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State that he enrolled on Aug., 25, 1864 as 1st. Sergent in Co. K, 173 Reg. Ohio Volunteer Inf., discharged, June 26, 1865 due to "disease of the heart caused due to rheumatism". At the time of his enlistment, Jehu Rose was 32 years old, stood 5ft., 6 3/4in. tall, had blue eyes, light hair and light complexion and his occupation was listed as farmer.

Name: John Rose ,
Enlistment Date: 25 August 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Unit Numbers: 1809 1809
Service Record: Enlisted as a Sergeant on 25 August 1864 at the age of 32
Enlisted in Company K, 173rd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 15 September 1864.
Promoted to Full Sergeant 1st Class on 09 May 1865
Mustered out Company K, 173rd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 26 June 1865 in Nashville, TN

Rev. Jehu Rose was born June 6, 1832, in Lawrence County, Ohio and died in Gallipolis, Ohio March 3, 1905, aged seventy-two years, eight months and twenty seven days. His early life was spent on a farm where he worked in the summer and attended the district school in the winter. By industry, economy and self denial, he succeeded in securing the means of furthering his education, and when he had gotten all that the county school had to give, he attended school at Albany, Ohio, and there qualified himself to teach and followed that profession for a number of years, becoming a leading educator. He was married March 20, 1857 to Elizabeth J. Nida y, who departed this life February 14, 1884. To this union were born eight children. June 18, 1885, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Harriet Hamilton who survives him.
Brother Rose was a soldier in the War of the Rebellion. Enlisting in Company K, 173rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he served one year. He was present at the Battle of Nashville, one of the hotly contested battles of the war. It was in the service of his country that he contracted the disease with which he suffered ever since, and which caused his death. He was graciously converted to Christ at a camp meeting held at Flag Springs, Gallia County, Ohio in the summer of 1848; joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and remained a consistent member till his death, having spent fifty-seven years in the service of the Lord.
He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, four brothers, two sisters, seven sons, three daughters, thirty-six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. His funeral services were held at Ohio Chapel, March 6th conducted by Rev. A. J. Hawk, Presiding Elder of Gallipolis District, assisted by Revs. H. B. Lewis, W. H. Tope and the writer W. Smith. Interment was at Clay Chapel.

Rev. Jehu Rose died Friday evening, March 3, 1905, aged 72 years, was a farmer and belonged to M.E. Church, veteran of the Civil War. About ten years ago he was retired from the ministry. Interment at Clay Chapel. He leaves a second wife and a large family of children by his first wife.

In a SECOND OBITUARY of Jehu Rose:
Rev. Jehu Rose, aged 73, died this morning, veteran of Civil War, etc., leaves his wife and six children:
Descomb of Lawrence County, Harvey of Gallia County, Stephen of Central City, Charles of Clippper Mill, Mrs. Alice Albright of Gallia County, Mrs. J. T. Hamilton of Clipper Mill, and four grandchildren. Burial at Clay Chapel Churchyard.