Clara ROSE (1852-1911)

1 Clara E. ROSE^1,2 (1852-1911) [6559]. Born Mar 1852, PA.^2,3,4 Marr Charles Melville PEPPER 1884.^3,4 Died 2 Feb 1911, Washington, D.C.⁴ Cause: Heart disease. Buried 4 Feb 1911, Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.⁵

From the Washington Post.

1904-08-18 - "Mrs. Charles M. Pepper and daughter, Miss Nora Pepper, who have spent some time with Mrs. Pepper's relatives in Pennsylvania, have returned to their home on U street for a stay of two weeks. They will then go to St. Louis for another month's visit."

1905-01-22 - "Mrs. Charles M. Pepper will receive Thursday, January 26 and February 16, at 1743 U street."

1905-03-19 - "Mrs. Martha Lemon Schneider entertained the Woman's National Press Association on Friday evening at its regular session. The president, Mrs. Ellen S. Cromwell, conducted the programme, which consisted largely of reports of officers and committees and discussion as to the determination to increase the influence and usefulness of the organization. A series of educational lectures will be presented to the public during the spring months. Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, with the co-operation of her husband, will soon inaugurate the series with an illustrated lecture on fascinating places she visited recently, when she accompanied Mr. Pepper to South America."

1905-03-24 - "PRESS WOMEN AT WHITE HOUSE - Delegation of Twenty-five Ladies Calls Upon the President.

President Roosevelt yesterday at noon saw twenty-five officers and workers of the Woman's National Press Association. Mrs. Ellen S. Cromwell presented the delegation, and reminded the President of an address he once made before the same press women in the parlors of the Willard Hotel, when he was a civil service commissioner, and of a prophetic remark made on that occasion to the effect that he was to be the future President of the United States.
The President laughed heartily as he acknowledged the prophecy. Mrs. Charles M. Pepper presented him with a cluster of arbutus, the President presenting her, in turn, with a simple bouquet. Among the ladies presented by Mrs Cromwell were Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, Mrs. Hannah B. Sperry, Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, Miss Frances Graham French, Dr. Adeline E. Portman, Mrs. M.M. Prescott, Miss Adele Chase, Mrs. E. M. Stillman, Mrs. Ruth M. Pealer, Mrs. Anna S. Hamilton, Miss Ellen B. Foster, Mrs. L. A. Crandall, Mrs. Georgiana S. Rogers, Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins, Mrs. M. L. Schneider, Mrs. Lillian Pike Roome, and Mrs. L. J. Young."

1905-04-04 - "Lecture by Mrs. Charles M. Pepper. A talk on her recent visit to Brazil and Argentina will be given by Mrs. Charles M. Pepper on Friday evening at Scottish Rite Hall, 1007 G street northwest under the management of the Woman's national Press Association. Mrs. pepper, while in South America in company with her husband, made a careful study of many of the phases of life characteristic of the natives of Brazil and Argentina, and her enthusiasm in relating her experiences adds to the interest of her recital. She will exhibit various articles illustrative of domestic life and native peculiarities, and will also give a blackboard object lesson on comparative money values and exchange. The lecture will be preceded by a programme of Brazilian music."

1906-06-17 - "Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Pepper and daughter will sail from New York next Thursday for Italy. Mr. Pepper will go to Egypt and will make an extensive tour before returning to America, while his wife and daughter will join a party and travel through Germany, France, Spain, and the British isles before returning to Washington in September."

1906-10-07 - "Mrs. Charles M. Pepper and daughter, Miss Norita R. Pepper, have returned from a three months' trip through Europe."

1907-10-27 - "Marcia Burns Chapter, D. A. R. held its first meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, last week."

From the Wellsboro Gazette.

1909-07-15 - "Mrs. Charles M. Petter and her daughter, Miss Nora Pepper, of Washington, D.C., are guests of Mr. F.H. Rose. Mrs Pepper is the wife of Special Agent Pepper, of the Department of Commerce and Labor at Washington. Mr. Pepper spends a good portion of his time in Europe, and he recently returned from London to the Bureau of Manufacturers a long report on the British iron and steel industry, which has caused much discussion through the press as to the policy under which that industry is conducted in the United Kingdon."

1909-8-12 - "Lady Visitor Lectures. Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, of Washington, D.C., who is visiting at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. F.H. Rose, on Pearl street, has been spending a few days at her native home in Roseville. During her stay in that place she gave a lecture in the Roseville Baptist church, descriptive of her travels through old Mexico and South America with her husband and daughter. A Correspondent says:
Mrs. Pepper is the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Joel Rose, of Roseville, and the only surviving member of her family. More than 40 years ago Dr. Rose moved to Detroit, Mich., where Mrs. Pepper was educated. For the past twenty-five years Mrs. Pepper has lived in Washington, where she devotes her life to good works. She is president of the District of Columbia Federation of Woman's Clubs. On August 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Pepper and their daughter leave for a year's absence in Europe."

