Samuel GROSS⁵³ was born on 19 October 1807.⁵³ Parents: Johann George GROSS and Barbara FELKER.

Spouse: Susanna SMYSER. Children were: Israel Felker GROSS, Louisa Anna Barbara GROSS, Carolina Elizabeth GROSS, Edwin Samuel GROSS.

Samuel GROSS⁵³ was born on 25 May 1813 in York, PA.⁵³ Parents: John GROSS and Barbara MELHORN.

Spouse: Susanna WOLF. Children were: Mary Anna GROSS, Amanda Jane GROSS, John A. GROSS, George Henry GROSS, Emma Jane GROSS, Susan GROSS.

Spouse: Len GOTWALT. Children were: Alice Susan GROSS.

Samuel GROSS⁵³ was born on 1 June 1846 in Trapp, Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died on 10 December 1927 in Right Angle, Clark Co., KY.⁵³ He was buried in Log Lick Cemetery, Clark Co., KY.⁵³ Parents: Thomas Todd GROSS and Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH.

Spouse: Jane"Jennie" COMBS. Jane"Jennie" COMBS and Samuel GROSS were married in 1867 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Children were: Granville GROSS, Sarah GROSS, Nannie Lou GROSS, Lee Ann GROSS, Gemmie Lee GROSS, Martha (twin) GROSS, Mary (twin) GROSS, Emily GROSS, Willie Preston GROSS, John Henry Harrison GROSS, Jane GROSS, Stella GROSS, Mimi GROSS, Sarah GROSS.

Samuel GROSS⁵³ was born in 1872.⁵³ Parents: Peter GROSS and Martha "Patsy" HALL.

Samuel GROSS⁵³ was born in April 1886.⁵³ Parents: Curtis GROSS and Nancy Ann HALL.

Samuel Clay GROSS⁵³ was born in 1895.⁵³ Parents: Granville GROSS and Mary Elizabeth SHEPHERD.

Spouse: Gracie CRAWFORD. Children were: Finley GROCE, Stella GROCE, Alfie GROCE, Mary GROCE, Nettie GROCE, Velma Jean GROCE, Clyde GROCE, Ralph GROCE, Billy GROCE, Durb GROCE, Rothal GROCE, Paul GROCE.

Samuel E. GROSS⁵³ was born about 1818.⁵³ Parents: Samuel Gross JR. and Catharine RUPP.

Samuel M. GROSS⁵³ was born on 2 June 1814.⁵³ Parents: Daniel GROSS and Elizabeth MYERS.

Spouse: Elizabeth SHETTEL. Children were: Daniel S. GROSS, Amanda Elizabeth GROSS, Caroline GROSS, William S. GROSS.

Sara Lynn GROSS (private). Parents: David Eugene GROSS and Karen NICKEY.

Spouse: Carlos JIMENEZ. Children were: Jordan Christopher JIMENEZ, Gabriella Olivia JIMENEZ.

Sarah GROSS⁵³ was born on 22 August 1822.⁵³ Parents: Samuel Gross JR. and Catharine RUPP.

Sarah GROSS⁵³ was born on 4 December 1823.⁵³ Parents: Daniel GROSS and Elizabeth MYERS.

Sarah GROSS⁵³ was born on 26 March 1824.⁵³ Parents: John GROSS and Barbara MELHORN.

Sarah GROSS⁵³ was born in January 1864 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ She died in 1928.⁵³ Parents: William "Bill" GROSS and Susan STAMPER.

Spouse: James Madison JOHNSON. Children were: Archie JOHNSON, Elizabeth JOHNSON, Walter JOHNSON, Joseph JOHNSON, Susan JOHNSON, Roxie JOHNSON, Dennis JOHNSON, Letha JOHNSON, Susan JOHNSON, Roxie JOHNSON, Letha JOHNSON.

Sarah GROSS⁵³ was born in 1869.⁵³ Parents: Samuel GROSS and Jane"Jennie" COMBS.

Sarah A. GROSS⁵³ was born on 23 February 1853.⁵³ Parents: George GROSS and Eliza RUTTER.

