From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 651.

S. E. Rorick was reared at home, acquiring a. fair education in the neighboring schools, and he worked upon the farm during his school days, so that he was well prepared through practical experience for the responsibilities of life. Until he became of age his father received the benefit of his labor, but after attaining his majority he commenced farming for himself. For six years he rented land in this county, but in 1884 went to Hand County, South Dakota, where he engaged in real-estate transactions. After an experience of one year, however, he returned to Jones county, engaging in the buying and selling of stock of all kinds. During-the five years he devoted himself to operations of that kind he was able to purchase three hundred and twenty-three acres in Oxford township, on which he lived for ten years, or until 1900. During that time the fields brought forth bountiful returns for his endeavors, so that when he retired to Oxford Mills he was able to organize what was known as the Oxford Junction Savings Bank. But the active cares of life were becoming heavier as the years went by and in 1905, Mr. Rorick sold his interest in the institution and retired.

In the three score of years that have now measured his span of life, he has known many hardships and privations, but with determination, he faced his trials, and through unswerving devotion to what he believed to be his duty has attained to a position that is attended with the respect ever accorded to success and uprightness.

In 1876, Mr. Rorick wedded Miss Charity Green, who was born in Ohio in 1849. Her mother died when she was but a small child, but her father lived until 1884, when he too passed away. Five children were born to her parents, and through her marriage, Mrs. Rorick has become the mother of two Cornelius H., who is at home, and Edna, who is deceased.

Politically Mr. Rorick has invariably given his support to the democratic party and while he has not been a seeker for office, he has served as trustee of his township off and on for the past twenty years and was twice nominated by his party for sheriff. Although he does not affiliate with any church, his life has been ordered in accordance with Christian principles so that his success carries no bitterness with it. He belongs to the Oxford Junction Lodge, No. 435, A.F.&A.M., and to the Owls, being at present the treasurer of the local chapter of this latter body, a fact that bears additional testimony to the confidence, those who know him best place in his judgment and integrity.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 250.

Lucius J. Rose, whose name initiates this review, spent the period of his boyhood and youth under the parental roof, and with the exception of eight years spent in Mount Vernon, his entire life has been passed in Jones county. He attended the district schools of this county in the acquirement of his education, and when not engaged with his text-books he assisted in the work of the home farm, giving his father the benefit of his aid until he attained his majority. He then engaged in business on his own account, wisely choosing as a life work the occupation to which he had been reared. He has since been engaged in general farming and that he is winning a creditable degree of prosperity in his undertaking is probably due to the fact that he has concentrated his energies upon his agricultural pursuits and has not sought to enter other channels of activity. His present farm comprises one hundred and sixty acres of land located on sections 5 and 6, all of which is in excellent condition and responds readily and abundantly to the care bestowed upon it. The appearance of the place indicates that its owner is progressive and up-to-date in his methods and the success which he today enjoys indicates clearly the business ability and good management which he has displayed.

It was in 1896 that Mr. Rose was united in marriage to Miss May Freeman, who was born in Story county, Iowa, on the 9th of August, 1869, a daughter of H. C. and Ann (Patten) Freeman. Her parents were among the early pioneer settlers of Jones county who, after leaving the county for a time, returned in 1871 and have since made their home in Olin. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rose has been blessed with eight children who are as follows: Nina Blanch, Marjorie M., Ronald F., Erma, Pauline, L. J., Jr., Roscoe and Hannibal C. In his political views Mr. Rose is a republican, although he does not seek nor desire public office as a reward for party fealty, preferring to devote his entire time and attention to the conduct of his business affairs. Having spent almost their entire lives in this county Mr. and Mrs. Rose are widely and favorably known here and have gained the warm regard and esteem of all with whom they have been associated.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 510.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 679, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

Note: Two of Jonathan Ross's daughters married Joseph Hickman's sons.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 651.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 651.