William Wilcox Rouse (1835 - 1916)

Born 26 May 1835 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Son of John Rouse and Mary (Ellis) Rouse

Husband of Anne (Michael) Rouse — married 29 Apr 1858 in Encounter Bay, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 1 Nov 1916 at age 81 in Hawker, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

William was born in 1835. He passed away in 1916.

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About Rouse, William Wilcox Came out to Australia with his parents on the ship Ascendant, in 19th January 1851, bought land at Wirreanda South Australia

INFORMATION TAKEN FROM ADELAIDE OBITUARY 1894 - 1954 William Wilcox Rouse an old resident of Hawker district died at his son in law Mr F Crossman Warcowie, in his 81st year. He was born in Lincolnshire on May 26th 1835 and arrived in Port Adelaide on the ship Ascendant in January 1851 in the company of his parents two sisters and a brother. he settled in Hindmarsh Valley where he engaged in farming pursuits till 1878. He married Miss Ann Michael. In 1877 he selected land in the hundred of Wirrianda with the help of his family carried on farming till 1813 when he gave up business on account of his health to reside with his daughter at Warcowie. His wife died shortly afterwards at the age of 85. previous to leaving the south he was superintendent of the Congregational Sunday school at Pt Elliot he was also a member of the Rechabite Order for over 54 years. he having joined the Rising Star Tent No 5, in Victor Harbour in 1861 one month after the Tent was formed. for 10 Years he was secretary. He was also a lay reader of the methodist church. the surviving members of his family are two daughters (Mrs Crossman of Warcowie and Mrs AG Basham of East Wagin fifteen grandchildren and eight great, great, grandchildren)