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Heart's Content Rockwoods?

justin_cool258 — 2012-02-19 07:35:40Z

Hi, my Great-grandmother was Mary Rockwood. She was born November 5th 1888 and died august 2nd 1969. She was born and lived in Heart's Content until death. She married a man named Herbert Janes (also from Heart's Content) He was born August 21st 1860 and died April 7th 1945. If someone can help me connect the dots on this branch of my family tree that would be great!

AJ Rockwood

eshinckley1 — 2011-11-27 16:26:48Z

I am looking for any information pertaining to AJ Rockwood or BG Rockwood. They apparently had ties to Milford, New Jersey. BG Rockwood is apparently also a distant relation to a Timothy Clark (from Eastern New Jersey) who served in the Jersey Blues 3rd Regiment during the Revolutionary War. Any information on the this Rockwood line and how it may relate to the Clark line would be greatly appreciated.

Nathaniel and. Eveline Rockwood family, Birthplace1816: Massachusetts, - Amity, Erie, Pennsylvania ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-06-16 15:56:13Z

1860 United States Federal Census .
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about Nathaniel Rockwood Name: Nathaniel Rockwood .
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Age in 1860: 44 .
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Birth Year: abt 1816 .
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Birthplace: New York .
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Home in 1860: Amity, Erie, Pennsylvania .
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Gender: Male .
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Post Office: Wattsburg .Erie, Pennsylvania .
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1860 United States Federal Census .
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about Eveline Rockwood Name: Eveline Rockwood .
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Age in 1860: 44 .
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Birth Year: abt 1816 .
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Birthplace: Massachusetts .
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Home in 1860: Amity, Erie, Pennsylvania .
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Gender: Female .
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Post Office: Wattsburg .Erie, Pennsylvania .
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Nathaniel Rockwood 44 .
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Eveline Rockwood 44 .
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Jerome Rockwood 24 .
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Esther Hackett 23 .
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Ann E Rickwood 18 .
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Spencer F Rickwood 9 .
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Ella C Rickwood 5 .
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Marion Rickwood 3 .
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Re: Are Rockwood's and Lockwood's the same??????

lynnieg1943 — 2011-06-14 15:54:21Z

I am having the same problem. I have listed as my great-grandmother a Jennie E. Lockwood (grandfathers birth certificate). She died in East Saginaw, MI. There are NO records for a Jennie Lockwood anywhere. The reason I believe that her name was actually Rockwood is the registration of my grandfathers birth in Lanark, Ontario using the name Jane E. Rockwood. I have found only Rockwoods in Ontario and Michigan that fit the time frame. I have found a Eliza J. Rockwood whom I believe may be my "Jennie".

parents of Roederick Rockwood

rockwoods_1 — 2010-11-01 15:39:04Z

Dear Rockwood researchers. Roderick Rockwood is my 3g grandfather. I am trying to find hard evidence for the names of his parents. I notice that several family trees identify the parents as Thomas and Abigail. However, in the 1880 census you will find Roederick living with his son in KS and he gives France as the birthplace for his father with NH as the birthplace of his mother. The extensive 2 volume work on the Rockwoods "Four Centuries of American Descendants of Richard Rockwood" by Vivian Rockwood identifies a Thomas Rockwood, spouse Agibail Parmenter living in Hinsdale NH in the late 1700s and their youngest son is Roderick Randam (p. 165) Vol I. But this Thomas Rockwood was born in MA, not France. In addition, this Roderick was born in 1796 not 1803 as "our" Roderick consistently states in census records and the major work by Vivian cited above offers no further history for this Roderick Randam. I am doubtful the author(s) would have missed such an extensive record by a male, direct line descendant.

So, do any of you have data such as birth certificate or obit of Roderick that identifies parents with father born in France?

Also of passing curiosity, in the 1860 census you will find the 5 youngest children of Roderick living with a Richard A Rockwood in Putnam Co, MO. (my home town). This is the only time Richard is mentioned. Is he a brother of Roderick? Anyone know?

