Biographical Sketch of Ollie S. Rose & William D. Rose,
					 De Kalb County, Missouri

>From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888,
				Goodspeed Publishing Company

Transcribed by: Penny Harrell (Incog3678@aol.com)

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The Rose Brothers, are two prominent and progressive young merchants,
and proprietors of one of the largest general merchandise establish-
ments in Maysville.  Ollie S., the senior, was born in Buchanan Co.,
MO., on August 19, 1859.  William D., was born in De Kalb Co., MO.,
on July 26, 1865.  They are the sons of George Washington Rose, de-
ceased, who was born in Flemingsburg, KY., April 22, 1834.  He was 
the son of Capt. James Ellis Rose, a native of Prince William County, 
VA., who was an officer in the War of 1812.  Capt. Rose removed to
Kentucky in 1820, subsequent, however, to his marriage with Kitty
Robinson, a daughter of one of the leading families of Fauquier Co.,
VA.  By trade Capt. Rose was a blacksmith, but he turned his atten-
tion principally to agricultural pursuits, being the owner of a large
plantation.  George W. was given a good education in the schools of 
his neighborhood, and soon after began teaching school, and while
following that vocation in Felmingsburg, KY., devoted his spare time
to reading law.  He later entered the office of Cox & Cavin as a
student.  Applying himself to his studies with zeal and industry, he
was soon admitted to the bar, being examined and licensed by Judge
Reed of the Thirteenth Judicial District of Kentucky.  In 1856 he
immigrated to Missouri, and locating at Weston, Platte County, en-
gaged in teaching school until 1862.  He next removed to Stewartsville
and entered upon the practice of his profession.  One year later he 
was elected prosecuting attorney of De Kalb County, and then removed
to Maysville.  He was re-elected for five successive terms, and dis-
charged his duries in an impartial and commendable manner.  In 1865 
he was elected county superintendent of public instruction, and for
two years discharged faithfully the duties of that position.  During
his official life he continued to practice his profession.  Politic-
ally he was a Democrat, and was many times a delegate to the conven-
tions of his party.  He was a delegate from his congressional district
to the National Democratic convention in St. Louis in 1864, which
nominated General George P. McClellan for President.  He was a member
in high standing of both the I.O.O.F. aned F. & A. M. Lodges.  He 
united himself in 1857 with the Christian Church.  While a resident
of Weston he was united in marriage in 1857 with Mary Celeste Hudson,
who was born in Kentucky in 1841.  She was the daughter of Lemuel and
America P. (Settle) Hudson, now residents of Platte County, MO.  Mrs.
Rose is a pious, Christian woman, and a member of the Christian Church.
Mr. Rose died in February, 1880, leaving the widow and four children,
all of whom are living and reside in Maysville.  Ollie S. and William
D. were educated in the public schools; the former also took a course
at Bryant's Commercial College, at St. Joseph, MO.  They began busi-
ness as clerks, filling different positions in various establishments
in Maysville and St. Joseph.  Ollie S. engaged in business at Stewart-
sville in October, 1883, in partnership with Edwin Mitchell, but in
February, 1885, the two brothers purchased Mr. Mitchell's interest,
and conducted the business until 1886.  They then removed to Maysville
and, with a joint capital of $4,000, opened their present establish-
ment.  During their first year they did a business of $18,000, and the
present year the sales will probably reach $25,000.  They carry a
stock of over $7,000 outside of their real estate interests.  By
strict attention to business, fair and honest dealing, they have built
up a splendid trade, and are meeting with deserved success.  Both make
their home with their mother.  In 1881 Ollie S. was united in marriage
with Enna Mitchell, who was born in Clay County, MO., in 1861.  She 
was the daughter of O.P. Mitchell.  She died in January, 1886, leaving
three children, two boys and one girl.

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