July 23, 1841, he was commissioned by the governor of Maine, colonel of the 4th reg., 1st Brig., 8th Div., Maine militia. September 17, 1842, was promoted to Brigadier General, 1st. Brig., 8th Div. March 29, 1844, again promoted Major General of the 8th Div. He represented the 10th district in the Maine state senate. November 22, 1845, he was appointed postmaster of Newport, Penobscot county, Maine.
In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge.
He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery.
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Hon. Hiram Rose, the subject of these memoirs is another example of success as a crown for self effort and upright life. His notes would be incomplete without brief reference to his parents. His father, Jeremiah Rose, was born in Charlestown, Maine, and there spent most of his life. When yet a youth he enlisted in the revolutionary war. He was married to Miss Sarah Snow, daughter of the well known Dr. Snow, of Maine. Four sons and four daughters were born to them and raised in Charlestown. the sons became vigorous, useful men. Moses became a member of the legislature and state senator. He also occupied other positions of trust. He died December 31, 1880. Hiram was the second son. Joseph was a successful farmer. He was killed by a falling tree. Elbridge filled several local positions of public trust. The daughters were intelligent, industrious educators. They were Polly, Abigail, Pathia, and Abigail dying, the name was given to the youngest daughter, who is now Mrs. Rev. Calvin Millet. Mrs. (Snow) Rose, was a woman of noble character. She died in 1842, of cancer. When her husband and boys were drafted into the Aroostock war, Hiram said to his mother, "Mother, how will you get along without us?" She replied, "God bless you, go and do your duty to your country and come home like men." No tears were shed. Jeremiah Rose continued at Charlestown. About twenty miles from Charlestown, and three miles east of Bangor, is the old Rose Place, so named from the fact that the father and two brothers of Jeremiah were there drowned in the Penobscot river. In October, 1854, Mr. Rose thought to visit his son Hiram, at Oquawka, Illinois. Although about ninety years of age, he made the trip. He remained with his son in Oquawka till his death, January 23, 1856. He was buried in Oquawka cemetery. Hiram Rose, to whose memory these notes are prepared, and whose portrait is in this work, was born in Charlestown, Main, January 6, 1807. At the age of fourteen years he was apprenticed to learn the trade of blacksmithing. Possessing but a frail constitution, he was obliged to abandon his trade at the age of nineteen. His father being a poor man, Hiram's education was limited to that gained at home. But under this disadvantage he and his brothers pushed on to success. At the age of twenty-four he engaged in mercantile pursuits. One year later he located at Newport, Maine, where, in company with the Hon. Fred. Ray,. he carried on merchandising and lumbering. In 1850 Mr. rose made a trip west, coming by stage from Chicago to Galesburg. The railroad question was at that time incubating and Mr. Rose was requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at Galesburg and other places. In 1851 he settled in Oquawka, Illinois, where, in company with his old partner, Mr. Fred. Ray, he engaged in the lumber business. They also became proprietors of the Pioneer Hotel. After embarking in business here, he was tendered a promising position in the railroad company, but declined. He continued his business. At the end of three years Mr. Rose closed his hotel business and became engaged in the land business, which proved a successful undertaking. After several years he devoted his time to the improvement of a 290 acre farm, which was left as a support for those who had aided him in his labors. Mr. Rose never devoted himself altogether to himself, but lived also for others. July 23, 1841, he was commissioned by the governor of Maine, colonel of the 4th reg., 1st Brig., 8th Div., Maine militia. September 17, 1842, was promoted to Brigadier General, 1st. Brig., 8th Div. March 29, 1844, again promoted Major General of the 8th Div. In 184304 he represented the 10th district in the Maine state senate. November 22, 1845, he was appointed postmaster of Newport, Penobscot county, Maine. After his removal to Illinois he was appointed by Maine as commissioner for Illinois. In Henderson county he made many friends, who chose him in 1857, to represent them in the state senate in the twentieth general assemble. There he labored to secure the charter for the proposed railroad to Oquawka. At home he was connected with the city government. But active lives must cease as well as those more plodding. Mr. Rose succumbed to death's call February 1, 1879.
