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| FREDERICK ROSE, harness-maker, at Big Rapids, was born in Germany, June 3, 1823. Ar the age of 14 he entered upon his apprenticeship, and after a service of three years enlisted in the German army, enrolling in 1843 and remaining four years and three months. Mr. Rose came to American in 1854, and settled at Buffalo, N. Y., where he established himself in business, and remained about 18 months. He next went to Waterloo Co., Canada, and there carried on his business 15 years. In 1872 he came to Big Rapids and formed a business connection with Duncan McClellan, which existed 14 months. Since that date he has managed the same line of trade where he is now located and employs several men. His annual transactions amount to $3,000, and includes harness-making and saddlery, carriage trimming, etc. He owns his residence on the corner of Sanford avenue and Division street, and 66 acres of land in the township of Big Rapids, southeast of the city and located on the river. Mr. Rose was married March 18, 2854, in Germnay, to Wilhekmina Augstell, and they have had two children: Matilda, wife of Cyrus Brecker, a Canadian merchant; and Margaret, wife of John Hoffman, a harness-maker in Canda. Mrs. Rose died in Canada, in 1859, and Mr. Rose was a second time married, Aug. 16, 1860, to Rebecca Mosier, a Candaian by birth and of German descent. The parents of Mr. Rose were Christian and Elizabeth Rose. |