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John Rose probably was a weaver, based on "Northumberland Conty, VA Apprenticeships 1650-1750" p. 77 from the Order Book 1729-1737 p. 131. Joseph Hassard, orphan of John Hassard being 16 years old is hereby bound and apprenticed to John Rose and is heirs . . . the said John Rose and alexander Edwards acknowledges themselves joyntly and severally indebted . . . to learn him the trade of a weaver.

Northumberland Co VA Wills & Administrations (1713-1749) Will of John Rose of Wicomico Parich dated 18 Nov 1743, unrecorded. James Blackery, my wife's son, sheep. Joseph Davis, wife's grandson, sheep. Daughters Mary Stamps and Elizabeth Dodson all the rest of my estate to be equally divided. To loving wife Mary Rose use of estate during her life or widowhood.

Last Will and Testament of John Rose
Written November 18, 1742
Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia
In the name of God, Amen, I, John Rose, of Wicomico Parish, and County of Northumberland, being weak of age, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to Almighty God for it, calling to mind the mortality of my body, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make ordain this my Last Will and Testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it to me and as for my body I recommend it to the Earth, to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God and as for such worldly estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with in this world I give as follows:
Imprimes, I give to James Blackerty my wife's son three sheep.
Item, I give to Joseph Davis my wife's grandson seven sheep and as for the rest of my personal estate, such as my lands, negroes, stocks and all other tenements I give to my two daughters, viz: Mary Stamps and Elizabeth Dodson and heirs forever, to be equally divided between the two, and it is my will that my land shant be sold so long as the wars continue.
Item, I constitute, make, appoint and ordain my loving wife Mary Rose, Thomas Stamps, Thomas Dodson and William Thomas, Sr. to be my sold executors of this my Last Will and Testament, wills, and legacies,bequests executed by me anyways before this time named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament.
In Witness Whereof I set my hand and seal this 18th day of November in the year of our Lord God 1742.
John Rose [seal]
Witnessed by:
Wm. Stonum
Elenor (X) Chapman

Death	1743	Northumberland County, Virginia
Marriage		Mary [Rose]

Spouse	Mary [Rose] ( - )
Child	MARY Rose (1704 - )
Child	Elizabeth Rose (1706 - )