Rose, James E. 1845-1930

ROSE, RAW

Posted By: Plymouth Co. Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/12/2003 at 20:28:55

Obituary-LeMars Globe-Post, Dec. 24, 1930

Former Resident Buried Here Today

James E Rose was born in Newton,Lincolnshire, England on Oct 8, 1845, the ninth child of a family of fifteen.

When a young man he came to this country where he worked for a little over a
year in Brooklyn, NY. Feeling a desire to own a home of his own he moved to
Darlington, Wis., in 1870. Soon after this he went to Big Patch where he opened a
shoe repairing shop. Here he applied his trade for a year. Not being satisfied he transferred his
labors to farm work. In 1873 he started farming for himself continuing this after his marriage
to Ruth Raw on June 14, 1875. Twelve years later, in 1887, he removed to Merrill, Ia, where
he farmed for several years.

On account of poor health he was obliged to give up farm work and move to town where he
engaged in various occupations. After the death of Mrs Rose in 1907, he lived for a time with
his niece, Mrs Andrew Larson. When they moved to South Dakota he decided to stay with Mr.and Mrs. Albert Muxlow.

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LeMars Globe Post, P9, LeMars, Iowa, 25 Dec 1930

Former Resident Buried Her [sic] Today
James E. Rose Was Well Known in This Community

James E. Rose was born in Newton, Lincolnshire, England, Oct 8, 1845, the ninth child of a family of fifteen.

When a young man he came to this country where he worked for a little over a year in Brooklyn, N.Y. Feeling a desire to own a home of his own he moved to Darlington, Wis., in 1870. Soon after this he went to Big Patch where he opened a shoe repairing shop. Here he plied his trade for a year. Not being satisfied he transferred his labors to farm work.

In 1873 he started farming for himself continuing this after his marriage to Ruth Raw on June 14, 1875. Twelve years later, in 1887, he removed to Merrill, Ia., where he farmed for several years. On account of poor health he was obliged to give up farm work and move to town where he engaged in various occupations.

After the death of Mrs. Rose in 1907, he lived for a time with his niece, Mrs. Andrew Lassen. When they moved to South Dakota, he decided to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Muxlow where he lived for 17 years.

About a year after the death of Mrs. Muxlow he went to live with his nephew, Fred Hodgson, of Dawson, Minn. Here he made his home until his death Dec. 22, 1930.

While Mr. and Mrs. Rose had no children of their own, a niece, Mrs. Andrew Lassen and two nephews, John Burton and Fred Hodgson, owe him a debt of gratitude for a pleasant home and constant and living care. "Uncle Jim," as he was familiarly known, was a friend to all he came in contact with and will be deeply missed. He as a man of keen mind which continued to the day of his death and keenly interested in the affairs of the day.

The end came suddenly and he passed away Monday morning of angina pectoris at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 14 days.

Fred Hodgson and family accompanied the remains to LeMars, Iowa, where the funeral services were held Wednesday, December 24, from Beely's parlors, Rev. F. Earl Burgess in charge.

~TRANSCRIBER NOTE: "Big Patch" is located in Grant county, Wisconsin.