Scott "Doc" GROSS (private). Parents: Grover Cleveland "Cleve" (twin) GROSS and Vicie BOWLING.

Sherman GROSS⁵³ was born on 10 August 1914 in Old Buck, Brethitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died on 1 July 1944 in Old Buck, Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Parents: Grover Cleveland "Cleve" (twin) GROSS and Vicie BOWLING.

Spouse: Bertie SPICER. Children were: Helen Marie GROCE, Woodrow GROCE, Wilgus GROCE, Vicie Lula GROCE, Tolbert GROCE, Bessie GROCE, Mary Loise GROCE.

Sherry GROSS (private). Parents: Virlus Leon GROSS and Anna Belle HULL.

Simon GROSS^{53,54,647,713} was born in 1711 in Zuzach(?), Switzerland(?).⁵³ [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:Came to America] He emigrated on 20 November 1741 from Switzerland at E. He immigrated on 20 November 1741 to Switzerland. Arrived on the ship Europa. Simon died on 9 February 1797 in Surry County North Carolina. He died on 9 February 1800 in Surry Co. NC.⁵³ He died in 1800.⁵³ Simon was born Abt 1720 - Germany. Arrived Nov. 17, 1741 on the ship "Europa" from Rotterdam, Holland by way of Cowls, England in Philadelphia, PA.
Some possible unverfied information (but according to Louis A. Grossin "The Gross Genealogy" published in 1972 says that Simon married Dorothea (possibly Danner) in Philadelphia around 1741 and they moved toLancaster PA where two daughters and son Theobald were born. After she died in Nov. 10, 1744 she was buried in the graveyard of the MoravianChurch, Philadelphia, PA and in Lancaster, PA on April 21, 1945 he married Veronica Mayer at Trinity Lutheran in Lancaster, Lancaster Co, PA. The marriage was also recorded in the Moravian Church records in Lititz. PA.
Simon surveyed land Aug. 1, 1751, Warrant #273, 50 acres in Rapho Twp.Lancaster Co., PA (Documented by Archives of the Commonwealth of PA) and is on the tax lists for Rapho Twp, Assessments 1751, 1756, 1758 p. 9,Peter Brasher, Collector. Simon is also listed as an "adjoiner" on several other deeds. These deeds are recorded in the book "LancasterCounty Deeds" and show him living near John Myers, (possibly JohannMayer?) Jacob Conrad, and Samuel Cunningham.
1752 White Oak Lutheran Church founded in Warwick Twp. and he islisted as one of the warrantees for the church and was one of 5 of the prime organizers/founders of the new church. (now St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Penryn, PA) The Evangelical Lutheran Church shared the building with the Reformed church - Simon and Adam Keener and Anthony Fishburn were the Lutheran founders and Daniel Schneider and Daniel Huberthe Reformed. He appears in the "Alms Book for the Evangelical Reformed Congregation in Warwick Lancaster County in the Year of Christ 1763, 9 January" - in this account book he is on a list of 29 people from both congregations who gave money for completing the schoolhouse. He promised 5 shillings.
Came to Surry Co. NC around 1767. Aug. 3/4, 1769 purchased land from Frederick Shore which contained 228 acres, part of a 500 acre Granvilleland grant obtained by Frederick Shore in 1762. Rowan Co. Deed book 7,p. 146, Vol. II. This land was east of Frederick Shore's land and on both sides of South Deep Creek. In 1984 part of this farm is owned andoperated by direct descendants.
Bob Cawly a descendant of Simon>Simon Jr.>Simon III>Mahala(m.Sherrel Chappel)>Charlotte (m. James Swaim) Charlotte had a family Bible in which was written "P. Gross of Burn Zurach, Switsland father of Symon." It is possible that this is Bern (Canton Berne) and Zurich,Switzerland - he may have lived in a small village between the two. Thereis also a Zurnach, Switzerland near Canton Berne - this may be the location. Also a village of Zurzach in Switzerland. My guess would be however that he was from Zurich.

