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     Lee R. Gross was born circa 1915 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Forest Edward Gross and Margaret E. (?)¹

     Leroy Gross was born on 11 March 1884 at Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Wilson Bartlett Gross and Jennie Fry.¹ Leroy Gross married Effie Glendora Shroyer, daughter of John W. Shroyer and Margaret Williams, circa 1908.² Leroy Gross lived on 27 April 1910 at 747 Creighton Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.² He lived on 14 February 1920 at Smithville Road, Van Buren Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 11 March 1932 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 48. He was buried in March 1932 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #113029923.

     Lester Edward Gross was born on 4 February 1906. He was the son of Lewis Edward Gross and Caroline Hawk.

     Lewis Edward Gross was born on 10 October 1856 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of John Gross and Maria Anna Cost. Lewis Edward Gross married Amanda Geis, daughter of Mathias Geis and Josephine Braungott, on 7 December 1879 at Greene Co., OH. Lewis Edward Gross married Caroline Hawk, daughter of Adam Hawk and Margaret (?), circa 1896. Occupation: Farm Laborer in 1910 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.³ Lewis Edward Gross died on 20 January 1930 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 73.

     Maria Gross was born in June 1860 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Henry W. Gross and Plavisa (?)¹

     Mary Gross was born circa 1859 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Henry W. Gross and Plavisa (?)¹

     Mary Ann Elizabeth Gross was born on 25 August 1839 1850 census (September) shows her as age 12 -- this is one year off, or else her headstone is one year off.¹ She was the daughter of John Gross and Maria Anna Cost. Mary Ann Elizabeth Gross lived on 8 June 1850 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH, farming. She married George F. Young, son of Abraham Mason Young and Mary A. Thomas, on 16 September 1858 at Greene Co., OH. Mary Ann Elizabeth Gross died on 19 March 1919 at age 79.

     Mary Elizabeth Gross was born on 7 October 1871 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Peter Gross and Elizabeth Louisa Hebble.¹

     Miriam L. Gross died on 20 August 1890 at Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was born on 20 August 1890 at Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Albert S. Gross and Sarah Laros.¹

     Nancy M. Gross was born on 15 August 1820 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ She married David Giesler, son of Adam Giesler Jr. and Anna Marie Devault, on 23 December 1841 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ Nancy M. Gross died on 2 May 1910 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 89. She was buried in May 1910 at New Bethel Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #95633795.

     Nellie May Gross was born on 26 August 1880 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Edward Gross and Amanda Geis. Nellie May Gross married John Peter Stewart, son of John Hugh Stewart and Susan Swigart, on 2 December 1896 at Greene Co., OH. Nellie May Gross died on 14 February 1965 at Greene Co., OH, at age 84. She was buried in February 1965 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave.com #113831967.

     Nina Floretta Gross was born on 27 February 1893 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Franklin Gross and Margaret Ellen Urick.¹ Nina Floretta Gross married Cecil Everett Spahr, son of William Nelson Spahr and Prudence Catherine Ankrom, on 5 September 1912 at Jay Co., IN. Nina Floretta Gross died on 3 February 1972 at Portland, Jay Co., IN, at age 78. She was buried in February 1972 at Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #66689720.

     Philip Edmond Gross was born on 30 June 1869 at Adams Co., IN.¹ He was the son of John Peter Gross and Elizabeth Louisa Hebble.¹ Philip Edmond Gross married Nina O. Wingert, daughter of Levi B. Wingert and Catherine J. (?), circa 1889.² Philip Edmond Gross lived in June 1900 at Fairfield, Greene Co., OH.²

     Philip Francis Gross was born circa 1840 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Gross and Maria Anna Cost. Philip Francis Gross died before 1870 Not found in censuses after 1860 -- probably died during the 1860s, possibly in the Civil War.

