Delos' mother died when he was 1 year old. His father remarried to Amey PIERCE.
Delos is enumerated in the 1850 household of Luther Rockwell at Troy Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. The Rockwell family is farming. The 1850 census data follows:
Luther Rockwell M 57 NY
Amy Rockwell F 51 MA
Orlando Rockwell M 20 PA
Hiram Rockwell M 18 PA
Azer Rockwell M 16 PA
Delos Rockwell M 13 PA
Elizabeth Newell F 16 PA
Delos' father died in 1856.
Delis is enumerated in the 1860 household of Azor Rockwell census at Troy Twp., Bradford County. Delis' occupation is Farm Laborer. Azor's occupation is Farmer. The 1860 census data follows:
Azor Rockwell M 25 PA
Eliza Rockwell F 27 PA
Delis Rockwell M 22 PA
Delos served with Union forces during the American Civil War. In 1863, when the Confederate army invaded Pennyslvania there was an emergency call-up of local militia to oppose the Confederate invasion. Delos served in Company B, 26th Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry Militia. He was mustered in 17 Jun 1863. The Confederates were defeated at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in early July 1863. Delos was mustered out 30 Jul 1863, having served 1 month and 13 days.
Delos married Eliza B SMITH on 09 Jun 1864. As far as known they had no children together. They adopted a son, Wesley A, before the 1880 census at Troy Boro, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.
The household of Delos Rockwell was enumerated in the 1870 census at Troy Boro, Bradford County. His occupation is Lawyer. The value of his real estate is $6000 and the value of his personal property is $11000.
Delos, Eliza and adopted son West are enumerated in the 1880 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. The Rockwell home is located on Canton Street. The 1880 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Self M 42 PA
Eliza Rockwell Wife F 43 NY
West Rockwell Son M 6 PA
Phoebie Marble Other F 20 NY
Delos and Eliza are enumerated in the 1900 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. They have been married 35 years. Eliza has given birth to 0 children. They own their home free of mortgage. The 1900 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Head M 63 PA
Eliza S Rockwell Wife F 63 NY
Elizabeth Webb Servant F 31 PA
Delos died aged 63 years.
[unknown Bradford County newspaper, February, 1901]
"Hon Delos Rockwell, senior member of the law firm of Rockwell & Mitchell, departed this life after a long illness, at his late home in Troy, Sunday morning, February 24th, 1901, at 6:40 o'clock, aged 63 years and 6 months. Mr. Rockwell was a son of Luther Rockwell and a grandson of Samuel Rockwell who settled, in an early day, near where now stands Long's Mills. He had one daughter and nine sons. It is an interesting coincidence that Luther also had one daughter and nine sons. The daughter became the wife of Clinton Herrick, and died a very few years after her marriage. Of the sons, Delos was the youngest and died at the same age that the father died. Of the others, Bingham, Marvin and Martin have deceased. Orlando, Alvord, Calvin, Hiram and Azor remain. The subject of this notice became a member of the Troy Baptist church, then under the pastoral care of Rev. T. Mitchell, April 2, 1854. He commenced his college studies when 18 years old. After spending one year in study, at Lewisburg, now Bucknell University, he entered upon a regular course at Hamilton, N. Y. Seminary, now Colgate University, but in consequence of failing health, he was compelled to leave school one year before time for graduation. After months of rest and recuperation he entered upon the study of law in Cherry Valley, N. Y., under the efficient instructions of P. W. C. Bates, and afterward fitted himself for practice in the Courts of Pennsylvania, in the office of Judge Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the Bar of Bradford county in February, 1862. The same year he opened a law office in Troy and two years subsequent thereto formed a partnership with Francis Smith which continued until Mr. Smith's decease. On the 9th of June, 1864, he was united in marriage to his partner's daughter, Eliza B. Smith, who survives him. Wesley Rockwell, an adopted son, also survives him. June 1863, he joined Co. B. 26th P. V. I. In 1864 he was elected Senator of the 23rd Pennsylvania District and served in that capacity four years. The establishment of the Bradford County House was largely due to his efforts. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1888 which nominated Grover Cleveland for the Presidency of the United States. His funeral, which was held from the house on the 26th at 2 o'clock, was largely attended and representative of all the professions and denominations and different classes and parties in society. L. N. Spencer, a former student of Mr. Rockwell's, was present from Lancaster; Prof. Daniel Fleisher of Columbia and Father Dunn of Wilkes-Barre, F. K. Stephens, of Sayre; W. C. Sechrist of Canton, and Harry Cory of Gillett; Judge Fanning and seven members of the Bradford County Bar, were present from Towanda. The bearers were Hon. W. T. Davies, Hon. B. B. Mitchell, Valentine Saxton, L. H. Oliver, Geo. N. Newbery and R. C. Kendall. The exercises consisted of a brief sermon by Rev. T. Mitchell, on the Frailty of Man and the Sufficiency of God; some remarks from Rev. O. T. Steward on Heavenly Recognitions, and a brief eulogy by Father M. H. Dunn upon the character and abilities of Mr. Rockwell, and the singing of "Nearer My God to Thee" and a solo by Rev. O. T. Steward. The interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Rockwell will be greatly missed by those of his own profession, and by the people of Troy, as a man of integrity in business and uprightness in his intercourse with men. T. Mitchell."∼Source: The History of Bradford County, PA by H.C. Brasby 1891 Hon. Delos rockwell was a prominent member of the Bradford County Bar. He was reared in Troy, educated at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y. and studied law with D.W.C. Bates, of Cherry Valley, N.Y. and finished his studies with the Hon. Paul D. Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the bar in February 1862. He opened an office in Troy, the same year and has since been in the active practice of his profession. He was in the Civil War having enlisted, in June 1863 in Company B, Twenty-sixth P.V.I., but after six weeks' service was honorably discharged. In 1874 he was elected State Senator from the Twenty-third District of Pennsylvania, and was a delegate to the National Demorcratic Convention, at St. Louis, in 1888, which nominated Grover Cleveland for a second term. Mr. Rockwell has been one of the foremost men in all school matters; he was for twenty-five years a prominent school officer of the borough and vicinity. Something of the estimate of this gentleman by his neighbors and many friends is found in the fact that, while he has always been a fearless and outspoken Democrat, yet he was elected to the State Senate, in the face of an adverse majority of 3,500 votes. He is esteemed for his many excellent qualities of head and heart, as well as for an integrity that has never even been a subject of discussion. He is a worthy representative of the family of one of the early pioneers to this part of Bradford county.
Delos is enumerated in the 1850 household of Luther Rockwell at Troy Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. The Rockwell family is farming. The 1850 census data follows:
Luther Rockwell M 57 NY
Amy Rockwell F 51 MA
Orlando Rockwell M 20 PA
Hiram Rockwell M 18 PA
Azer Rockwell M 16 PA
Delos Rockwell M 13 PA
Elizabeth Newell F 16 PA
Delos' father died in 1856.
Delis is enumerated in the 1860 household of Azor Rockwell census at Troy Twp., Bradford County. Delis' occupation is Farm Laborer. Azor's occupation is Farmer. The 1860 census data follows:
Azor Rockwell M 25 PA
Eliza Rockwell F 27 PA
Delis Rockwell M 22 PA
Delos served with Union forces during the American Civil War. In 1863, when the Confederate army invaded Pennyslvania there was an emergency call-up of local militia to oppose the Confederate invasion. Delos served in Company B, 26th Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry Militia. He was mustered in 17 Jun 1863. The Confederates were defeated at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in early July 1863. Delos was mustered out 30 Jul 1863, having served 1 month and 13 days.
Delos married Eliza B SMITH on 09 Jun 1864. As far as known they had no children together. They adopted a son, Wesley A, before the 1880 census at Troy Boro, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.
The household of Delos Rockwell was enumerated in the 1870 census at Troy Boro, Bradford County. His occupation is Lawyer. The value of his real estate is $6000 and the value of his personal property is $11000.
Delos, Eliza and adopted son West are enumerated in the 1880 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. The Rockwell home is located on Canton Street. The 1880 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Self M 42 PA
Eliza Rockwell Wife F 43 NY
West Rockwell Son M 6 PA
Phoebie Marble Other F 20 NY
Delos and Eliza are enumerated in the 1900 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. They have been married 35 years. Eliza has given birth to 0 children. They own their home free of mortgage. The 1900 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Head M 63 PA
Eliza S Rockwell Wife F 63 NY
Elizabeth Webb Servant F 31 PA
Delos died aged 63 years.
