1870 MI Census Jackson Co Jackson
Benjamin Rockwell 55
Sarah Rockwell 84
Edward Rockwell 23
Thomas Rockwell 19
Josephine Bentley 23
Harriet Van Dusen 36
First Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W. Rockwell
Groom's Birth Date: 1847
Groom's Birthplace: Jackson
Groom's Age: 27
Bride's Name: Susan Daniels
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Jackson
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1874
Marriage Place: Jackson, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74387-5
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 941634
Reference Number: V. F. Pg.158 Ln.2359
Second Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W Rockwell
Groom's Age: 31 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1846
Groom's Birthplace: Michigan
Bride's Name: Dora E Elliott Parker
Bride's Age: 26 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Marriage Date: 16 May 1877
Marriage Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Film Number: 2342461
Digital Folder Number: 4207589
Image Number: 231
Reference Number: v 2 p 94 rn 294
1900 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 54
Isadore Rockwell 49
Edward Rockwell 20
Emery Rockwell 4
1910 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 64
Anna Rockwell 60
Emer Rockwell 14
1920 MI Census Jackson Co Leoni
Edward W Rockwell 73
Edward Rockwell 39
Cora Rockwell 34
Benjamin W Rockwell 6
Edward A Rockwell 4[4 11/12]
Helen L Rockwell 1[1 4/12]
Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Michigan.
Chapman Brothers, 1890, Chicago, pp. 555-556
EDWARD W. ROCKWELL. A pleasantly located tract of land in Leoni Township, is the home of the above-named gentleman, who has been engaged in farming for a few years past. His estate comprises one hundred and forty-eight acres of fine land, upon which good buildings have been erected, and which presents an air of neatness and comfort that is creditable to the occupants, and attractive to the passer-by. The owner and operator of the valuable property was born in Jackson, May 11, 1846, was educated in the schools of that city, whence his father removed to a farm when he was twelve years old. There he acquired some knowledge of the pursuits in which he is now engaged although the property was so near the town, that he still remained virtually a town boy.
In 1869 Mr. Rockwell began work as a railroad man by filling a position as brakeman on the Michigan Central Railroad. Eighteen months later he was promoted, became a conductor, and for six years had a run on the Grand River Valley division. Resigning at the expiration of that period, he became clerk in a store in Jackson, but a year later returned to the railroad, continuing on it until 1886. Again resigning the position that he held, he settled on the farm which he now occupies, and where he is testing his ability as an agriculturist.
Mr. Rockwell has been twice married, the first contract having been consummated in 1867. The bride was Miss Susan Daniel, a native of England, who was removed from him by death in May, 1875. The lady who now presides over his home, and with whom he was united in Jackson, bore the maiden name of Ann Isadore Parker. She is a daughter of Jehial and Hannah Parker, (see sketch of William H. Parker), and at the time of her marriage to our subject, was the widow of Morgan Elliott. That gentleman was a son of Henry and Lucy Elliott, pioneers of Washtenaw County, in which county in the town of Saline, he was born. His union with Miss Parker resulted in the birth of three children - Maynard H., Walter W., and Herbert H. By her present alliance, Mrs. Rockwell has become the mother of two children, Edward W. and Nellie Grace.
Mr. Rockwell belongs to the Republican party, and is always ready to cast his vote in its interest. Honorable in his business relations, reliable in his citizenship, and kindly in social life, he is numbered among the respected and respectable members of the community, and his estimable wife also enjoys the esteem of her acquaintances.
The subject of this sketch is descended from natives of the Empire State, the remote ancestry having been English. His grandfather Rockwell was born in Westchester County, N. Y., lived in New York City for a few years after his marriage, and then removed to Troy. In 1816 he took up pioneer work in Onondaga County, in company with his brother-in law, Capt. Chase, buying a tract of timber land in Lysander Township. Their removal to their new home on the frontier was made with teams, and there were neither railroads nor canals.
Mr. Rockwell cleared the land and began tilling the soil, continuing his residence there until 1828, when he sold and removed to Onondaga Hill, then the county seat, and one of the most flourishing towns in Central New York. A year later he bought a farm in Onondaga Hollow, which he occupied until 1836, when he sold and removed to Cleveland, Ohio. Two years later he made another change of location, coming to Jackson, Mich., where he spent his last years at the home of his son, the father of our subject. His wife, in her maidenhood Miss Sallie Tyle, also spent the latter years of her life in Jackson. She was a native of the Empire State, and the daughter of Edward Tyle, a native of England, who, on coming to America, located in New York, and spent his last years in Onondaga County.
