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Samuel Rockwell 1639–1711 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 SEP 1639

Birth Location: Dorchester, Dorset, England

Death Date: 9 Aug 1711

Death Location: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father: William Rockwell

Mother: Susannah Capen

Spouse(s): Mary Norton~

Children(s): Josiah Rockwell, Mary Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell, Joseph Rockwell, John Rockwell, Abigail Rockwell, Abigail Rockwell

In 1639, Samuel Rockwell entered the world in Dorchester, Dorset, England, born to William Deacon Rockwell And Susannah Capen. In 1662, Samuel Rockwell resided in Windsor, Connecticut, USA. Samuel Rockwell married Mary Norton, and had children including Abigail Rockwell, John Rockwell, Joseph Rockwell, Josiah Rockwell, Mary Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell. Samuel Rockwell passed away in 1711 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1639, Samuel Rockwell entered the world in Dorchester, Dorset, England, born to William Deacon Rockwell And Susannah Capen.
  • In 1662, Samuel Rockwell resided in Windsor, Connecticut, USA.
  • Samuel Rockwell married Mary Norton, and had children including Abigail Rockwell, John Rockwell, Joseph Rockwell, Josiah Rockwell, Mary Rockwell, Samuel Rockwell.
  • Samuel Rockwell passed away in 1711 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Rockwell
1591–1640
Birth Location: Fitzhead, Somersetshire, England
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Susannah Capen
1602–1666
Birth Location: Dorchester, Dorset, , England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Norton~
1635–1662
Birth Location: Deans, Bedfordshire, England
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Children(s)

Josiah Rockwell
1678–1742
Birth Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Mary Rockwell
1662–1738
Birth Location: Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
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Samuel Rockwell
1667–1725
Birth Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Joseph Rockwell
1670–1714
Birth Location: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
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John Rockwell
1663–1746
Birth Location: Windsor, Hartfield, Connecticut, United States
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Abigail Rockwell
1676–1741
Birth Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Abigail Rockwell
1664–1665
Birth Location: Windsor, Connecticut
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Samuel Rockwell's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Rockwell
1639–1711
Birth Place: Dorchester, Dorset, England
Parents
William " Deacon" Rockwell
1591–1640
Fitzhead, Somersetshire, England
Susannah Capen
1602–1666
Dorchester, Dorset, , England
Grandparents
John ((Simon)) Rockwell
1560–1636
Fitzhead, Somerset, England
Honor Newton
1566–1637
Fitzhead, Somerset, England
Bernard (Shoemaker) Capen
1562–1638
Dorchester, Dorset, England
Joan (Purchase (8th GG of US President Calvin Coolidge) Aka) Purchis
1578–1653
Dorchester, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
William Rockwell
1543–1571
Mary Wyke
1543–1598
Sir Newton
1519–1593
Lady Pyland
1520–1633
Roger Chapyn
1534–1588
Joanna Urdde
1538–1590
Oliver Purchase
1552–
Thomazine Harris
1556–1633
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Rockwell
1520–1577
Mariam Wicke
1525–1598
Henry Wyke
1512–1585
Sir Elder"
1466–1537
Lady Fitton
1468–1536
Sir Pyland*
1500–1560
Roger 12GGF
1508–1534
Catherine (Scott)
1512–1590
Mary Perkins
1528–1571
Thomas Harris
–1565
Joane Harris
–1675

