Following are images of original source documents pertaining to Donald Ross, both from Scotland and the United States. This page will be updated as additional source documents are found.
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The image above shows an enlarged view of the birth record for Donald James Ross,
born November 23, 1872 at 12:55 p.m. in the District of Dornoch, County of Sutherland.
He was the son of Murdo Ross, a Mason, and Lilly (Campbell) Ross.

1891 Scottish Census for the Burgh of Dornoch, enlarged portion shows parents Murdo and Lilly Ross
with sons Donald (age 18, apprentice carpenter) and John (age 16, apprentice gardener).

1899 Passenger departure record from Port of Liverpool bound for Port of New York,
note that Ross lists his occupation as 'Club Maker'.

1900 U.S. Federal Census for Watertown (Middlesex County) Massachusetts includes
recent immigrant Donald Ross as 'Golf Instructor'

1910 U.S. Federal Census for the Town of Belmont (Middlesex County) Massachusetts includes
Donald J. Ross and wife Jennette (wed about 1905) and daughter Lillian (7 months old).

1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for Donald James Ross, age 45
resides at 1032 Beacon Street, Newton Center, Middlesex County, Mass.
Occupation listed as 'Golf Architect'

1920 U.S. Federal Census for the Mineral Springs Township (Moore County) North Carolina includes
Donald Ross and wife Jennette (wed about 1905) and daughter 'Grace L' (age 10).

The family history and genealogy research for Donald Ross referenced on this page and throughout this site was conducted by genealogist and Waterbury native Dan Lynch. If you are interested in additional details about the family or ancestry of Donald Ross, you can contact Dan for additional information.

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