Asa ROSE (1827-1898)
1 Asa J. ROSE1,2,3 (1827-1898) [4249]. Born 21 Dec 1827, Onandaga, NY.4,5,6 Marr Fanny Jane DOUGLASS 30 Nov 1851.6,7,8 Died 27 Jan 1898, Grayling, MI.4,6,9 Cause: Heart Disease. Buried Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, MI.4,10
From New York Civil War Roll Abstracts we learn that after being in the hospital in Chicago from November 24, 1862 until April 30, 1863, he then left and was erroneously reported as a deserter. We even get a physical description - blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5 foot 11 1/2 inches tall. The next item is from New York Registers of Officers and Enlisted Men Mustered into Federal Service, 1861-1865. Several sources indicate that Asa was born in Onondaga Co. but this one says Yates Co. which is several counties distant from Onondaga. Given what we know of the family it seems likely that Onondaga Co. is correct.
From the book, "Disaster, Struggle, Triumph" by Arabelle M. Wilson, 1870"
"498 126TH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOUNTEERS - Asa J. Rose was born in Onondaga county, New york, and by occupation was a carpenter; he enlisted August 12th, 1882, aged thirty-two years, and was appointed Sergeant; he was in action at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1862, and was discharged for disapility, December 12th, 1862."
From the Crawford County (Grayling) Avalanche.
1881 05-05 – “The following subscriptions to the AVALANCHE were received during the past week: Geo. H. Smith, Gaylord; O.G. Chamberlain, Fredericville; A.J. Rose, Grayling; Rev. B. Reeve, Roscommon; A.J. Swarthout, Grayling, and L.J. Tryon, Grayling”
1881 05-12 - "Mr. D. LONDON has sold his ponies to a A. J. ROSE. Consideration not known."
1881-05-12 - "Mr. A. J. ROSE has secured the homestead lately in the possession of Rev. Hall, on which he is preparing to build a fine residence, the lumber for which being already purchased."
1881-05-26 - "Mr. A. J. ROSE left for Hillsdale last week after his family, and is expected back shortly to occupy his new house."
1881-06-02 - "Mr. A. J. Rose returned from Southern Michigan with his family last week, and has taken up their abode on his homestead a half mile from this village."
1881-07-06 - "Messrs. London, Hanson, Rose and Bates furnished free transportation to the Portage Picnic."
1881-09-08 - "The Annual School Meeting in this district last Monday evening was well attended by our citizens, and after considerable discussion as to the meaning of Sec. 17 of the new school laws, which undoubtedly prohibits a large number of inhabitants from voting at school meetings, a vote was taken for the election of a director for the ensuing term, which resulted in the election of Mr. Asa J. Rose.
Owing to the resignation of Mr. J.M. Jones, (moderatoe), Mr. N.E. Britt was chosen to fill the unexpired term.
The gentlemen comprising the school board now are as follows: Director, A.J. Rose; Assessor, James K. Bates; Moderatore; Newell E. Britt, all of all of whom possess good intellectual qualifications, and who will without doubt see that none but competent teachers are employed in our school."
1881-10-20 - "Mr. A. J. Rose has his new dwelling house nearly finished on his farm just north of the village."
1882-03-16 - "Dr. W. M. Woodworth of Wayne Co., New York, is in the city, the guest of his father-in-law, Mr. A. J. Rose. He has already begun the practice of his profession and decided to make Grayling an abiding place."
1882-05-04 - "Mr. A. J. Rose had the first bill of lumber dressed at the new planing mill, and was followed by Mr. A. C. Wilcox, who proposes to indulge in a new fence."
1882-06-29 - "The school house was crowded last Sunday evening to hear the lecture on "South Western Mexico," by Mr. A. J. Rose. The speaker adopted the conversational style and gave descriptions of several cities, churches, religious customs, etc., which came under his observation during a three year sojourn in that country. The lecture was replete with interest and a "second edition" will be eagerly awaited."
1882-07-27 - "Mr. A. J. Rose will deliver his second lecture on the customs of Mexico at the school house on Saturday evening. He will talk on "Mexican marriages, Mexican funerals, and Mexican bull-fighting."
1882-12-28 - "Mrs. A. J. Rose has gone to New York for a visit and will probably be absent all winter.
1883-01-04 - "The contract for building the M.E. church has been let to Mr. A. J. Rose, and part of the material is already on the ground."
1883-03-15 - "The frame work for the new M.E. church is complete and will be put in place in a day or two. Mr. A. J. Rose, the contractor, will push things if the weather be favorable."
1883-04-05 - "Mr. A. J. Rose and his workmen are crowding the work on the new church and dedication day will not be far in the future."