     Phoeba Jesteene Gross was born on 22 November 1897 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Franklin Gross and Margaret Ellen Urick.¹ Phoeba Jesteene Gross married Eber Jared Priest, son of Edgar A. Priest and Laura Belle Myers, on 19 October 1920 at Jay Co., IN, license date. Phoeba Jesteene Gross lived on 8 April 1930 at Thirty-eighth Street, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Marital status "M". Jesteene appears to have been separated from Eber Priest by the time of the 1930 census.² She and Eber Jared Priest were divorced. Phoeba Jesteene Gross married Charles Benjamin Harrison Gegenheimer, son of August F. Gegenheimer and Sarah C. Haley, on 29 April 1937 at Jay Co., IN, license date. Phoeba Jesteene Gross died on 29 May 1970 at Indianaopolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 72. She was buried in June 1970 at Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #65321377.

     Regenia C. Gross was born in 1842 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Gross and Maria Anna Cost.

     Robert Everett Gross was born on 3 September 1918 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Leroy Gross and Effie Glendora Shroyer.¹ Robert Everett Gross began military service on 18 November 1942 at Patterson Field, Fairfield, Greene Co., OH, Enlisted, Army Air Corps, WW II. He married Martha N. Strahler, daughter of George Elmer Strahler and Claudia Catherine Lamme, on 20 September 1951 at Montgomery Co., OH. Robert Everett Gross died on 18 August 1963 at Greene Co., OH, at age 44. He was buried in August 1963 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #113029472.

     Roger Clifford Gross was born on 21 June 1949 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL; son of Clifford F. and Elieanor E. (Batka) Gross. He lived between 1988 and 1991 at Coppell, Dallas Co., TX. He died on 27 October 1996 at Florida at age 47

Obituary -- Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL; Monday, 28 OCT 1996, p.139 (Newspapers.com):

GROSS -- Roger C., Funeral Services for Mr. Roger C. Gross, age 47, resident of New Port Richey, who passed away Sunday morning, will be held Wednesday morning at evelen (sic) O'Clock from the Chapel of Dobies Funeral Home, 6616 Congress Street, New Port Richey with Rev. Fr. Desmond Daly, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, officiating. Friends may call Tuesday 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Military Honors will be accorded by the Marine Corps League, Holiday Detachment #567.

Mr. Gross is survived by his wife, Diane, 3 daughters; Kelsey Elizabeth, Kylie Diane and Kayce Nicole, all of New Port Richey, his Mother; Eleanor Gross, of Norridge, IL 3 Brothers; Lawrence, Norridge, IL., Brian and his wife Elizabeth, LaGrange, IL., Kevin and his wife Patty, Arlington Heights, IL. He was a loving Uncle to many.

     Rose Gross was born in 1893. She married George Kirr Sr. Rose Gross died in 1972. She was buried in 1972 at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Findagrave #142338798.

     Sarah Ann Gross was also known as "Sally". She was born on 30 September 1828 at Pennsylvania date calculated from headstone inscription "77Ys 8Ms 8Ds."¹ She married Reuben Smith. Sarah Ann Gross died on 7 June 1896 at Story Co., IA, at age 67. She was buried in June 1896 at Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #45577172.

     Susan Gertrude Gross was born on 9 October 1895 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Franklin Gross and Margaret Ellen Urick.¹ Susan Gertrude Gross married Homer Virgil Evans. Susan Gertrude Gross died on 15 January 1961 at Portland, Jay Co., IN, at age 65.

     Theresa Annette Gross was born on 23 October 1897. She was the daughter of Lewis Edward Gross and Caroline Hawk. Theresa Annette Gross married John A. Rodman circa 1918, No children shown in 1930 or 1940 censuses, probably had none.¹ Theresa Annette Gross died on 2 April 1941 at Detroit, Wayne Co. (probably), MI, at age 43.

