Ross, Stephen Weeks

1 Mar. 1812–16 Dec. 1849. Shoemaker. Born in Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey. Son of William Aaron Ross and Elizabeth Hedden. Married Jane Stephenson (Stevenson), 2 Mar. 1839, in Sussex Co., New Jersey. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Presided over branch in Newark, by May 1843. Apparently moved family to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, fall 1843; shortly after traveled to St. Louis to seek employment. Returned to Newark. Died in Newark.