From the Washington Post.

1911-01-19 - "Mrs. Charles M. Pepper and Miss Pepper will receive the last two Fridays in January, and the last two Fridays in February, from 3 to 6, at 3211 13th street."

1911-01-26 - "Miss Lena L. Pepper, of Cleveland, is the guest of her brother, Mr. Charles M. Pepper, and will assist Mrs. Pepper and Miss Pepper to receive tomorrow from 3 to 6, at 3211 13th street."

Death announcement of Mrs. C.M. Pepper in the Washington Post, February 2, 1911.

"DIES ON A STREET CAR. Mrs. C.M. Pepper Stricken With Heart Disease. PROMINENT AS CLUB LEADER. Was President of District Women's Federation, and Took Great Part in National Club Affairs - Death Comes While Returning Home From Dinner With Friends.

Fatally stricken with heart disease while on a northbound Fourteenth street car, Mrs. Kittie Rose Pepper, aged 52 years, president of the District Federation of Women's Clubs of America, and wife of Charles M. Pepper, author, journalist, and member of the Canadian reciprocity commission, died about 12:30 o'clock this morning. Dr. Charles L. Bliss of 1363 Columbia road was summoned, but pronounced Mrs. Pepper dead. The body was removed to the family home, at 3211 Thirteenth street northwest in an automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Pepper dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus M. Jones, at 1606 K street northwest last night, and left for their home about 12 o'clock. Mrs. Pepper seemed to be in the best of health. When nearing Irving street, Mr. Pepper noticed that his wife had not replied to one of his questions, and turning, saw that she had lurched forward in her seat.
Daughter is Prostrated.
Miss Nora Pepper, the 20-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pepper, was prostrated by the sudden death of her mother and is under the care of physicians. NO arrangements for the funeral have as yet been made. Mrs Pepper was one of the most prominent clubwomen in America. She was Miss Kitty Rose Baldwin (Baldwin is a newspaper error), of Detroit, and one of the most popular girls in society circles there. She was married to Mr. Pepper in 1884, soon afterward removing to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Pepper have resided here 25 years. Mrs. Pepper was a member of practically every women's club in the city of Washington, and associated with the club movement across the United States. Her last appearance upon the lecture platform was in this city at the recent convention of the American Civic Association, when she spoke before the women's session."

Funeral announcement of Mrs. Charles M. Pepper in the Washington Post, Feb. 3, 1911.

"Services Will Be Held Tomorrow at St. Margaret's Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, who died suddenly on a Fourteenth street car at an early hour yesterday morning of heart disease, will be held at St. Margaret's Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Herbert Scott Smith will conduct the services. The funeral will be attended by the members of the District Federation of Women's Clubs, of which Mrs. Pepper was the president. Interment will be in Rock Creek Cemetery."

1911-02-19 - "The Marcia Burns Chapter, D.A.R., met Wednesday afternoon at the home of the vice regent, Mrs. Julian C. Dowell, 3162 Mount Pleasant street. A memorial service for Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, charter member and for four years historian of the chapter, was held. The music was conducted by Miss Edna Sheehy. The regent, Mrs. Ellis Logan, presided.".

2 Joel ROSE¹ (1820-1868) [6555]. Born 2 Jun 1820, Roseville, Tioga Co., PA.¹ Marr Elvira M. STEVENS 3 Dec 1845.⁶ Died 9 Jul 1868, Detroit, MI.^1,7 Cause: Heart disease.

From the History of Tioga Co., version of 1897.

"DR. JOEL ROSE was born in Roseville, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1820, a son of William Rose, a native of Rutland, Vermont, who came to Tioga county in 1806, settled on the site of Roseville, in what is now Rutland Township, being one of the first settlers of that part of the county. Joel attended the common schools in boyhood, and later studied medicine under Dr. Abel Humphrey, of Tioga, and graduated at Geneva Medical College, Geneva, N.Y. He commenced practice at Roseville, where he continued until 1863, in which year he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and followed his professional duties in that city until his death, July 9, 1868. Dr. Rose married Alvira Stevens, and reared a family of four children, viz: Celia D., deceased wife of J.H. Desrosiers; Frank H. a dentist of Wellsboro; Clara E., wife of Charles Pepper, of Chicago, and Elizabeth, deceased. Mrs. Rose resides with her daughter in Chicago.".

4 William ROSE^8,9,10,11 (1780-1852) [1560]. Born 28 Oct 1780, Manchester, Bennington, VT.^9,12,13 Marr Diadamia COREY c. 1803. Marr Phebe ? aft 1843.¹⁴ Died 10 May 1852.^9,10,11 Buried Watson Cemetery, Tioga Co., PA.¹⁰ Buried May 1852, Roseville, Tioga Co., PA.

