Rosseter (Rossiter) Research Notes

Source: genforum Ross Bentley
Abigail Rossister b. abt. 1812 probably Sodos or Lyons, Ontario (now Wayne) Co, NY.
Married Henry Barclay of Sodus about 1830. Ch: Mary Jane b. abt 1851 who married John Colvin, b. 1851 in Marion, Wayne Co, NY. Abigail may be the daughter of Samuel Rossiter of Sodus.

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ROSSITERs in the 1871 Census of Ontario, Canada
Rosseter Ada, 11, Eng
Rosseter James, 40, b.Ireland
Rossiter Aaron, 61, b.Eng
Rossiter Ann, 48, b.Ontario
Rossiter Edwin, 29, b.Eng
Rossiter Harvey,58, b.USA
Rossiter Henry, 49, b.Eng
Rossiter James Fell, 26, b.Eng
Rossiter John, 52, b.Eng
Rossiter Patrick, 70, b.Ireland
Rossiter Reuben, 31, b.Ontario
Rossiter Robert, 35, b.Eng
Rossiter Robert, 70, b.Eng
Rossiter Sarah,39, b.Ontario
Rossiter Thomas, 49, b.Ireland
Rossiter William, 25, b.Eng

Ellen ROSSITER, bapt 1 Nov 1839 aged 6 wks, Bathurst Twp Lanark Co. Ontario CA father John ROSSITER mother Ellen CRAWLEY (RC)

Sarah ROSSITER, born 12 April 1842 to John ROSSITER and Ellen CRAWLEY

Patrick ROSSITER, born 08 July l 1844 to John ROSSITER and Ellen CRAWLEY

James ROSSITER, of Drummond Twp, Lanark Co., Ontario, (RC) s/o Richard ROSSITER and Mary KEATON of County WEXFORD married 18 July 1844 to Mary BEUNOIDE of Lanark Twp d/o the late William BEUNOIDE and Catherine FARRELL

John ROSSITER b Wexford, m Ellen CRAWLEY. Lived @ Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

John Joseph ROSSITER b 1834 Wexford, d 1899 Milwaukee USA, m 1868 Milwaukee, Catherine McGRATH

Rossiter - Acheson Family Tree *1 ROSSETER. Edson.,b1818 Wayne County NY, d1898 Downsville WI, m (1) 31 Dec 1839 Kemptville, Grenville, Ontario, Lucy CLOTHER, m (2) 29 Jul 1866 Wabasha, Minnesota, Lydia Melissa EADS (EDES) formerly McIVOR **2 Edson Charles (s/o Edson and Lydia) b 06 Oct 1870 Gilford Twp Wabasha, Minnesota, d1944 Menomonie WI., m 07 Apr 1890, Louisville, Dunn, Wisconsin, Emma Maude BILLINGS ***3 Robert Roland, (s/o Edson and Emma) b1895 LouisvilleWI, d1978 Menomonie, Wisconsin, m1921 Sarah COOK ***3 Marguerita Melissa, (d/o Edson and Emma) b 06 Jul 1900 Dunn, Winconsin ****4 Alice Mae, (d/o Robert and Sarah) b1937, m1961 Greenwood City Winconsin, William R ACHESON *****5 ACHESON. William R, (s/o William and Alice) b1962 Barron WI

Edson Rossiter : Time -line 1818.
March 11, born Wayne County, New York 1839.
December 31, married Kemptville, Grenville, Ontario, Lucy CLOTHER
1845. July 10 Shelburn E ROSSITER, born Kemptville, s/o Edson and Lucy
1866. July 29 married Wasbasha,Minnesota, Lydia M. EADS formerly McIVOR
1867 Nellie ROSSITER born, d/o Edson and Lydia
1870. October 06, Edson C.ROSSITER, born Wabasha s/o Edson and Lydia
1873. (about) Oscar ROSSITER born. s/o Edson and Lydia
1875 (about) Delbert ROSSITER born. s/o Edson and Lydia
1876 April 22., applied to become a lay preacher with the Universalist Church
1876. July 07, Edson's wife Lydia died aged 38? at Downsville
1877. Listed as a lay preacher at Downsville
1887 Final year as a registered lay preacher at Downsville
1898. November 23 died Downsville Wisconison

