Ossian M. Ross

Ossian M. Ross was a pioneer farmer, stockraiser, and merchant in Illinois, who served as a major in the War of 1812 and subsequently founded the Illinois towns of Lewistown and Havana, and who also played a prominent role in establishing Fulton and Mason counties in that state.

Ossian Ross was born in Dutchess County, New York, on August 16, 1790, the son of Joseph Ross and Abigail Lee. He was married to Mary Winans on July 7, 1811, in Seneca County, New York. While living in New York, he engaged in agricultural pursuits. Ossian and Mary Ross had three children during this period Lewis Winans , Harriet M. , and Harvey Lee .

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