Sloss - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

slossi — 2009-11-10 21:11:28Z

Found the following new one in passing this evening, it was in a report to parliament in 1833

List of all pensions granted by the east India company to Commanders etc during the year 1793 forward

when granted
May 10 - 1811
to whom
James Sloss
bank or station
Carpenter
annual pension and source whence derived
£9 12S
for what period
life
grounds on which granted
lost an eye

Re: African-American Sloss Surname

pgarner9 — 2009-11-04 15:53:00Z

I know this is only five years late...Was your mother's brother named John Emmons Sloss?

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

slossi — 2009-10-20 19:42:29Z

Hi Lynne,

The only Sloss I was aware of that early on was a James Sloss who was awarded a medal for his part in the Indian Mutiny. That's a lot farther on from the time you're aiming for.

I did a quick search of the india office site and likewise came up with nothing close enough.

http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx

However, assuming that she was born in India and then gets married back in Derry I would expect that her father was most likely a soldier (possibly a missionary).

The national archives for the uk record more than one soldier called Sloss from Maghera and Magherafelt in roughly the right period but they appear to being discharged circa 1808-1813. That doesn't mean they couldn't have rejoined or that others didn't follow a similar career.

Not sure how you would follow that up though. I'm guessing you've already seen this (does contain Slosses but not linked to Tobermore)

http://www.torrens.org.uk/Genealogy/BannValley/church/conten...

Did you have any luck searching for a passenger list for their arrival in Australia? There might be the off chance that they were accompanied by other relatives.

If there was a list and there was a Sloss family on it you could look for Elizabeth, her husband or her children turning up as witnesses at events in Australia which might imply a family connection.

Innes

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-10-20 04:01:41Z

Hi Innes,

My Great Grandfather Alexander CAIN was the youngest (known) son of Elizabeth SLOSS. He was born about 1863. The first child I know of was Isabella who was born about 1841. Assuming Elizabeth was about 20 when her first child was born I guess a birth somewhere around 1820?

Would you be able to give me any information about the SLOSSES in India?

Kind regards
Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

slossi — 2009-10-19 19:46:27Z

Lynne,

When (roughly) would Elizabeth have been born?

There have been Slosses in India but I only know of a handful for definite.

Australia wouldn't be too bad for a one-name study as your starting point isn't too far back. I gathered information a while back and if memory serves the majority are from the UK & Ireland along with some from Germany. I don't recall any from elsewhere in europe but it's been a while since I looked.

Black's Surnames of Scotland describes Sloss as a 'curtailed form of Auchincloss' and points to early seventeenth century Ayrshire for early examples. Richard Sloas, Merchant Burgess in Ayr is mentioned in 1600. Various individuals by the surname of Assloss are mentioned in a Teind Roll of 1559.

That said the origins vary with your Sloss ancestors. In some circumstances their original surname may have been different.

Innes

Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-09-28 00:10:50Z

I am trying to find information about my 2xGGrandmother Elizabeth SLOSS. As I've had no luck so far in finding any information other than that she married George CAIN. Her children were all born in Derry, Ireland. Family lore says she may have been born in India. Does any one have any information? I am thinking about trying a One-Name-Study of the family beginning with the SLOSS family in Australia. Anyone else tried something like this? Also after information re the origin of the surname. Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss of Scotland

tomthompson53 — 2009-05-29 13:20:03Z

Hello Wendy,

It's been awhile since we last exchanged mails.

Just wondering if your still doing the family tree thing.

Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL

Re: Sloss' from Texas born early 1900's of Mexican ancestry

jeremy4755 — 2009-04-28 22:31:20Z

Hi Again! I recently spoke to my uncle David, who gave me some more clarification, he told me that his grandfather was named Joseph who originally hailed from Pennsylvania and fought for the south in the civil war, he was indeed a white man who married a Mexican woman!

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

jackpowell123 — 2009-04-08 08:53:53Z

O.K.
Thanks for trying.

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-04-08 08:49:55Z

Sorry Jack, the images aren't the same as in Australia and don't give details only the information you need if you want to order the certificate from the GRO
Information is John Lewis Sauerbrey Quarter Oct-Nov-Dec year 1839 Stepney (to 1921) County London, Middlesex Vol 2 Page 352

Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

jackpowell123 — 2009-04-08 08:03:51Z

To find just type in the surname Sauerbrey and his death year 1839.
Jack

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

jackpowell123 — 2009-04-08 07:35:38Z

His Death Record is on the site but i cant get into it as i am not a paying Ancestry member. It will have his parents and other information. If you pay money you will be able to look at the actual record or at least more information when you find it.
Hope you can do it

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-04-08 07:10:38Z

having trouble accessing information about John Ludwick Lewis Sauerbrey You mention if you are paying member (do you mean ancestry member?) I am member of ancestry but not sure what image you are referring too with informaiton about his parentst etc. Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-04-08 06:24:03Z

thanks so much Jack. I will do as much searching as I can for John Ludwick Lewis Sauerbrey and get back to you soon.

Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

jackpowell123 — 2009-04-08 05:39:03Z

Here is what i have.
Alfred Alexander Mottram
B. 1882 D. 1949
His parents were George Fredrick Mottram and Sarah Jane Nicol.
George Frederick Mottram B. 1856 D. 1920 M. 1881
George's parents are George Austin Mottram and Maria Emily Sauerbrey.
George Austin B. 1830 D. 1900 M.1854 His parents are Charles Mottram and Elizabeth Moore.
Going back to Maria Emily Sauerbrey.
B. 1835 D. 1899. Her parents are Ann Margaret Bradshaw Hodgson born 1807 Middlesex. She married Charles Robert Sauerbrey 1795 Middlesex. He died in 1848 Stepney, Middlesex. His parents are John Ludwick Lewis Sauerbrey who died in Stepney Dec 1839. His wife was a Sarah.
Going back to Sarah Jane Nicol.
Sarah was born in Buninyong, Vic. Her parents are David Knight Nicol born 1837 Kincardine, Scotland. He married Mary Ann Carter born 1836 Warwick, England.
David's parents are James Nicol born 29th June 1803 Forfar, Scotland. Died 5th May 1882 Ballarat. He married a Jean or Jane Knight born 10th March 1801 Forfar, Scotland. She died 24 Jan 1877 Ballarat.
James's parents are David Nicol born Forfar, Scotland 1769. He married Jean Brown 1773, Scotland.
Going back to Jean or Jane Knight.
Her parents were Robert Knight born Forfar, Scotland 1772 he married Margaret Mitchell born Forfar, Scotland 1776.
Could you please search for John Ludwick Lewis Sauerbrey. His record is their. If you are a paying member you can see the original image and his parents and other information. Please tell me all it says if you can go into it. One of his middle names is not there.

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-04-08 04:56:26Z

No other information on these people. do you have some you would share?

Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

jackpowell123 — 2009-04-08 03:15:42Z

Hi
How much more information do you have going upwards. Concerning George Frederick Mottram, George Austin Mottram, Maria Emily Sauerbrey, Charles Mottram and Elizabeth Moore.
Jack

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2009-04-07 06:34:30Z

GEORGE FREDERICK MOTTRAM married to SARAH JANE NICHOL

1. ALFRED ALEXANDER MOTTRAM
B 1882
M Annie Eva Victoria TURNBULL (1907 in Collingwood)
D 1949 in Collingwood
1.1 George Leonard (b.1908 d. 1970) married Suzie Irene ROBISON (1930)
1.2 Alfred Frederick (b. 1911 d. 1982) married Renie Catherine MURDOCH (1934)
1.3 Walter Charles (b. 1913 d. 1985) married Lola Ellen WARDEN (1939)

Regards Lynne

Re: Elizabeth Sloss of Scotland

2006-10-07 02:20:39Z

Hi Wendy, I have Malcolm Sloss's and Charles Sloss's in my tree.
Common ancestors are james Sloss, and Margaret Kinnibroch from Campsie Denny , Scotland, any relation, if so do you have any info??

Regards Barry

Re: James Sloss - Mercer Co. Pa.

2006-07-09 18:37:32Z

Re: James and Susannah Sloss Western Pa

2005-11-07 01:01:20Z

Please try
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/pittsburgh/ & site map & full text simple search
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~njm1/tombs.htm
help/researchers www.wpgs.org/
not my family

Harry Sloss

2005-01-12 20:21:07Z

I was only 15 when my grandfather died, and my father just recently passed away it never occured to me while they were alive to ask questions but now that they are gone I would like to know about the family name sloss where we came from and etc. I have the information on my grandmother family line Mattie Marie Sloss but none on my granfather if you know anything or we are related :) let me know thx