Samuel Rockwell's Descendants

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Samuel Rockwell (8 SEP 1639–9 Aug 1711) m. Mary Norton~ (1635–1662)
  1. 1. Josiah Rockwell 1678–1742 m. Rebecca Loomis 1687–1713
    1. 1. Ezra Rockwell 1721–1800 m. Jemimah Talcott 1719–1802
      1. 1. Timothy Rockwell 1757–1831 m. Lydia Kingsley 1760–1847
        1. 1. Timothy (Jr.) Rockwell 1786–1854 m. Betsey Kendall 1781–1865
        2. 2. Lydia Rockwell 1787–1881 m. Thurston (Bruster) Clark 1787–1877
        3. 3. Chester Rockwell 1789–1865 m. Hulda Windsor 1800–1875 m. Freelove Webb 1788–1839
        4. 4. Jerusha Rockwell 1798–1892 m. Chauncy (Hopkins) Wright 1791–1883
      2. 2. Samuel Rockwell 1745–1825 m. Sarah (Sheldon) \Talcott 1753–1819
        1. 1. Jerusha Cleveland 1780–1813
        2. 2. Samuel (Rockwell) Jr 1782–1819
        3. 3. Sarah Rockwell 1773–1819
        4. 4. Aaron Rockwell 1777–1804
        5. 5. Rhoda Rockwell 1785–1824
        6. 6. Elijah Rockwell 1788–1845 m. Nancy (Ann Green) Rockwell 1807–1868
        7. 7. Russell (Rockwell) Jr. 1792–1895 m. Nancy Hall 1806–1863 m. Diantha (T) Stark 1824–1885 m. Almira Rockwell 1797–1849
        8. 8. Joseph Rockwell 1794–1854 m. Hannah Grant 1803–1879
      3. 3. Rachael Rockwell 1747–
      4. 4. David Rockwell 1750–1800 m. Hannah 1752–1781
      5. 5. Aaron Rockwell 1752–1776
      6. 6. Daniel (A.) Rockwell 1746–1831
      7. 7. Jemima Rockwell 1754–1836 m. Deodat Morton 1756–1812
        1. 1. Lovina Tuttle 1794–1866
        2. 2. Jemima Smith 1789–1853
      8. 8. Eunice Rockwell 1763–1832 m. Russell Bissell 1756–1807
        1. 1. George Bissell 1784–1829
        2. 2. Lewis Bissell 1789–1868
        3. 3. Eunice Winter 1787–1861
      9. 9. Rebekah Rockwell 1760–
      10. 10. Jeremiah Rockwell 1754–
    2. 2. Josiah (Jr) Rockwell 1716–1795 m. Lucy Lathrop 1719–1800
      1. 1. Josiah (Rockwell) Jr. 1743–1812 m. Lydia Marsh 1750–1814
        1. 1. Lathrop (Rockwell) Rev 1769–1828 m. Lucy Peck 1778–1863
        2. 2. Joseph Rockwell 1774–1849
        3. 3. Rhoda Rockwell 1785–1833
        4. 4. Erastus Rockwell 1787–1856
        5. 5. Jabez Rockwell 1790–1859
        6. 6. Clarissa Rockwell 1780–1855
        7. 7. Daniel Rockwell 1782–1836
        8. 8. Lydia Rockwell 1777–1846
        9. 9. Ashael ("Azel") Rockwell 1771–1796
      2. 2. Lucy Rockwell 1743–1771 m. Alexander Osborn 1744–1808 m. Jacob McCall 1738–1760
        1. 1. Alexander Osborn 1779–1820
        2. 2. Mary (Polly) Osborn 1762–1842
        3. 3. Cynthia Osborn 1774–1821
        4. 4. Luke Osborn 1787–1834
        5. 5. Jemima Osborn 1766–
        6. 6. Seth Osborn 1770–
        7. 7. Knight Osborn 1794–
    3. 3. Rebecca Rockwell 1714–1807 m. Andrew Carrier 1705–1776
      1. 1. Rebecca Carrier 1747–1837
    4. 4. Waitstill Rockwell 1723–1804 m. Thomas (Sadd) Deac 1723–1806
      1. 1. Dr (Thomas Sadd) III 1748–1823
      2. 2. Lucy Sadd 1761–1843
      3. 3. Mabel ("Mehetabel") Sadd 1756–1826
      4. 4. Hepzibah Sadd 1758–1833
      5. 5. Hannah Sadd 1751–1840
      6. 6. Elijah Sadd 1753–1756
      7. 7. Eunice Sadd 1763–1770
      8. 8. Elisha Sadd 1764–1766
    5. 5. Ruth Rockwell 1716–1717
    6. 6. Eunice Rockwell 1727–1755 m. Ebenezer Devotion 1710–1755
      1. 1. Hannah Devotion 1745–1776
      2. 2. Ebenezer Devotion 1745–1779
  2. 2. Mary Rockwell 1662–1738 m. Josiah Loomis 1661–1735
    1. 1. Caleb Loomis 1693–1768
  3. 3. Samuel Rockwell 1667–1725 m. Elizabeth Gaylord 1670–1727
    1. 1. William Rockwell –1725
    2. 2. Matthew Rockwell –1782
    3. 3. Elizabeth Grant 1695–1781
  4. 4. Joseph Rockwell 1670–1714 m. Elizabeth (Drake (as in Sir Francis) Drake) 1675–1731
    1. 1. James (Rockwell) Capt 1704–1776 m. Abigail Loomis 1706–1759
    2. 2. Joseph Rockwell 1695–1746 m. Hannah Huntington 1693–1761
      1. 1. James Rockwell 1704–1776
      2. 2. Joseph (Jr.) Rockwell 1715–1776
        1. 1. Anna Rockwell 1741–1819
        2. 2. Mary Rockwell 1750–
      3. 3. Hannah Rockwell 1717–1806
      4. 4. Foote Rockwell 1720–1720
      5. 5. Jerusha Rockwell 1720–1749
      6. 6. Jonathan Rockwell 1723–1790
      7. 7. Samuel (Rockwell) Capt 1728–1794 m. Hezekiah ((Hepzibah)) Pratt 1732–1816
        1. 1. Martin (Myron) Rockwell 1772–1851
