John Ross

John Ross (c. 1729 – 1 October 1807) was a Welsh publisher and printer, originally from Scotland. He was one of the busiest printers in Wales during his working life and published three editions of Peter Williams' Bible.

Early life Ross was born in Scotland around 1729.

Between 1764 and 1772, he worked on Lammas Street, then moved to Priory Street. In 1781, he returned to Lammas Street. It was the first Bible to be published in Wales.

In 1771, he published the medical book , a Welsh translation of the book Every Man his Own Physician by John Theobald.

In the late 18th century, he co-published a few books with his former-apprentice John Daniel,

Ross continued working until the year of his death.

Death John Ross died in Carmarthen in the last week of October 1807, aged 78. His daughter (or sister), Ann Scott, kept the business going for a while after Ross' death; she died on 24 September 1842, aged 107.