Re: ISO Marriage Record of John E. Sloss and Flora L. Brown

2005-01-02 12:36:33Z

Hi ,
They lived around Terral, OK
Jefferson Co. OK
John Elwood Sloss was born in Bonita, TX
Also he is buried in Starkey cemetery Nocona, TX
Flora Lucille ( Brown) was born in Orr, OK
Her first born child James Thomes Sloss was born in Orr, OK
I just wish i could find out where my grandparents were married .
Its so sad that we know so little about are blood lines and we can trace are pets lines for 5-6-7 generations .Doent seen that hard to know where we come from ,but here I am hoping to find out somthing of my grandparents lives.I sometimes feel so sad about not knowing I feel like apart of me is missing .Where, why , when , Its like watching a move and not getting all the information that makes since out of who we are
Hope someone can help me find one more piece
thank you very much
Susu

Re: African-American Sloss Surname

2004-11-30 16:10:13Z

PS. Here is an article from the Dayton Daily News about Jeff...
www.daytondailynews.com/project/ content/project/suicide/daily/1010sloss.html

Re: African-American Sloss Surname

2004-11-30 16:09:46Z

Diane,
My husband, Jeffrey Sloss, was John E. Sloss's grandson. He died earlier this year (May 27, '04) from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, after returning from a year in Iraq. I had been researching to put together a tree for he and my step-daughter.

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Pam

Re: African-American Sloss Surname

2004-11-30 13:10:50Z

Pam,
Jeffrey Sloss was my family. I do have some materials I can share. I am so sorry to hear about Jeffrey. I will try to contact you.

Your cousin,
diane

Re: African-American Sloss Surname

2004-11-24 11:09:29Z

I am a little late seeing this message, but this is my family.
John E. Sloss was my grandmother's brother. I didn't know anyone else in the family was researching. My grandmother's name was Cozelle Sloss.

diane faulk

Re: Sarah Sloss

2005-05-15 03:12:09Z

There may be no connection here, but there are some interesting coincidences, at the least. My ancestress, Sarah Sloss, was the daughter of James and Rebecca Sloss. They were born in 1685 and 1689, respectively. We know of two surviving children, Joseph birthdate unknown, and Sarah b.1711 (I think that's a typo, if correct, she married a man 22 years her junior, and her first child would have been born when she was 44, and her last when she was 50. Not too likely.) Sarah married John McAdams, and they moved to Monaghen Township, York Co., Pennsylvania. John died in 1861. Here's the interesting tie-in: Sarah and her brother Joseph settled the estate in 1768, and in 1770, Sarah moved to Orange County, NC. Your John, son of Joseph, could be the son of this Joseph. You can find this information on the McAdams Family webpage, at freepages.geneology.rootsweb.com. It might be worth checking out.

Re: Harry Sloss

2005-01-15 21:05:41Z

Thanks, One of those is my grandfather. I am not exactly sure how the SSI works though any tips?

Joseph Sloss in Tennessee

firefly — 2006-04-14 21:54:31Z

Joseph SLOSS was born probably around 1775 in ??? He had the following children, the order is unknown:
1. daughter SLOSS, who was married to Mr. GRAHAM.
2. Elizabeth SLOSS, who was first to married to Arthur M. GILMORE on 4 Feb 1823 in Rutherford Co., TN. She was married later to Mr. TUNE.
3. Mary SLOSS, who was married to Mr. HARRIS.
4. Campbell SLOSS, who was married to Rebecca AUSTIN.
5. Rebecca Kanada (Canada, Kennedy?) SLOSS was born on 4 Jan 1802 in TN. She was married to James Paine SHAPARD Sr. on 1 Feb 1822 in Middleton, Rutherford Co., TN. In 1846 they moved to Washington Co., TX by wagon. She died in 1875 in Chappell Hill, Washington Co., TX. Rebecca Kanada SLOSS and James Paine SHAPARD Sr. had the following children, all born in TN: Joseph Campbell, Louis James, Joshua Harrison, Sarah Jane, Juliette Rebecca, Martha E., Susan R., James Paine Jr., Melissa, Charles R., and Thomas Texas.

This very sketchy Sloss family information is included in a letter written by Joseph's grandson, Joshua Harrison Shapard, in 1906, however I have been unable to verify most of this. I am looking for any possible connections to this Sloss family, and any corrections or additions to this information. Any help will be very greatly appreciated!!

Re: Murdock Sloss of Canada

gscruton5940 — 2009-01-29 18:14:53Z

Looking for a connection to Manitoulin Island. Understand James born 1766 came to Canada with 8 or 9 siblings from Magherafelt Ireland. One Child we know of was William James Sloss who Married Margaret Mawhinney, Came to Canada in 1850. I understand from my father James Sloss that some settled in York and others went to Manitoulin. Can you please help me? Pat Sloss

Elizabeth Sloss

lcg55 — 2008-08-18 08:44:09Z

I am searching for details re my 2 x Great Grandmother Elizabeth Sloss. Married to George (or James) Cain. I have no other details except that their children Isabella (b. abt 1841); James (b. abt 1841); Martha (b. abt 1850); and Alexander (b. abt 1863); were all born in Derry, Ireland and emigrated to Australia in late 1800's.

