Re: David Gross of North Carolina and Indiana
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In reply to:
David Gross of North Carolina and Indiana
Melinda Nygren Pierce 1/02/05
Dear Melissa,
Wow, this can get so complicated! I am researching Thomas Sanders, who was Jane Sanders Gross' older brother. I am trying to find information about his wife, whose given name was Mary. In some accounts her surname is listed as "Betha," but it is also listed as "Pierce." Mary was b. July 31, 1779 and died January 22, 1841. A newpaper account and a letter written by a neighbor says she was from South Carolina. I don't have the date of their marriage, but their first child Elizabeth (Betsy) was born c. 1804. I am wondering if you have found anymore information concerning the "orphan" Jesse Pierce adopted by Jane & David, that might lead me to more information about Mary.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Terry