1883-05-17 "Mr. A.J. Rose, of Grayling, and one of Crawford county's most enterprising agricultural citizens, came up to Gaylord last Friday and bought and shipped to his place about 100 bushels of hardwood ashes. Mr. Rose is not a theoretical but a practical. thorough-going farmer, and is trying experiments in making composts, using mixtures of ashes, muck, marl, salt and lime in different quantities to ascertain results best adapted to the nature and requirements of the soil on the plains in that county, of which he has purchased some 700 acres. He has great faith (with us) in the ultimate richness of that kind of land, and when properly handled and worked, it is found to produce the best of crops with least manual labor, being a rich mellow soil, an admixture of silicious sand, clay, carbonate of line, with more or less of oxide of iron, magnesia, and various salts, and also decayed vegatiable and animal matter, giving proportionate fertility. There are scores of good farmers being attracted there from different parts of the State and country, being induced so to do by the splendid results that have been attained by a judicious, wise and thorough cultivation of that wonderful fruitful soil. -- Otsego Co. Herald."
1883-06-28 -" We were shown by Dr. Woodworth last Saturday a stalk of rye taken from the farm of A. J. Rose which measured 5 feet 4 inches. It was grown without the aid of any fertilizer, and it was not culled. The Dr. sent it to an "unbeliever."
1883-07-05 - "Strangers who are visiting our city that are skeptical concerning the production of the soil should be taken to the farm of A. J. Rose, just north of the school house, or to Wm. Brink's on the south side."
1883-09-06 - "Last Saturday Mr. A. J. Rose raised a fine barn 28x32, with 16 feet posts, and a stable across one side 18x32. After the last rafter was put in place the friends charged on a long table in the shade east of the house and attempted to "raise" that, but it was so loaded with the good things of earth that after an hour's tussle they gave up in despair. Mr. Rose then showed the party over the garden and farm and though this is but his third year, it has an air of thrift and productiveness equal to the best class of farms in the older portion of the state."
1884 - 01-17 - "PENSIONERS. Grayling. Edward Nichols, wound left leg, $4; Chas. Wagner, wound of head, $50; J. M. Jones, wound right thigh, $12.75; Lewis E. Parker, dis. lungs, $8; Emeline J. Leonard, mother, $8; George Fauble, wound left side, $6; Jonathan C. Silsbee, consumption, $18; Mary Sorenson, mother, $8; Thos. Lound, rheumatism, $4; David Nichols, injury to abdomen, $4; Asa J. Rose, injury right knee, $6."
1884-08-21 "The finest specimen of wheat it has been our pleasure to see was grown by A. J. Rose on his farm adjoining this village. The heads are very long and completely filled with plump hard kernels. It is a new variety, and we have forgotten the name, but those interested can call on him and learn all in regard to it."
1885-05-07 - "A. J. Rose is repairing the engine and locomotive for Salling, Hanson & Co., at Portage Lake. They will commence transferring logs from the lake to the river in a few days."
1885-05-07 - "J. D. Price while driving in front of the Grayling House, with his fine team on Tuesday, they became unmanageable, owing to the interference of a colt in the streets, belonging to A. J. Rose, upsetting the wagon and throwing Mr. Price and his little boy out. Fortunately no serious injury happened."
1885-10-15 - "Messrs. A. J. Rose, R. P. Forbes and M. J. Connine, with quite a party of friends from the south part of the state, started last Friday to slaughter deer. They went into camp on the Au Sable below the north branch, and we look for their success. They will have a big lot of fun anyway."
1885-10-22 - "A. J. Rose, of Grayling, killed a deer last week, that weighed 230 lbs. Deer may not be very plentiful, but our hunters seem to be getting the largest."
1886-05-06 - "Mr. Rose of this town dug a parsnip that measures three feet 9 inches in length. Who can beat it."
1886-06-17 - "A. J. Rose is painting his residence, putting a nice fence around it, and making other improvements on his property that makes it one of the nicest in the county."
1886-07-22 - "A. J. Rose was looking over his possessions as we came along and does not seem at all disheartened. A large field of rye is in shock and winter wheat is now ready for the sickle. Oats are growing well, if short straw and long heads can be called well. and his garden teems with abundance. His family are luxurating in raspberries which are perfection in growth, yield and flavor. Our reflections after examination of these places lead us to decide that Crawford County promises to equal the best; that our soil resists drouth as well as any; and that our agricultural future will prove a success."
1886-08-26 - "The Otsego County Herald in referring to proceedings at the reunion says: "Our Disabled Soldier," was ably responded to by Comrade A. J. Rose, of Grayling, in a very happy manner, yet left a deep and abiding impression on the minds of his hearers of the distressing results of the war."
1886-09-02 - "The family of A. J. Rose and its numerous branches, were encamped at Portage Lake, last week, boating, fishing, bathing and having a grand time generally."
1886-10-07 - "A new school house is being erected in District No. 4, Blaine township. A. J. Rose is doing the carpenter work."
1886-10-21 - "A. J. Rose is building a school house in district No. 4, Blaine township."
1886-12-02 - "A. J. Rose and W. Alger left on last Friday morning for the Big Creek section for a week’s hunt. They will be apt to secure some venison."
