John H. Rockwell & Rebecca Jane Smith Family

Dianne Lee Small

2010-08-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

Searching for family of Dianne Lee Small. She was the daughter of Roscoe D. & Oma (Schirtzinger) Small and was born about July 1952 in the Newark, Ohio area. Roscoe was killed in Korea in 1953 when Dianne was about 10 months old. Please contact me if you have any information on this family.

Clifford James Amick

2010-07-20T17:27:00.000-07:00

Clifford James Amick

Clifford James Amick, age 74, of Elmwood, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie.

He was born April 14, 1934 in Menomonie WI to Clyde and Ruth (O’Bryan) Amick . He served in the United States Army.

Clifford is survived by:
His children,
Clifford Amick
Joseph Amick
Sandra Ekstrom-Schultz
Jonathon Amick
Patty Ferr
Peggy Williams
Mark Amick
Susan Amick
Carson Amick
Marcia Berry
35 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
His Siblings,
Marjorie Heller
Sylvia Heller
Ida Eastland

Clifford was preceded in death by his son William “Billy” Amick, four grandchildren, his parents, Clyde and Ruth (O’Bryan) Amick, his siblings Thelma Amick, Maxine Scheel, Clarence Amick, Donald Amick.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Rev. John Beery officiating. Friends and family are welcome at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. Burial will be at Irvine Creek Cemetery in the town of Menomonie, Dunn County.

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Looking for Descendants of Benjamin T. Small

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Generation 1

1. Benjamin T. Small was born about 1899 in Parkersburg, WV. He married Ruth E. Rockwell, daughter of Clyde George Rockwell and Estella Ethel Hanger. She was born in Nov 1899. She died on 29 May 1962 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

Children of Benjamin T. Small and Ruth E. Rockwell are:

i. Harold Wayne Small, B: 08 Jul 1924 in OH, D: 27 Jun 1989 in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

ii. Eugene L. Small, B: Abt. 1926 in West Virginia.

Ruth E. Small

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Mount Vernon (O.) News

Thursday, May 31, 1962

Mrs. Ruth E. Small, 62, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at her home on Route 1, east of Mount Vernon.

She was a life-long resident here and attended the First Christian Church.

Surviving are her husband, Bennie T. Small; two sons, Eugene of Hawthorne, Calif., and Harold Wayne of Newark; 11 grandchildren; and her father, Clyde Rockwell of Mount Vernon.

Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Flowers Funeral Home, where the funeral will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Rodger Sillars officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.

Estella Ethel Rockwell

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Mount Vernon (Ohio) News

Monday, July 12, 1942

Estella Ethel Rockwell, 61, Beech street, died at 10 a.m. today in Mercy hospital after an illness of one year.

She leaves her husband, Clyde; one daughter, Ruth, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Wade Bennett of Long Beach, Cal., Mrs. Sherman Ackerman of Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Earl McCurdy of Toledo, and Mrs. John Coile of Mount Vernon; one brother, Chester Hanger of Mount Vernon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Milelr & O'Bryan funeral parlors with the Rev. H. C. Mayhew officiating. Burial will be in the Friendship cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral parlors after noon Tuesday.

Sharon J. & Edna A. (Metzger) Rockwell Gravesites

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Sharon Rockwell

Edna Metzger Rockwell

Margaret (Gibson) Atherton, great grandmother of Rebecca Jane (Smith) Rockwell

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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=35273585&PIpi=27694306

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Apparently Margaret was born in Ireland and died from eating "poisoned fish". Records indicate Margaret and her husband, Thomas, are buried in the same plot. However, a stone for Thomas does not exist.

Lahmon Family

2010-03-27T08:08:00.001-07:00

Working on a family history project and looking for descendants of Earl J. & Elizabeth Lahmon. Earl was born about 1903 in Ohio. He was the son of James Lahmon & Nellie Rockwell. Earl & Elizabeth had 5 children. Ruby was born about 1923, Russell was born about 1925, and James was born about 1929. The names of the other 2 children are unknown. In 1932 the family was living in Detroit, Michigan. In 1958 the family was living in Maple City, Michigan. No other information is known at this time.

Need Help in Locating Members of the Lahmon Family

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Descendants of Nellie M. Rockwell

Generation 1

1. Nellie M. Rockwell-1 was born on 10 Jul 1884 in Ohio. She died on 04 Sep 1958. She married James W. Lahmon about 1900, son of Gilbert B. Lahmon and Elizabeth ???. He was born about Apr 1868 in Ohio. He died on 03 Dec 1932 in Licking, OH.

Child of Nellie M. Rockwell and James W. Lahmon is:

2. i. Earl J. Lahmon, B: Abt. 1903 in Ohio

Generation 2

2. Earl J. Lahmon-2(Nellie M.-1) was born about 1903 in Ohio. He married Elizabeth ???.

Children of Earl J. Lahmon and Elizabeth ??? are:

i. Ruby Lahmon, B: Abt. 1923.

ii. Russell Lahmon, B: Abt. 1925.

iii. James Lahmon, B: Abt. 1930.

iv. ? Lahmon.

v. ? Lahmon.

Ray A. Flora Obituary

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FLORA, Ray A.
Ray A. Flora, age 61, of Birchwood, WI died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Ray was born November 2, 1947 to Earl and Margaret (Reed) Flora in Menomonie, WI. They moved to Birchwood where he graduated from the Birchwood High School. He then entered the US Marine Corp serving in Vietnam, and after receiving an Honorable Discharge as a MC Sgt, he returned to Birchwood where he farmed and drove truck.

