Transcribed from The Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa Originally published 1886
Talbot ROCKHOLD, section 23, Grand River Township, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 2, 1821, a son of Charles Rockhold, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, who lived to the advanced age of ninety-four years. Our subject came to Iowa in 1843 and was a member of the Board of Commissioners that organized Wayne County, and also laid out the town plat of Corydon, buying 160 acres, which was the original site, for $1 an acre. He located on his present farm in 1850. He has been successful in his operations and now has 644 1/2 acres of valuable land, which is conducted by his sons. Mr. Rockhold was married March 25, 1844, to Louisa M., daughter of Alexander Laughlin. To them were born eight children, six of whom are living -- Alexander L., Joseph E., Mary A., Elizabeth E., John J. C. and George. Mrs. Rockhold died April 16, 1880.
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OBITUARY LINEVILLE TRIBUNE, FRONT PAGE
OCTOBER 29, 1908
TALBOT ROCKHOLD, one of the oldest and best known citizens dies at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 24 days--Was one of the earliest settlers of this section.
Many hearts were saddened last Friday morning to hear of the death of Mr. Talbot Rockhold. For two weeks before his death he had been suffering from extreme weakness but it was not thought that the end was so near. His death occurred between 8 and 9 o'clock, Friday morning at the home of his son George in the north part of town, and was peaceful and painless.
The deceased had been a familiar character and figure in this community since the early days of the settlement of this section, having located here in 1843, shortly after settling on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of Lineviile where he resided until last spring when he moved with his son, George Rockhold and family of this place.
He was a member of the Board of Commissioners who organized Wayne county and located and laid off the town of Corydon, the county seat. He was otherwise influential and prominent in the public affairs of the county and identified with its early history. By hard work, thrift and economy he gained the nucleus of a competency, his wealth being invested mainly in loans, notes and mortgages. While he was strict, careful and prudent in his business methods, and many opportunities were given him, he was ever watchful of the interest of his children and generous in the providing for them, and as a neighbor and friend kind, accommodating and steadfast. After a long and successful life he passed away peacefully to his reward.
The following was furnished us by the Rev. Weatherford:
After retiring from a long, active and successful business life, he gave his soul's welfare more consideration, praying and asking for the prayers of God's people. Before the end came he seemed satisfied and was not afraid to die. His last words were "I feel so well, I want to go to sleep and rest awhile." Soon after uttering these words he passed peacefully away and we trust is now sleeping and resting in the arms of Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Weatherford in the M.E. Church South and the remains were buried in South Lineville Cemetery.
Talbot Rockhold was born March, 2nd, 1821, in Whitley county, Ky. And died in Lineville October 23, 1908. From Kentucky he moved to Iowa in 1843. He was married to Louisa M. Laughlin March 25th, 1841. To this union 8 children were born.
Talbot ROCKHOLD, section 23, Grand River Township, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 2, 1821, a son of Charles Rockhold, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, who lived to the advanced age of ninety-four years. Our subject came to Iowa in 1843 and was a member of the Board of Commissioners that organized Wayne County, and also laid out the town plat of Corydon, buying 160 acres, which was the original site, for $1 an acre. He located on his present farm in 1850. He has been successful in his operations and now has 644 1/2 acres of valuable land, which is conducted by his sons. Mr. Rockhold was married March 25, 1844, to Louisa M., daughter of Alexander Laughlin. To them were born eight children, six of whom are living -- Alexander L., Joseph E., Mary A., Elizabeth E., John J. C. and George. Mrs. Rockhold died April 16, 1880.
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OBITUARY LINEVILLE TRIBUNE, FRONT PAGE
OCTOBER 29, 1908
TALBOT ROCKHOLD, one of the oldest and best known citizens dies at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 24 days--Was one of the earliest settlers of this section.
Many hearts were saddened last Friday morning to hear of the death of Mr. Talbot Rockhold. For two weeks before his death he had been suffering from extreme weakness but it was not thought that the end was so near. His death occurred between 8 and 9 o'clock, Friday morning at the home of his son George in the north part of town, and was peaceful and painless.
The deceased had been a familiar character and figure in this community since the early days of the settlement of this section, having located here in 1843, shortly after settling on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of Lineviile where he resided until last spring when he moved with his son, George Rockhold and family of this place.
He was a member of the Board of Commissioners who organized Wayne county and located and laid off the town of Corydon, the county seat. He was otherwise influential and prominent in the public affairs of the county and identified with its early history. By hard work, thrift and economy he gained the nucleus of a competency, his wealth being invested mainly in loans, notes and mortgages. While he was strict, careful and prudent in his business methods, and many opportunities were given him, he was ever watchful of the interest of his children and generous in the providing for them, and as a neighbor and friend kind, accommodating and steadfast. After a long and successful life he passed away peacefully to his reward.
The following was furnished us by the Rev. Weatherford:
After retiring from a long, active and successful business life, he gave his soul's welfare more consideration, praying and asking for the prayers of God's people. Before the end came he seemed satisfied and was not afraid to die. His last words were "I feel so well, I want to go to sleep and rest awhile." Soon after uttering these words he passed peacefully away and we trust is now sleeping and resting in the arms of Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Weatherford in the M.E. Church South and the remains were buried in South Lineville Cemetery.
Talbot Rockhold was born March, 2nd, 1821, in Whitley county, Ky. And died in Lineville October 23, 1908. From Kentucky he moved to Iowa in 1843. He was married to Louisa M. Laughlin March 25th, 1841. To this union 8 children were born.
