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William O Rockwell 1864–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1864

Birth Location: Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 17 May 1943

Death Location: Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America

Father: George Rockwell

Mother: Frances Furgason

Spouse(s): Sarah Hartnett\Reagan

Children(s): Ellsworth Rockwell, Beatrice Rockwell, Gertrude Rockwell, Victor Rockwell, William Jr.*, Christina McENTIRE*

The story of William O Rockwell began in 1864 in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1870, William O Rockwell resided in North Towanda, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, US. In 1880, William O Rockwell resided in North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. William O Rockwell married Sarah A Hartnett Reagan, and had children including Beatrice Rockwell, Christina Rockwell Falsey Mcentire, Ellsworth Louis Rockwell, Gertrude Rockwell, Victor Rockwell, William Rockwell Jr. William O Rockwell passed away in 1943 in Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William O Rockwell began in 1864 in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1870, William O Rockwell resided in North Towanda, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, US.
  • In 1880, William O Rockwell resided in North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William O Rockwell married Sarah A Hartnett Reagan, and had children including Beatrice Rockwell, Christina Rockwell Falsey Mcentire, Ellsworth Louis Rockwell, Gertrude Rockwell, Victor Rockwell, William Rockwell Jr.
  • William O Rockwell passed away in 1943 in Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Rockwell's Ancestors

Self
William Rockwell
1864–1943
Birth Place: Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
George Perry Rockwell
1839–1911
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
Frances (A.) Furgason
1843–1933
Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Edwin Rockwell
1806–1875
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Lorain Peck
1819–1892
Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont
Alexander Ferguson
1820–
Pennsylvania
Ester Seely
1821–1870
New York
Great-Grandparents
Zerah Rockwell
1786–1843
Lydia Weed
1788–1863
John Peck
1787–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Peck
1761–1825
Betty Read
1766–1822

William Rockwell's Descendants

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William (O) Rockwell (1 May 1864–17 May 1943) m. Sarah (A) Hartnett\Reagan (13 July 1865–18 January 1945)
  1. 1. Ellsworth (Louis) Rockwell 1898–1968 m. Geneva (J) Mongold 1909–1963 m. Luella (May) Harwood 1901–1940
    1. 1. Suzanne (Marie) Rockwell 1933–2021 m. Hubert (William) Coddington 1932–2011
    2. 2. Mary (Louise) Rockwell 1941–2005 m. Robert (L.) McCollumn 1935–2015
    3. 3. Warren (E) Harwood 1922–1975
    4. 4. Regina (Helen) Rockwell 1922–2006
  2. 2. Beatrice Rockwell 1895–1978
  3. 3. Gertrude Rockwell 1900–1994
  4. 4. Victor Rockwell 1906–1906
  5. 5. William (Rockwell) Jr.* 1903–1903
  6. 6. Christina (Rockwell FALSEY) McENTIRE* 1902–1942

William Rockwell's Timeline

6 Records

1864
1 May 1864
Birth of William O Rockwell in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 6
William O Rockwell resided here in North Towanda, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
North Towanda, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
William O Rockwell resided here in North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1892
1892
Age 28
William O Rockwell resided here in Barton, Tioga, New York
Barton, Tioga, New York
1900
1900
Age 36
William O Rockwell resided here in South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
17 May 1943
Age 79
Death of William O Rockwell in Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1864
    Event Place: Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1105; Page: 475c; Enumeration District: 027
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1311; Page: 273B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0011
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: North Towanda, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1311; Page: 273B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1105; Page: 475c; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Barton, Tioga, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 May 1943
    Event Place: Elmira, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Elmira Star-Gazette - 18 May 1943 - 13, 18 May 1943

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1943
    Event Place: Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waverly, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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