Bedford County PA Archives Biographies.....Rose, William H.    
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WILLIAM H. ROSE, one of the leading citizens of Cumberland 
Valley, Pa., is prominently identified with its agricultural 
interests as the owner of a fine farm and with its 
mercantile interests as the proprietor and manager of a 
well- stocked general store in the village of Centreville.  
He was born December 5, 1842, in Bedford County, 
Pennsylvania, and is a son of the late Henry Rose.  His 
paternal grandfather, Arthur Rose, the founder of that 
branch of the Rose family now living in Bedford County, was 
a pioneer settler of Cumberland Valley township, and by his 
energetic and persevering toil assisted in its gradual 
development.
  Henry Rose was born in Cumberland, Md., from whence his 
parents removed when he was but a boy to Cumberland Valley, 
Pa.  Here he grew to manhood, and in course of time became a 
successful agriculturist and a citizen of influence.  He 
filled many important local offices with fidelity and 
ability, including those of School Director, Tax Collector, 
and Assessor, he being at one time the principal Assessor of 
the township.  He married Talitha Ash, of Bedford County, 
Pennsylvania, and of their children the following are now 
living: William H., the special subject of this biographical 
sketch; Arthur, of Cumberland Valley; Emanuel, also of 
Cumberland Valley; Jennie, wife of A. W. Zembower, of 
Cumberland, Md.; Amanda, widow of the late John Bruner, of 
Cumberland Valley; and Alice, wife of Henry Whip, of Mann's 
Choice, Pa.
  William H. Rose received his education in the public 
schools of Cumberland Valley, and during the days of his 
youth obtained a practical knowledge of general farming.  
While yet young he displayed signs of the energy and 
activity which have since become marked features of his 
character.  He first began the battle of life on his own 
account as a farmer, and by making a good use of all 
opportunities offered him be became successful, being now 
the owner of a valuable farming estate of three hundred and 
twenty-five acres.  To the development and care of this farm 
he formerly gave his whole time; but of recent years, since 
1885, he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits, his store 
of general merchandise being located in Centreville, where 
he has a profitable local trade.  Mr. Rose served as 
Postmaster of Cumberland Valley during two years of 
President Cleveland's first administration, and besides 
having been one of the Board of School Directors for nine 
consecutive years he is now serving his third year as 
Justice of the Peace.  He is actively identified with the 
Democratic party in politics.  He belongs to Centreville 
Lodge, I.O.O.F., in which he has filled all of the more 
important offices, and is a faithful member of the Lutheran 
church.
  Mr. Rose and Elizabeth, daughter of the late William 
Deremer, of Cumberland Valley township, were married on 
January 24, 1864.  They are the parents of six children, 
namely: Viola V.; Minnie E., widow of the late William T. 
Nave; David C., Henry C.; Roy L.; and Ella N.


Source: Bedford Biographical Review, 1899, Bedford Co., Pa