Benjamin W. Rockwell, the father of our subject, was born in New York City, January 31, 1812. He grew to manhood in Onondaga County, and married in Jackson, January 24, 1844, Samantha, daughter of Judge William R. and Mary DeLand, and who died on the 29th of June, 1853. (See sketch of C. V. DeLand). He continued his residence in Onondaga County until 1837, when he came to Michigan and located in Jacksonburg, as the city of Jackson was then called. He at once engaged in the mercantile business, keeping a general stock for some time, after which he opened a crockery store, the first store in the city devoted exclusively to that of line of merchandise. As there were no railroads in this section of country, all merchandise had to be transported from Detroit with teams. After a few years spent in merchandising, Mr. Rockwell bought a farm comprising sixty acres of land that is now included in the city limits. He is now making his home with his son Thomas, in Leoni Township. Of the children born to himself and wife, three are now living: Sarah was born November 24, 1844, and is the wife of Frank Palmer; Thomas was born April 4, 1852, and married Lida Acker; and the history of Edward W. is outlined above.
Benjamin Rockwell 55
Sarah Rockwell 84
Edward Rockwell 23
Thomas Rockwell 19
Josephine Bentley 23
Harriet Van Dusen 36
First Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W. Rockwell
Groom's Birth Date: 1847
Groom's Birthplace: Jackson
Groom's Age: 27
Bride's Name: Susan Daniels
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Jackson
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1874
Marriage Place: Jackson, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74387-5
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 941634
Reference Number: V. F. Pg.158 Ln.2359
Second Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W Rockwell
Groom's Age: 31 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1846
Groom's Birthplace: Michigan
Bride's Name: Dora E Elliott Parker
Bride's Age: 26 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Marriage Date: 16 May 1877
Marriage Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Film Number: 2342461
Digital Folder Number: 4207589
Image Number: 231
Reference Number: v 2 p 94 rn 294
1900 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 54
Isadore Rockwell 49
Edward Rockwell 20
Emery Rockwell 4
1910 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 64
Anna Rockwell 60
Emer Rockwell 14
1920 MI Census Jackson Co Leoni
Edward W Rockwell 73
Edward Rockwell 39
Cora Rockwell 34
Benjamin W Rockwell 6
Edward A Rockwell 4[4 11/12]
Helen L Rockwell 1[1 4/12]
Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Michigan.
Chapman Brothers, 1890, Chicago, pp. 555-556
EDWARD W. ROCKWELL. A pleasantly located tract of land in Leoni Township, is the home of the above-named gentleman, who has been engaged in farming for a few years past. His estate comprises one hundred and forty-eight acres of fine land, upon which good buildings have been erected, and which presents an air of neatness and comfort that is creditable to the occupants, and attractive to the passer-by. The owner and operator of the valuable property was born in Jackson, May 11, 1846, was educated in the schools of that city, whence his father removed to a farm when he was twelve years old. There he acquired some knowledge of the pursuits in which he is now engaged although the property was so near the town, that he still remained virtually a town boy.
In 1869 Mr. Rockwell began work as a railroad man by filling a position as brakeman on the Michigan Central Railroad. Eighteen months later he was promoted, became a conductor, and for six years had a run on the Grand River Valley division. Resigning at the expiration of that period, he became clerk in a store in Jackson, but a year later returned to the railroad, continuing on it until 1886. Again resigning the position that he held, he settled on the farm which he now occupies, and where he is testing his ability as an agriculturist.
Mr. Rockwell has been twice married, the first contract having been consummated in 1867. The bride was Miss Susan Daniel, a native of England, who was removed from him by death in May, 1875. The lady who now presides over his home, and with whom he was united in Jackson, bore the maiden name of Ann Isadore Parker. She is a daughter of Jehial and Hannah Parker, (see sketch of William H. Parker), and at the time of her marriage to our subject, was the widow of Morgan Elliott. That gentleman was a son of Henry and Lucy Elliott, pioneers of Washtenaw County, in which county in the town of Saline, he was born. His union with Miss Parker resulted in the birth of three children - Maynard H., Walter W., and Herbert H. By her present alliance, Mrs. Rockwell has become the mother of two children, Edward W. and Nellie Grace.
Mr. Rockwell belongs to the Republican party, and is always ready to cast his vote in its interest. Honorable in his business relations, reliable in his citizenship, and kindly in social life, he is numbered among the respected and respectable members of the community, and his estimable wife also enjoys the esteem of her acquaintances.
