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Biography of Aaron Rose

AARON ROSE. – This gentleman, one of the earliest pioneers of the Umpqua valley, was born in Ulster county, in the State of New York, June 20, 1813, and was raised a farmer. He was married to Minerva Kelley in 1838. He crossed the plains with his family in 1851, arriving at Foster’s August 22d, and came directly to the valley of the South Umpqua, and settled at the mouth of Deer creek, upon the present site of the flourishing city of Roseburg, Oregon, September 23, 1851. He at once built a house and engaged in farming, in which he … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William Ganson Rose

Rose, William Ganson; writer; born, Cleveland, Oct. 29, 1878; son of William Russell and Eliza E. (Ganson) Rose; (A. B. Adelbert College, W. R. U., 1901); Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1902-1907, sec’y Cleveland convention, N. E. A., 1908; joint taxation committee, Ohio State Board of Commerce, and Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 1908; mgr. Cleveland Industrial Exposition, 1910; mgr. Newark Industrial Exposition, 1912; sec’y Cleveland Auditorium Committee, since 1912; vice pres. National Safety Device Co.; member American Press Humorists, Chamber of Commerce, Delta Tau Delta, Cleveland Advertising, Rotary, Cleveland Athletic Clubs, Cleveland; Quest Club, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Author ” Comic History … Read more

Progressive Men of Western Colorado

Early Life in Colorado

This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.

Biography of William W. Rose

William W. Rose has been practicing his profession as architect in the metropolitan district of Kansas City for thirty years. Without question he ranks as one of the ablest men both in the artistic and practical branches of his profession. Mr. Rose had also been prominently identified with civic affairs, and is well remembered as mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, during a very critical period of municipal affairs. He is now head of the architectural firm of Rose & Peterson, with offices in the Barker Building. He was born at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, March 12, 1864, second … Read more

1921 Farmers Directory of Audubon Iowa

1921 Farm Map of Audubon Township, Audubon County, Iowa

Abbreviations: Sec., section; ac., acres; Wf., wife; ch., children; (), years in county; O., owner; H., renter.   Allexander, David. Wf. Clara; ch. Alice, Frank and Mable. Anita, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 33. Isabell Duthie. Alt, Wm. Ch. Ruth, Raymond and Marie. P. O. Exira, R. 4. O. 50 ac., sec. 7; O. 275 ac., sec. 8 (8.) Anderson Bros. P. O. Adair, R. 3. R. 80 ac., sec. 12;O. 40 ac., sec. 1. (45.) Owners, G. A. Anderson and Andrew Anderson. Anderson., Chris. Wf. Alvilda; ch.Nels and Elsie. P. O. Exira, R. 4. O. 161.51 ac., sec. 31. … Read more

Tombstone Inscriptions from Relocated Cemeteries in Wise County Virginia

Tombstone inscriptions from relocated cemeteries

The dam that impounds the North Fork of Pound Reservoir is situated on the North Fork of the Pound River, approximately 184 miles upstream from the mouth of the Big Sandy River and 1.1 miles upstream from the mouth of the North Fork in Wise County, Virginia. Construction of the dam commenced in 1962. Cemeteries located above the dam and within the impoundment areas were relocated to higher ground, respecting the preferences of the closest living relatives. Detailed records of these relocations are provided here, including the names of the nearest kin at the time of each grave removal.

Rose, Leon A. – Obituary

Perry, Union County, Oregon Perry Man Instantly Killed In Auto Wreck Leon A. Rose Loses Life when Car Takes 75-Foot Plunge Leon A. Rose, of Perry, Oregon, was almost instantly killed Sunday when his car plunged off a 75-foot grade, on the Old Oregon Trail highway, about four miles west of La Grande. The accident occurred about six o’clock p.m., near a place where gravel has recently been taken from the river bed for a rock crusher. The cause of the accident is not known, but it is believed he lost control of the car. The body was taken from … Read more

Biography of George Maclean Rose

In the interesting biography of Robert Chambers, the Edinburgh publisher, from the loving pen of his brother William, we are told that their father had strong convictions as to the importance of allowing children to think and struggle for themselves. To the parental determination of many a Scottish father on this point, Scotia’s sons owe much in enabling them successfully to battle with the world, and in many lands to achieve distinction. Beginning at the bottom of Fortune’s ladder, the rugged tutelage of an early and unassisted start in life has ever been the young aspirant’s best incentive to ascend … Read more

History of Ontario County, New York, part 2

History of Ontario County, New York

The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.