Transcribed from The Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa Originally published 1886
Talbot ROCKHOLD, section 23, Grand River Township, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 2, 1821, a son of Charles Rockhold, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, who lived to the advanced age of ninety-four years. Our subject came to Iowa in 1843 and was a member of the Board of Commissioners that organized Wayne County, and also laid out the town plat of Corydon, buying 160 acres, which was the original site, for $1 an acre. He located on his present farm in 1850. He has been successful in his operations and now has 644 1/2 acres of valuable land, which is conducted by his sons. Mr. Rockhold was married March 25, 1844, to Louisa M., daughter of Alexander Laughlin. To them were born eight children, six of whom are living -- Alexander L., Joseph E., Mary A., Elizabeth E., John J. C. and George. Mrs. Rockhold died April 16, 1880.
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OBITUARY LINEVILLE TRIBUNE, FRONT PAGE
OCTOBER 29, 1908
TALBOT ROCKHOLD, one of the oldest and best known citizens dies at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 24 days--Was one of the earliest settlers of this section.
Many hearts were saddened last Friday morning to hear of the death of Mr. Talbot Rockhold. For two weeks before his death he had been suffering from extreme weakness but it was not thought that the end was so near. His death occurred between 8 and 9 o'clock, Friday morning at the home of his son George in the north part of town, and was peaceful and painless.
The deceased had been a familiar character and figure in this community since the early days of the settlement of this section, having located here in 1843, shortly after settling on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of Lineviile where he resided until last spring when he moved with his son, George Rockhold and family of this place.
He was a member of the Board of Commissioners who organized Wayne county and located and laid off the town of Corydon, the county seat. He was otherwise influential and prominent in the public affairs of the county and identified with its early history. By hard work, thrift and economy he gained the nucleus of a competency, his wealth being invested mainly in loans, notes and mortgages. While he was strict, careful and prudent in his business methods, and many opportunities were given him, he was ever watchful of the interest of his children and generous in the providing for them, and as a neighbor and friend kind, accommodating and steadfast. After a long and successful life he passed away peacefully to his reward.
The following was furnished us by the Rev. Weatherford:
After retiring from a long, active and successful business life, he gave his soul's welfare more consideration, praying and asking for the prayers of God's people. Before the end came he seemed satisfied and was not afraid to die. His last words were "I feel so well, I want to go to sleep and rest awhile." Soon after uttering these words he passed peacefully away and we trust is now sleeping and resting in the arms of Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Weatherford in the M.E. Church South and the remains were buried in South Lineville Cemetery.
Talbot Rockhold was born March, 2nd, 1821, in Whitley county, Ky. And died in Lineville October 23, 1908. From Kentucky he moved to Iowa in 1843. He was married to Louisa M. Laughlin March 25th, 1841. To this union 8 children were born.
Talbot ROCKHOLD, section 23, Grand River Township, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 2, 1821, a son of Charles Rockhold, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, who lived to the advanced age of ninety-four years. Our subject came to Iowa in 1843 and was a member of the Board of Commissioners that organized Wayne County, and also laid out the town plat of Corydon, buying 160 acres, which was the original site, for $1 an acre. He located on his present farm in 1850. He has been successful in his operations and now has 644 1/2 acres of valuable land, which is conducted by his sons. Mr. Rockhold was married March 25, 1844, to Louisa M., daughter of Alexander Laughlin. To them were born eight children, six of whom are living -- Alexander L., Joseph E., Mary A., Elizabeth E., John J. C. and George. Mrs. Rockhold died April 16, 1880.
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OBITUARY LINEVILLE TRIBUNE, FRONT PAGE
OCTOBER 29, 1908
TALBOT ROCKHOLD, one of the oldest and best known citizens dies at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 24 days--Was one of the earliest settlers of this section.
Many hearts were saddened last Friday morning to hear of the death of Mr. Talbot Rockhold. For two weeks before his death he had been suffering from extreme weakness but it was not thought that the end was so near. His death occurred between 8 and 9 o'clock, Friday morning at the home of his son George in the north part of town, and was peaceful and painless.
The deceased had been a familiar character and figure in this community since the early days of the settlement of this section, having located here in 1843, shortly after settling on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of Lineviile where he resided until last spring when he moved with his son, George Rockhold and family of this place.
He was a member of the Board of Commissioners who organized Wayne county and located and laid off the town of Corydon, the county seat. He was otherwise influential and prominent in the public affairs of the county and identified with its early history. By hard work, thrift and economy he gained the nucleus of a competency, his wealth being invested mainly in loans, notes and mortgages. While he was strict, careful and prudent in his business methods, and many opportunities were given him, he was ever watchful of the interest of his children and generous in the providing for them, and as a neighbor and friend kind, accommodating and steadfast. After a long and successful life he passed away peacefully to his reward.
The following was furnished us by the Rev. Weatherford:
After retiring from a long, active and successful business life, he gave his soul's welfare more consideration, praying and asking for the prayers of God's people. Before the end came he seemed satisfied and was not afraid to die. His last words were "I feel so well, I want to go to sleep and rest awhile." Soon after uttering these words he passed peacefully away and we trust is now sleeping and resting in the arms of Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Weatherford in the M.E. Church South and the remains were buried in South Lineville Cemetery.
Talbot Rockhold was born March, 2nd, 1821, in Whitley county, Ky. And died in Lineville October 23, 1908. From Kentucky he moved to Iowa in 1843. He was married to Louisa M. Laughlin March 25th, 1841. To this union 8 children were born.
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