Capt. Lewis Rose

This is a very interesting family since Captain Lewis Rose and wife Barbara Thair had six children; and Mary Todd Hutton and husband Captain John McMurtry had eight. The older children were grown when Lewis Rose and Mary McMurtry married in November of 1793, but they had six children under the age of ten living in the household

Captain Lewis Rose, born October 11, 1749, and died February 20, 1829, left a will naming several children.

He married first Barbara Thair, and, secondly, Mary Todd Hutton McMurtry, her first husband being Captain John McMurtry. Both McMurtry and Rose are listed as among 16 American soldiers captured at The Battle of Blue Licks Aug. 19, 1782 and released At The Surrender of Fort Ticonderoga July 1783.

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Rose Cemetery in the little town of Burgin, in Mercer County, The bodies of Captain Lewis Rose and his wife, Mary McMurtry Rose, and his son, Charles Rose, were moved to Memorial Acre in Fort Harrod, in Harrodsburg, in July of 1937, but the original markers were left on the farm

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The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose Christine Rose, The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose Christine Rose, The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose Christine Rose. The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose. Typescript. Reproduction of original in the Sutro Library. Reel/Fiche Number: (Genealogy and local history; G9071). Published in 1972 0 Footnote Christine Rose, The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose ShortFootnote Christine Rose, The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose Bibliography Christine Rose. The Brothers Capt. Lewis, Matthias, and Martin Rose.

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iv, 4-9 Page iv, 4-9 (Capt.) Lewis Rose was born 11 October 1749 at Bingen, Germany, per tradition. He died 20 February 1829 in Mercer County, Kentucky, burial on the old Rose farm about three miles east of Harrodsburg. Memorial on tombstone of son Charles Rose at Harrodsburg Cemetery.

Lewis Rose married first Barbara

Lewis Rose married second, November 4, 1793 in Mercer County, Kentucky, Mrs. Mary (Todd) McMurtry, widow of John McMurtry who died 22 October 1790. According to tombstone of son Charles Rose, Mary McMurtry Rose was born Feb. 4, 1779 and died Nov. 24, 1854. This is in error - census records indicate she was born ante 1765, and could not have been born in 1779 for she had several children by her first marriage at the time she married Lewis Rose in 1793. It would appear that someone has mixed the dates of Mary (Lewis) Rose, wife of Charles Rose, with that of Mary (McMurtry) Rose, his step-mother. According to Bible records, Mary Rose was born 19 March 1752.

Lewis Rose first appears in records of Bedford County, Pennsylvania in 1774. The last record there of him is 1779. Sometime between this date and 1782 he moved to Kentucky, and enlisted about 1782 in the Revolutionary War from that state. He and his brother Matthias Rose were taken prisoner at the battle of Blue Licks in 1782 and released in the fall of 1783. Their families not only thought them dead, but estate proceedings had been started on the Lewis Rose estate in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

One of the accounts of this family states that widower Lewis Rose wanted to marry his second wife, but that on the day they were to be married her husband arrived home from the war. It should be noted here that Lewis Rose's first wife Barbara was living as late as 1789, so this tradition cannot be correct.

Lewis Rose was commissioned Ensign of the Militia in 1787, Lieutenant in 1790, and Captain in 1792, in Mercer County.

We find the will of particular interest in that he provided for the freedom of his slaves. As early as 1796 he had acknowledged letter of emancipation of two of his slaves.

Draper MSS. 4CC 87-88 - from a collection owned by the Library of the University of Wisconsin. (N--1) Capt. Lewis Rose. Harrodsburg (Ky) Jany 10th 1849.

On the 31st March 1772 Lewis Rose married Miss Barbary Trair a German lady and in 1777 & 8 served several tours with the Pennsylvania Militia in the Revolutionary War and in 1779 in the spring he came to Kentucky and aided in raising a crop of corn in the town of Harrodsburg partly where the courthouse now stands & north of it. In the month of May 1782 he assisted in relieving McAfee's Station then attacked by the Indians and in August 1782 he was taken at the Battle of Blue Licks with Jhon (sic) McMurtry and James Ledgerwood prisoners. Lewis Rose was taken by the Ottawas and was taken to Detroit and sold to the British commandant & returned home by the way of Montreal & got back the last of August 28th 1783, he was so altered that his wife did not know him for some time. McMurtry was taken to the Miami village near Fort Wayne where he ran the gauntlet & was then taken to Detroit & got home some weeks after Rose. James Ledgerwood was taken to Mackinaw and did not get back until the fall of 1784. Lewis Rose lost his first wife in 1792 and in 1793 he married Mrs. McMurtry the widow of John McMurtry who was killed in Harmer's Defeat, but it was not positive that he was killed for a long time and Mr. Rose was at first rejected but persevering he finally married her & even then it was reported that McMurtry was alive to their great annoyance, but Gen Rob Caldwell having last seen him surrounded by the Indians put the matter to rest. Lewis Rose became an elder in the Presbyterian church at Cane Run and Harrodsburg in the place of McMurtry and continued until his death the 20th of Feb 1829. It was on McMurtry's return after the Battle of Blue Licks that Mrs. McMurtry exclaimed as Judge Robertson relates, "That's John's Gun."