1887-02-17 - "Prof. Hubbard, who condescended to settle in Grayling, has slid out for parts unknown, leaving his family in a desperate condition. Mr. A. J. Rose visited them and found they were suffering from cold and hunger. He brought them to town and started them on their way to Saginaw, where it is supposed they have friends. The boys feet were so badly frozen that they looked like as if the flesh was decayed."
1887-02-24 - "House for rent. For particulars, etc., call on A.J. ROSE."
1887-02-24 - "Ho, for the Breach. THE undersigned is now prepared to furnish plans and specificatrions for buildings of all descriptions, and to build the same by the job, or day. I also have a nice collection of designs for store fronts, corner or otherwise. Also for Banks, Drug and Fancy Stores, and plans for cottages costing from $300.00 to that of mansions at $5000.00. Give me a call; The best of security given. A.J. ROSE."
1887-03-17 - "Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rose made a visit of their daughter the occasion of a pleasant social gathering Tuesday evening at their home."
1887-03-24 - "A pleasant party were assembled at the residence of A. J. Rose, last Tuesday evening, to meet Mrs. Evans, of Binghampton, N.Y., youngest daughter of the host. Music and games, feasting and mirth were the order of exercises till past the noon of night."
1887-06-02 - "A. J. Rose, of this township, showed us new potatoes raised by him this year, of the variety known as Clark's No. 1."
1887-07-14 - "A. J. Rose secured the contract for building a bridge across the Au Sable river between Grayling and Portage Lake."
1887-08-11 - "A. J. Rose has completed the bridge across the Au Sable."
1887-09-08 - "A. J. Rose is making arrangements to build another house on his lot on Michigan Avenue."
1887-12-29 - "The exercises in connection with the presentation of gifts to the scholars of the M.E. Sunday School, at the church last Saturday evening were unusually interesting. The singing of the smaller scholars under the direction of Mrs. Dr. Woodworth, was excellent considering the time given to preparation. Santa Claus was represented in the characteristic costume by Mr. A.J. Rose, who filled the bill completely and seemed to give as much enjoyment to the little folks as the presents they were so anxiously awaiting. Two large trees whose tops reached the ceiling, were completely covered with gifts of various kinds, and every member of the school received a suitable present. The minister and his wife as well as the teachers were remembered. Everything passed off in a very pleasant and enjoyable manner, and we believe that this remembrance of the scholars by the teachers and friends of the school, will encourage them to a more regular attendance as well as to a large increase in membership during the coming year."
1888-05-31 - "Messrs. Rose and Woodworth are putting the finishing touches to their building. The staying has been removed and that side of the street looks better."
1888-06-21 - "A. J. Rose has just closed a contract with the Michigan Central railroad company to build an addition to the depot at this place, which will give the proprietor of the Eating House, Mr. A. Maxwell, about 12 more rooms for his guests."
1888-06-28 - "A. J. Rose has begun his contract on the depot extension."
1888-07-12 - "There was a good attendance and a jolly time at the M.E. strawberry social at the residence of A. J. Rose, last Friday evening. Everybody was happy."
1888-07-26 - "The families of Blakeslee, Woodworth, Rose and Evans went to Portage Lake last Tuesday for a week's outing."
1888-07-26 - "HAPPY ROSES. A. J. ROSE has added to the happiness of his family by an act that will long be remembered. Years ago in the mines of Mexico, he secured some of the finest amethysts extant and a specimen of native silver that is seldom equaled. Last week without the knowledge of his family he selected three of the finest stones and had them cut and set in solid rings, at Detroit, one for each of his daughters, Mrs. J. C. EVANS, and Mrs. Dr. WOODWORTH, of this place and Mrs. A. W. EVANS of Binghampton, N. Y. For Mrs. ROSE, a brooch was made from the native silver which is a beauty."
1888-08-30 - "J. M. Finn has associated with himself in partnership, Mr. Hickey, of Algonac, for the purpose of extending his business in drugs, stationary and fancy goods. They have rented the new store of Rose & Woodworth which is being fitted for their reception."
1888-10-25 - "October 25, 1888 - A special train ran to Frederic, last Saturday evening, taking the republican glee-club, speakers and nearly a hundred of our citizens. The hall of that village had never before been so filled, and the speeches of Messrs. R. Hanson; A. J. Rose; W. S. Chalker and Geo. L. Alexander, were warmly applauded and commended by all. The club rendered several excellent selections, and the result of the meeting will be increased republican strength in that vicinity."
1888-11-01 - "A. J. Rose is enjoying a visit with his brother from Arkansas."
1888-11-22 - "A. J. Rose and his brother killed but one deer last week, but have gone again loaded for bear. We know that the deer was good eating. Thanks."
1888-12-06 - "We don't care a picayune whether we had any luck as long as the "Roses bloom." A. J. and his brother brought in four deer and we had a generous slice. Thanks."
1888-12-06 - "The Messrs. Rose returned from their hunt last Friday, having taken in four deer in all, besides other small game."
