William Rowse

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research of M. Livingston via e-mail Feb 2007
Notes for WILLIAM ROWSE:
History of Crawford County and Ohio, 1881 (at www.heritagepursuit.com)
WILLIAM ROWSE. merchant. Bucyrus. is a son of Zalmon and Mehetahel (Kent) Rowse, and was horn in Bucyrus April 24, 1824.. He was among the earliest born in this city, and is now, probably the oldest native of the town, now living. He spent his youth in tilling the soil, and attended school, acquiring a serviceable education. At the age of 21, Mr. Rowse began to labor for himself, and commenced farming on the place now owned by William Monnett, which land had been entered by his father, Zalmon Rowse. For three years he continued to farm this property, and then exchanged it for one in Whetstone Township, where, for seven years, he lived and farmed. with good success. In 1859, he removed to Bucyrus, and, in connection with his brother Horace, built the Rowse Block. After its completion, they opened a general store, and with the exception of one year. Mr. Rowse continued in this business until 1876, meeting with splendid success. In March, 1878, he opened a store at No. 3 Quinby Block, and is at present doing a flourishing business, carrying a general stock of dry goods, groceries and boots and shoes. He was married, in September, 1849, to Catherine C. Finn, of Dundaff. Six children were the fruits of this union, three of whom are dead. Those living are Charles H., Cora A. and Carrie A. Mr. Rowse is an old resident of the city, and one of its influential men. He is a prominent member of the M. E. Church, being one of its Trustees, and is a man of noted honesty and integrity, who shares largely in the esteem of his fellow-citizens.

1850 Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
William ROWSE 1824
Catherine 1828

1860 Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
William ROWSE 1828
Catherine 1828
Charles 1853
Frank 1855
Coney (Cora) 1857
Arthur 1859

1870 Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
William ROWSE 1824
Catherine 1828
Charles M. 1853
Frank 1855
Cora 1858


Bank: Caledonia Deposit, William ROWSE, president, C. H. ROWSE, cashier Population, 1880, 627
(Crawford County, OH History)

The McGraw House in Bucyrus, OH at 116 S. Walnut Street
The two-story, painted brick house is a good example of an early Victorian style home in Bucyrus. The home is well cared for and the original portion is well restored. The house was built by Levi Crim in 1870. It was sold to Wm. Rowse in 1874. The house was purchased by CW White in 1889

1880 Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
William ROUSE 1825 OH
Catherine 1828 PA
Cora 1858 OH
Carrie 1871 OH

William married Catherine C. Finn, daughter of Unknown Finn and Unknown Norton, in Sep 1849. (Catherine C. Finn was born on 24 Jan 1828 in Pennsylvania and died on 2 May 1915 in Crawford, Wyandot County, Ohio.)