Slave Narrative of William Rose

Interviewer: C. S. Murray Person Interviewed: William Rose Location: Edisto Island, South Carolina Going Down To Die (Folklore) Story Told By Ex-Slave Boss Man, you talk about de brave soldier who been in de last big war and how dey look death in de eye and spit on him. I ain’t see dat war. It been ‘cross de water. But I know sump’en ’bout de Civil War. I been young lad when de big gun shoot and de Yankee pile down from de north. Talk ’bout being brave. De bravest thing I ever see was one day at Ashepoo junction. … Read more

G. T. Rose

Sergt., Co. A, 8th Div., M. P. Regt.; of Nash County; son of W. H. and Mrs. Laura Rose. Husband of Mrs. Mattie Rose. Entered service April 1, 1911, at Rocky Mount, N.C. Was discharged March 31, 1914, at Pipe Island. Re-enlisted there April 2, 1914. Discharged Dec. 5, 1918. Was in the Philippine Islands from June, 1911, until August, 1916, then joined 11th Cavalry and went to Mexican border, then transferred to 23rd Cavalry, then to 81st F. A., then to 24th M. G. Btn., transferred to 22nd M. G. Btn., then to 8th M. P. Was in Camp … Read more

1894 Michigan State Census – Eaton County

United States Soldiers of the Civil War Residing in Michigan, June 1, 1894 [ Names within brackets are reported in letters. ] Eaton County Bellevue Township. – Elias Stewart, Frank F. Hughes, Edwin J. Wood, Samuel Van Orman, John D. Conklin, Martin V. Moon. Mitchell Drollett, Levi Evans, William Fisher, William E. Pixley, William Henry Luscomb, George Carroll, Collins S. Lewis, David Crowell, Aaron Skeggs, Thomas Bailey, Andrew Day, L. G. Showerman, Hulbert Parmer, Fletcher Campbell, Lorenzo D. Fall, William Farlin, Francis Beecraft, William Caton, Servitus Tucker, William Shipp, Theodore Davis. Village of Bellevue. – William H. Latta, Thomas B. … Read more

Luther Todd

Luther Todd7, (Caleb6, Hezekiah5, Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2 Christopher1) born in 1791, died Dec. 27, 1869, married Clarissa Smith, who was born in 1809, died April 17, 1889. His brothers were displeased with his marriage and would not associate with him. The reason for their displeasure is not known to the writer further than stated. Children: 1158. Marcia A., b. 1830, d. Oct. 26, 1845. 1159. Nancy, m. Orrin Rowley, had issue: (1) Warren Rowley, who lived in Los Angeles, Cal. 1160. Amanda, m. (1) Bela Rose; had issue: William; (2) Emerson Griswold; all are supposed to be dead. 1161. Esther … Read more

Muster Roll of Captain Samuel Burrell’s Company

Title page to the Aroostook War

Muster Roll of Captain Samuel Burrell’s Company of Infantry in Detachment of drafted Militia of Maine, called into actual service the State, for the protection of its Northeastern Frontier, from twenty-fifth day of February, 1839, the time of its rendezvous Augusta, Maine, to the nineteenth day of April, 1839, when discharged or mustered.

The Ancestry of Sarah Stone

The ancestry of Sarah Stone, wife of James Patten of Arundel (Kennebunkport) Maine

The ancestry of Sarah Stone, wife of James Patten of Arundel (Kennebunkport) Maine
Contains also the Dixey, Hart, Norman, Neale, Lawes, Curtis, Kilbourne, Bracy, Bisby, Pearce, Marston, Estow and Brown families.

Genealogical and Family History of Vermont

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont vol 1

Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.

Muster Roll of Captain Benjamin Beals’ Company

Title page to the Aroostook War

Muster Roll of Captain Benjamin Beals’ Company of Infantry in the Detachment of drafted Militia of Maine, called into actual service by the State, for the protection of its Northeastern Frontier, from the twenty-fifth day of February, 1839, the time of its rendezvous at Augusta, Maine, to the seventeenth day of April, 1839, when mustered.