Rouse Family

This tablet remembers four members of the Rouse family, brothers Francis and David, and David’s wife Ann and a son Robert. The brothers, together with another (William) were part of the firm of Wm Rouse and Sons, Wool Manufacturers in Bradford, noted for being where Titus Salt learned his trade. The family lived at Eastbrook House near the present Cathedral.

Francis was also a politician, elected as Bradford Ward Councillor. He was a good horseman and a Cornet in the 2nd West Yorkshire Cavalry.

David was in the firm and purchased part of the business when it was dissolved after their father’s death. He purchased Lane Head House at Yeadon and died there in 1852. His wife Ann continued to live in the house until her death in 1897.