William Henry Rouse, M. D. Biography


	This biography appears on pages 786 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				WILLIAM HENRY ROUSE, M. D.  

	Dr. William Henry Rouse, who spent his last days in Sioux Falls, 
where he passed away August 25, 1893, was one of the pioneer physicians 
of Dakota territory. In fact, much of his life was spent on the 
frontier and his efforts contributed to the upbuilding of the various 
districts in which he lived. He was born on his father's farm at 
Saline, Michigan, May 7, 1828, and there passed his boyhood as one of a 
family of twelve children, eleven of whom lived to adult years. Having 
decided upon medical practice as a life work, he was graduated from the 
State Medical College at Ann Arbor, Michigan, and began professional 
activity at an early age.  

	On the 5th of May, 1853, Dr. Rouse was united in marriage to Miss 
Emily Adaline Come stock, of Saline, Michigan, and soon afterward they 
removed to Minnesota, settling in the young city of Minneapolis. Dr. 
Rouse entered upon the active practice of his profession there and 
identified himself with the early history of the city and state. When 
the Civil war broke out he responded to the country's call for 
volunteers and went to the front with the Eighth Minnesota Infantry 
Regiment, serving as assistant surgeon until the close of the war. When 
hostilities ceased he was stationed at Fort Ripley, Minnesota, as 
government physician and surgeon and at various times served the 
government as agency physician at Sisseton, South Dakota, and in the 
Indian territory with the Nez Perces agency. 

	When his military duty was over Dr. Rouse rejoined his family. 
Five children were born to him and his wife, as follows: Jennie E., who 
is the wife of A. F. Clark, of Saline, Michigan; Maude W., who is the 
widow of Frank L. Boyce and resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 
William G., a resident of Three Forks, Montana; Eddie A., who died in 
infancy; and Ellen Alma, deceased.  

	About 1878 Dr. Rouse removed with his family to Lennox, Dakota 
territory, taking a homestead and a tree claim near the town. He there 
resided for some years, proved up his claim and developed the farm. 
Eventually, however, he sold the land and established his home in Sioux 
Falls, where he resided to the time of his death, which occurred August 
25, 1893. His professional service and his participation in public work 
along other lines contributing to the upbuilding and development of the 
state made him a valued citizen and all who came in contact with him 
entertained for him high regard because of his sterling worth.