He arrived on ship "Europa" from Baden Germany 20 Nov 1741. Ref: "Pennsylvania German Pioneers: Ralph Beaver Strqassburger, LL.D. Edited by William John Hinke, Ph.D., D.D. Second Printing in two volumes. Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore 1966. Volume I 1727-1775 page 317 - (List 90 A) a list of mens names from Lewes, pr the Europa. (Qualified November 10, 1741) SIMON GROSS age 30 THEOBALD GROSS age 24.

page 318 (Endorsed) Europa No. 64. List of Palatines.Qual. 20 Nov 1741 Philadelphia, Nove 17, 1741
Sir: In complyance with your orders we have carefully examined the State of Health of the Passengers on board three Shallops, brought from the Cape from the Europa, Cap Lumsdaine, from Roterdam and found no Disease on board that is infectious.
page 319 (List 90 C) at the Courthouse Philadelphia, Nov. 20th 1741. Before Ralph Asseton, Esqr. The Palatines whose names are underwritten, imported in the Ship Europa, (Capt. Lumsdane) late Master, did this day take the Oaths to the Government, viz., SIMON GROSS THEOBALT GROSS

Surry County North Carolina Records.
Lutheran Church Lancaster, Pennsylvania
None of this information has been personally verified.

per Della Mawk <dmawk@@kita.net> (information from internet - tried to contact her, message was returned.)
Simon Gross surveyed land August 1, 1751, Warrant #173 50 acres in Rapno township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania (copy from archives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. "Tax Lists Lancaster County Pennsylvania of 1751, 1756, 1758" p. 9 "Rapno township, Assements 1756, Peter Brasher, Collector; Simon Gross." In 1752 the White Oak Lutheran Church was founded in Warwick Township which was close to the property of Simon Gross. Simon is listed as one of the Warrantees for the church.
In 1767 Simon Gross, with his daughter, Sarah, and her new husband, Frederick Long, left the Lancaster county area and journeyed to Rowan County North Carolina. (now Yadkin County). On the third or fourth day of August 1769 Simon Gross purchased his first land in North Carolina which contained 238 acres. This was purchased from Frederick Shore and was on the south side of the fork of Deep Branch for 230 pounds, (Rowan County North Carolina Deed Book 7, pg. 146, Volume 11.)

Surry County, North Carolina 1790 Census:
Simon Gross 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female (Simon I ?)
Simon Gross Jun 2 male over 16; 3 male under 16; 8 female (SimonII - Lexa Groce line)
Devall Gross 1 male over 16; 4 male under 16; 4 female(line of Verne Groce)
William, Gross 1 male over 16; 2 female
John Gross 2 male over 16; 6 males under 16; 1 female.

Surry County, North Carolina 1800 Census
Tevault Gross 1 male under 10; 3 males 10-16; 1 male 45 over; 1 female under 10; 1 female 10-16; 1 female 45 over.

On the 3rd or 4th day of August 1769 Simon Gross purchased his first land in North Carolina which contained 238 acres. This was purchased from Frederick Shore and was on the south side ofthe south fork of Deep Branch for 230 pounds. (Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 7, page 146 Volume II, also the Yadkin County Historical Map.)

Since there was a Simon Groce, Theobald Groce, and a Peter Groce, in Surry (later Yadkin) County North Carolina who were probably near the same ages, I believe that Peter was also a child. Later in Cumberland County Kentucky, we find a Peter Gross there in the same time period which may have been a grand child of Simon number 1. No proof. cs

Early Times in Clinton, County, Kentucky Vol 1 by Jack Ferguson 1986

"Members of the Groce family were in Clinton county very early. John Groce had 200 acres surveyed on May 29, 1799, north of the present Albany, adjoining Philbert Wright and the Talbott tract. Between 1816 and 1818 Groce sold this farm to William Cross. Peter Groce had a tract adjoining that of John Groce.
The Groce family in this county goes back to two members of the family, apparently either father and son or brother,

Sources:

Author: Ron & Carol Snider (cjsnider@kvmo.net); compiler
Title: Gross-Ratliff Tree
Publication: Web Site