The subject of this sketch is descended from natives of the Empire State, the remote ancestry having been English. His grandfather Rockwell was born in Westchester County, N. Y., lived in New York City for a few years after his marriage, and then removed to Troy. In 1816 he took up pioneer work in Onondaga County, in company with his brother-in law, Capt. Chase, buying a tract of timber land in Lysander Township. Their removal to their new home on the frontier was made with teams, and there were neither railroads nor canals.
Mr. Rockwell cleared the land and began tilling the soil, continuing his residence there until 1828, when he sold and removed to Onondaga Hill, then the county seat, and one of the most flourishing towns in Central New York. A year later he bought a farm in Onondaga Hollow, which he occupied until 1836, when he sold and removed to Cleveland, Ohio. Two years later he made another change of location, coming to Jackson, Mich., where he spent his last years at the home of his son, the father of our subject. His wife, in her maidenhood Miss Sallie Tyle, also spent the latter years of her life in Jackson. She was a native of the Empire State, and the daughter of Edward Tyle, a native of England, who, on coming to America, located in New York, and spent his last years in Onondaga County.
Benjamin W. Rockwell, the father of our subject, was born in New York City, January 31, 1812. He grew to manhood in Onondaga County, and married in Jackson, January 24, 1844, Samantha, daughter of Judge William R. and Mary DeLand, and who died on the 29th of June, 1853. (See sketch of C. V. DeLand). He continued his residence in Onondaga County until 1837, when he came to Michigan and located in Jacksonburg, as the city of Jackson was then called. He at once engaged in the mercantile business, keeping a general stock for some time, after which he opened a crockery store, the first store in the city devoted exclusively to that of line of merchandise. As there were no railroads in this section of country, all merchandise had to be transported from Detroit with teams. After a few years spent in merchandising, Mr. Rockwell bought a farm comprising sixty acres of land that is now included in the city limits. He is now making his home with his son Thomas, in Leoni Township. Of the children born to himself and wife, three are now living: Sarah was born November 24, 1844, and is the wife of Frank Palmer; Thomas was born April 4, 1852, and married Lida Acker; and the history of Edward W. is outlined above.
1870 MI Census Jackson Co Jackson
Benjamin Rockwell 55
Sarah Rockwell 84
Edward Rockwell 23
Thomas Rockwell 19
Josephine Bentley 23
Harriet Van Dusen 36
First Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W. Rockwell
Groom's Birth Date: 1847
Groom's Birthplace: Jackson
Groom's Age: 27
Bride's Name: Susan Daniels
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Jackson
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1874
Marriage Place: Jackson, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74387-5
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 941634
Reference Number: V. F. Pg.158 Ln.2359
Second Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W Rockwell
Groom's Age: 31 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1846
Groom's Birthplace: Michigan
Bride's Name: Dora E Elliott Parker
Bride's Age: 26 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Marriage Date: 16 May 1877
Marriage Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Film Number: 2342461
Digital Folder Number: 4207589
Image Number: 231
Reference Number: v 2 p 94 rn 294
1900 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 54
Isadore Rockwell 49
Edward Rockwell 20
Emery Rockwell 4
1910 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 64
Anna Rockwell 60
Emer Rockwell 14
1920 MI Census Jackson Co Leoni
Edward W Rockwell 73
Edward Rockwell 39
Cora Rockwell 34
Benjamin W Rockwell 6
Edward A Rockwell 4[4 11/12]
Helen L Rockwell 1[1 4/12]
Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Michigan.
Chapman Brothers, 1890, Chicago, pp. 555-556
EDWARD W. ROCKWELL. A pleasantly located tract of land in Leoni Township, is the home of the above-named gentleman, who has been engaged in farming for a few years past. His estate comprises one hundred and forty-eight acres of fine land, upon which good buildings have been erected, and which presents an air of neatness and comfort that is creditable to the occupants, and attractive to the passer-by. The owner and operator of the valuable property was born in Jackson, May 11, 1846, was educated in the schools of that city, whence his father removed to a farm when he was twelve years old. There he acquired some knowledge of the pursuits in which he is now engaged although the property was so near the town, that he still remained virtually a town boy.
In 1869 Mr. Rockwell began work as a railroad man by filling a position as brakeman on the Michigan Central Railroad. Eighteen months later he was promoted, became a conductor, and for six years had a run on the Grand River Valley division. Resigning at the expiration of that period, he became clerk in a store in Jackson, but a year later returned to the railroad, continuing on it until 1886. Again resigning the position that he held, he settled on the farm which he now occupies, and where he is testing his ability as an agriculturist.