At the age of twenty-one years he was converted and united with the Baptist church. A year afterward he became a member of the masonic fraternity. In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge. He died leaving many friends and a loving wife and five adopted children. He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery. His marriage took place first in Newport, when twenty-two years old, to Miss Parthena Miles, of Newport. She died in 1854, of cholera, in Oquawka. Mr. Rose was married May 6, 1855, to Miss Hannah Main, of Newport, Maine. She is a daughter of William and Betsy (Snow) Main. William Main was a native of Rochester, New Hampshire, and his wife, Betsy Snow, was a daughter of Dr. Stephen Snow, of Maine. both died in Maine. Dr. Snow, the grandfather of Mrs. Rose, lived to be 102 years old, dying on the evening on his birthday. He was very widely known. Mrs. Rose was born April 8, 1877, aged forty-eight years; Frances Merrill, now Mrs. James Staples, of St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mary Rise, who died November 20, 1868; Lizzie Rise, now Mrs. Winfield McCullom, of Burlington, Iowa; and Agnes M. Hart, now living with Mrs. Rose. All the children adopted Mr. Rose's name.
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In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge.
He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery.
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Hon. Hiram Rose, the subject of these memoirs is another example of success as a crown for self effort and upright life. His notes would be incomplete without brief reference to his parents. His father, Jeremiah Rose, was born in Charlestown, Maine, and there spent most of his life. When yet a youth he enlisted in the revolutionary war. He was married to Miss Sarah Snow, daughter of the well known Dr. Snow, of Maine. Four sons and four daughters were born to them and raised in Charlestown. the sons became vigorous, useful men. Moses became a member of the legislature and state senator. He also occupied other positions of trust. He died December 31, 1880. Hiram was the second son. Joseph was a successful farmer. He was killed by a falling tree. Elbridge filled several local positions of public trust. The daughters were intelligent, industrious educators. They were Polly, Abigail, Pathia, and Abigail dying, the name was given to the youngest daughter, who is now Mrs. Rev. Calvin Millet. Mrs. (Snow) Rose, was a woman of noble character. She died in 1842, of cancer. When her husband and boys were drafted into the Aroostock war, Hiram said to his mother, "Mother, how will you get along without us?" She replied, "God bless you, go and do your duty to your country and come home like men." No tears were shed. Jeremiah Rose continued at Charlestown. About twenty miles from Charlestown, and three miles east of Bangor, is the old Rose Place, so named from the fact that the father and two brothers of Jeremiah were there drowned in the Penobscot river. In October, 1854, Mr. Rose thought to visit his son Hiram, at Oquawka, Illinois. Although about ninety years of age, he made the trip. He remained with his son in Oquawka till his death, January 23, 1856. He was buried in Oquawka cemetery. Hiram Rose, to whose memory these notes are prepared, and whose portrait is in this work, was born in Charlestown, Main, January 6, 1807. At the age of fourteen years he was apprenticed to learn the trade of blacksmithing. Possessing but a frail constitution, he was obliged to abandon his trade at the age of nineteen. His father being a poor man, Hiram's education was limited to that gained at home. But under this disadvantage he and his brothers pushed on to success. At the age of twenty-four he engaged in mercantile pursuits. One year later he located at Newport, Maine, where, in company with the Hon. Fred. Ray,. he carried on merchandising and lumbering. In 1850 Mr. rose made a trip west, coming by stage from Chicago to Galesburg. The railroad question was at that time incubating and Mr. Rose was requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at Galesburg and other places. In 1851 he settled in Oquawka, Illinois, where, in company with his old partner, Mr. Fred. Ray, he engaged in the lumber business. They also became proprietors of the Pioneer Hotel. After embarking in business here, he was tendered a promising position in the railroad company, but declined. He continued his business. At the end of three years Mr. Rose closed his hotel business and became engaged in the land business, which proved a successful undertaking. After several years he devoted his time to the improvement of a 290 acre farm, which was left as a support for those who had aided him in his labors. Mr. Rose never devoted himself altogether to himself, but lived also for others. July 23, 1841, he was commissioned by the governor of Maine, colonel of the 4th reg., 1st Brig., 8th Div., Maine militia. September 17, 1842, was promoted to Brigadier General, 1st. Brig., 8th Div. March 29, 1844, again promoted Major General of the 8th Div. In 184304 he represented the 10th district in the Maine state senate. November 22, 1845, he was appointed postmaster of Newport, Penobscot county, Maine. After his removal to Illinois he was appointed by Maine as commissioner for Illinois. In Henderson county he made many friends, who chose him in 1857, to represent them in the state senate in the twentieth general assemble. There he labored to secure the charter for the proposed railroad to Oquawka. At home he was connected with the city government. But active lives must cease as well as those more plodding. Mr. Rose succumbed to death's call February 1, 1879.