     Wilson Bartlett Gross was also known as "Bartlett". He was born in January 1855 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Gross and Maria Anna Cost. Wilson Bartlett Gross married Jennie Fry circa 1882.³ Wilson Bartlett Gross died on 5 November 1938 at Miami Co., OH, at age 83. He was buried in November 1938 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #113033773.

     Philip F. Grossardt was born on 10 April 1871 at Illinois.¹ He married Katherine M. Cerny in October 1910, license approval listed in the 13 OCT 1910 edition of the Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend, Kansas.¹ Philip F. Grossardt died on 28 February 1951 at age 79. He was buried in March 1951 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Claflin, Barton Co., KS, Findagrave #32071787.

     Violet Marie Grossardt was also known as "Vi". She was born on 19 December 1916 at Claflin, Barton Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Philip F. Grossardt and Katherine M. Cerny.¹ Violet Marie Grossardt married Dr. Howard Vernon Bair, son of Guy Bair and Eva Olive Harshman, on 31 December 1941. Violet Marie Grossardt died on 29 November 2004 at age 87

Obituary -- The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Thursday, 2 DEC 2004, p.11 (Newspapers.com):

BAIR
Violet "Vi" Marie Bair, 87, went to rest with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2004. Violet Mari Grossardt was born December 19, 1916 to Joseph (sic) and Katherine Cerny Grossardt in Claflin, Kansas. Vi graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in French and English, and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She married Howard V. Bair on December 31, 1941, and after Howard's graduation from medical school and service as an Army medical officer in Germany during WW II they lived in Ukiah, California. They returned home to Parsons, Kansas in 1951 where Vi and Howard raised four children; Jeff, Jane, Julie, and Jack. Vi was especially fond of the mountains and spent summers with her family in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. Vi and Howard moved to Colorado Springs in 1978 and enjoyed several years of retirement in the mountains. Vi came to Oklahoma City in 1995 to be closer to her family . She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed bridge, playing the piano, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ernest J. Grossardt, cherished daughter Jane K. Pierce, and beloved husband, Howard V. Bair, M.D. She is survived by a sister, Rose K. Smith; sons Dr. Jeffrey H. Bair, wife Karen and their daughter Kendra; Jack M. Bair, M.d., wife Debra and their daughters Hailey and Chandler; daughter Julie, husband Kenneth Novich, M.D., their children Jennifer and Andrew; and son-in-law Robert L. Pierce and children Lindsay and Justin. Vi was a wise and gentle woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004 at the Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel.

     Margareta Elisabetha Grosscloss was born on 9 May 1802 at Herschweiler-Pettersheim, Palatinate. She married Theobald Munzinger, son of Peter Munzinger and Maria Klein, on 9 November 1826 at Niedermiesau, Palatinate. Margareta Elisabetha Grosscloss died on 9 February 1873 at Niedermiesau, Palatinate, at age 70.

     Frank Paul Grossinger was born on 1 January 1921. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy. He married Edris Viola Alto in 1943 at Monroe Co., FL. Frank Paul Grossinger died on 27 January 1968 at age 47. He was buried in February 1968 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Findagrave #728492.

     Alvina Grossman was born on 2 January 1895; daughter of Alvin E. and Sarah (Stockton) Grossman. She married Walter Thomas White, son of Walter Thomas White and Sophia Grace Brauneis. Alvina Grossman died on 13 March 1950 at age 55.

     Carolyn G. Grossman married Manuel Burr Lovelace, son of Guy Lovelace and Belva Myrtle Burr, on 18 June 1927.

     Benjamin Franklin Grossnickel was also known as "Frank". He was born on 12 July 1851 at Maryland. He was the son of Jacob Grossnickel and Elizabeth Ellen House. Benjamin Franklin Grossnickel married Amanda Horning, daughter of Daniel Horning and Sebilla Breuner, on 11 December 1876.¹ Benjamin Franklin Grossnickel died on 9 April 1919 at North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN, at age 67. He was buried in April 1919 at Swank Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, Findagrave #170900413.