Thanks for your time, Steve Rockwood

L.O.Rockwood

lastonestanding — 2010-10-01 14:13:25Z

Past and Present La Salle county Illinois directory of 1877 on page 397 in south Ottawa Township:
L.O.Rockwood farmer, sec 34,born in Chesterfield New Hampshire May 28 1823, came to La Salle county Illinois 1825, Republican, Congregationalist, owns 160 acres, value $12,000 son of John and Sarah Rockwood, one of the earliest settlers of South Ottawa, Mrs.Sarah Rockwood still survives at advanced age of 86 years.
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Re: James Rockwood and Martha Ann Bridgwater / Bridgewater

jwillikir — 2010-08-15 02:20:58Z

Charles Curtis Rockwood, (son of James and Martha Ann Bridgewater Rockwood) was my great-grandfather. His youngest daughter, Vina, b 1889 was my grandmother. Vina married Elliot Irene Stegner in Pilot Grove, MO and they had 2 children---my mother, Dorothy Rockwood Stegner b 1916 and Charles Elliot Stegner.
My mother married Paul Henry Lauer of Boonville, MO and had three daughters, Chari Lynn Lauer Kirchhoff b 1947; Linda Jean Lauer Friel (Abeloe) b 1950-d 2008 and Marcia Kay Lauer Joyner b 1952

I can go on and on to our kids and grandkids if anyone is interested.

Re: Ella Rockwood Book Found

imjustamom1990 — 2010-07-27 18:51:11Z

Here is a link to Ella's Obit. Just copy and paste.

http://books.google.com/books?id=8GRMAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA872&a...

Ella Rockwood Book Found

imjustamom1990 — 2010-07-27 18:25:28Z

I recently purchased a small Christian book that belonged to Ella Rockwood from Swanzey, New Hampshire. The book has her signature and a date of the late 1800s. I would like to return this book to her family.

Re: ROCKWOOD-Wrentham, MA (1664-1700)

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-20 22:44:53Z

Nathaniel was a brother to my direct ancestor John Rockwood

Re: ROCKWOOD-Wrentham, MA (1664-1700)

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-15 12:24:19Z

Nathaniel ws half brother to my direct descendant John Rockwood or Rockett, their father was Nicholas, their grandfather was Ricahrd Rockwood

These men founded medway, medfield, Mendon, Oxford Mass

Charles Rockwood and Violet Cather

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-08 22:53:03Z

Grandparents of my grandfather David Rockwood, Massachusetts

Violet was of Irish Descent, her father born in Ireland,

Upshot, I have scoured and cannot locate where they are buried,

I know that they had 8 children, one died at birth

Albert b 185l
Charles William b 1853
John born 1854
Rosannah born 1857
Ada born 1859
George Washing born 1863 he was born in Boston, others born in Millbury Mass
David born 1866 Boston

Any one related to this line would love to hear from you

George Washington Rockwood was my great grandfather
married to Sara Baker Rockwood

Sandi

Re: Vivian Valera Rockwood Research

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-08 22:47:30Z

Hi, same problem here, my grandparents, nor my grandfather's brothers, or my great grandmother's first husband family William Silver Moore, Sara Baker's or Becker's first husband replied. Her second husband was my great grandfather George Washington Rockwood, father to my grandfather.

I believe Willliam and Sara lived in Boston, the Rockwood side after immigrating to this country circa 1600, were granted land in Norfolk County Massachusetts.

What names are you looking for

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-05 13:05:05Z

What line are we talking about, I am from John's line, there was also Nathanial and Joseph, one of them did not have children. Nicholas was their father, three diferent moms circa 1600

There is so much research in my Vivian LaVera Rockwood Books that,
well let us say tht one first name can have over a hundred persons.

I know that John's children, married into other so called Puritan family, some on the North Shore of Mass.

If I am not too tired tonite after farming all day, as I worked yesterday per diem visiting nurse I will peruse the books. Yes, all of the towns you mention are listed/

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-05 13:00:36Z

Ok, I will read your previous messages tonite

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

BarbaraNelson57 — 2010-07-05 02:34:43Z

Read my previous messages, and if you have nay connections to the, send me your e-mail, and I will try to get more details for you. Since a lot of family is still alive I respect their wishs as best I can.