Arrived Nov. 17, 1741 on the ship "Europa" from Rotterdam, Holland byway of Cowls, England in Philadelphia, PA.
Some possible unverfied information (but according to Louis A. Grossin "The Gross Genealogy" published in 1972 says that Simon marriedDorothea (possibly Danner) in Philadelphia around 1741 and they moved toLancaster PA where two daughters and son Theobald were born. After shedied in Nov. 10, 1744 she was buried in the graveyard of the MoravianChurch, Philadelphia, PA and in Lancaster, PA on April 21, 1945 hemarried Veronica Mayer at Trinity Lutheran in Lancaster, Lancaster Co,PA. The marriage was also recorded in the Moravian Church records inLititz. PA.
Simon surveyed land Aug. 1, 1751, Warrant #273, 50 acres in Rapho Twp.Lancaster Co., PA (Documented by Archives of the Commonwealth of PA) andis on the tax lists for Rapho Twp, Assessments 1751, 1756, 1758 p. 9,Peter Brasher, Collector. Simon is also listed as an "adjoiner" onseveral other deeds. These deeds are recorded in the book "LancasterCounty Deeds" and show him living near John Myers, (possibly JohannMayer?) Jacob Conrad, and Samuel Cunningham.
1752 White Oak Lutheran Church founded in Warwick Twp. and he islisted as one of the warrantees for the church and was one of 5 of theprime organizers/founders of the new church. (now St. Paul's LutheranChurch in Penryn, PA) The Evangelical Lutheran Church shared thebuilding with the Reformed church - Simon and Adam Keener and AnthonyFishburn were the Lutheran founders and Daniel Schneider and Daniel Huberthe Reformed. He appears in the "Alms Book for the Evangelical ReformedCongregation in Warwick Lancaster County in the Year of Christ 1763, 9January" - in this account book he is on a list of 29 people from bothcongregations who gave money for completing the schoolhouse. He promised5 shillings.
Came to Surry Co. NC around 1767. Aug. 3/4, 1769 purchased land fromFrederick Shore which contained 228 acres, part of a 500 acre Granvilleland grant obtained by Frederick Shore in 1762. Rowan Co. Deed book 7,p. 146, Vol. II. This land was east of Frederick Shore's land and onboth sides of South Deep Creek. In 1984 part of this farm is owned andoperated by direct descendants. Half of the land was on the south sideof South Deep Creek and half on the north side in the late 1760s.
Bob Cawly a descendant of Simon>Simon Jr.>Simon III>Mahala(m.Sherrel Chappel)>Charlotte (m. James Swaim) Charlotte had a family Biblein which was written "P. Gross of Burn Zurach, Switsland father ofSymon." It is possible that this is Bern (Canton Berne) and Zurich,Switzerland - he may have lived in a small village between the two.There is also a Zurnach, Switzerland near Canton Berne - this may be thelocation. Also a village of Zurzach in Switzerland. My guess would behowever that he was from Zurich.

Parents: P. GROSS.

Spouse: (3RD)MARGARETHA. Children were: Susanne GROSS, John GROCE.

Spouse: (2nd) Veronica MAYER. (2nd) Veronica MAYER and Simon GROSS were married on 21 April 1745 in Trinity Lutheran, Lancaster Co., PA.⁵³ Children were: Sarah GROCE, Simon Groce JR., Sophia GROCE.

Spouse: Dorothea (DANNER?). Dorothea (DANNER?) and Simon GROSS were married about 1741. Children were: Catharina Margaretha GROCE, Anna Margaretha GROCE, Theobald GROCE.

Simon GROSS⁵³ was born on 9 July 1798 in Surry Co., NC.⁵³ He died on 18 August 1881 in Buckhorn, Perry Co., (Breathitt Co.?) KY.⁵³ He was buried in Nick Combs Cemetery, Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Parents: Peter (Simon) GROCE and Susannah BROWN.

