Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Rose received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1882 and entered private practice in Baltimore.

He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 4, 1910, and received his commission the same day.

His service terminated on December 26, 1922, due to his elevation to the Fourth Circuit.

[1] Rose was nominated by President Warren G. Harding on December 9, 1922, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, to a new seat authorized by 42 Stat.

His service terminated on March 26, 1927, due to his death in Atlantic City, New Jersey.