Mr. Rockwell has been twice married, the first contract having been consummated in 1867. The bride was Miss Susan Daniel, a native of England, who was removed from him by death in May, 1875. The lady who now presides over his home, and with whom he was united in Jackson, bore the maiden name of Ann Isadore Parker. She is a daughter of Jehial and Hannah Parker, (see sketch of William H. Parker), and at the time of her marriage to our subject, was the widow of Morgan Elliott. That gentleman was a son of Henry and Lucy Elliott, pioneers of Washtenaw County, in which county in the town of Saline, he was born. His union with Miss Parker resulted in the birth of three children - Maynard H., Walter W., and Herbert H. By her present alliance, Mrs. Rockwell has become the mother of two children, Edward W. and Nellie Grace.
Mr. Rockwell belongs to the Republican party, and is always ready to cast his vote in its interest. Honorable in his business relations, reliable in his citizenship, and kindly in social life, he is numbered among the respected and respectable members of the community, and his estimable wife also enjoys the esteem of her acquaintances.
The subject of this sketch is descended from natives of the Empire State, the remote ancestry having been English. His grandfather Rockwell was born in Westchester County, N. Y., lived in New York City for a few years after his marriage, and then removed to Troy. In 1816 he took up pioneer work in Onondaga County, in company with his brother-in law, Capt. Chase, buying a tract of timber land in Lysander Township. Their removal to their new home on the frontier was made with teams, and there were neither railroads nor canals.
Mr. Rockwell cleared the land and began tilling the soil, continuing his residence there until 1828, when he sold and removed to Onondaga Hill, then the county seat, and one of the most flourishing towns in Central New York. A year later he bought a farm in Onondaga Hollow, which he occupied until 1836, when he sold and removed to Cleveland, Ohio. Two years later he made another change of location, coming to Jackson, Mich., where he spent his last years at the home of his son, the father of our subject. His wife, in her maidenhood Miss Sallie Tyle, also spent the latter years of her life in Jackson. She was a native of the Empire State, and the daughter of Edward Tyle, a native of England, who, on coming to America, located in New York, and spent his last years in Onondaga County.
Benjamin W. Rockwell, the father of our subject, was born in New York City, January 31, 1812. He grew to manhood in Onondaga County, and married in Jackson, January 24, 1844, Samantha, daughter of Judge William R. and Mary DeLand, and who died on the 29th of June, 1853. (See sketch of C. V. DeLand). He continued his residence in Onondaga County until 1837, when he came to Michigan and located in Jacksonburg, as the city of Jackson was then called. He at once engaged in the mercantile business, keeping a general stock for some time, after which he opened a crockery store, the first store in the city devoted exclusively to that of line of merchandise. As there were no railroads in this section of country, all merchandise had to be transported from Detroit with teams. After a few years spent in merchandising, Mr. Rockwell bought a farm comprising sixty acres of land that is now included in the city limits. He is now making his home with his son Thomas, in Leoni Township. Of the children born to himself and wife, three are now living: Sarah was born November 24, 1844, and is the wife of Frank Palmer; Thomas was born April 4, 1852, and married Lida Acker; and the history of Edward W. is outlined above.
Benjamin Rockwell 55
Sarah Rockwell 84
Edward Rockwell 23
Thomas Rockwell 19
Josephine Bentley 23
Harriet Van Dusen 36
First Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W. Rockwell
Groom's Birth Date: 1847
Groom's Birthplace: Jackson
Groom's Age: 27
Bride's Name: Susan Daniels
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Jackson
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1874
Marriage Place: Jackson, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74387-5
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 941634
Reference Number: V. F. Pg.158 Ln.2359
Second Marriage
Groom's Name: Edward W Rockwell
Groom's Age: 31 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1846
Groom's Birthplace: Michigan
Bride's Name: Dora E Elliott Parker
Bride's Age: 26 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1851
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Marriage Date: 16 May 1877
Marriage Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Film Number: 2342461
Digital Folder Number: 4207589
Image Number: 231
Reference Number: v 2 p 94 rn 294
1900 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 54
Isadore Rockwell 49
Edward Rockwell 20
Emery Rockwell 4
1910 MI Census Jackson Co Michigan
Edward Rockwell 64
Anna Rockwell 60
Emer Rockwell 14
1920 MI Census Jackson Co Leoni
Edward W Rockwell 73
Edward Rockwell 39
Cora Rockwell 34
Benjamin W Rockwell 6
Edward A Rockwell 4[4 11/12]
Helen L Rockwell 1[1 4/12]
Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Michigan.
