Background
Rossell, John Settles was born on January 9, 1856 in Zion, Maryland, United States. Son of John Settles and Lydia Mary (Janney) Rossell.
Rossell, John Settles was born on January 9, 1856 in Zion, Maryland, United States. Son of John Settles and Lydia Mary (Janney) Rossell.
Educated private and public schools, and Elkton (Maryland.) Academy.
Clerk, printer, reporter, editorial writer and manager country newspaper. Clerk and treasurer Cecil County, Maryland., until 1888. With Security Trust Company, Wilmington, since 1888, president, 1917-1929, Chairman of the Board, since 1929.
Chairman finance committee Delaware Anti-Tuberculosis Society.
Treasurer Memorial Library Fund, University of Delaware. Member Washington Memorial Bridge Commission Prominent in Liberty Loan Drives and other war relief movements.
Member Washington Memorial Bridge Commission Prominent in Liberty Loan Drives and other war relief movements. Member Commission to Prepare Old Age Pension Law.
Married Sarah McCafferty, November 11, 1877. Children: Mary R. A., Joseph A., Paul F., Francis A., Leo A., Mistress Ann Peters.