[unknown Bradford County newspaper, February, 1901]
"Hon Delos Rockwell, senior member of the law firm of Rockwell & Mitchell, departed this life after a long illness, at his late home in Troy, Sunday morning, February 24th, 1901, at 6:40 o'clock, aged 63 years and 6 months. Mr. Rockwell was a son of Luther Rockwell and a grandson of Samuel Rockwell who settled, in an early day, near where now stands Long's Mills. He had one daughter and nine sons. It is an interesting coincidence that Luther also had one daughter and nine sons. The daughter became the wife of Clinton Herrick, and died a very few years after her marriage. Of the sons, Delos was the youngest and died at the same age that the father died. Of the others, Bingham, Marvin and Martin have deceased. Orlando, Alvord, Calvin, Hiram and Azor remain. The subject of this notice became a member of the Troy Baptist church, then under the pastoral care of Rev. T. Mitchell, April 2, 1854. He commenced his college studies when 18 years old. After spending one year in study, at Lewisburg, now Bucknell University, he entered upon a regular course at Hamilton, N. Y. Seminary, now Colgate University, but in consequence of failing health, he was compelled to leave school one year before time for graduation. After months of rest and recuperation he entered upon the study of law in Cherry Valley, N. Y., under the efficient instructions of P. W. C. Bates, and afterward fitted himself for practice in the Courts of Pennsylvania, in the office of Judge Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the Bar of Bradford county in February, 1862. The same year he opened a law office in Troy and two years subsequent thereto formed a partnership with Francis Smith which continued until Mr. Smith's decease. On the 9th of June, 1864, he was united in marriage to his partner's daughter, Eliza B. Smith, who survives him. Wesley Rockwell, an adopted son, also survives him. June 1863, he joined Co. B. 26th P. V. I. In 1864 he was elected Senator of the 23rd Pennsylvania District and served in that capacity four years. The establishment of the Bradford County House was largely due to his efforts. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1888 which nominated Grover Cleveland for the Presidency of the United States. His funeral, which was held from the house on the 26th at 2 o'clock, was largely attended and representative of all the professions and denominations and different classes and parties in society. L. N. Spencer, a former student of Mr. Rockwell's, was present from Lancaster; Prof. Daniel Fleisher of Columbia and Father Dunn of Wilkes-Barre, F. K. Stephens, of Sayre; W. C. Sechrist of Canton, and Harry Cory of Gillett; Judge Fanning and seven members of the Bradford County Bar, were present from Towanda. The bearers were Hon. W. T. Davies, Hon. B. B. Mitchell, Valentine Saxton, L. H. Oliver, Geo. N. Newbery and R. C. Kendall. The exercises consisted of a brief sermon by Rev. T. Mitchell, on the Frailty of Man and the Sufficiency of God; some remarks from Rev. O. T. Steward on Heavenly Recognitions, and a brief eulogy by Father M. H. Dunn upon the character and abilities of Mr. Rockwell, and the singing of "Nearer My God to Thee" and a solo by Rev. O. T. Steward. The interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Rockwell will be greatly missed by those of his own profession, and by the people of Troy, as a man of integrity in business and uprightness in his intercourse with men. T. Mitchell."∼Source: The History of Bradford County, PA by H.C. Brasby 1891 Hon. Delos rockwell was a prominent member of the Bradford County Bar. He was reared in Troy, educated at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y. and studied law with D.W.C. Bates, of Cherry Valley, N.Y. and finished his studies with the Hon. Paul D. Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the bar in February 1862. He opened an office in Troy, the same year and has since been in the active practice of his profession. He was in the Civil War having enlisted, in June 1863 in Company B, Twenty-sixth P.V.I., but after six weeks' service was honorably discharged. In 1874 he was elected State Senator from the Twenty-third District of Pennsylvania, and was a delegate to the National Demorcratic Convention, at St. Louis, in 1888, which nominated Grover Cleveland for a second term. Mr. Rockwell has been one of the foremost men in all school matters; he was for twenty-five years a prominent school officer of the borough and vicinity. Something of the estimate of this gentleman by his neighbors and many friends is found in the fact that, while he has always been a fearless and outspoken Democrat, yet he was elected to the State Senate, in the face of an adverse majority of 3,500 votes. He is esteemed for his many excellent qualities of head and heart, as well as for an integrity that has never even been a subject of discussion. He is a worthy representative of the family of one of the early pioneers to this part of Bradford county.
Delos' mother died when he was 1 year old. His father remarried to Amey PIERCE.