Chapman Brothers, 1890, Chicago, pp. 555-556
EDWARD W. ROCKWELL. A pleasantly located tract of land in Leoni Township, is the home of the above-named gentleman, who has been engaged in farming for a few years past. His estate comprises one hundred and forty-eight acres of fine land, upon which good buildings have been erected, and which presents an air of neatness and comfort that is creditable to the occupants, and attractive to the passer-by. The owner and operator of the valuable property was born in Jackson, May 11, 1846, was educated in the schools of that city, whence his father removed to a farm when he was twelve years old. There he acquired some knowledge of the pursuits in which he is now engaged although the property was so near the town, that he still remained virtually a town boy.
In 1869 Mr. Rockwell began work as a railroad man by filling a position as brakeman on the Michigan Central Railroad. Eighteen months later he was promoted, became a conductor, and for six years had a run on the Grand River Valley division. Resigning at the expiration of that period, he became clerk in a store in Jackson, but a year later returned to the railroad, continuing on it until 1886. Again resigning the position that he held, he settled on the farm which he now occupies, and where he is testing his ability as an agriculturist.
Mr. Rockwell has been twice married, the first contract having been consummated in 1867. The bride was Miss Susan Daniel, a native of England, who was removed from him by death in May, 1875. The lady who now presides over his home, and with whom he was united in Jackson, bore the maiden name of Ann Isadore Parker. She is a daughter of Jehial and Hannah Parker, (see sketch of William H. Parker), and at the time of her marriage to our subject, was the widow of Morgan Elliott. That gentleman was a son of Henry and Lucy Elliott, pioneers of Washtenaw County, in which county in the town of Saline, he was born. His union with Miss Parker resulted in the birth of three children - Maynard H., Walter W., and Herbert H. By her present alliance, Mrs. Rockwell has become the mother of two children, Edward W. and Nellie Grace.
Mr. Rockwell belongs to the Republican party, and is always ready to cast his vote in its interest. Honorable in his business relations, reliable in his citizenship, and kindly in social life, he is numbered among the respected and respectable members of the community, and his estimable wife also enjoys the esteem of her acquaintances.
The subject of this sketch is descended from natives of the Empire State, the remote ancestry having been English. His grandfather Rockwell was born in Westchester County, N. Y., lived in New York City for a few years after his marriage, and then removed to Troy. In 1816 he took up pioneer work in Onondaga County, in company with his brother-in law, Capt. Chase, buying a tract of timber land in Lysander Township. Their removal to their new home on the frontier was made with teams, and there were neither railroads nor canals.
Mr. Rockwell cleared the land and began tilling the soil, continuing his residence there until 1828, when he sold and removed to Onondaga Hill, then the county seat, and one of the most flourishing towns in Central New York. A year later he bought a farm in Onondaga Hollow, which he occupied until 1836, when he sold and removed to Cleveland, Ohio. Two years later he made another change of location, coming to Jackson, Mich., where he spent his last years at the home of his son, the father of our subject. His wife, in her maidenhood Miss Sallie Tyle, also spent the latter years of her life in Jackson. She was a native of the Empire State, and the daughter of Edward Tyle, a native of England, who, on coming to America, located in New York, and spent his last years in Onondaga County.
Benjamin W. Rockwell, the father of our subject, was born in New York City, January 31, 1812. He grew to manhood in Onondaga County, and married in Jackson, January 24, 1844, Samantha, daughter of Judge William R. and Mary DeLand, and who died on the 29th of June, 1853. (See sketch of C. V. DeLand). He continued his residence in Onondaga County until 1837, when he came to Michigan and located in Jacksonburg, as the city of Jackson was then called. He at once engaged in the mercantile business, keeping a general stock for some time, after which he opened a crockery store, the first store in the city devoted exclusively to that of line of merchandise. As there were no railroads in this section of country, all merchandise had to be transported from Detroit with teams. After a few years spent in merchandising, Mr. Rockwell bought a farm comprising sixty acres of land that is now included in the city limits. He is now making his home with his son Thomas, in Leoni Township. Of the children born to himself and wife, three are now living: Sarah was born November 24, 1844, and is the wife of Frank Palmer; Thomas was born April 4, 1852, and married Lida Acker; and the history of Edward W. is outlined above.
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