1888-12-13 - "W. P. Rose, brother to A. J., has decided to remain in Grayling, and they have bought lot 8, in block 18, and will at once build a shop, where they will make or repair anything wanted by anybody. We predict this is a nucleus for a large manufacturing establishment in the near future."
1888-12-13 - "Grand-pa Rose weighs some less than a ton on account of the advent of the first grand-daughter in the Rose family. Boys were getting monotonous."
1889-01-03 - "A. J. Rose was in Detroit last week on business."
1889-02-07 - "A. J. Rose, president of the Crawford County Agricultural Society, made the address of welcome in his usual happy vein, and was heartily applauded and the response by Hon. Edwin Willetts, president of the Agricultural College, was all that could be desired, and his positive assurance that he had faith in the agricultural future of this section, seemed to infuse new courage in the minds of the audience."
1889-08-01 - "A. J. Rose, of Grayling, was in town Tuesday interviewing our school officers concerning the building of our new school house. Mr. Rose is not only an architect and builder and contractor, but a gentleman of ability and integrity. - Otsego Co. Herald."
1889-08-01 - "A. J. Rose and a small army of men are pushing the new addition to the school house to completion at a rapid rate. They have it nearly enclosed already"
1889-08-08 - "The families of Dr. Woodworth, A. J. Rose and J. C. Evans have been camping out at Portage Lake for the past week."
1889-10-03 - "Joel Rose Esq., of Mississippi, is visiting with his cousins A. J. and Peter, and will stay for the deer hunting this fall."
1889-09-19 - "Joel Marks, of Detroit has rented the store of Rose & Woodworth for merchant tailoring and fancy goods. He takes possession next week."
1889-10-17 - "A. J. and P. Rose, with their cousin Joel, from Mississippi, took a little whirl last week to look over their hunting ground for next month. They had the good fortune to strike a bear den and brought in one specimen weighing 300 pounds, which made most toothsome morsels as the Avalanche force will testify, with thanks. The great question now is which of the three "Boys" were most intensely frightened. A. J. says Peter and Peter says Asa, and Joel says both of them. We are willing to call it a draw."
1889-12-19 - "At the regular encampment of Marvin Post No. 240, G.A.R., held last Saturday, the following comrades were elected officers for the ensuing year: Commander - A.J. Rose . . ."
1890-03-06 - "W.R.C. Social. The social, of the W.R.C., at the residence of D. Waldron, last Friday evening, was the social event of the season. Over sixty were present, and a banquet was spread that contrasted greatly with the "chuck" furnished the "boys" from '61 to 65. The social pleasure was enhanced by plenty of music and select reading, and Mrs. J. Staley, president of the corps, gave an interesting address on the history of the organization, and object of their association. A. J. Rose, commander of the G.A.R., here, recalled the loyal action and heroic deeds of the noble women of the union during the days of strife, which are continued in their present work."
The 1890 MI, Crawford, Veterans Schedule lists Asa J. Rose, Private, Company F, 126, NY Infantry. Date of enlistment was Aug. 12, 1862 and he was discharged Dec. 27, 1863. He is shown as having his leg broken.
1890-05-15 - "A. J. Rose has sold the George Forbes residence to Mr. John Thomas who is manufacturing Shingles for Salling, Hanson & Co."
1890-06-12 - "A. J. Rose went to Waters last Monday evening to work for Michelson, Hanson & Co."
1890-08-28 - "A. J. Rose wants four acres swamp land plowed and harrowed, at once. The money is ready for a good man and ox team. Enquire of E. W. Vandyne."
1890-09-18 - "A. J. Rose came down from Bagley, where he is engaged in the Mickelson and Hanson Co's. mill, to spend Sunday with his family."
1890-10-23 - "A. J. Rose has a new shop, on Cedar street, nearly enclosed. It is surmised that it is the beginning of a wood factory of some kind."
1890-12-11 - "A. J. Rose wanders around like a motherless colt just because his wife is absent visiting friends in New York at the old home."
1890-12-25 - "A. J. Rose has gone to New York to spend the holidays. He will return via Cincinnati."
1891-01-29 - "Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rose arrived last Saturday morning, after a delightful visit in the State of New York. Mr. Rose carefully observed the existing conditions in the older settled country, and decides that the laborer, mechanic, farmer or tradesman is better off here than there, with much greater opportunities for material advancement."
1891-04-30 - "Mr. and Mrs. Rose, of Grayling, came to Gaylord on evening train Saturday. W. J. Jubb met them and with his conveyance took them out to his home where they spent Sunday, returning home on morning train Monday. We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Rose and was very glad to form her new acquaintance as we found her a very pleasant lady. - Otsego Co. News."
1891-05-14 - "A. J. Rose came near losing his property by forest fires. he had to work all last night with help to save his fences."
1891-05-28 - "Messrs. Rose and Woodworth have made the interior of their store, vacated by Lewinson, as bright as possible with fresh paint. It is a very pleasant room."