Edson Rossiter (1818 - 1898) Obituary "Died at his home near Downsville, Nov. 23, 1898, Edson Rossiter, aged 80 years. The funeral service was held in the church at Downsville, Friday afternoon, Nov. 25, Rev. C. F. Niles, pastor of the Unitarian society at Menomonie, officiating. 19 Nature works thro' mystery. Her purpose seems to be concealment. Even when great energies are exerted they are not themselves visible. The wave of the ocean gets its tremendous power from the unseen depths and the unseen weight of the uplifted waters. What is true as a law of the physical world is true of the spiritual and social forces. History is too often a view of the surface of the ages. The surface heaves but the vast space of quiet depths upholds and makes possible all that motion.The church is the historical fact but the mysterious depths of the human spirit lie deep below that fact. Dynasties and tyrannies, all forms of government are facts thought fit to engage the pen of the historian but all these are results overflowing from the deeper creative forces. He who would live understandingly therefore must live below the surface. He must pierce the secret places of the Most High and down to the unseen and often unnoticed persons who who have seldom attracted much of the world's attention. The great actor in life's drama, we may be sure, depends upon the patronage, nameless but numerous, whose record is sufficiently complete in the deposit of the entrance fee. Hereby we may measure the change in the thought of the student in that the people divide with kings and illustrious the interest of study. We are looking to then for the shoulders upholding the world, once attributed to Hercules. Edson Rossiter was one of the plain people who live plainly but think highly. His home had been among us for many years, but in that time his reticence and modesty had kept him from the public notice. He was born in the state of New York, March 11, 1818. Getting some education he went to the city of New York, where the culture of the city was added to whatever of education he already had. He there learned the art of dramatic speech, the power of so presenting his thoughts as to make them interesting to others. Coming west with his family he went to California. Returning again as far was Wisconsin the land attracted him and he settled on a farm near Downsville. Life attracted him on several sides. To labor of the hands he was not averse. Yet also to labor of the mind was he inclined. Farming, the fatigue of clearing land, the pinchings of pioneer life were cheerfully borne, but these were not allowed to absorb all the life. Room therein was kept sacred to the forms of culture which were possible to the life he led. A few books, among which was the Bible, were his stock of reading matter. In the Bible few in this country were better versed than he. He studied it for evidences of divine lover rather than of wrath. Respecting the opinions of others he yet regarded them as matters for correction where they could be proven wrong. He saw the community about him wrong, as he supposed, in the idea of God and he set about the task of setting them right. His mother, long dead, appeared to him in a dream with the commission top "preach the gospel as you understand it." Thereupon, without any church affiliation, without baptism or ordination, he declared the love of God as opposed to the wrath of God to all who cared to hear him. Like the old Grecian, Socrates, he took no salary, but if a friend or some of his hearers wished to contribute to his services he would not refuse it. Far and wide through this locality he has preached his gospel, traveling much on foot and meeting much exposure, in order to instruct the people in better ways of thought and life. The sorrowing he comforted, the erring he kindly warned, the bigoted he avoided contention with, those hungry for knowledge he tried to feed, those thirsting for a new righteousness he tried to lead into a better way. A firm man, basing his life on convictions which to him were the truth, he yet made his way by the subtle influence of love and gentleness. When the public school needed a friend, he was on hand. As director, as clerk his influence raised the qualifications required of the teacher. Education has his heart and hand. He was the friend of good books, the admirer of good life, the friend of the struggling, the pioneer standard-bearer of the liberal religion, not as found in any particular church, but as it appears in all the churches. Some well-hewn stones he has laid in the splendid temple of liberality as it is displayed in all the ways of life. A worker beneath the surface, he was a silent but powerful force working for the good of humanity. Not seeking recognition in politics, he served one term on the county board where his service was in full accord with his fine character. Passing well into his 80th year he had been out of health now for some time and the places that had once seen him and the many friends who had listened to his speech knew him less frequently than of yore. He died in the same serene faith and trust in which his life had been lived. Let us say "Farewell, faithful worker, from the vineyards planted by your care we are gathering the grapes and pressing the wine to-day. We thank you for your life and work." The Dunn County News Vol. XXXIX, No. 37 Friday, December 9, 1898, page 5
MrsLydia Melissa (Edes) (McIvor) Rossiter (1843 - 1876) Obituary DIED. ROSSITER. - At her residence near Downsville, July 7th, 1876, Mrs. Lyda M. Rossiter, wife of Rev. Edson Rossiter, aged 38 years. The death of this estimable woman will be very much felt, for she made herself beloved by all classes. Her funeral was largely attended on Saturday, the 9th inst. The house being more than filled with sympathizing friends. May God comfort those who mourn for her in her former home, and may her memory be a benediction to those left on earth." New York and Michigan papers please copy. The Dunn County News Menomonie, Wisconsin Sat. July 16, 1876 No. 16, Page 5, Section 1, Column 4