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85 Page 85 3933. Rose. While the following is not a direct answer to E. H. M. it may be of assistance to her in tracing her connection. Lewis Rose, an Indian Fighter during the Revolution whoso record was accepted by the D. A. R. some years ago, was born Oct. 11, 1749, in a small village near Bingen, Germany. His parents were Godlove and Barbary Rose, respectable, industrious citizens of the Lutheran faith. They emigrated to America in 1764, landing at Alexandria, Va. In the spring of 1765 Godlove Rose moved to Gaunt's Iron works in Frederick Co. Md. where he continued to reside until 1770 when he moved to Bedford, Penna. where he purchased a tract of land and commenced farming. On M[ar]ch. 31, 1772, Lewis Rose m Barbary Trair (or Trayer) and when the Rev. broke out he enlisted in the Penna. Militia. He went to Garrard Co. KY in 1779 and was prominent in the Indian uprisings, a splendid account of which may be found in Collins' History of KY Vol. II. This account of Lewis Rose is taken from a biography of him published in a Harrodsburg (KY) newspaper in 1829. I have been unable to find official proof of his service in Penna. or the names of his brothers and sisters, although it is quite possible that Edward may have been a brother of Lewis. - Mrs. Malcolm A. Smith, 1304 North Emporia St. Wichita, Kansas.

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287-289 Page 287-289 Such in brief are some of the war experiences of Capt. Lewis Rose. It is singular that these two pioneers, Rose and McMurtry, who were destined to play such an important part in the annals of Kentucky history should have their lives so strongly blended.

"All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players." After the battle of Blue Lick the Indians took several prisoners; most of them had been killed and scalped. Captain John McMurtry, Lewis Rose and Jesse Yocum remained. Many times they were made to run the gauntlet. Rose made his way safely though Captain McMurtry was knocked senseless, while Yocum by skill, running close to the line of Indians, avoided the blows and came through almost unhurt; then he turned on a young Indian and by adroitness and great strength picked him up and hurled him to the ground. He then attacked another by quickly thrusting his head between the Indian's legs and throwing him with great violence on his head; then jumping up and cracking his heels together in a way novel to the Indians he crowed like a rooster and chided them with cowardice. This exhibition of dexterity and bravery delighted the Indians and an old chief claimed Yocum as his man. But the spirit of cruelty was not satisfied with the gauntlet so they proceeded to arrange to burn the prisoners at the stake. After they had been bound the fires were kindled. At this time Captain McMurtry, a very pious elder, prayed as one would pray to escape such a death. He was answered by a heavy storm of rain putting out the fire. The savages were awed, thinking the Great Spirit had taken the prisoners under his care. After that much consideration was shown the prisoners; they were delivered to the British and sent on to Ticonderoga. This historical fact comes from a biography of Captain Rose, written by General Scott McAfee in 1829.

In the exchange of prisoners Captain John McMurtry was not released when the others were. He had left his wife and family on the grant of land in Mercer County, now called Shakertown, he being the first man to own that land and settle there. She was in a distressing condition, not only being exposed to the ravages of the Indians, but even hard pressed at times for the necessities of life for herself and her little ones. She watched and waited for the return of Captain McMurtry, but in vain. She believed him dead. Captain Rose saw the brave struggle of this woman, the despairing look when hope failed day after day and her husband and his comrade did not return, and, like Enoch Arden of poetical fame, he fell in love with her, fully believing her husband dead. He paid assiduous court to her but she held off, true to her first love, believing, hoping and praying that he would come. Her friends urged her to accept Captain Rose's offer of marriage. Finally she could hold out no longer and yielded. The wedding day was set, the wedding feast prepared, the guests there, the minister present; everything waiting, everybody happy and light hearted, except the expectant bride, whose heart had not yielded submission. Just as the ceremony was beginning a gun shot was heard. Mrs. McMurtry bounded off with the fleetness of a deer, crying "that's John's gun," and so it was, and John was received as one from the dead. This incident comes from Chief Justice Robertson in a speech at Camp Madison, in 1840. Peace had been proclaimed between England and the United States at Ticonderoga. We are not told of the dejection of Captain Rose but we can well imagine his disappointment over the episode, not even manifesting much joy over the return of his comrade, but returned to his home and family, his wife having died several years previously, perhaps repeating the sad words, It might have been."