This family are my 'brick wall' and I am in need of help as I am researching for medical information regarding a genetic condition.

Help please!

Lynne

Re: John E. Sloss of TX

Marie_Crowell — 2008-01-18 05:54:30Z

Flora Lucille Brown-Sloss-Vernon-Peters
is buried at Oak Hill cem. San Jose California.
Do you have a list of all the Sloss's buried at Starke cem.
Montague co, Texas?
Thanks Marie

Robert Sloss ~ Banished to the Plantations in 1685

BasketLady420 — 2005-07-30 22:57:25Z

SLOSS, Robert
Ayr.
Covenanter. Banished to the Plantations, 5 February 1685.
(PC)

I am not related to this person, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Scots Banished to the American Plantations 1650-1775" by David Dobson. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore. 1983. pg. 200.
Joyce

Martin Sloss (Slush)

pierubino1 — 2009-03-30 20:48:51Z

Came to this country in 1850 from Landau, Germany with wife Hannah. Am seeking to find family left in Germany.

Re: Elizabeth Sloss

kenmartin5_1 — 2009-04-07 03:19:00Z

Hi
Could you please send all your information that you have on Alfred Alexander Mottram 1882, and his family.
Regards,
Ken Martin/Valda Jennifer Mottram

Re: John E. Sloss of TX

DonTerrill44 — 2008-01-17 19:15:17Z

Yes, John Elwood Sloss (1902-1940) is buried at Starke Cem., Montague Co, Texas), even though he actually died Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co, Illinois. His wife, Flora, died at Mohave, Kingman Co, Ariz., but I do not know where she is buried.

Don C. Terrill

Re: W.J. & Edna Viola Sloss Stinedorf

jjretired — 2008-08-04 17:53:14Z

I am married to a woman who's grandmother was Edith Sloss a sister to Edna V. Sloss.

Re: James and Susannah Sloss Western Pa

jjretired — 2008-03-27 14:00:17Z

My wifes maiden name is Sibble and her Grandmother was Edith Sloss who was the daughter of Harry B. Sloss. She was born 7/30/1887 and died 11/29/64. Edith was married to Walter Sibble who was from German Hill PA. If there is any connection please reply here or to jjretired@live.com

James Sloss - Mercer Co. Pa.

ljemmett — 2006-03-20 15:57:30Z

Looking for information on James Sloss b. abt. 1814 Ireland and was a chairmaker in Mercer Co., Penna, and any info on his descendants and family. He was married to a Maria and then a Mary. Any help appreciated.

Re: Sloss' from Texas born early 1900's of Mexican ancestry

jsloss77 — 2009-02-11 19:43:37Z

Thank you so much for that! I don't see any of my ancestors in there, but I am going to check with my uncle who is still living in Redondo Beach, CA

Sloss' from Texas born early 1900's of Mexican ancestry

jsloss77 — 2008-06-11 22:15:57Z

My Grandfather was born in 1916 "he was the second to the youngest" and his brothers were born in Bay City Texas. Their names were George Sloss, David Sloss, Frank Sloss, Pete Sloss, Joe Sloss and their fathers name was Pete Sloss and he was also born in Texas. It is possible that my great grandfather was white and his mother was mexican from mexico. The mystery is killing us all! MY grandfather had 8 children all born in CA.

Re: Sloss' from Texas born early 1900's of Mexican ancestry

KCFRYETEXAS — 2009-02-11 22:37:00Z

I read the History of the "Sloss Furnace" and Sloss Family in Alabama. They did iron works, and welding.
Funny how the Sloss family down here worked at Anglo Iron Works and had Sloss Welding Shop for years.
Perhaps Jose Sloss was really Joe or Joseph Sloss.
The Sloss Family in Alabama was James Sloss and his father's name was Joseph Sloss.
Hmmmmmmm
From research of my family roots:
In Nuevo Leon, Mexico, an American Soldier with Zachary Taylor's troops mustered out near Monterry, Mexico and stayed there to live. Mostly because he married a Mexican (really a white skinned, blue eyed Spanish girl) and stayed and raised a family. His name was John Smith and he is listed under the name Juan Smith, Juan Esmith Juan Esmitt.
So, maybe Jose is really Joe or Joseph. You never know.
K.

