This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Rose, Cursten Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2302/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 788. City of La Crosse GEORGE B. ROSE, of the firm of Rose & Bro., jewelers; has been in his present business in La Crosse since June, 1856, and was joined by his brother, Louis Rose, in August, 1857. He was born in Nordheusen, Germany, in October, 1830; learned his trade in the old country, and came to the United States in August, 1852; he resided in Yates Co., N. Y., one year, then returned to New York City for one year; he then lived in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Chicago, Ill., and Madison, Wis., till June, 1856; then came to La Crosse and immediately engaged in business. He was married in La Crosse in 1856, to Miss Minnie Cursten, and has five children - Alletta B., Gustave B., Viarda B., Walter B., and George B. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.