At the age of twenty-one years he was converted and united with the Baptist church. A year afterward he became a member of the masonic fraternity. In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge. He died leaving many friends and a loving wife and five adopted children. He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery. His marriage took place first in Newport, when twenty-two years old, to Miss Parthena Miles, of Newport. She died in 1854, of cholera, in Oquawka. Mr. Rose was married May 6, 1855, to Miss Hannah Main, of Newport, Maine. She is a daughter of William and Betsy (Snow) Main. William Main was a native of Rochester, New Hampshire, and his wife, Betsy Snow, was a daughter of Dr. Stephen Snow, of Maine. both died in Maine. Dr. Snow, the grandfather of Mrs. Rose, lived to be 102 years old, dying on the evening on his birthday. He was very widely known. Mrs. Rose was born April 8, 1877, aged forty-eight years; Frances Merrill, now Mrs. James Staples, of St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mary Rise, who died November 20, 1868; Lizzie Rise, now Mrs. Winfield McCullom, of Burlington, Iowa; and Agnes M. Hart, now living with Mrs. Rose. All the children adopted Mr. Rose's name.
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July 23, 1841, he was commissioned by the governor of Maine, colonel of the 4th reg., 1st Brig., 8th Div., Maine militia. September 17, 1842, was promoted to Brigadier General, 1st. Brig., 8th Div. March 29, 1844, again promoted Major General of the 8th Div. He represented the 10th district in the Maine state senate. November 22, 1845, he was appointed postmaster of Newport, Penobscot county, Maine.
In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge.
He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery.
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Oquawka Twp. Pg. 123-225
Hon. Hiram Rose, the subject of these memoirs is another example of success as a crown for self effort and upright life. His notes would be incomplete without brief reference to his parents. His father, Jeremiah Rose, was born in Charlestown, Maine, and there spent most of his life. When yet a youth he enlisted in the revolutionary war. He was married to Miss Sarah Snow, daughter of the well known Dr. Snow, of Maine. Four sons and four daughters were born to them and raised in Charlestown. the sons became vigorous, useful men. Moses became a member of the legislature and state senator. He also occupied other positions of trust. He died December 31, 1880. Hiram was the second son. Joseph was a successful farmer. He was killed by a falling tree. Elbridge filled several local positions of public trust. The daughters were intelligent, industrious educators. They were Polly, Abigail, Pathia, and Abigail dying, the name was given to the youngest daughter, who is now Mrs. Rev. Calvin Millet. Mrs. (Snow) Rose, was a woman of noble character. She died in 1842, of cancer. When her husband and boys were drafted into the Aroostock war, Hiram said to his mother, "Mother, how will you get along without us?" She replied, "God bless you, go and do your duty to your country and come home like men." No tears were shed. Jeremiah Rose continued at Charlestown. About twenty miles from Charlestown, and three miles east of Bangor, is the old Rose Place, so named from the fact that the father and two brothers of Jeremiah were there drowned in the Penobscot river. In October, 1854, Mr. Rose thought to visit his son Hiram, at Oquawka, Illinois. Although about ninety years of age, he made the trip. He remained with his son in Oquawka till his death, January 23, 1856. He was buried in Oquawka cemetery. Hiram Rose, to whose memory these notes are prepared, and whose portrait is in this work, was