Col. Jno. W. Rosaman/Rosamon Obituary |
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Alamo Weekly Guide Alamo, Crockett County, Tenn. August 25, 1916 Death of J. W. Rosaman Col. J. W. Rosaman, one of the best known and most useful citizens, of this section, died suddenly at his home near Gadsden Saturday. Mr. Rosaman was 73 years old and widely known throughout West Tenn. He was among the first to farm on scientific principles. He organized the farmers in district and county groups, and taught community interest. The success of the movement led to the organization of the West Tennessee institute for farmers, of which he was the first president. He served in that capacity for many years. He was also assistant commissioner of agriculture under the late T. H. Paine, commissioner. It is asserted that Col. Rosaman was the pioneer in strawberry industry in this section, and that he shipped the first crate of berries to a foreign market. This was perhaps less than thirty years ago, and the industry has grown until the value of the strawberry crop now measures above $30,000,000. Col. Rosaman was also a pioneer among farmers in this county in the cultivation of asparagus for shipment to large centers. He was an influential layman in the Baptist church, and served 40 years as a member of the board of trustees of Union University of Jackson. He missed attendance upon but one meeting of the board during his long and efficient membership. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon near Gadsden.
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23 August 1916 COURIER CHRONICLE THE DEAD--COL. J. W. ROSAMON Col. Jno W. Rosamon, well-known throughout the state as a promoter of better farming conditions and farm life, and one of the most useful citizens of this section, died at his home near Gadsden last Saturday very suddenly. Col. Rosamon was 73 years old and during his long life strived for the betterment of every condition of living. He was progressive and optimistic. He was among the first in this part of the country to adopt scientific principles in agriculture, and to diversify. He organized farmers into district and county groups and later lead in the organization of the Wes Tennessee Farmers' Institute. He was the first president of this organization, and continued to be its chief officer for a long while. He was Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture under the late Thomas H. Paine, Commissioner, and assisted in the organization and development of institutes throughout the state. Col. Rosamon early embarked in the fruit and vegetable growing industry, being one of the first men in this section to grow strawberries for shipment to distant markets. He lent invaluable aid in pioneering this industry which has assumed such importance. He was a grower of various other fruits and vegetables for market and pioneered in these lines. Col Rosamon was for many years a worker for up building of the institutions of the Baptist Church and was a noted layman. For about forty years he was a trustee of the Baptist University at Jackson, and it is said he never missed but one general meeting of the board of trustees. He was one of the chief workers for the endowment fund of the university and assisted in the raising of large sums for the school. For several years Col. Rosamon was not so active, and showed a general decline though he loved to mingle with his friends as of old. His death is regretted by many people throughout West Tennessee, and especially those in the immediate section who knew him so well. The remains were buried in the Rosamon graveyard near the Rosamon home on Sunday afternoon, a large crowd attending, the funeral services being conducted by Revs. Sturgis and J.W.C. Nunn of Bells. Col. Rosamon is survived by his wife and three daughters, and four sons.
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