Delos is enumerated in the 1850 household of Luther Rockwell at Troy Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. The Rockwell family is farming. The 1850 census data follows:
Luther Rockwell M 57 NY
Amy Rockwell F 51 MA
Orlando Rockwell M 20 PA
Hiram Rockwell M 18 PA
Azer Rockwell M 16 PA
Delos Rockwell M 13 PA
Elizabeth Newell F 16 PA
Delos' father died in 1856.
Delis is enumerated in the 1860 household of Azor Rockwell census at Troy Twp., Bradford County. Delis' occupation is Farm Laborer. Azor's occupation is Farmer. The 1860 census data follows:
Azor Rockwell M 25 PA
Eliza Rockwell F 27 PA
Delis Rockwell M 22 PA
Delos served with Union forces during the American Civil War. In 1863, when the Confederate army invaded Pennyslvania there was an emergency call-up of local militia to oppose the Confederate invasion. Delos served in Company B, 26th Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry Militia. He was mustered in 17 Jun 1863. The Confederates were defeated at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in early July 1863. Delos was mustered out 30 Jul 1863, having served 1 month and 13 days.
Delos married Eliza B SMITH on 09 Jun 1864. As far as known they had no children together. They adopted a son, Wesley A, before the 1880 census at Troy Boro, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.
The household of Delos Rockwell was enumerated in the 1870 census at Troy Boro, Bradford County. His occupation is Lawyer. The value of his real estate is $6000 and the value of his personal property is $11000.
Delos, Eliza and adopted son West are enumerated in the 1880 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. The Rockwell home is located on Canton Street. The 1880 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Self M 42 PA
Eliza Rockwell Wife F 43 NY
West Rockwell Son M 6 PA
Phoebie Marble Other F 20 NY
Delos and Eliza are enumerated in the 1900 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. They have been married 35 years. Eliza has given birth to 0 children. They own their home free of mortgage. The 1900 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Head M 63 PA
Eliza S Rockwell Wife F 63 NY
Elizabeth Webb Servant F 31 PA
Delos died aged 63 years.
[unknown Bradford County newspaper, February, 1901]
"Hon Delos Rockwell, senior member of the law firm of Rockwell & Mitchell, departed this life after a long illness, at his late home in Troy, Sunday morning, February 24th, 1901, at 6:40 o'clock, aged 63 years and 6 months. Mr. Rockwell was a son of Luther Rockwell and a grandson of Samuel Rockwell who settled, in an early day, near where now stands Long's Mills. He had one daughter and nine sons. It is an interesting coincidence that Luther also had one daughter and nine sons. The daughter became the wife of Clinton Herrick, and died a very few years after her marriage. Of the sons, Delos was the youngest and died at the same age that the father died. Of the others, Bingham, Marvin and Martin have deceased. Orlando, Alvord, Calvin, Hiram and Azor remain. The subject of this notice became a member of the Troy Baptist church, then under the pastoral care of Rev. T. Mitchell, April 2, 1854. He commenced his college studies when 18 years old. After spending one year in study, at Lewisburg, now Bucknell University, he entered upon a regular course at Hamilton, N. Y. Seminary, now Colgate University, but in consequence of failing health, he was compelled to leave school one year before time for graduation. After months of rest and recuperation he entered upon the study of law in Cherry Valley, N. Y., under the efficient instructions of P. W. C. Bates, and afterward fitted himself for practice in the Courts of Pennsylvania, in the office of Judge Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the Bar of Bradford county in February, 1862. The same year he opened a law office in Troy and two years subsequent thereto formed a partnership with Francis Smith which continued until Mr. Smith's decease. On the 9th of June, 1864, he was united in marriage to his partner's daughter, Eliza B. Smith, who survives him. Wesley Rockwell, an adopted son, also survives him. June 1863, he joined Co. B. 26th P. V. I. In 1864 he was elected Senator of the 23rd Pennsylvania District and served in that capacity four years. The establishment of the Bradford County House was largely due to his efforts. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1888 which nominated Grover Cleveland for the Presidency of the United States. His funeral, which was held from the house on the 26th at 2 o'clock, was largely attended and representative of all the professions and denominations and different classes and parties in society. L. N. Spencer, a former student of Mr. Rockwell's, was present from Lancaster; Prof. Daniel Fleisher of Columbia and Father Dunn of Wilkes-Barre, F. K. Stephens, of Sayre; W. C. Sechrist of Canton, and Harry Cory of Gillett; Judge Fanning and seven members of the Bradford County Bar, were present from Towanda. The bearers were Hon. W. T. Davies, Hon. B. B. Mitchell, Valentine Saxton, L. H. Oliver, Geo. N. Newbery and R. C. Kendall. The exercises consisted of a brief sermon by Rev. T. Mitchell, on the Frailty of Man and the Sufficiency of God; some remarks from Rev. O. T. Steward on Heavenly Recognitions, and a brief eulogy by Father M. H. Dunn upon the character and abilities of Mr. Rockwell, and the singing of "Nearer My God to Thee" and a solo by Rev. O. T. Steward. The interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Rockwell will be greatly missed by those of his own profession, and by the people of Troy, as a man of integrity in business and uprightness in his intercourse with men. T. Mitchell."∼Source: The History of Bradford County, PA by H.C. Brasby 1891 Hon. Delos rockwell was a prominent member of the Bradford County Bar. He was reared in Troy, educated at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y. and studied law with D.W.C. Bates, of Cherry Valley, N.Y. and finished his studies with the Hon. Paul D. Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the bar in February 1862. He opened an office in Troy, the same year and has since been in the active practice of his profession. He was in the Civil War having enlisted, in June 1863 in Company B, Twenty-sixth P.V.I., but after six weeks' service was honorably discharged. In 1874 he was elected State Senator from the Twenty-third District of Pennsylvania, and was a delegate to the National Demorcratic Convention, at St. Louis, in 1888, which nominated Grover Cleveland for a second term. Mr. Rockwell has been one of the foremost men in all school matters; he was for twenty-five years a prominent school officer of the borough and vicinity. Something of the estimate of this gentleman by his neighbors and many friends is found in the fact that, while he has always been a fearless and outspoken Democrat, yet he was elected to the State Senate, in the face of an adverse majority of 3,500 votes. He is esteemed for his many excellent qualities of head and heart, as well as for an integrity that has never even been a subject of discussion. He is a worthy representative of the family of one of the early pioneers to this part of Bradford county.
Delos is enumerated in the 1850 household of Luther Rockwell at Troy Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. The Rockwell family is farming. The 1850 census data follows:
Luther Rockwell M 57 NY
Amy Rockwell F 51 MA
Orlando Rockwell M 20 PA
Hiram Rockwell M 18 PA
Azer Rockwell M 16 PA
Delos Rockwell M 13 PA
Elizabeth Newell F 16 PA
Delos' father died in 1856.
Delis is enumerated in the 1860 household of Azor Rockwell census at Troy Twp., Bradford County. Delis' occupation is Farm Laborer. Azor's occupation is Farmer. The 1860 census data follows:
Azor Rockwell M 25 PA
Eliza Rockwell F 27 PA
Delis Rockwell M 22 PA
Delos served with Union forces during the American Civil War. In 1863, when the Confederate army invaded Pennyslvania there was an emergency call-up of local militia to oppose the Confederate invasion. Delos served in Company B, 26th Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry Militia. He was mustered in 17 Jun 1863. The Confederates were defeated at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in early July 1863. Delos was mustered out 30 Jul 1863, having served 1 month and 13 days.
Delos married Eliza B SMITH on 09 Jun 1864. As far as known they had no children together. They adopted a son, Wesley A, before the 1880 census at Troy Boro, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.
The household of Delos Rockwell was enumerated in the 1870 census at Troy Boro, Bradford County. His occupation is Lawyer. The value of his real estate is $6000 and the value of his personal property is $11000.
Delos, Eliza and adopted son West are enumerated in the 1880 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. The Rockwell home is located on Canton Street. The 1880 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Self M 42 PA
Eliza Rockwell Wife F 43 NY
West Rockwell Son M 6 PA
Phoebie Marble Other F 20 NY
Delos and Eliza are enumerated in the 1900 census at Troy Borough. Delos' occupation is Lawyer. They have been married 35 years. Eliza has given birth to 0 children. They own their home free of mortgage. The 1900 census data follows:
Delos Rockwell Head M 63 PA
Eliza S Rockwell Wife F 63 NY
Elizabeth Webb Servant F 31 PA
Delos died aged 63 years.
