Info from: TERESA BANFIELD
Priest Rose was Pastor of the South Haven Parish Between 1765 and 1799. He was a prominent Patriot who did much to ensure that this region was strong in Independence sentiment. He was a member of the Suffolk Militia. When the British took control of Long Island, he was forced to flee to Connecticut. He ministered to the entire south Town of Brookhaven region, including Middle Island. He was also trained as a physician, and was one of the few trained medical practitioners in the Town. As was the custom, he was also granted a large tract of land (called a manse, or parsonage lands) for his benefit,which included nearly all of the section north
of the LIRR between South Country, Montauk and Old Stump Roads, to farm. His gravestone was subscribed to by many in the community, including General William Floyd (one of his parishioners).
Priest Rose was Pastor of the South Haven Parish Between 1765 and 1799. He was a prominent Patriot who did much to ensure that this region was strong in Independence sentiment. He was a member of the Suffolk Militia. When the British took control of Long Island, he was forced to flee to Connecticut. He ministered to the entire south Town of Brookhaven region, including Middle Island. He was also trained as a physician, and was one of the few trained medical practitioners in the Town. As was the custom, he was also granted a large tract of land (called a manse, or parsonage lands) for his benefit,which included nearly all of the section north
of the LIRR between South Country, Montauk and Old Stump Roads, to farm. His gravestone was subscribed to by many in the community, including General William Floyd (one of his parishioners).
Info from: TERESA BANFIELD
Priest Rose was Pastor of the South Haven Parish Between 1765 and 1799. He was a prominent Patriot who did much to ensure that this region was strong in Independence sentiment. He was a member of the Suffolk Militia. When the British took control of Long Island, he was forced to flee to Connecticut. He ministered to the entire south Town of Brookhaven region, including Middle Island. He was also trained as a physician, and was one of the few trained medical practitioners in the Town. As was the custom, he was also granted a large tract of land (called a manse, or parsonage lands) for his benefit,which included nearly all of the section north
of the LIRR between South Country, Montauk and Old Stump Roads, to farm. His gravestone was subscribed to by many in the community, including General William Floyd (one of his parishioners).
Priest Rose was Pastor of the South Haven Parish Between 1765 and 1799. He was a prominent Patriot who did much to ensure that this region was strong in Independence sentiment. He was a member of the Suffolk Militia. When the British took control of Long Island, he was forced to flee to Connecticut. He ministered to the entire south Town of Brookhaven region, including Middle Island. He was also trained as a physician, and was one of the few trained medical practitioners in the Town. As was the custom, he was also granted a large tract of land (called a manse, or parsonage lands) for his benefit,which included nearly all of the section north
of the LIRR between South Country, Montauk and Old Stump Roads, to farm. His gravestone was subscribed to by many in the community, including General William Floyd (one of his parishioners).
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In
Memory of
the Reverend
DAVID ROSE
who departed this life
Janry the 1st, 1799
the 63rd Year of his
AGE
Religion while he dwelt below
Its sacred influence on him shed
Learning & Grace adorned his brow
And round them balmy odours spread
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