Ross, William P. (William Potter), 1820-1891

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Nephews of John Ross, Cherokee principal chief, William Potter Ross and Daniel Hicks Ross ran a mercantile business in Tahlequah for their uncle. After this firm closed in Nov. 1850, the nephews reopened the business and operated it independently.

From the description of Bill : Tahlequah, Okla., to Isaac M. Ashton, 1851 Nov. 18. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40442849

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referencedIn Records, 1937-1941. University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library
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associatedWith Ashton, Isaac M. person
associatedWith Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. corporateBody
associatedWith Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) corporateBody
associatedWith Jefferson (River steamer) corporateBody
associatedWith Newberry Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Ross, Daniel H. (Daniel Hicks) person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oklahoma--Tahlequah
Arkansas River
Subject
Cherokee Indians
Indian business enterprises
Insurance claims
Manuscripts, American
River steamers
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Birth 1820

Death 1891

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