[unknown Bradford County newspaper, February, 1901]
"Hon Delos Rockwell, senior member of the law firm of Rockwell & Mitchell, departed this life after a long illness, at his late home in Troy, Sunday morning, February 24th, 1901, at 6:40 o'clock, aged 63 years and 6 months. Mr. Rockwell was a son of Luther Rockwell and a grandson of Samuel Rockwell who settled, in an early day, near where now stands Long's Mills. He had one daughter and nine sons. It is an interesting coincidence that Luther also had one daughter and nine sons. The daughter became the wife of Clinton Herrick, and died a very few years after her marriage. Of the sons, Delos was the youngest and died at the same age that the father died. Of the others, Bingham, Marvin and Martin have deceased. Orlando, Alvord, Calvin, Hiram and Azor remain. The subject of this notice became a member of the Troy Baptist church, then under the pastoral care of Rev. T. Mitchell, April 2, 1854. He commenced his college studies when 18 years old. After spending one year in study, at Lewisburg, now Bucknell University, he entered upon a regular course at Hamilton, N. Y. Seminary, now Colgate University, but in consequence of failing health, he was compelled to leave school one year before time for graduation. After months of rest and recuperation he entered upon the study of law in Cherry Valley, N. Y., under the efficient instructions of P. W. C. Bates, and afterward fitted himself for practice in the Courts of Pennsylvania, in the office of Judge Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the Bar of Bradford county in February, 1862. The same year he opened a law office in Troy and two years subsequent thereto formed a partnership with Francis Smith which continued until Mr. Smith's decease. On the 9th of June, 1864, he was united in marriage to his partner's daughter, Eliza B. Smith, who survives him. Wesley Rockwell, an adopted son, also survives him. June 1863, he joined Co. B. 26th P. V. I. In 1864 he was elected Senator of the 23rd Pennsylvania District and served in that capacity four years. The establishment of the Bradford County House was largely due to his efforts. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1888 which nominated Grover Cleveland for the Presidency of the United States. His funeral, which was held from the house on the 26th at 2 o'clock, was largely attended and representative of all the professions and denominations and different classes and parties in society. L. N. Spencer, a former student of Mr. Rockwell's, was present from Lancaster; Prof. Daniel Fleisher of Columbia and Father Dunn of Wilkes-Barre, F. K. Stephens, of Sayre; W. C. Sechrist of Canton, and Harry Cory of Gillett; Judge Fanning and seven members of the Bradford County Bar, were present from Towanda. The bearers were Hon. W. T. Davies, Hon. B. B. Mitchell, Valentine Saxton, L. H. Oliver, Geo. N. Newbery and R. C. Kendall. The exercises consisted of a brief sermon by Rev. T. Mitchell, on the Frailty of Man and the Sufficiency of God; some remarks from Rev. O. T. Steward on Heavenly Recognitions, and a brief eulogy by Father M. H. Dunn upon the character and abilities of Mr. Rockwell, and the singing of "Nearer My God to Thee" and a solo by Rev. O. T. Steward. The interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Rockwell will be greatly missed by those of his own profession, and by the people of Troy, as a man of integrity in business and uprightness in his intercourse with men. T. Mitchell."∼Source: The History of Bradford County, PA by H.C. Brasby 1891 Hon. Delos rockwell was a prominent member of the Bradford County Bar. He was reared in Troy, educated at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y. and studied law with D.W.C. Bates, of Cherry Valley, N.Y. and finished his studies with the Hon. Paul D. Morrow of Towanda, and was admitted to the bar in February 1862. He opened an office in Troy, the same year and has since been in the active practice of his profession. He was in the Civil War having enlisted, in June 1863 in Company B, Twenty-sixth P.V.I., but after six weeks' service was honorably discharged. In 1874 he was elected State Senator from the Twenty-third District of Pennsylvania, and was a delegate to the National Demorcratic Convention, at St. Louis, in 1888, which nominated Grover Cleveland for a second term. Mr. Rockwell has been one of the foremost men in all school matters; he was for twenty-five years a prominent school officer of the borough and vicinity. Something of the estimate of this gentleman by his neighbors and many friends is found in the fact that, while he has always been a fearless and outspoken Democrat, yet he was elected to the State Senate, in the face of an adverse majority of 3,500 votes. He is esteemed for his many excellent qualities of head and heart, as well as for an integrity that has never even been a subject of discussion. He is a worthy representative of the family of one of the early pioneers to this part of Bradford county.
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