Born 9 Nov 1877 at Waianakarua, Otago, New Zealand
Neil was the only male child and as a result of that, was raised to take on the “Langwell” farm, which he duly did.
On the 14 Apr 1911 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, Neil married Daisy Elsie Low. They were married in the Congregational Church, Moray Place, Dunedin
From their union stemmed the following children
| Child | Born | Married | Died | Children |
| Elsie Janet Frances Ross | 30 May 1912 | – | 28 Nov 2004 | – |
| Doris Moira Ross | 16 Aug 1916 | Douglas Overend Hewton | 15 Sep 1991 | – |
| Allan Neil Ross | 15 Apr 1922 | Edna Joyce Rawcliffe | 29 Jan 2011 | 3 |
Neil predeceased Daisy, passing away on the 24 Oct 1955 at Oamaru, Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
Daphne passed away in 1963. Both are buried at Oamaru Cemetery.
