He and his wife, the former Louise Mosely, had one son, Charles Oma Rouse, born in Missouri. The younger Rouse had the distinction of being the first graduate of the first three-member graduating class at the University of Arizona in 1895. He became an attorney, served as president of the alumni association 1900-1905 and was Pima County school superintendent when he died suddenly just short of his 30th birthday on Aug. 30, 1906. The family lived near the intersection of South Fourth Avenue and East 12th Street, but moved to the 175 E. 12th St. home (formerly designated as 225 E. 12th St. before the city's numbering system was changed) after it was completed in 1903.
The elder Rouse continued his law practice until his death Sept. 8, 1919. His wife died in 1922, and he, she and their son are buried in the old Masonic section of Evergreen Cemetery. The Rouse home has gone through a series of owners over its century of existence, but had substantially deteriorated when former County Supervisor and Justice of the Peace Pete Rubi bought the property in 1966 and began a years-long renovation project. He died in September 2001, and his heirs became involved in a court-ordered sale of the property.
The current owners, Thomas and Susan Cassidy, longtime talent and entertainment agents in Chicago, New York and Aspen, Colo., and currently associated with Long Realty here, purchased the house in October 2004. They, too, have engaged in a renovation program that has included an eye-catching, colorful paint scheme of the entablature that extends under the eaves of the Italianate Victorian revival-style house and bridges the columns of the distinctive rounded front porch. They plan to give the former residence a new role as a private art gallery, with invitation-only exhibitions created by famous entertainers from around the world who have become accomplished as artists as well. Paul L. Allen may be contacted at 573-4588 or [email protected]. For more history coverage, go to www.tucsoncitizen.com/history.
This is the Owen T. Rouse house (built 1903) at 175 E. 12th St., now
Information contributed by Marigay, Find A Grave member 47219241
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Per his death certificate, he was the son of:
Joshua Rouse of KY
Tulitha Souther of KY
Spouse of Louise Rouse, informant on death certificate
Cause of death was apoplexy at the age of 76 years.
Resident of Arizona for 35 years; Tucson for 15 years.
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In my searches I have found that O.T. Rouse attended a reunion for Confederate Soldiers in Moberly, Mo in 1881 and listed his unit as Porters Regt..that would be the 1st Northeast Missouri Cavalry...these men were labeled guerrillas by union authorities and shamed for there service. He may or maybe not have spoken of this. I'm proud of him no less for the cause for which he fought. I have included his name and burial place on the records of the Missouri Division Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Neil Block Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri
Researched and discovered information by Neil Block, posted by Find A Grave contributor Don Stowell
He and his wife, the former Louise Mosely, had one son, Charles Oma Rouse, born in Missouri. The younger Rouse had the distinction of being the first graduate of the first three-member graduating class at the University of Arizona in 1895. He became an attorney, served as president of the alumni association 1900-1905 and was Pima County school superintendent when he died suddenly just short of his 30th birthday on Aug. 30, 1906. The family lived near the intersection of South Fourth Avenue and East 12th Street, but moved to the 175 E. 12th St. home (formerly designated as 225 E. 12th St. before the city's numbering system was changed) after it was completed in 1903.
The elder Rouse continued his law practice until his death Sept. 8, 1919. His wife died in 1922, and he, she and their son are buried in the old Masonic section of Evergreen Cemetery. The Rouse home has gone through a series of owners over its century of existence, but had substantially deteriorated when former County Supervisor and Justice of the Peace Pete Rubi bought the property in 1966 and began a years-long renovation project. He died in September 2001, and his heirs became involved in a court-ordered sale of the property.
The current owners, Thomas and Susan Cassidy, longtime talent and entertainment agents in Chicago, New York and Aspen, Colo., and currently associated with Long Realty here, purchased the house in October 2004. They, too, have engaged in a renovation program that has included an eye-catching, colorful paint scheme of the entablature that extends under the eaves of the Italianate Victorian revival-style house and bridges the columns of the distinctive rounded front porch. They plan to give the former residence a new role as a private art gallery, with invitation-only exhibitions created by famous entertainers from around the world who have become accomplished as artists as well. Paul L. Allen may be contacted at 573-4588 or [email protected]. For more history coverage, go to www.tucsoncitizen.com/history.
This is the Owen T. Rouse house (built 1903) at 175 E. 12th St., now
Information contributed by Marigay, Find A Grave member 47219241
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Per his death certificate, he was the son of:
Joshua Rouse of KY
Tulitha Souther of KY
Spouse of Louise Rouse, informant on death certificate
Cause of death was apoplexy at the age of 76 years.
Resident of Arizona for 35 years; Tucson for 15 years.
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In my searches I have found that O.T. Rouse attended a reunion for Confederate Soldiers in Moberly, Mo in 1881 and listed his unit as Porters Regt..that would be the 1st Northeast Missouri Cavalry...these men were labeled guerrillas by union authorities and shamed for there service. He may or maybe not have spoken of this. I'm proud of him no less for the cause for which he fought. I have included his name and burial place on the records of the Missouri Division Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Neil Block Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri
Researched and discovered information by Neil Block, posted by Find A Grave contributor Don Stowell
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