From History of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, with Illustrations, Portraits, & Sketches of Prominent Families and Individuals (1883), (New York: W. W. Munsell & Co., Press of George MacNamara):

"Roseville is situated nearly in the center of the township, on Mill Creek, a tributary of the Tioga River, and contains two hotels, two churches (Methodist Episcopal and Baptist), two stores, two blacksmith shops, a carriage shop, a graded school building, a steam and water power grist-mill and saw-mill and about fifty dwellings.

The first settler at Roseville was William Rose, (Correction from JMT - The first settlers were William Rose and his wife, Didamia Roberts) who located at the point where at present stands the store of C. B. Hanyen. Mr. Rose was a native of Rutland county, Vt., and settled in Rutland in 1806. His children were: Erastus, Levi, Elmer, William jr., Orinda (deceased, wife of Josephus Clark), Lovisa deceased, wife of Peter Backer) and Celestia (wife of Dr. Abel Humphrey, of Tioga). When Mr. Rose settled in Roseville the townships of Rutland, Jackson and Sullivan, and the country east to Troy and Elmira were almost an unbroken wilderness. His eldest son, Erastus, was born in Bennington, Vt., December 22nd 1802, and accompanied his parents to this township. He subsequently became a prominent citizen of Roseville, and among other official positions he held that of justice of the peace twenty years. He died November 3d 1875. He had continuously resided in Rutland or Roseville sixty-nine years. He had literally grown up with the country, and witnessed its transformation from a wilderness to a land of plenty. Such has been the history of many of the citizens of Roseville and Rutland. No other generation of men and women in this section of the country will see such a change as has been wrought since the commencement of the 19th century."

From the website of D.W. Brown & K.C. Rose - http://users.mstar2.net/katerose/

"A physician with wife and 2 year old son, he left Rutland, VT. in the spring of 1806, and settled in Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, where Roseville is named after him. Total of Eight children. His estate was filed in Chemung Co., Pa. Several of his family are buried in the Roseville Cemetery. Details on this family available in "Life in Roseville :ASocio-Historical Portrait, Bailey Printing Co., 1973", and Rose Family Association.".

8 Joel ROSE^8,9 (1748-1819) [1555]. Born 2 Mar 1747/48, New Milford, Litchfield, CT.^8,9 Bap 2 Mar 1747/48, New Milford.¹⁵ Marr Rachel ROBERTS 4 Jul 1774, Manchester, Bennington Co., VT.^9,16 Died 31 Aug 1819, Lysander, Onondaga, NY.^8,9 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 ROBERTS⁸ (1751-1819) [1556]. Born 20 Oct 1751, Providence RI.^8,9 Died 29 Jul 1819, Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY.⁹ 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 Diadamia COREY^9,17 (1781-1843) [3519]. Born 11 Aug 1781.⁹ Died 21 Aug 1843.⁹ Buried 1843, Roseville, Tioga Co., PA.

3 Elvira M. STEVENS^1,6 (1820-1901) [6556]. Born Oct 1820, VT.^2,3 Died 22 Feb 1901, Washington, D.C.¹⁸

From the Wellsboro Gazette.

March 8, 1901 - "Mrs. Elvira M. Rose, mother of Dr. Frank H. Rose, of this borough, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles N. Pepper, at Washington, D.C. on February 22d. Mrs. Rose was in her 81st year and was the widow of Dr. Joel Rose, who will be remembered by the older residents of Roseville, where he practiced his profession and lived for many years. The deceased lived in this borough with her son for some time, but for the past ten years had resided with her daughter. Funeral services were held in Washington and the remains were taken to Detroit for burial.".

Sources

1	"History of Tioga Co., version of 1897".

2	"1870 PA, Tioga, MIddlebury census".

3	"1890, 1900 and 1910 Washington, D.C. census.".

4	"Death announcement of Mrs. C.M. Pepper in the Washington Post, February 2, 1911.".

5	"Funeral announcement of Mrs. Charles M. Pepper in the Washington Post, Feb. 3, 1911.".

6	"Marriage announcement of Dr. Joel Rose and Elvira M. Stevens in the Tioga Eagle, Dec. 10, 1845.".

7	"Death announcement of Dr. Joel Rose in the Tioga County Agitator, July 29, 1868.".

8	"Ancestry.com World Family Tree".

9	"Website of D.W. Brown & K.C. Rose - http://users.mstar2.net/katerose/".

10	"Watson Cemetery Burial Records, Tioga Co., PA".

11	"Tioga County Docket Book. Abstracts of Wills and Administration - William Rose, died May 10, 1852".

12	"Ancestry.com World Family Tree".

13	"Manchester, VT Vital Records".

14	"Estimated based on related dates and information".

15	"Information provided by Margaret Amey".

16	"Manchester, VT marriage records".

17	"Ancestry.com, Snow/Lyman Ancestors".

18	"Obituary of Elvira M. Rose in the Wellsboro Gazette, March 8, 1901".