Spouse: Darcas (Dorcas) BECKNELL. Darcas (Dorcas) BECKNELL and Simon GROSS were married about 1818 in Surry Co. NC.⁵³ Children were: Levi GROSS, Jane "Jennie" GROSS, Henry GROSS, Thomas Todd GROSS, Susannah GROSS, Eliza GROSS, William "Bill" GROSS, Elizabeth GROSS, Richard Giles GROSS, John D. GROSS, Mary "Polly" GROSS, Edward "Ned" GROSS, Liza GROSS, Peter GROSS.

Simon GROSS⁵³ was born about 1850.⁵³ Parents: Henry GROSS and Levica "Vicey" JONES.

Simon GROSS⁵³ was born on 11 September 1856 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died in 1938.⁵³ Parents: Thomas Todd GROSS and Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH.

Spouse: Nancy "Nan" CHADWICK. Children were: Julia GROSS, James GROSS, Harold GROSS, William GROSS, Perel GROSS.

Simon GROSS⁵³ was born on 25 December 1879 in Jetts Creek, Breathitt Col, KY.⁵³ Parents: William GROSS and Leann SPENCER.

Spouse: Bertha Alice SPARKS. Children were: Mollie Green GROCE.

Solomon GROSS⁵³ was born in 1855.⁵³ He died on 19 March 1915 in Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ He was buried in Swaims Baptist Church cemetery, Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ Parents: Calvin L. GROCE and Nancy C. SWAIM.

Spouse: MANDY.

Stella GROSS⁵³ was born on 30 August 1889.⁵³ She died on 20 September 1959 in Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ She was buried in Swaims Baptist Church cemetery, Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ Parents: Calvin L. GROCE and Nancy C. SWAIM.

Stella GROSS⁵³ was born on 1 April 1896.⁵³ She died on 1 January 1980.⁵³ Parents: Samuel GROSS and Jane"Jennie" COMBS.

Spouse: Thomas Hilton DEVEARY. Children were: Lucille DEVEARY, Lisle Prewett DEVEARY, Emmett C. DEVEARY, Calvin Hilton DEVEARY, Hazel Marie DEVEARY, Billy Marcus DEVEARY, Norma Jean DEVEARY.

Stephen Alton GROSS (private). Parents: Steven Alton GROSS.

Stephen Jon GROSS (private). Parents: Ronald Clarence GROSS and Janet Ann NOLLEN.

Spouse: Kimberly Sue DEJONG.

Steven Alton GROSS (private). Parents: Alton Lawrence GROSS and Lucille LEMLY.

Children were: Stephen Alton GROSS.

Susan GROSS⁵³ was born on 13 March 1853.⁵³ Parents: Samuel GROSS and Susanna WOLF.

Susannah GROSS⁵³ was born about 1832.⁵³ She died in 1853.⁵³ Parents: Simon GROSS and Darcas (Dorcas) BECKNELL.

Spouse: Russell SIZEMORE. Children were: Nancy SIZEMORE, Thomas SIZEMORE.

Susanne GROSS⁵³ was born in January 1771 in Surry Co. NC.⁵³ Parents: Simon GROSS and (3RD)MARGARETHA.

Teena GROSS⁵³ was born on 6 February 1860 in Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ She died on 17 September 1865 in Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ She was buried in Swaims Baptist Church cemetery, Yadkin Co., NC.⁵³ Parents: Henry GROSS and Sarah Jane SPURGLIN.

Terri Lynn GROSS (private). Parents: Jerry STOVER and Janet GROSS.

Theobald GROSS^53,54 was born in 1716.⁵³ He died before 14 June 1759 in York Co., PA.⁵³ Parents: P. GROSS.

Spouse: Anna Margaretha SCHNEIDER. Children were: Maria Catharina GROSS, Peter GROSS, Elizabeth GROSS, Margaret GROSS, Samuel GROSS, Theobald Gross JR., Anna Barbara GROSS.

Thomas GROSS⁵³ was born in June 1861 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Parents: William "Bill" GROSS and Susan STAMPER.

Spouse: AMERICA.

