Charles Rouse Explained

Charles Rouse (c. 1837 - 1891) was a laborer and state legislator in Florida. He represented Escambia County in the Florida House of Representatives in 1874^[1] and was an Escambia County Commissioner. He lived in Molino, Florida and did timber work for Epping, Barr & Co.^[2]

He was born in North Carolina.^[2] He was sworn in with fellow representative of Escambia County John Sunday who was also African American.^[3] He died in Escambia County, Florida.^[2]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Web site: The People of Lawmaking in Florida 1822/1983. Florida Legislature House of Representatives Office of the. Clerk. June 1, 1982. The Office. Google Books.
2. https://books.google.com/books?id=_1iRfGqI2LAC&dq=%22rouse%22+escambia+representative+1874&pg=PA122 Florida's Black Public Officials
3. Web site: Journal .... Florida Legislature. House. June 1, 1874. Google Books.