1891-06-11 - "Messrs. Rose and Woodworth have connected their building with the sewer."
1891-07-09 - "Comrade A. J. Rose went to Mio, yesterday, to muster in a new Post of the G.A.R. under orders from Department Headquarters."
1891-10-08 - "A. J. Rose has been appointed Deputy by Sheriff Wakeley. A good one."
1891-10-08 - Jackson & Masters have moved into the Rose & Woodworth store, next to the post office, and now have one of the most commodious and pleasant stores in northern Michigan.
1891-10-17 - Our thanks are due to Mr. A. J. Rose for a mess of venison. It was the best we have ever eaten, and gave us an appetite for more.
1891-10-29 - Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jubb went to Grayling Thursday, to visit Mr. Rose and wife, Mr. Jubb attended the Masonic lecture. - Otsego Co. News.
1891-12-03 - "Messrs. A. J. Rose and H. B. Williams returned from their hunting trip last week and report having killed four deer."
1892-01-14 - "The old officers of Marvin Post, G. A. R., were all re-elected except Officer of the Day. A. J. Rose was elected to that position, and on last Saturday evening was duly installed."
1892-02-04 - "Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rose were happy yesterday over the arrival of their youngest daughter and her husband, Mr. Evans, of New York, but their joy was broken in the evening by a serious accident to Mr. Rose, in falling down the hatchway at Clagget & Pringle's store. We have learned that two of his ribs were broken, but not the full extent of his injury."
1892-02-11 - "A. J. Rose is reported comfortably enjoying his broken ribs, and a visit with his youngest daughter and her husband, from Clyde, N.Y."
1892-02-25 - "Mrs. A. J. ROSE has the pleasure of entertaining her sister, Mrs. S. COMPSON, of Mecosta county."
1892-02-25 - "A pleasant evening was passed at the residence of A. J. Rose, last Thursday, by a number of their friends. It was literally, "Rose lined" as a number of the family were present from the East, and the West."
1892-11-10 - "Contractor A. J. Rose is settling up his business here, preparatory to leaving for his home in Grayling. Mr. Rose is a jolly, good fellow, and will be missed by his many friends here. [Lewiston Items]"
1892-11-24 - "Messrs. J. Staley, R. P. Forbes, J. F. Hum, A. W. Canfield, R. D. Connine, W. Babbitt and A. J. Rose are a few of our prominent citizens who are hunting for deer at present. We have not lost any."
1892-12-01 - "A. J. Rose and brother returned from their hunt for deer last Thursday, having secured four. They also report having seen several bear."
1892-10-27 - "Delos Alger, Herbert Holmes, Walter Smith, Oscar Byr and Anthony Rockefeller are working for contractor A. J. Rose on Thos. Milner's and other buildings in town, which Mr. R. is building. Mr. Rose is also a carpenter. Wash. Alger is doing carpenter work on his own house. - Lewiston Courier."
1893-01-05 - "Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rose spent their Christmas visiting the family of W. J. Jubb, of Otsego county."
1894-02-08 - "A. J. Rose returned last Thursday, from a trip south in search of warmer weather. He was not pleased with it."
1894-08-02 - "The families of Dr. Woodworth, A. J. Rose and Mrs. J. C. Evans recreated at Portage Lake, last Saturday."
1894-08-02 - "Grayling's pet otter, the property of E. Alger, was shot through a mistake, by A. J. Rose, last Saturday morning. Young chickens and eggs will be more secure now, as it devoured both."
1894-08-16 - "E. Alger intends to get pay for his pet otter if there is any law that will cover the case. Small potatoes."
1894-08-23 - "Geo. L. Alexander has begun the erection of his new residence on Peninsular Avenue, under the supervision of A. J. Rose."
1894-10-04 - "Among the veterans from here, at Cheboygan last week we noticed C. B. Johnson, A. C. Wilcox, Perry Phelps, Jas. Burton, A. J. Rose and wife, and David Clark."
1895-11-14 - "A. J. Rose has bought the foundry and machine shop at St. Louis, Mich., and is now there getting ready for business. Mr. Rose is a first class mechanic, and an estimable citizen, and we regret that he has concluded to leave us. he has reside here for fifteen years, and is one of the substantial landmarks."
1895-01-31 - "A. J. Rose returned last Saturday morning from a visit with friends near Port Huron."
1895-02-14 - "A. J. Rose went to Port Huron, last week to engage in the sale of Agricultural implements for Upton & Co., of that city."
1895-05-30 - "Davis, the druggist, intends moving in the Rose & Woodworth store room, as soon as it is vacated by Myer & Co."
1895-05-30 - "Dr. Wolfe will have his office over Davis' Pharmacy in the Rose & Woodworth building, after this week."
1895-06-06 - "The family of A. J. Rose, Dr. Woodworth and Mrs. Evans went to the country, last Saturday, for a visit with Mr. Fred Rose and wife."