Barbar

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-04 22:54:00Z

Hi, I am confused, do the persons not want their names published?/ Can the persons be asked if they have any objection.??

Sandi I guess I am confused

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2010-07-04 22:52:35Z

Hi, we are descended from same line John Rockwood or Rockett Bethia Twitchell. I may go to the Medway Historical Society on JUly 18, 48 families moved from Medfield to Mendon and WEst Medway circa 1600.

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Charlotte Rockwood

zonnacowell — 2010-07-01 22:59:14Z

Charlotte Rockwood married Anson Howell in 1812. They eventually setteled in Lenawee, Michigan. In "History and Biographical record of Lenawee County, Michigan" mentions that little is know of the parents of Charlotte Rockwood other than they were a Puritan family from Vermont. Charlotte had a sister, Sally who married a Chad Aldrick with whom Charlotte lived for a while in NY. I think her parents were Samuel Rockwood but I cannot find verification to connect the tow.

Charlotte Rockwood

zonnacowell — 2010-07-01 22:59:13Z

Charlotte Rockwood

zonnacowell — 2010-07-01 22:59:11Z

ROCKWOOD Winnie Pat 1892-1963

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-22 16:26:49Z

ROCKWOOD Winnie Pat 1892-1963

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,165 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: CDR J.R.Rockwood U.S.Navy

telawson — 2010-06-20 14:29:38Z

Hi
No ,I found out his last name was spelled Rockwell.

Re: CDR J.R.Rockwood U.S.Navy

trockwood119 — 2010-06-20 04:37:30Z

Are you still looking?

Vivian Valera Rockwood Research

Route0166 — 2010-05-20 06:26:57Z

Yes, I have both volumes of her book from 2000 (and a letter of inquiry from her to my relatives). However, her research of my line ends at my great-grandfather (maybe nobody responded to her letter - I don't know). Anyway, I was wondering if anybody knew of someone continuing and/or updating her research.
Thanks, Cynthia

Re: ROCKWOODS OF THE UNITED STATES

goldeeneyes — 2010-04-15 04:23:29Z

Hello,
I am looking for information on James P or Jas Rockwood b. 1880 in Walla Walla Washington. The only info I have is married Anna C. (Moran)Petterson or Patterson (second marriage for her) and had a daughter named Bernice Evalyne. Bernice is my grandmother, but abandoned her children at least once and was known to use aliases. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Shannon

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

BarbaraNelson57 — 2010-02-24 21:27:17Z

The Rockwood's I know of come from Byfield area of Ma, The women I was referring to that died was a relative of Mr Rockwood's.
His wife came from a big family. in Reading MA, and Mr Rockwood's cousin married a woman named Sheila Maguire also of Reading.

I'm having trouble here because I know these folks and posting first names of folks still living is some how invasion of their privacy.--isn't it?

Re: Company F, 8th Iowa Cavalry

cousinfinders — 2009-11-22 19:46:14Z

Karen-

I am not related to F.M. Rockwood, but would LOVE to have a photo copy of their wedding picture. I would add that to my future book and give you a credit line...plus a free copy of the book. Can you add some dates and places to the following:
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Rockwood, Francis Marion Age 22 Pvt Born IL Residence Appanoose County, IA He married Sarah Neomah Anderson in Appanoose County, IA in 1861. Enlisted on 8 Jul 1863 and discharged on 13 Aug 1865 at Macon, GA. After the war they lived in Elk County, KS.
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My snailmail address is: 2814 N. Monroe St, Stillwater, OK 74075-2131.

daletalkington@gmail.com

THANKS in advance

ndttttttttttttttttt

Re: Company F, 8th Iowa Cavalry

KarenRockwood01 — 2009-11-22 18:44:55Z

Dear Ken and Dale, I don't have upholding capabilities, but I do have the wedding photo of Francis Marion and wife Sara Anderson (married in Centerville, IA in Jan.1860, before he left for the CW in 1861) if you would care to give me your snailmail address. If either of you have any data on him, or other photos, I would be most anxious to see that info. Are either of you related to the Rockwood line? Both Francis Marion and Sara are buried in either Centralia or Chehalis, WA..I'll have to get out my files to be sure which. Their son James is the direct link through which my late husband, Edward,was related.Karen Rockwood

