Family:Francis Roussey and Justine Unknown (1)

Francis Roussey is an early settler of Jefferson township, born July 28, 1828, in France. He came with his parents to America in 1847, and settled where he now resides. His father, Peter Roussey, was born in 1793, and died in 1853; the mother, Frances, and the father were of French nativity. Mr. Roussey was married in August, 1847, to Mary Girardeaux; she died in 1848. He was married in 1850 to Justine Bride, and to them was given one son, Frank, born April 28, 1858. Four years after the decease of his second wife, Mr. Roussey married Rose Bride. To them were born: John, September 4, 1862; Louise, March 25, 1864; Justine, February 25, 1866; Rose, March 2, 1879. Mr. Roussey's school advantages were of the most primitive character. When he came to the county the sight of deer, wolf and bear was a common one. He and wife are members of the St. Louis Catholic church, and are worthy and popular people. ["Valley of the Upper Maumee River: with Historical Account of Allen County and the city of Fort Wayne, Idniana." Madison, Wis.: Brant & Fuller, 1889, pg. 1_404]