Captain McMurtry had only a short time to enjoy the happiness of domestic life. The Indians were troublesome and being a captain in the regular army he was again called into action to fight for his country. He was under General Harmon, who did not understand Indian warfare and he was defeated. Captain McMurtry was shot in the hip. He was laid on the side of the road where he could see the Indians coming to scalp him. Captain McMurtry's bones were left to bleach in the Miami valley. So fell a great pioneer of the McMurtry family, whose descendants are widely scattered throughout Kentucky and other states. Captain Rose, though grieved over his friend's death, could not erase from his heart and memory the sweet face of the Captain's wife and believing that "faint heart never won fair lady" again paid court to her, so the records say, and this time wooed and won her and not even the spirit of Captain John returned to disturb their peace and happiness. Captain Rose was elected Captain in Captain McMurtry's place in the army; was also made elder in the Presbyterian church at Cane Run, later removed to Harrodsburg, taking his place in the church and by marrying his widow he did literally step into Captain McMurtry's shoes. Captain Rose lived to the 80th year of his life. He died on the 20th day of February, 1829, a man of strong character, and convictions, serving his family and his country well. He, too, like Captain McMurtry, left many descendants in Kentucky and elsewhere, who rise up and call his name blessed.

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Page Lewis Rose's Station: (West Main St., Burgin). Lewis Rose was born in Germany and served in the Pennsylvania Militia prior to coming to Kentucky in 1779. Lewis and Barbara Fair Rose located their station on 400 acres assigned to them by Stephen Trigg. Rose was captured at the Battle of Blue Licks where his brother Matthias was killed. While a prisoner after the battle, he was required to run the gauntlet several times on the march to Detroit. He was ransomed there and returned to Kentucky a year later. During that time, his wife, assuming him dead, probated his will and inventoried and sold his property. He became a ruling elder in the Cane Run Church.

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Page Name: Lewis Rose. County: Mercer. State: Kentucky. Free white males under 10: 2. Free white males 16 to 25: 2. Free white males 45 and over: 1. Free white females under 10: 2. Free white females 10 to 15: 2. Free white females 16 to 25: 2. Free white females 26 to 44: 1. Free white females 45 and over: 1. Number of household members under 16: 6. Number of household members over 25: 3. Number of household members: 13.

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Page Name: Louis Rose. County: Mercer. State: Kentucky. Enumeration date: August 7, 1820. Free white males - 45 and over: 1. Free white females - 45 and over: 1. Number of persons - engaged in agriculture: 3. Slaves - males - under 14: 2. Slaves - males - 14 thru 25: 2. Slaves - males - 26 thru 44: 1. Slaves - females - under 14: 2. Slaves - females - 26 thru 44: 1. Slaves - females - 45 and over: 1. Free white persons - over 25: 2. Total free white persons: 2. Total slaves: 9. Total all persons - white, slaves, colored, other: 11.

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Page Will Book 9. Mercer Co., KY. I Lewis Rose Senr. of the County of Mercer and State of Kentucky being at this time in my usual health and of perfect mind and memory do ordain and establish this instrument of writing as my last will and testament as my present age and the uncertainty of life admonishes me to be prepared to meet my Saviour when so ever it seemeth good for him to call for me having the fullest confidence in the Christian religion as it is held by the church of which I have been a member since the fall of the year 1783.

1st. In the first place I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it and my body to be decently buried by my Executors to be hereafter named. 2nd. It is my will that all my just debts be paid which are inconsiderable. 3rd. My beloved wife, Mary is to have my dwelling houses and one half of my plantation and home tract of land where I now reside during her natural life, also two beds and furniture, my tables, the cupboard and half its furniture, the chairs, my clock, the desk, two cows and calves, my riding chair and the horse that works it, all my books, six sheep, and one third of the hogs, and all the poultry, also one plow and gears -- to her during her natural life and to dispose of as she pleased at her death except the land, clock and Scotts Family Bible which are to be disposed of as hereafter directed. Also my black woman Melinda and my black boy Ben are to live with my wife during her life or until they arrive at the age of twenty nine years at which time they are to be free, but in case my wife dies before they arrive at that age, Melinda is to go to my granddaughter Deniza McMurtry until that age and Ben may be disposed of as my wife chooses until he is free.

