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Moving to [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]] in 1865, he joined a law firm then headed by [[George C. Watkins]], former chief justice of Arkansas. The firm today bears his name: [[Rose Law Firm]]. Two years later he published the ''Digest of the Arkansas Reports''. A man of learning in the law, science, and literature, Rose could read [[German language|German]] and speak [[French language|French]] fluently; he was also a noted public speaker. His library contained over 8,000 volumes in various languages. In 1891 he published ''The Constitution of the State of Arkansas'', with notes. He was an influential member of the [[Arkansas Bar Association]], serving as its president from 1899 to 1900; he was a charter member of the [[American Bar Association]] and its president from 1901 to 1902. [[President of the United States|President]] [[Theodore Roosevelt]] appointed him a delegate to the Second Peace Conference at [[The Hague]] in 1907. |
Moving to [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]] in 1865, he joined a law firm then headed by [[George C. Watkins]], former chief justice of Arkansas. The firm today bears his name: [[Rose Law Firm]]. Two years later he published the ''Digest of the Arkansas Reports''. A man of learning in the law, science, and literature, Rose could read [[German language|German]] and speak [[French language|French]] fluently; he was also a noted public speaker. His library contained over 8,000 volumes in various languages. In 1891 he published ''The Constitution of the State of Arkansas'', with notes. He was an influential member of the [[Arkansas Bar Association]], serving as its president from 1899 to 1900; he was a charter member of the [[American Bar Association]] and its president from 1901 to 1902. [[President of the United States|President]] [[Theodore Roosevelt]] appointed him a delegate to the Second Peace Conference at [[The Hague]] in 1907. |
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Rose died at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 12, 1913. In 1917, the state of [[Arkansas]] donated a [[Uriah M. Rose (Ruckstull)|marble statue of Rose]] to the [[United States Capitol|U.S. Capitol]]'s [[National Statuary Hall Collection]]. In 2019 the decision was made to replace his statue, and that of [[James Paul Clarke]], with |
Rose died at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 12, 1913. In 1917, the state of [[Arkansas]] donated a [[Uriah M. Rose (Ruckstull)|marble statue of Rose]] to the [[United States Capitol|U.S. Capitol]]'s [[National Statuary Hall Collection]]. In 2019 the decision was made to replace his statue, and that of [[James Paul Clarke]], with statues of [[Johnny Cash]] and [[Daisy Lee Gatson Bates]]. In the case of Rose, the reason stated is that despite his opposition to secession, "he sided with the Confederacy".<ref>{{cite news |
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Revision as of 18:40, 18 April 2019
Uriah Milton Rose (March 5, 1834 – August 12, 1913) was an American lawyer.
Born in Bradfordsville, Kentucky, on March 5, 1834, Rose was studying Latin at age 5 and received an excellent education until his father died in 1849. When Rose was 17, lawyer R.H. Roundtree hired him as a deputy county clerk while he studied law at night at Transylvania University. After graduating in 1853, in search of warmer weather, Rose, his wife, and his brother-in-law William T. Gibbs moved to Batesville, Arkansas in 1853. He set up a law practice there in partnership with Gibbs. The Bates had three children.[1]
In 1860 he was appointed chancellor (judge and chief county officer) in Pulaski County; "county judges in Arkansas have served for decades as one of the strongest political forces in the state."[2] He held this position until Union forces captured the state capital on September 1, 1863. Although he opposed secession, he remained loyal to Arkansas throughout the Civil War.
Moving to Little Rock in 1865, he joined a law firm then headed by George C. Watkins, former chief justice of Arkansas. The firm today bears his name: Rose Law Firm. Two years later he published the Digest of the Arkansas Reports. A man of learning in the law, science, and literature, Rose could read German and speak French fluently; he was also a noted public speaker. His library contained over 8,000 volumes in various languages. In 1891 he published The Constitution of the State of Arkansas, with notes. He was an influential member of the Arkansas Bar Association, serving as its president from 1899 to 1900; he was a charter member of the American Bar Association and its president from 1901 to 1902. President Theodore Roosevelt appointed him a delegate to the Second Peace Conference at The Hague in 1907.
Rose died at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 12, 1913. In 1917, the state of Arkansas donated a marble statue of Rose to the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection. In 2019 the decision was made to replace his statue, and that of James Paul Clarke, with statues of Johnny Cash and Daisy Lee Gatson Bates. In the case of Rose, the reason stated is that despite his opposition to secession, "he sided with the Confederacy".[3][4]
In 1944, a United States Liberty ship named the SS Uriah M. Rose was launched. She was scrapped in 1972.
References
- ^ {{cite encyclopedia |contribution=Uriah Milton Rose (1834–1913) |title=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |publisher=[[Central Arkansas Library System |year=2019 |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |first=Allen W. |last=Bird II |url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=2271}}
- ^ Goss, Kay C. (2018). "County Judge, Office of". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ Peters, Ben (April 17, 2019). "Johnny Cash is replacing one of the Capitol's Civil War statues". Roll Call.
- ^ Itkowitz, Colby (April 17, 2019). "Johnny Cash to replace Confederate statue on Capitol Hill". Washington Post.
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