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John Rockwell 1734 – 1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1734

Birth Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies

Death Date: 06 Sep 1825

Death Location: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States

Father: John Rockwell

Mother: Elizabeth Keeler

Spouse(s): Hannah Scott, Sarah Scott

Children(s): John Rockwell, Jeremiah Rockwell, James Rockwell, Timothy Rockwell, Rachel Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell, Hannah Rockwell, Betty Rockwell, Sally Rockwell, Reuben Rockwell, Mehetabel Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell

The story of John Rockwell began in 1734 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies. In 1787, John Rockwell resided in Cornwall, Addison County, VT. In 1790, John Rockwell resided in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States. John Rockwell married Hannah Scott, Sarah Scott, and had children including John Rockwell, Jeremiah Rockwell, James Rockwell, Timothy Rockwell, Rachel Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell, Hannah Rockwell, Betty Betsey Rockwell, Sally Rockwell, Reuben Rockwell, Mehetabel Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell. John Rockwell passed away in 1825 in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Rockwell began in 1734 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies.
  • In 1787, John Rockwell resided in Cornwall, Addison County, VT.
  • In 1790, John Rockwell resided in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States.
  • John Rockwell married Hannah Scott, Sarah Scott, and had children including John Rockwell, Jeremiah Rockwell, James Rockwell, Timothy Rockwell, Rachel Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell, Hannah Rockwell, Betty Betsey Rockwell, Sally Rockwell, Reuben Rockwell, Mehetabel Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell.
  • John Rockwell passed away in 1825 in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Rockwell's Ancestors

Self
John Rockwell
1734 – 1825
Birth Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
Parents
John Rockwell
1706 – 1773
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
Elizabeth Keeler
1708 – 1769
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Keeler
1683 – 1757
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Whitney
1684 – 1763
CT
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Keeler
1655 – 1713
Sarah StJohn
1660 – 1714
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark StJohn
1633 – 1693
Elizabeth Stanley
1635 – 1693

John Rockwell's Descendants

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John Rockwell (12 May 1734 – 06 Sep 1825) m. Hannah Scott (03 Oct 1731 – 08 May 1778) m. Sarah Scott
  1. 1. John Rockwell (07 Apr 1755 – 02 Sep 1825)
  2. 2. Jeremiah Rockwell (19 Jul 1756 – 28 Aug 1852)
  3. 3. James Rockwell (12 Apr 1758 – 06 Jul 1833)
  4. 4. Timothy Rockwell (20 Dec 1760 – 02 Sep 1825)
  5. 5. Rachel Rockwell (1762 – 1850)
  6. 6. Samuel Rockwell (28 Oct 1764 – 24 Jul 1848)
  7. 7. Hannah Rockwell (05 Aug 1766 – 17 Apr 1844)
  8. 8. Betty (Betsey) Rockwell (14 Oct 1768 – 14 Oct 1848)
  9. 9. Sally Rockwell (1770 – 1855)
  10. 10. Reuben Rockwell (03 Jan 1773 – 16 Nov 1807)
  11. 11. Mehetabel Rockwell (13 Feb 1775 – 21 Apr 1846)
  12. 12. Samuel Rockwell (28 Oct 1764 – 1848)

John Rockwell's Timeline

7 Records

1734
12 May 1734
Birth of John Rockwell in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
1787
1787
Age 53
John Rockwell resided here in Cornwall, Addison County, VT
Cornwall, Addison County, VT
1790
1790
Age 56
John Rockwell resided here in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
1800
1800
Age 66
John Rockwell resided here in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
1810
1810
Age 76
John Rockwell resided here in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
1820
1820
Age 86
John Rockwell resided here in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
1825
06 Sep 1825
Age 91
Death of John Rockwell in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1734
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonies
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 98609
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1734; Birth city: Ridgefield; Birth state: CT
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 307.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWK
    [6] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison County, VT
    Record Source: Vermont, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1860

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Series: M637; Roll: 12; Page: 12; Image: 216; Family History Library Film: 0568152

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: 51; Page: 27; Image: 28; Family History Library Film: 218688

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: 64; Page: 29; Image: 0218668; Family History Library Film: 00055

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Addison, Vermont; Page: 77A; NARA Roll: M33_126; Image: 89

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: CT, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Sep 1825
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 98609
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1734; Birth city: Ridgefield; Birth state: CT
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Web: Vermont, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2011

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