Re: Company F, 8th Iowa Cavalry

lonechimney — 2009-11-20 21:59:14Z

Dale, sounds good. I do know that Francis left Kansas and went on to Oregon and died there many years later. If I can find my photo of him I'll gladly share it with you. Best of luck

Ken

Re: Company F, 8th Iowa Cavalry

DaleTalkington74 — 2009-11-20 21:43:16Z

Here"s what I have on Francis Marion Rockwood:
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Rockwood, Francis Marion Age 22 Pvt Born IL Residence Appanoose County, IA He married Sarah Neomah Anderson in Appanoose County, IA in 1861. Enlisted on 8 Jul 1863 and discharged on 13 Aug 1865 at Macon, GA. After the war they lived in Elk County, KS.
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I will keep your address and phone number in case I find more material. Since Company F is where my gg grandfather Peter Nichols Talkington served, I have a lot of data on these guys. THANKS Dale

Re: Company F, 8th Iowa Cavalry

KarenRockwood01 — 2009-11-20 18:06:33Z

Please contact me personally so we can chat about Francis Marion Rockwood, a son of Roderick Rodham Rockwood..and a g.g.gfather of my late husband, Ed Rockwood. I have been searching for as much as I can learn of this man. His brother, Roderick Jr. wrote a journal while he served in the CW but I have never been able to get a copy of it, as I believe the owner of the manuscript died before publishing it. However, I know that Roderick served MO/PA, while Francis went over the MO border to enlist in IA in 1861,and brother John served for IL.About 1872,the family left MO and moved to KS, then to WA..where my husband's g.father was later born to Francis.Reach me at: 214-501-6021,VM if needed or at:501 Highland Dr.,#514 Lewisville, TX 75067, or this email: karen_rockwood@hotmail.com. Thanks..anxious to hear from you...or anyone else who sees this and has info.

Company F, 8th Iowa Cavalry

cousinfinders — 2009-11-18 16:16:52Z

It's a small world.

My great, great grandfather Peter Nichols Talkington was a Farrier in Company F. I am doing extensive research into the entire 8th Iowa.

Please contact me.

N. Dale Talkington
Stillwater OK

daletalkington@gmail.com

cell: 214.435.0913

Re: David Rockwood of VT MA

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-29 20:26:25Z

This info is in Vivian LaVera rockwood's first book of Genealogy, that particular line

Sandi
Massachusetts

Vivian LaVera Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-28 21:45:01Z

I have volume one again.

If , I can help, let me know.

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sjwwvu1 — 2009-09-17 00:02:39Z

The Rockwood family I know of was of Dorchester in 1633 and Braintree in 1636. The ancestor was Richard Rockwood (Rockett). Vivian VaLera Rockwood compiled a family history in 2 volumes. I first found it in the library in Mendon, MA where John Rockwood is listed as a founding father. I descend from this family. My line ends when Susanna Rockwood dies in 1736 in Mendon. She married a Moses Tenney and had one son survive--Josiah Tenney

The Book is called "4 Centuries of Amerian Descendants of Richard Rockwood". I only own volume 1. There are 2 volumes. Copyright 2000. Good luck.

Re: Rockwoods

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-14 21:46:17Z

Mistakes, I thought she had documents, births, marriges,d eaths etc,which have dates

Samuel , he was one of John and Bethia's sonsm, correct, so if so we are in the same line

Re: Rockwoods

lgash47 — 2009-09-14 21:29:13Z

Sandra - I have a copy of the Vivian Rockwood book too. My family tree starts on page 512 of Vol. I with Samuel and Miranda, my great-great grandparents. Our branch is also outlined begining page 692 with Mary C. Rockwood, my great grandmother. There are mistakes in dates etc. at least in my section of the book so I am supposing throughout the book. I currently live in California. Others in my branch live in MN, WA, and AR.