1895-07-11 - "A. J. Rose returned from an extended tour in the West, last Thursday, having been gone since last February.
1895-08-22 - "Messrs. A. J. Rose and Joseph Patterson will each deliver an address at the Farmer's Picnic."
1895-10-24 - "A. J. Rose is making a trip between St. Louis and Port Huron, looking after the business of the firm he represents."
1896-01-09 - "A. J. Rose came home New Years eve for a short visit with the family. He reports business in a prosperous condition at St. Louis."
1896-04-23 - "A. J. Rose, who is in business at St. Louis, spent several days with his family here, last week."
1896-05-28 - "News was received yesterday of the entire destruction by fire, of the foundry and machine shop of our townsman, A. J. Rose, at St. Louis. The fire is thought to have been incendiary. The property was insured for about half its value."
1896-07-02 - "A. J. Rose came home, Saturday morning, the first time since the fire at St. Louise, which consumed his foundry and machine shop. He has decided to rebuild."
1896-07-09 - "A. J. Rose returned to St. Louis, Monday night."
1896-08-06 - "A. J. Rose sold his interest in the St. Louis Machine Shop and Foundry, and we may hope for his return to Grayling to stay."
1896-08-27 - "W. J. Jubb and wife came down from Gaylord, Sunday, to be in time for the reunion. They were guests of A. J. Rose."
1896-09-10 - "Rose & Woodworth are repainting the front of Davis' Pharmacy."
1896-11-26 - "A. J. Rose returned Tuesday afternoon, with two nice deer, as the result of his hunting expedition in Oscoda county."
1896-12-17 - Part of a story covering the Farmer's Institute. "After discussion of the subject; "The Past, Present and Future of Crawford County" was presented by A.J. Rose in such a manner as to arouse the fullest interest of the whole assembly. His picture of the past was not a pleasant one, but drawn quite true to life. He depected the present in not too glowing terms, but the future was full of promise and he believed in the future of Crawford County.
The subject was continued by a number of our citizens, who are all in full accord in the belief of prosperous future."
1897-01-07 - "J. W. Jubb, of Otsego County, was in town a short time since, and was the guest of A. J. Rose."
1897-02-04 - "Mr. and Mrs. A. W. EVANS, of Savannah, N. Y., are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. ROSE, and her sisters, Mrs. EVANS and Mrs. WOODWORTH."
1897-04-29 - "FOR RENT - The rooms over our store are for rent, from May 1st. - ROSE & WOODWORTH"
1897-07-01 - "A. J. Rose, went to St. Louis, last week, on a visit, and while there took in the reunion of Cos. C, I & K, U.S. Sharpshooters, of which regiment O. Palmer was a member."
1897-07-01 - "A. J. Rose was in fair sight of "the golden streets of the New Jerusalem" Tuesday night, from a heart trouble. His suffering for a while was intense."
1897-07-15 - "A. J. ROSE was stricken with a repetition of his heart trouble, last Monday and his condition was so serious that his children were notified. Mrs. EVANS arrived from New York, last evening, and Fred will arrive from Virginia to-day. While the condition is not entirely beyond hope, it is very critical."
1897-09-02 - "A. J. Rose's health is improving slowly and he is now able to come to town, and attended the Post meeting last Saturday evening."
1897-09-09 - "A. J. Rose has so far recovered from his illness as to be around town. He is very correct and dignified in his movements, but his smile is as broad as ever."
1897-10-21 - "Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rose drove to Gaylord, last Friday, for a visit with friends in that locality."
1898-02-03 - "Comrade W. J. Jubb, of Gaylord, came down to attend the funeral of A. J. Rose. They have been intimate friends for years."
1898-02-03 - "Comrade C. B. Johnson of Maple Forest missed the train south last Saturday, but came on, on foot, to join the G.A. R. Post here, to which he belongs, in paying their last tribute of respect to A. J. Rose, who was "mustered out."
1898-02-03 - "RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. At a special encampment of Marvin Post. No. 240, Grand Army of the Republic, held on Saturday evening, Jan. 29th., 1898, the following preamble and resolutions were presented and adopted: WHERAS, The Supreme Commander of the Universe, in his unquestioned wisdom, has mustered out of our ranks, Comrade A. J. Rose, a member of this Post, who formerly served in the 126th. New York Infantry, and who through his life did worthily honor the cause for which he fought, the memories we cherish, the flag we salute and the Grand Army to which we belong. Therefore be it RESOLVED - That while we bow in submission to his will, and mourn the departure of our comrade, we are pleased to feel and know that his earthly trials and tribulations are ended, and that he has gone to that country where the anger of cannon no longer burdens the air; where the gleam of sabre and bayonet no longer blinds the eyes, and where the passions of war is forever stilled; yet our heartfelt sympathy is given to the widow and children whose right it is to mourn. RESOLVED - That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of our deceased comrade; that a copy be spread upon the records of the Post, and that they be published in the Country papers, as a mark of our fraternal regard. O. Palmer, R. P. Forbes, Com. H. Trumley."