born in Charlestown, Main, January 6, 1807. At the age of fourteen years he was apprenticed to learn the trade of blacksmithing. Possessing but a frail constitution, he was obliged to abandon his trade at the age of nineteen. His father being a poor man, Hiram's education was limited to that gained at home. But under this disadvantage he and his brothers pushed on to success. At the age of twenty-four he engaged in mercantile pursuits. One year later he located at Newport, Maine, where, in company with the Hon. Fred. Ray,. he carried on merchandising and lumbering. In 1850 Mr. rose made a trip west, coming by stage from Chicago to Galesburg. The railroad question was at that time incubating and Mr. Rose was requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at Galesburg and other places. In 1851 he settled in Oquawka, Illinois, where, in company with his old partner, Mr. Fred. Ray, he engaged in the lumber business. They also became proprietors of the Pioneer Hotel. After embarking in business here, he was tendered a promising position in the railroad company, but declined. He continued his business. At the end of three years Mr. Rose closed his hotel business and became engaged in the land business, which proved a successful undertaking. After several years he devoted his time to the improvement of a 290 acre farm, which was left as a support for those who had aided him in his labors. Mr. Rose never devoted himself altogether to himself, but lived also for others. July 23, 1841, he was commissioned by the governor of Maine, colonel of the 4th reg., 1st Brig., 8th Div., Maine militia. September 17, 1842, was promoted to Brigadier General, 1st. Brig., 8th Div. March 29, 1844, again promoted Major General of the 8th Div. In 184304 he represented the 10th district in the Maine state senate. November 22, 1845, he was appointed postmaster of Newport, Penobscot county, Maine. After his removal to Illinois he was appointed by Maine as commissioner for Illinois. In Henderson county he made many friends, who chose him in 1857, to represent them in the state senate in the twentieth general assemble. There he labored to secure the charter for the proposed railroad to Oquawka. At home he was connected with the city government. But active lives must cease as well as those more plodding. Mr. Rose succumbed to death's call February 1, 1879.
At the age of twenty-one years he was converted and united with the Baptist church. A year afterward he became a member of the masonic fraternity. In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge. He died leaving many friends and a loving wife and five adopted children. He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery. His marriage took place first in Newport, when twenty-two years old, to Miss Parthena Miles, of Newport. She died in 1854, of cholera, in Oquawka. Mr. Rose was married May 6, 1855, to Miss Hannah Main, of Newport, Maine. She is a daughter of William and Betsy (Snow) Main. William Main was a native of Rochester, New Hampshire, and his wife, Betsy Snow, was a daughter of Dr. Stephen Snow, of Maine. both died in Maine. Dr. Snow, the grandfather of Mrs. Rose, lived to be 102 years old, dying on the evening on his birthday. He was very widely known. Mrs. Rose was born April 8, 1877, aged forty-eight years; Frances Merrill, now Mrs. James Staples, of St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mary Rise, who died November 20, 1868; Lizzie Rise, now Mrs. Winfield McCullom, of Burlington, Iowa; and Agnes M. Hart, now living with Mrs. Rose. All the children adopted Mr. Rose's name.
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In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge.
He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery.