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-11 12:37:16Z

I never knew of her death until months after she died.
Since I'm not sure where she died, how can I get inf from paper. I posted here in hopes that someone may and I emphasize may connect, recognize her.
She was in her 90's apparently was quite ill.
I was told she needed oxgen before she died for awhile.

barbara

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-11 12:17:26Z

i am confused in the death notices in the local paper is not her first name given?/

Also like in Mass, all deaths, births, marriages on and on are now on tape .

Would that be helpful?/

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-11 00:27:48Z

How do you get ss index information without the first name of the person?

Barbara

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:45:20Z

Hi, how about Social Security death records

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:44:46Z

Hi, I need more names, specific towns in New Hampshire. There are thousands of Rockwoods in New Hampshire and other states

Re: Timothy rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:41:50Z

Unfortunately my dad and his brother now deceased since Feb. he was 93 Decorated WW2 Veteran. In fact when Vivian I know contacted them , my grandparents didnot reply so no info on my grandfather and his side are in the genealogy book by Vivian.

to be blunt, my dad and brother and sister were not allowed at their grandparents home, . They spent time with their mom's polish side, my maternal grandmotehr was born in Poland.

My grandfatther's two brothers one was an artist like Wyeth and Rockwwell, and was commissioned to paint in Churches, one played baseball,

Also, my dad and brother spent alo of time in theWoprcester area, as their grandmother' family was in Dudley,WEbster and Worcester. they hunted fished in Hubbardston, oh, Oxford, where the original Rockwoood's settled, and they visited many Rockwood graves , well, they found out two years ago they were ancestors. The statue on route 121 Bellilngham it was a direct ancestor Mathew Puffer, killed by Indians circa 1700

SOOO who are you

Re: Timothy rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:35:42Z

You would not believe it, I was a visiting nurse covered all of the Walpole area, (I lived in Foxboro) many old timers would ask about me if I was related to the Rockwood's in Walpole. My answer, I do not think so,
Well, yes tim is our direct line My direct ancestor John rockwood is the direct line. Congregatinal Minister circa 1600

I am temped to contact Timmy Rockwood in Walpole.

is this your line

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Rockwood, Maguire, O'Donnell connections

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-10 16:51:08Z

Anyone know of a Sheila Maaguire, and a Carol O'Donnell that married into the Rockwood family in the Reading MA area.
These marriages would have taken place in the 1960's.

Thank you
barb

Re: Timothy rockwood

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-10 16:44:34Z

I know of a Timothy Rockwood that lives in MA

barb

Re: Rockwoods

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-10 16:43:42Z

I don't think so. I know of several in MA and NH.

I don't think any surname will ever dye out completely. Georgraphic areas where there found may change, but names won't dye out completely as long as there are male family members that could pass it down.

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-10 16:39:43Z

If anyone has access to phone directories or other ways of finding out who the Rockwoods were/are in Ayer, Fitchburg or Luneberg I would appreciate it if you would e-mail their names and addresse's.
Right now I am interested in finding an obituary for a Mrs Rockwood, in her 90's that diedd about April-May or so of 2009. She may have been in one of the above towns, or in NH.

I would also like to learn about family members. I know that Mrs Rockwood, had at least one son, and he is married and has 3 children.

My e-mail is barb19401@verizon.net

Thank you

Barbara

obituary !

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-09-10 16:33:16Z

This is going to be difficult, if not impossible, but I'd appreciate someone trying at least.

I am looking for an obituary for a woman named ? Rockwood.
I think she died about 3 or 4 months ago, perhaps around
April or May. She I believe was either in NH, or in the Ayer area of MA(not quite certain about this though)

I know that she had a least one son name Dale, who lives in Byfield, is married and he has 3 children.

Sorry I don't have more infomration, but as I said, a try is all I am asking, and if you can find it, that would be wonderful. You could e-mail it to me at barb19401@verizon.net, if you would prefer, if found.

Thank you one and all.

Barb