1898-02-03 - "IN MEMORIAM.
DIED - At his home in this village, Thursday, January 27th., Asa J. ROSE, aged 71 years.
Deceased was born in Onandaga County, N. Y., Dec. 21st., 1827. He was left an orphan at the age of eleven years, since when he depended on his own exertions to sustain himself, to rear his family, and to become as he did, a self respecting, and a respected citizen of this great Nation. Nature gave him a powerful constitution, and great natural ability, which he used to such advantage, that, though in his earlier years he labored under a load of friendless poverty, he obtained a liberal education, broader than that of many men, though less technical, and became a master of mechanic arts. A love of nature has ever kept him in close touch with agricultural pursuits, and he has long enjoyed the pleasure of agricultural experiments. He has lived in the rocky East, on the rolling prairies of the West, and amid the mining wilds of Mexico, with varied fortune, but ever sustaining the best of all, his manhood. - When Secession threatened, he opposed it, and when Rebellion followed, he left home and family and all, a willing sacrifice, if need be, on the altar of his country. Only his comrades can know the life of those years in camp and field, in bivouac and battle, and in the prison pen, from which he came, yet strong, through broken, and took up again the tasks and trials of civil life, with the same courage of his convictions that marked him as a man unusually positive in every move. He came to this county in 1881, and made his home from which he was taken to his final rest, and had done much toward the development of this section. He leaves the wife of his youth and his manhood, three daughters and two sons to revere his memory.
The service at the residence on Sunday, conduced by Rev. R. L. COPE, assisted by Rev. MAWHORTER, Post chaplain, were very impressive, and he was buried by his comrades of Marvin Post, in accordance with their ritual, as he desired.
Another comrade has been mustered out,
"Rest,
Rest the patriot hear,
That never quailed with fear
In treason's fiery test."
Civil War record of Asa J. Rose
Enlistment date: 12 August 1862
Distinguished Service: Distinguished Service
Side Served: Union
State Served: New York
Unit Number: 1387 1387
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 12 August 1862 at the age of 32. Enlisted in Company F, 126th Infantry Regiment New York on 22 August 1862. POW on 15 September 1862 at Harpers Ferry, VA (Paroled). Paroled on 16 September 1862 at Harpers Ferry, VA. Received a disability discharge Company F, 126th Infantry Regiment New York on 27 December 1862(error, should be 1863) in Chicago, IL.
1899-10-26 - "Letters of Patent have been granted to Mr. A. J. Rose, deceased, for an automatic railway alarm signal. By those who know something about such things, it is spoken of very highly, and the heirs are urged to have it patented in Europe in order to protect the invention. Should it prove to be all that is claimed for it, and be adopted by the rail roads, it will enrich the owners. Two of the heirs are Mrs. Woodworth and Mrs. Evans."
1902-04-10 - "The balance of the farm of the late A. J. Rose has been purchased by J. Ellerson, who bought the east part of it several years ago. The house was removed down town, to the corner of Ottawa and Maple streets, where it will be entirely refitted, and will make a comfortable residence."
2 Chauncey ROSE1 ( -1840) [4242]. Died 1840.1,6
4 Isaac ROSE11,12,13 (1774-1843) [1557]. Born 20 Nov 1774, Manchester, Bennington, VT.13,14 Died 26 Nov 1843, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.1,13 Buried 1843, Rose Family Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.
BIRTH: Date is from the IGI.
At a Surrogate Court, held in and for the County of Onondaga, at the Surrogate's office, in the Village of Lysander, on the 22nd day of January, in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Present, {signed} Isaac T Minard, Surrogate
In the matter of proving the Last will and testament of ISAAC ROSE, deceased.
Onondaga County, Be it remembered, That heretofore upon the petition of Hiram Sears, one of the executors, named in the last will and testament of ISAAC ROSE, late of the town of Lysander, in said County, deceased, for that purpose, to the Surrogate of said County, a citation was duly issued in this matter, which citation with the proofs of service thereof were thereafter duly returned to said Surrogate and which said petition and citation, with the proof of service thereof are now on file in the office of said Surrogate and are as follows, to wit:
To the Surrogate of the County of Onondaga; The petition of Hiram Sears of the town of Lysander, in said county showed:
That ISAAC ROSE, then being an inhabitant of said town of Lysander died in said town on the 26th day of November instant & natural death, leaving POLLY ROSE of said town his widow, also NANCY, wife of GEORGE EMERICK, BETSEY ROSE, JANE ROSE, PETER ROSE, CHARLES ROSE AND ASA ROSE of said town of Lysander, MALONI WELCH, wife of EZRA WELCH of the town of Sennett, in the County of Cayuga, in the state of New York, WILLIAM R. ROSE, BURNETT ROSE and SYLVIA BOWEN of the state of Michigan, but in what town or County is unknown to your petitioner and ISAAC ROSE, whose place of residence cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, heirs and each of kin of said ISAAC ROSE deceased, and that the said BETSEY, JANE, PETER, CHARLES, ASA, BURNETT and ISAAC are respectively minors under the age of twenty one years and neither of them have a general guardian. That said deceased left and instrument in writing bearing date on the twenty third day of November A.D. 1843 purporting to be his last will and testament and in and by which your petitioners and Cyrus H. Kingston of the town of Van Buren are named and appointed executors thereof and the same relates to both real and personal estates. Your petitioner is desirous to have said instrument in writing prove and recorded as a will of both real and personal estate and therefore prays that a citation may issue requiring the said heirs and next of kin to attend the probate of said will pursuant to the statute. Dated 30th November 1843
{signed} Hiram Sears.
