900
The recent death of Col. James R. Ross brings back many memories of the days gone by," said Capt. Tom Pursel. "He was one of the captains of the old 11th Ind regiment that went from this county. It was the first regiment in the state that was mustered into the service, being in command of Lew Wallace. At one time in this regiment there were 5 captains that came from C'ville and at various time were 9 captains that made this city their home and went from here. They were: IC Elson; HM Carr; John W. Ross; John F. Cavin; CR Kellogg; James R. Ross; JB Simpson; DH Hills and myself. Of this number all are dead but IC Elston and myself. Company I from this city was the first company mustered into service in the CW in this state, the boys going in April 21, 1861. This company was also the 3rd to enter Camp Morgan at Indianapolis. The old 11th had a wonderful history."