        2. 2. Timothy Rockwell 1761–1794
        3. 3. Lumen Rockwell 1769–1777
        4. 4. Solomon Rockwell 1764–1838 m. Sarah McEwen –1847
        5. 5. Hepsibah Rockwell 1776–1777
        6. 6. Alpha Rockwell 1767–1818
        7. 7. Samuel Rockwell 1759–1836
        8. 8. William (Rockwell) 1786 1786–1827
        9. 9. Reuben Rockwell 1765–1840
      8. 8. Joseph Rockwell 1716–1776
        1. 1. John Rockwell 1743–1823
      9. 9. Samuel Rockwell 1725–1803
      10. 10. Jerusha Chapin 1720–1749
    3. 3. Benjamin Rockwell 1700–1775
      1. 1. Samuel Rockwell 1727–
    4. 4. Job Rockwell 1709–1751 m. Miriam Hayden 1707–1801
      1. 1. Miriam Rockwell 1739–1770
      2. 2. Mary Rockwell 1750–1751
      3. 3. Charles Rockwell 1737–1777
      4. 4. Benjamin Rockwell 1743–1774
    5. 5. Elizabeth Rockwell 1713–1751 m. Jonathan (Huntington) Esquire 1695–1773
    6. 6. Elizabeth Rockwell 1698–
  5. 5. John Rockwell 1663–1746 m. Ann Skinner 1679–1756
    1. 1. Daniel Rockwell 1707–1775 m. Margaret Loomis 1709–1789
      1. 1. Mary Rockwell 1736–1819
      2. 2. Lydia Rockwell 1740–1811
      3. 3. Daniel Rockwell 1746–1831
      4. 4. Beulah Rockwell 1735–1741
      5. 5. Isaac Rockwell 1733–1734
      6. 6. Margaret Rockwell 1754–
      7. 7. Abner Rockwell 1736–1741
      8. 8. John Rockwell 1751–1755
      9. 9. Noah Rockwell 1752–1755
    2. 2. Rachel Rockwell 1726–1809 m. Hezekiah (Crane) Sr 1721–1805
      1. 1. Rachel Crane-Blodget 1751–1837
      2. 2. Aaron Crane 1756–1826
      3. 3. Rufus Crane 1755–1820
      4. 4. David Crane 1748–1840
      5. 5. Rhoda Crane 1753–
      6. 6. Hezekiah (Crane) Jr 1747–1794
      7. 7. Anna Crane 1758–
    3. 3. Isaac Rockwell 1715–1802
    4. 4. John Rockwell 1701–1725
    5. 5. Ann Rockwell 1703–1743
    6. 6. David Rockwell 1709–1788 m. Margaret (Van) Horn 1713–1777
      1. 1. Sarah (Rockwell Miller) Rogers 1736–1814
      2. 2. John Rockwell 1741–1777
      3. 3. Abraham Rockwell 1720–
    7. 7. May Rockwell 1711–1791
    8. 8. Abigail Rockwell 1713–1773 m. Joseph (George Stedman) II 1715–1758
      1. 1. Alexander (Rockwell Stedman) Judge 1746–1814
      2. 2. Timothy Stedman 1743–1821
      3. 3. Joseph Stedman 1748–1799
      4. 4. Abigail Stedman 1753–
      5. 5. Philemon Stedman 1755–1823
      6. 6. Nathan Stedman 1749–
      7. 7. Levi Stedman 1740–1753
    9. 9. Ebenezer Rockwell 1717–1768
    10. 10. Joel Rockwell 1718–1801
    11. 11. Martha Rockwell 1720–1790
    12. 12. Sylvanus Rockwell 1723–1807
    13. 13. John Rockwell 1728–
    14. 14. Twin (Daughter) Rockwell 1706–1706
  6. 6. Abigail Rockwell 1676–1741 m. John Smith 1674–1689
  7. 7. Abigail Rockwell 1664–1665

Samuel Rockwell's Timeline

7 Records

1631
28 Mar 1631
Birth of Samuel Rockwell in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
1639
8 SEP 1639
Birth of Samuel Rockwell in Dorchester, Dorset, England
Dorchester, Dorset, England
1662
1662
Age 23
Samuel Rockwell resided here in Windsor, Connecticut, USA
Windsor, Connecticut, USA
1669
1669
Age 30
Samuel Rockwell resided here in Hartford County, CT
Hartford County, CT
1711
9 Aug 1711
Age 72
Death of Samuel Rockwell in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1711
9 Aug 1711
Age 72
Death of Samuel Rockwell in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1711
1711
Age 72
Samuel Rockwell - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1631
    Event Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1631; Birth city: Dorchester; Birth state: MA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8822.037; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 SEP 1639
    Event Place: Dorchester, Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1662
    Event Place: Windsor, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1669
    Event Place: Hartford County, CT
    Record Source: Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1711
    Event Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1631; Birth city: Dorchester; Birth state: MA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1711
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1711
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut
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