4. My son Charles Rose has already received all I can give him in land for which he has a deed where he lives. 5. The remainder of my personal estate after my wife has received her part is to be sold and the money when collected shall be equally divided between my children Mary Graham (of Indiana), Catharine McMurtry, Jemima McMurtry, Lewis Rose Jun., and Rebecca Chenoweth (of Illinois). 6. My black boy Cupid is to go to my son Lewis until he arrives at the age of twenty nine when he is to be freed as already recorded. 7. My two black boys Richard and Robin are to go to my daughter Jemima McMurtry and for her use under the control of her son Lewis, and in case of her death the said Lewis is to have them until they are twenty nine years old at which time they are to be free. 8. The remaining half of my home plant and tract of land is to be rented out during the life of my wife and at her death my whole tract of land is hereby vested in my Executors or such of them as qualify or any one of them surviving who are hereby authorized and directed to sell the same entire or in parcels upon such credits as to them may seem right and out of the first proceeds the same pay over to the Trustees of the Centre College at Danville five hundred dollars to be by them vested in the fund of a Professorship of Theology established by the Synod of Kentucky in perpetuity.

9. One hundred dollars more out of the proceeds of my land is to be paid to my granddaughter Deniza and then the remainder of the proceeds of my land and the clock together with the rents of the one half of the same which may accrue previous to the death of my wife shall be (after all reasonable expenses are paid) equally divided between my children as aforesaid (except my son Charles). 10th. My executors or the survivor or survivors of such as qualify are hereby vested with full power to convey my lands to the purchaser or purchasers in behalf of my heirs as well as to sell it for the purpose aforesaid. 11th. There is an instrument of writing in my hands given by Sam McDowell relinquishing his claim to money coming from the Harrodsburg Church, the one half to the Rev. Doc T. Cleland and the other half to the Harrodsburg Church so soon as the same is collected from the Trustees of the Seminary. This instrument of writing if not paid off previous to my death is to be used for the benefit of Doc Cleland. 12th. Those of my children who receive my black people shall have the same valued by the appraisers of my estate for the time they have to serve and the amount is to be deducted out of their part of the money arising from the sale of my personal estate and land and if any of them refuse to receive them on said terms, then they shall be hired out and the money placed in the surplus fund of my estate to be divided according to my directions as above. 13th. It is my desire that my friends the Rev'd. Thos. Cleland, Robt. B. McAfee, Madison T. Worthington and Doc William Robertson be and they are hereby appointed the Executors of this my last Will and Testament who I request that they be permitted to qualify without giving security. Witness my hand and seal this 9th day of January 1829. Signed in presence of B. F. Pleasants, J. Haskin, James H. Thompson, Lewis Rose (seal).

Mercer County. March County Court 1829. The foregoing last will and testament of Lewis Rose deceased was this day produced into court and proven by the oaths of B. F. Pleasants and J. Haskin subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Att. Tho. Allen C. C.

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87 Page 87 The Lewis Family Bible, in the possession at one time of Anne Campbell, includes these entries: [...] Capt. Lewis Rose departed this life 20th February 1829.

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Page Erected July 16, 1937 by Leslie M. Rose Yakima, Wash. Sponsored by Jane McAfee Chapter D.A.R.

Capt. Lewis Rose Born Oct. 11, 1749 Bingen Germany Died Feb. 20, 1829 Harrodsburg, KY

Died on Old Rose Farm 3 miles east of Harrodsburg Came to America 1764 Christian Patriot Devout Elder Presbyterian Church Donated five hundred dollars Centre College, Danville, KY

War Record: Soldier Revolutionary War 4th Virginia 1777 In Indian Wars. Famous Battle Blue Licks Taken prisoner Aug. 9, 1782. Run gauntlets. Exchanged & returned July 1783. Fought Shawnees 1786. Wea Indians on Wabash.

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Page Veteran, American Revolution. Captain, Pennsylvania Militia. DAR #A097740.

Pennsylvania Septennial Census, 1779-1863. Name: Lewis Roose. Residence year: 1779. Residence place: Turkeyfoot, Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Name: Lewis Rose. State: KY. County: Mercer County. Township: no Township listed. Year: 1800. Record type: tax list. Database: KY Early Census Index.

Owned a copy of Thomas Scott's six-volume commentary on the Authorized Version.

"The Presbyterian Church was established in October 1783 on a site at Cane Run three miles east of Harrodsburg. The church moved to Harrodsburg in 1816. The lot on which the church still stands was purchased from Lewis Rose, an elder in the church and one of the leading men in the educational and religious life of the community."