VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Erskine Mayo Ross

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Erskine Mayo Ross

Roster ID 2541
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First Name:	Erskine
Middle Name:	Mayo
Last Name:	Ross
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Affiliation:	Class of 1865
Biography & Genealogy:	Erskine Mayo Ross, Class of 1865: New Market Cadet; 1st (orderly) sergeant, Co. A. He was one of the founders of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Genealogy: Born- June 30, 1845 in Culpeper Co., Va. Father- William Buckner Ross; Mother- Elizabeth Mayo Thom. Pat. Grandfather- George Ross; Pat. Grandmother- (given name unknown) Farish. Mat. Grandfather- John Thom; Mat. Grandmother- Abby DeHart Mayo. 1st Marriage- Inez H. Bettis, One son- Robert Erskine Ross; 2nd Marriage- Ida Hancock, no children. Careers: Lawyer. Died- December 10, 1928, in Los Angeles.

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