Collins Rouse, brother of William, came on in 1818, and settled on an adjoining farm. He married Dolly Sexton, and they had nine children. He was a successful farmer, and was one of the first six men in Orleans who voted the Abolition ticket. He was a man of influence and ability in the community in which he lived, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Four of his sons are now successful business men in California. His son George was brigade inspector under General Rosencrans, and was killed by a shell. Abner enlisted at the age of 17 years, and was captured in the battle of the Wilderness and starved to death in Libby prison.
The Rouse family was a much respected one in this county.
Died at age 75
The Rouse family was a much respected one in this county.
Died at age 75
Collins Rouse, brother of William, came on in 1818, and settled on an adjoining farm. He married Dolly Sexton, and they had nine children. He was a successful farmer, and was one of the first six men in Orleans who voted the Abolition ticket. He was a man of influence and ability in the community in which he lived, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Four of his sons are now successful business men in California. His son George was brigade inspector under General Rosencrans, and was killed by a shell. Abner enlisted at the age of 17 years, and was captured in the battle of the Wilderness and starved to death in Libby prison.
The Rouse family was a much respected one in this county.
Died at age 75
The Rouse family was a much respected one in this county.
Died at age 75
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