Edson Charles Rosseter (1870 - 1944) Biography "Edward Charles Rosseter, a representative farmer of the town of Red Ceder, was born in Olmstead County, Minnesota, Oct. 5, 1869, son of Edison and Melissa (Edes) Rosseter. The father was a native of New York State who in early manhood came west to Minnesota, where he married Melissa Edes. Coming to Dunn County, Wis., they located on a farm west of Downsville, where Mr.s Rosseter died in 1871, leaving him with four small children, whom he reared and educated. He continued to reside on and cultivate his farm until his death in 1909. The children above mentioned were : Nellie, now Mrs. Walter Chaffer of the town of Dunn; Edward C., of the town of Red Cedar; Oscar, residing in North Menomonie; and Delbert, of California. Edward C. Rosseter acquired his education in the district school and soon became industrially active on his father's farm, where he gained a practical knowledge of agriculture. As a young man he also had experience in the lumber business, working in the woods and in the Knapp, Stout & Co. Company's sawmill at Downsville until the mill was shut down in 1900. After that he owned and operated three different farms, selling each of them in succession. In 1910 he came to the town of Red Cedar and bought the old Frank Miller farm, containing 240 acres, in Section 10 and 3, town of Red Cedar, on which he made some minor improvments, operating it until 1921. He then turned the farm over to his son Charles, and moved to Menomonie, where he resided for two years, during which time he served as road overseer. In March, 1923, he accepted the position of manager of the Rusk Cooperative Store in Rusk village and conducted it for one year. Since March, 1924, he has made his home on the farm, but no longer does active work. He is a stockholder in both the Ruck Cooperative Creamery and in the store. For eight years he served his town on the board of supervisors and for some years was a school director. As a citizen he has always stood high and he and his family are well regarded from the social standpoint. Edward C. Rosseter was married in Louisville, this county, on April 7, 1891, to Emma Billings, who was born in Dunn County, Oct. 6, 1869, daughter of Charles and Maggie (Hannigon) Billings, both her parents being now deceased. The children of this union are Bernice, Bernam, Robert, Margaret, Charles, Leona, Nellie, Dorothy, James and Carrie, whose further record is as follows. Bernice, born Jan. 8, 1892, is now Mrs Otto Sheriff of Duluth and has two children, Maude and Ralph. Bernam, born June 19, 1893, is residing on the home farm. Robert, born Jan 12, 1895, married Sarah Cook and resides in the town of Red Cedar. He has two children, Hazel and Ethel. Leona, born Aug. 23, 1896, is now a teacher in Evanston, Ill. Charles, born April 3, 1898, is, as already mentioned, operating the home farm. Margaret, born July 6, 1898, is the wife of Lou Boles of Menomonie and has two children, Harry and Edison. Carrie, born April 4, 1902, is the wife of Alvin Leach and has one son, Gaylen. Nellie, born Feb. 14, 1904, is a teacher in Dunn County, and James, born Sept. 7, 1907, is attending high school in Menomonie." from "History of Dunn County Wisconsin" compiled by F. Curtiss-Wedge, Ph.D., Geo. O. Jones and others 1925 H.C. Cooper Jr. & Co. pages 511-512

