Also, a James N. Rossiter was listed in the same directory as a stone cutter residing nearby Bond Street in Exeter St. near Fayette St.

We found another maritime connection to an Edward Rossiter, to wit:

In 1999 the Baltimore Applique Society (BAS) began working with the Baltimore Museum of Art, in an effort to reproduce a quilt in the museum's collection, and raffled it as a benefit for the museum's textile department. BAS members already had made raffle quilts for the Maryland Historical Society and the DAR Museum

Measuring 106” x 120.5”, the Samuel Williams quilt comprises 42 appliqued. Several blocks of similar styles and fabrics are probably the work of the same hand or group. Dates in 1846 and 1847 plus wording are inked on the surface. The entire piece is finely quilted by hand.
Many of the most accomplished squares are grouped in the center; all are inscribed with the name of the person donating the square to the effort. Many of the signers are men, who surely had women make blocks for them [maybe? But not surely!] . Few Baltimore Album quilts have as many blocks or signers as the Williams quilt.

Edward Rossiter

Edward Rossiter does not show up in either census or city directories. He had some connection to Baltimore, as his contribution is a symbol of Baltimore's maritime position. It shows an anchor and chain circled by a floral wreath and topped by a spread-winged dove. The anchor is also a religious symbol of hope, so there is probably a Methodist connection. Rossiter must have obtained his square from someone in the O'Laughlin circle as it shares fabrics with many others.
The groups above can be a good lead if you follow them to their sources. Speaking of sources please find the above info at:

www dot baltimoreapplique dot com/williamsinfo dot html

Much success in your efforts. Please share the results of your further Baltimore maritime connection research with us here in Cyber Space.

Tks,
Walt

• RE: John Rossiter Shipyard Connection - Herb Jamieson 06/19/2008 12:06:18 EDT (0)