Background
Ross, John Dawson was born on October 23, 1853 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of David and Eliza (Ross) Ross.
Ross, John Dawson was born on October 23, 1853 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of David and Eliza (Ross) Ross.
Educated Doctor Bell’s school and School of Arts, Edinburgh. Came to the United States, 1873. Doctor of Laws, Waynesburg College, 1896.
Until 1910; member of staff New York Public Library, since 1920, Library War Service, 1918-1920.
Member of staff New York Public Library, since 1920, Library War Service, 1918-1920. Fellow Society Antiquaries (Scotland). Member Order of Scottish Clans, Burns Federation, Scotland (honorary vice president).
Married Ida Louise Forsberg, December 10, 1879. Children: Charles West., George West., Henrietta C., Ida L. Organized the Raeburn Book Company.