This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROSE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JEB.2ACE/526 Message Board Post: Have hit a brick wall with the following family: George ROSE (born 1824 Bristol, England) and his wife Mary (maiden name not yet known, born about 1835 - likely born in Nova Scotia of Scottish parents). They were married approx. in the mid-1850's, place unknown. The Children of George & Mary ROSE were: George Alexander ROSE born 1858 Mary Christina ROSE born 1860 Margaret Matilda ROSE born 1862 George ROSE was a British seaman - likey Navy rather than merchant, and travelled extensively. The three children were born in Singapore. According to the 1880 census George & Mary and their two daughters were living in Portland, Cumberland Co, Maine. George, age 56 has occupation listed as "Beaman" - this possibly should read 'seaman'. Margaret Matilda ROSE, 18 years old is a milliner, and Mary Christina ROSE, 17 years old is a dressmaker. Would love to know if there are any Maine marriages recorded for the daughters & son of this family, or deaths for the parents. Any and all leads would be greatly appreciated.