Family History
Robert Rose (born circa 1594 in England and died in 1664 Branford, CT) was the first Rose to come to settle in Connecticut. He came to the New World on the ship "Francis" in 1634 from Ipswich, England. Robert arrived in New England with his wife and eight children in the Spring of 1634 then had two more children after their arrival. Their ship arrived in Massachusetts, but soon the majority of pilgrims settled along the Connecticut River Valley and into Wethersfield, CT. Their first winter was extremely difficult with a lack of food, clothing, provisions, few conveniences, and fear of Native American attacks. Robert Rose and family eventually found his way to Branford, Connecticut and was fairly comfortable. Within thirty years of his arrival his home was among the highest appraised in the town. The Roses soon took their place in the growth of the Colony, with some members staying and others moving on. Within only a few years, Roses were found in numerous territories including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and California.
Now into the 11th and 12th generations, some of the original descendants of Robert Rose still live on the grounds of their original home here. The family owned hundreds of acres, but today our farm proudly boasts a sustained 50 acres where the generations continue to work together. Four Rose families currently live on the 50 acres and keep a watchful eye over all the animals, orchards, and business.
For more information about our history, check out this article from the New Haven Register.
http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20110524/365-years-later-north-branford-farm-still-going-strong-video
Now into the 11th and 12th generations, some of the original descendants of Robert Rose still live on the grounds of their original home here. The family owned hundreds of acres, but today our farm proudly boasts a sustained 50 acres where the generations continue to work together. Four Rose families currently live on the 50 acres and keep a watchful eye over all the animals, orchards, and business.
For more information about our history, check out this article from the New Haven Register.
http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20110524/365-years-later-north-branford-farm-still-going-strong-video