John Egan Rosette
John Egan Rosette was the son of George G. and Ann (Egan) Rosette. The parents located in Delaware, Ohio, in the year 1825. The subject of this sketch was born at Reading, Ohio, January 16, 1821. He received his education at a private school taught by Mrs. Murray in Delaware at that time, in which school he prepared himself lor the profession of teacher. He taught for several years in the public schools of the county, studied law with Hon. Charles Sweetser, and was admitted to the Bar December 11, 1844. He immediately formed a partnership for the practice of his profession, with his former teacher, Hon. Charles Sweetser, the style of the firm being Sweetser & Rosette, which partnership continued as long as Mr. Rosette remained in Delaware. David T. Fuller, the probate judge of Delaware County, died during the time he held that office and Mr. Rosette was appointed by Governor William Madill, on the twelfth day of September, A. D., 1854, to fill the vacancy. The original appointment is yet in existence and is now in the possession of the nephew of John E. Rosette. viz., our genial deputy sheriff, William Wells. In the year 1855. Mr. Rosette went to Springfield, Illinois, where he located and continued the practice of his profession, until the date of his death, which occurred in that city October 1, 1881. In the year 1867. Mr. Rosette was appointed United States district attorney by President Andrew Johnson, which position he held during the incumbency of Johnson as president.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908