Rose, William C.

WILLIAM C. ROSE, for about forty years superintendent of one of the divisions of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, was a resident of Cuddebackville until 1866, when he removed to Port Jervis, where he died, at the age of sixty- six years, eight months, and four days. He was born in Sherburne, Chenango Co., N.Y., April 22, 1807. His parents were from Massachusetts, although his Christian as well as his given name suggests the inference that he was of the family of Capt. William Rose, of Revolutionary memory, whose remains were interred in the "Plains" cemetery in Mount Hope. His father was Rufus Rose, of whom he was the second son. At the age of twenty- one years Mr. Rose left the home .of his parents and sought employment in the neighborhood of Honesdale, Pa. The Delaware and Hudson Canal was then being built, and he was soon under engagement with. a contractor on the Pennsylvania section. When the canal was completed he was given charge of the section which he had aided to construct. From this position he was removed, in 1832, to Cuddebackville, as superintendent, as already stated. The long years of service in the employ of the company here are the best possible testimony to his capacity and to his integrity. Resigning his post on account of failing health, he removed to Port Jervis, where he accepted the agency of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, which he retained until a short time before his death, when his health obliged its transfer. Mr. Rose was married in 1832. His children were William C., Jr., of Phillipsport, Sullivan Co.; Lyman O., who succeeded his father as canal superintendent at Cuddebackville; Charles C.; and two daughters, one of whom is the wife of Dr. George H. Fossard. He was a zealous laborer in the field of Christian faith, and at the time of his death a member of the Reformed Dutch Church of Port Jervis. His death was the result of a cerebral disorder.