Re: Sloss' from Texas born early 1900's of Mexican ancestry

KCFRYETEXAS — 2009-02-11 19:39:46Z

1880 Census US TX Hidalgo County
Jose Sloss (head) age 20 BORN IN TEXAS
Natalia (wife)age 22
Juanita (dau)age 4/12 born in Feb 1900

1900 Census US TX Karnes County
Jose Sloss (head of house) born July 1868 age 31
Natalia Sloss (wife)born Dec 1864 age 37
gave birth to 5 children/4 are alive (Juanita died?)
David Sloss (son)born Nov 1883 age 16
Manuel Sloss (son) born July 1887 age 12
Louisa Sloss (dau) born Apr 1895 age 5
Elvera Sloss (dau) born June 1896 age 4
Francisco Castaneda (nephew)born May 1886 age 18

I can't find any "SLOSS" in the 1910 Texas census

1920 US TX Hidalgo Co., McAllen 15th Avenue
Marcos Gonzales(head)Alien 1902 from Mexico
Anselma Gonzales (wife)(Widow of David Sloss)
Adela Sloss (stepdaughter to Marcos) age 18
Ester Sloss (stepdaughter to Marcos) age 17
Jose Sloss (stepson to Marcos) age 15
Manuel Sloss (stepson to Marcos) age 12
Maria Gonzales (daughter to Marcos) age 8
Aurora Gonzales (daughter to Marcos) age 4

1930 US TX Hidalgo Co., San Juan Nebraska Avenue
Anzelma Sloss (Widow of Sloss and Gonzales) ....midwife
Jose Sloss age 24
Adela Sloss age 23
Manuel Sloss age 21
Aurora Gonzales age 14

The descendants of Anzelma and David Sloss are alive and well in South Texas.
K.
San Juan, Texas

ISO Mary Jane Sloss, b 1821,Tennessee

robbinbobbin29 — 2009-03-15 20:18:24Z

Looking for info on Mary Jane? Sloss, b Oct 1821 in Tennessee. Married William Rolston/Rollston, 14 Dec 1847 in Lauderdale, AL. Gave birth to at least 4 children in AL, James Henry, b 1848; Joseph L (Joe) b 1850; Charles F b 1854; Eliza G (Lila) b 1858. They adopted Andrew Robinson, b 1866, KY sometime between 1870 & 1874.

Wm Rolston was a printer/publisher for the "North Alabamian" Tuscumbia office, AL.

Sometime between 1850 & 1870 they moved to the Paducah, KY area. Joe stayed in KY, Lila to AR, James to Missouri & Charles to Indian Territory, OK. Andrew later joined Lila in AR.

Thanks,

Robin

Re: James Sloss - Mercer Co. Pa.

lisacolemajor — 2009-02-05 09:14:22Z

I have a John Calvin Sloss in my family b: 1846 d:1917. He married Isabelle Shott.

Sloss's and Bloom's in Penna.

countrytreebob53 — 2005-11-21 05:57:37Z

Just wanted to let everyone know that here in Pa. that we have Sloss's and Bloom's.They even inter-married.Any Sloss's here in Pa.,Lets talk.Thank you.Robert.

Re: Harry Sloss

slossi — 2005-01-13 15:22:29Z

Don't know your folks but the following Harrys are listed in the social security death index. Hope this helps and good luck with your search.

HARRY SLOSS 04 Jan 1897 Jan 1966
HARRY L SLOSS 13 Aug 1918 07 Apr 1992
HARRY E SLOSS 15 Mar 1923 31 Jan 1985
HAROLD SLOSS 10 Feb 1899 Apr 1972
HAROLD R SLOSS 05 Dec 1925 03 Oct 1998 (P)
HAROLD G SLOSS 06 Jul 1904 05 Feb 1996
HAROLD R SLOSS 09 Jul 1914 15 Sep 1993

Re: Elizabeth Sloss of Scotland

small32 — 2006-10-07 12:47:08Z

no sorry , all of my sloss family come from Dumbarton and ireland before that
thanks
anyway
wendy

Re: James and Susannah Sloss Western Pa

manatlvr — 2007-09-06 03:01:23Z

Frank is my gg grandfather. I don't have a maiden name for Susanna, but I have that she was born 1811 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and died 25 July 1896 in Bradock, Virginia, USA. They had 6 children: Wesley, David, Angeline, Emma, James and Frank. I don't have James parents info either. If there is anything else that I can do for you just email me.

Melissa Travis Clark