Spouse: Sarah HALL. Sarah HALL and Thomas GROSS were married in 1881 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Children were: Alex GROCE, Harvey GROCE, John GROCE, Pandie GROCE, James GROCE, Dewey GROCE.

Thomas GROSS⁵³ was born in November 1889.⁵³ Parents: Curtis GROSS and Nancy Ann HALL.

Thomas "Buddy" GROSS⁵³ was born in May 1873 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died on 1 April 1956 in Bonneville, Owsley Co., KY.⁵³ Parents: Edward "Ned" GROSS and Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH.

Spouse: Eliza Jane HOLLAN. Eliza Jane HOLLAN and Thomas "Buddy" GROSS were married on 14 December 1898 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³

Spouse: Angeline HERALD. Angeline HERALD and Thomas "Buddy" GROSS were married on 21 August 1901 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Children were: Martha GROSS, Matt GROSS, Evelee GROSS, Mae GROSS, Brack GROSS.

Thomas Hendricks "Hen" (twin) GROSS⁵³ was born on 24 March 1885 in Shoulderblade, Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died on 18 March 1948.⁵³ He was buried in Nick Combs Cemetery, Old Buck Bridge on Middle Fork of KY R., Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Parents: Edward "Ned" GROSS and Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH.

Spouse: Amanda Green SPENCER. Amanda Green SPENCER and Thomas Hendricks "Hen" (twin) GROSS were married on 13 January 1904 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Children were: Phoebe GROSS, Viola GROSS, Vicie GROSS, Elsie M. GROSS.

Spouse: Laura Belle REYNOLDS.

Thomas Todd GROSS⁵³ was born about 1825 in Surry Co., NC.⁵³ He died after 1864.⁵³ Parents: Simon GROSS and Darcas (Dorcas) BECKNELL.

Spouse: Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH. Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH and Thomas Todd GROSS were married about 1843 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ Children were: Levi GROSS, Samuel GROSS, William GROSS, John GROSS, Peter GROSS, Simon GROSS, Curtis GROSS, Mary "Polly" GROSS, Henry GROSS.

Vernon GROSS (private). Parents: Lindsey Ray GROSS and Letha Golden JOHNSON.

Spouse: Pansy CROWE. Children were: Tassie Lynn GROCE.

Vicie GROSS (private). Parents: Thomas Hendricks "Hen" (twin) GROSS and Amanda Green SPENCER.

Viola GROSS (private). Parents: Thomas Hendricks "Hen" (twin) GROSS and Amanda Green SPENCER.

Virlus Leon GROSS¹⁶⁴ died on 9 November 1964. He was born UNKNOWN. Parents: Nolan Lewis GROSS and Anna Lou LESSLY.

Spouse: Anna Belle HULL. Children were: Nolan Lessly GROSS, Sherry GROSS, Mark Allen GROSS, Joe Neal GROSS.

Walter GROSS (private). Parents: Curtis GROSS and Eliza CREECH.

William GROSS⁵³ was born about 1835.⁵³ Parents: John GROSS and Elizabeth SCHAEFFER.

William GROSS⁵³ was born in February 1850 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died after 1880.⁵³ Parents: Thomas Todd GROSS and Sarah "Sally" MCINTOSH.

Spouse: Leann SPENCER. Leann SPENCER and William GROSS were married about 1868.⁵³ Children were: Pheroba Ann GROSS, Edward GROSS, John GROSS, Mary "Polly" GROSS, Simon GROSS, Anderson GROSS.

William GROSS⁵³ was born in April 1895.⁵³ Parents: Simon GROSS and Nancy "Nan" CHADWICK.

William "Bill" GROSS⁵³ was born in January 1834 in Breathitt Co., KY.⁵³ He died after 1910.⁵³ Parents: Simon GROSS and Darcas (Dorcas) BECKNELL.

Spouse: Susan STAMPER. Children were: Peter GROSS, Louis GROSS, Albert GROSS, Thomas GROSS, Edward GROSS, Sarah GROSS, Levi GROSS, Malvia "Malvery" GROSS, Hiram GROSS.