8 Joel ROSE13,14 (1748-1819) [1555]. Born 2 Mar 1747/48, New Milford, Litchfield, CT.13,14 Bap 2 Mar 1747/48, New Milford.15 Marr Rachel ROBERTS 4 Jul 1774, Manchester, Bennington Co., VT.13,16 Died 31 Aug 1819, Lysander, Onondaga, NY.13,14 Buried 1819, Rose Family Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.
Joel was appointed administrator of his father's estate 3-27-1782, and one of the appraisers of the estate of brother Arra, 3-29-1785. A Pvt.in the Rev. War, his name is on a monument in Manchester dedicated to the men who fought in all the wars. He was a patriot, apparently influenced by his wife's family, while his father and some brothers were Loyalists. He and Rachel had ten children, born 1774 to 1794. These included Isaac, Joel Jr., Hannah, William, Peter, Martin, Ezra, Levi,Levicy, and Oharrey. He is on the Census for Manchester, 1790, 2 males over 16, 6 males under 16, and 3 females. He was evidently still inManchester on 9-29-1800, as a horse was reported strayed or stolen from him on that date, although he is not in Census for that year. The family removed to Onondaga County soon after. Son William had Roseville, Pa. named after him (Life in Roseville :A Socio-Historical Portrait, BaileyPrinting Co., 1973). Joel's Tombstone, located in the Rose Family Burying Ground near Baldwinsville, is inscribed "In Memory of Joel Rose who died 31 Aug. 1819 in the 72 yr. of his age". Birthdate is from a family bible. Levi was appointed administrator of his estate, 9-7-1819.
From Margaret Amey: "The baptism of Joel Rose 2 Mar 1748 in New Milford is said to have come from a family Bible not public records. In 1930 the Bible was viewed or owned by a descendant Mrs Nora Palmer in New York city. ".
9 Rachel ROBERTS14 (1751-1819) [1556]. Born 20 Oct 1751, Providence RI.13,14 Died 29 Jul 1819, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.13 Buried 1819, Rose Family Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.
She was the daughter of John Roberts and Susanna Mayhew of Manchester, who came from Rhode Island via Nine Partners, NY. John was a Whig. Rachel had five brothers: Peter, John, William, Benjamin and Christopher. One sister, Jemina. Peter was involved in the sale of cattle belonging to Samuel Rose II, 5-14-1787. Rachel's Tombstone, located in the Rose Family Burying Ground near Baldwinsville, is inscribed "In Memory of Rachel wife of Joel Rose who died 29 July 1819 in the 68th year of her age". Birthdate is from a family bible.
Notes from the researcher who provided the information for Joel Rose on the World Family Tree of Ancestry.com
"Listed as over 45 in the 1800 census. There were 2 females living in the home at the time that were over 45, possibly his mother was living with them at the time.".
5 Mary Polly CHURCH1,17 ( - ) [4226].
Based on the Isaac Rose will and probate documents, his wife was Mary Polly Church. One World Tree shows Isaac's wife as Mary Rebecca Church so it may well be that "Polly" was a nickname.
3 Patience MCDONALD9 ( -1838) [6282]. Died 1838.6
Sources
| 1 | "Last will and testament of ISAAC ROSE". |
| 2 | "1890 MI, Crawford, Veterans Schedule". |
| 3 | "1894 MI, Crawford, Grayling census". |
| 4 | "Elmwood Cemetery on-line database". |
| 5 | "Information provided by Chuck Rose". |
| 6 | "Obituary of Asa J. Rose, extract from the Crawford County Avalanche". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Fannie Rose in the Crawford County Avalanche, 2 Oct 1902". |
| 8 | "The Treat Family by John Harvey Treat, 1893". |
| 9 | "Death certificate of Asa J. Rose". |
| 10 | "Tombstone inscription". |
| 11 | "Ancestry.com World Family Tree". |
| 12 | "Manchester, VT Vital Records". |
| 14 | "Ancestry.com World Family Tree". |
| 15 | "Information provided by Margaret Amey". |
| 16 | "Manchester, VT marriage records". |
| 17 | "Marriage Registration Certificate for Nancy Rose Emerick and Jacob A. See". |