Robert R. Rosseter (1895 - 1978) Obituary Robert Rosseter, 83, Rt. 6, Menomonie, died Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 12, 1895, in Dunn County to Edson and Emma Billing Rosseter. He lived in this area all his life. He married Sarah Cook. He hauled milk for many years for Rusk Creamery and Sanna Dairies. After retiring he worked for Hammerly Monument Co. as a stone setter. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at Olson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry I. Zessin officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in the town of Dunn.Friends may call at Olson Funeral Home from noon Thursday until time of services Friday. Survivors include two sones: Delbert of Rt. 1, Menomonie, and Roland of Spring Valley; eight daughters: Mrs. Fred (Hazel) Hulbert, Barron, Mrs. Grant O. (Ethel) Gregory, Rt. 2, Elk Mound, Mrs. Leslie (Louise) McQuiston, Mesa, Ariz., Mrs.Everett (Margie) McQuiston, Boyceville, Mrs. John (Myrtle) Eisenhuth, Janesville, Mrs. William (Alicve) Acheson, Glenwood City, Mrs. Darrell (Mabel) Dohms, Rock Falls, and Mrs. Donald (Mary) Knuth, Boyceville; a brother: James of Bruce; two sisters:Mrs. Henry (Nell) Wheeler and Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Hong, both ofSeattle, Wash.; 43 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah; and a daughter."
[ Bill Acheson's comments on the obituary - "this was my grandfather. He died Nov. 14, 1978. The McQuestion and McQuistons mentioned in last two obits (Everett and Leslie) are brothers. Everett and Leslie's sister Violet, is my father's mother, and my father married the daughter of Robert and Sarah Rosseter, so there's three marriages between the Rosseter and McQuiston families. }

Charles G. Rosseter (1897 - 1978) Obituary "Charles Gaylen Rosseter, 81, Boyceville, died Tuesday, June 27 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on April 3, 1897, in Dunn County, to Edson and Emma Billings Rosseter. He farmed in the town of Tiffany until his retirement in 1976. He married Hope Lyman on Dec. 29, 1938, in Red Wing, Minnisota Services were held June 30 at the United Methodist Church in Boyceville, the Rev. Paul Doering officiating. Burial was in Tiffany Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Hope, at home; a son, Charles R. of Tacoma, Wash.; two brothers: Robert of Cedar Falls and James of Bruce; two sisters: Mr.s Henry Wheeler and Mrs.Joseph Hong, both of Seattle, Wash.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry; one brother, Bernam; and four sisters: Bernice, Leona, Margaret and Carrie. Charles G. Rosseter died 27 June 1978. He was a brother of Robert Roland Rosseter Mrs. Robert Rosseter (1898 - 1962) Obituary Mrs. Robert Rosseter, 64, died suddenly last Sunday evening, April 15, at her home on the Town of Red Cedar. She was born Sarah Cook on Jan. 13, 1898 in Menomonie, the daughter of Robert and Mary Cook. She lived in Dunn County all of her life. On Nov. 12, 1921 she was married to Robert Rosseter in Menomonie. She is survied by her sons, Delbert, Menomonie, and Roland, Spring Valley; daughters, Ethel, Mrs. Grant Gregory,Elk Mound, Mabel, Mr.s James Torgerson, Rock Falls, Hazel, Mrs. Fred Hulbert, Rice Lake, Louise, Mrs. Leslie McQuestion,Mesa, Ariz., Marjory, Mrs. Everett McQuestion, Boyceville, Alice, Mrs. William Acheson, Hillsdale, Mary, Mrs. William Michaels, Wheeler, and Myrtle, Mrs. John Eisenhuth, Beloit;37 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one brother, LeonardCook, Elk Mound; and two sisters, Mrs. William Scharlau, Menomonie, and Mrs. Elsie Hennessey, San Gabriel, Calif. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 19, at 2 p.m. at the Goodrich Funeral Home, Rev. R. L. Sanasac officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery. Friendsmay call at the Goodrich Funeral Home Wednesday noon until the time of services.
[ Bill Acheson's comments on the above obituary. This was my grandmother, she died in 1962, a couple of weeks before I was born. According to my mother, the shock of her mother dying is what caused my to be born in late April instead of early June like I was supposed to have been.]