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Oquawka Twp. Pg. 123-225
Hon. Hiram Rose, the subject of these memoirs is another example of success as a crown for self effort and upright life. His notes would be incomplete without brief reference to his parents. His father, Jeremiah Rose, was born in Charlestown, Maine, and there spent most of his life. When yet a youth he enlisted in the revolutionary war. He was married to Miss Sarah Snow, daughter of the well known Dr. Snow, of Maine. Four sons and four daughters were born to them and raised in Charlestown. the sons became vigorous, useful men. Moses became a member of the legislature and state senator. He also occupied other positions of trust. He died December 31, 1880. Hiram was the second son. Joseph was a successful farmer. He was killed by a falling tree. Elbridge filled several local positions of public trust. The daughters were intelligent, industrious educators. They were Polly, Abigail, Pathia, and Abigail dying, the name was given to the youngest daughter, who is now Mrs. Rev. Calvin Millet. Mrs. (Snow) Rose, was a woman of noble character. She died in 1842, of cancer. When her husband and boys were drafted into the Aroostock war, Hiram said to his mother, "Mother, how will you get along without us?" She replied, "God bless you, go and do your duty to your country and come home like men." No tears were shed. Jeremiah Rose continued at Charlestown. About twenty miles from Charlestown, and three miles east of Bangor, is the old Rose Place, so named from the fact that the father and two brothers of Jeremiah were there drowned in the Penobscot river. In October, 1854, Mr. Rose thought to visit his son Hiram, at Oquawka, Illinois. Although about ninety years of age, he made the trip. He remained with his son in Oquawka till his death, January 23, 1856. He was buried in Oquawka cemetery. Hiram Rose, to whose memory these notes are prepared, and whose portrait is in this work, was born in Charlestown, Main, January 6, 1807. At the age of fourteen years he was apprenticed to learn the trade of blacksmithing. Possessing but a frail constitution, he was obliged to abandon his trade at the age of nineteen. His father being a poor man, Hiram's education was limited to that gained at home. But under this disadvantage he and his brothers pushed on to success. At the age of twenty-four he engaged in mercantile pursuits. One year later he located at Newport, Maine, where, in company with the Hon. Fred. Ray,. he carried on merchandising and lumbering. In 1850 Mr. rose made a trip west, coming by stage from Chicago to Galesburg. The railroad question was at that time incubating and Mr. Rose was requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at requested to speak in its favor. He delivered railroad speeches at Galesburg and other places. In 1851 he settled in Oquawka, Illinois, where, in company with his old partner, Mr. Fred. Ray, he engaged in the lumber business. They also became proprietors of the Pioneer Hotel. After embarking in business here, he was tendered a promising position in the railroad company, but declined. He continued his business. At the end of three years Mr. Rose closed his hotel business and became engaged in the land business, which proved a successful undertaking. After several years he devoted his time to the improvement of a 290 acre farm, which was left as a support for those who had aided him in his labors. Mr. Rose never devoted himself altogether to himself, but lived also for others. July 23, 1841, he was commissioned by the governor of Maine, colonel of the 4th reg., 1st Brig., 8th Div., Maine militia. September 17, 1842, was promoted to Brigadier General, 1st. Brig., 8th Div. March 29, 1844, again promoted Major General of the 8th Div. In 184304 he represented the 10th district in the Maine state senate. November 22, 1845, he was appointed postmaster of Newport, Penobscot county, Maine. After his removal to Illinois he was appointed by Maine as commissioner for Illinois. In Henderson county he made many friends, who chose him in 1857, to represent them in the state senate in the twentieth general assemble. There he labored to secure the charter for the proposed railroad to Oquawka. At home he was connected with the city government. But active lives must cease as well as those more plodding. Mr. Rose succumbed to death's call February 1, 1879.
At the age of twenty-one years he was converted and united with the Baptist church. A year afterward he became a member of the masonic fraternity. In Oquawka he was a charter member of the masonic lodge. He died leaving many friends and a loving wife and five adopted children. He was laid to rest by the side of his father, in Oquawka cemetery. His marriage took place first in Newport, when twenty-two years old, to Miss Parthena Miles, of Newport. She died in 1854, of cholera, in Oquawka. Mr. Rose was married May 6, 1855, to Miss Hannah Main, of Newport, Maine. She is a daughter of William and Betsy (Snow) Main. William Main was a native of Rochester, New Hampshire, and his wife, Betsy Snow, was a daughter of Dr. Stephen Snow, of Maine. both died in Maine. Dr. Snow, the grandfather of Mrs. Rose, lived to be 102 years old, dying on the evening on his birthday. He was very widely known. Mrs. Rose was born April 8, 1877, aged forty-eight years; Frances Merrill, now Mrs. James Staples, of St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mary Rise, who died November 20, 1868; Lizzie Rise, now Mrs. Winfield McCullom, of Burlington, Iowa; and Agnes M. Hart, now living with Mrs. Rose. All the children adopted Mr. Rose's name.
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