Ray Flora is survived by 7 sisters, Darda Flora of Rice Lake, WI, Ruth Flora of Birchwood, WI, Jane Story of Birchwood, WI, Mary Peters of Brimfield, IL, Lucy Strand of Stone Lake, WI, Koneta Bierchell of Partlow, VA and Christine Flora of Hayward, WI; 5 brothers, Earl Flora of Birchwood, WI, Lee Flora of Red Granite, WI, Noel Flora of Birchwood, WI, Samuel Flora of Reno, NV and Clint Flora of Birchwood, WI; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Margaret Flora and a brother, Randy Flora.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2009 at Appleyard's Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI, Rev. Lawrence Hawley officiating. Spring interment will be in the Irving Creek Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 11 AM - 1 PM Friday at Appleyard's Home for Funerals.

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Dorothy Eleanor Rockwell

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ROCKWELL - Dorothy Eleanor, daughter of Bro. Sharon and Sister Edna Rockwell, was born Oct. 25 and died Oct 27, 1922. Father, mother, one brother and other relatives survive to mourn their loss. Shorts services were conducted by the brethren at the residence. A.A. Neff

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Obituaries Needed

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Charles Beckholt, died 31 May 1962 in Knox Co., OH

Emma (Sheehee) Rockwell

Estella (Hanger) Rockwell, died 12 July 1942 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH

Hattie (Rockwell) Beckholt, died 13 May 1930

Laura (Bainter) Rockwell, died 17 January 1982 in Claypool, IN

Robert Rockwell, died in February 1966 in Mt. Vernon, OH

Rutha Rockwell

The Man Who Carried A Drum

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John Henry Rockwell served during the Civil War with Company F, 121st OVI. Harvey Chapman, The Man Who Carried a Drum, also served in the 121st OVI.

28th. Thursday morning. Marched at 6 o’clock A.M. Marched for Ringguild [Ringgold.] Crossed the Chickamaugee River at 11 o’clock on a foot log. The whole brigade had to cross on two-foot briges that consisted of a single log acrost, we were over two hours in getting over. We marched within one mile of Ringould and waited for dinner. After dinner we marched down through the town. The best of the town had been burned by Gen Thomas at the time of the Battle of Chickamaugee because the citizens fired at our troops from their bildings. All encamped at Tunnel Hill about one-and-one-half miles the other side of town. Our Regt. was on picket duty that night.
—From the diary of Harvey Amasa Chapman

Experience an unforgettable journey into the minds, hearts, and daily lives of a family who lived through the American Civil War. In over one hundred actual letters and a camp diary, the lives of author David Chapman’s great-grandfather, Harvey Amasa Chapman, his family and friends are faithfully transcribed to capture every compelling detail. Their words reveal the intimate and heartfelt truths they shared as they endured one of the most tumultuous times in American history.
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Russell L. Rockwell

2010-03-07T12:00:00.001-08:00

Russell L. Rockwell
MOUNT VERNON — Russell L. Rockwell, 69, of Mount Vernon died Nov. 8, 2006 at Knox Community Hospital.

He was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Mount Vernon. He had been affiliated with Rockwell Furniture for 50 years, retiring in 2005 as the owner.

He is survived by his wife, Dixie Pembrook Rockwell, to whom he had been married six years; a son, Randall L. (Linda) Rockwell of Tacoma, Wash.; a daughter, Renee S. Rockwell of Mount Gilead; his parents, Roy L. and Esther (Kinney) Rockwell of Mount Vernon; four grandchildren, Alexis, Tony, Dustin and Troy; two stepsons, Terry Wells and Tim (Missy) Wells of Mount Vernon; four stepdaughters, Susan (Ralph) Rice of Mount Vernon, Brenda (Steve) Spearman of Mount Vernon, Vicki (Dan) Kinney of Fredericktown and Melinda (Michael) Walker of Mount Vernon; a sister, Marilyn (Charles) Parker of Johnstown.

Friends may call today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North-Dilley Funeral Home, where the funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jamie Gump will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Mid-Ohio, 1950 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, OH 43228. This obituary along with an online registry may be viewed online at www.dilleyfuneralservice.com.

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John Daniel Rockwell

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Furnished by Orvel & Dolores (Rockwell) Gish

Descendants of Clyde George Rockwell

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1. Clyde George Rockwell was born on 19 Mar 1876 in Ohio. He died on 09 Sep 1968
in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH. He married Estella Ethel Hanger in 1899,
daughter of William Hanger and Mary Moxley. She was born on 04 Sep 1880 in
Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH. She died on 12 Jul 1942 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH.

Child of Clyde George Rockwell and Estella Ethel Hanger is:

i. Rutha E. Rockwell, B: Nov 1899.

The 1900 US Federal Census shows Clyde living in Liberty Township, Knox County, Ohio. His wife, Stella, and daughter, Ruth, are also shown at the same location.

The 1910 Federal Census shows Clide (sic) living in Clinton Township, Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio with his wife, Stella, and daughter, Ruth.

The 1920 Federal Census shows Clyde living in Clinton Township, Knox County, Ohio with his wife, Stella, and daughter, Ruth.

The US Federal Census in 1930 shows Clyde and Stella living in Morris Township, Knox County, Ohio. Clyde’s father, John, is also living with them.

What happened to Clyde and Estella’s daughter, Rutha? Did she pass away between 1910 and 1920? Did she marry and leave Knox County? We have found no trace of her in the 1920 and 1930 census records in Knox County.

Noah & Mary (Rockwell) Flora Family Reunion

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The reunion will be held Sunday, July 18, 2010 in New Carlisle, Ohio. We hope to see you there. Please contact me for additional details.

Clyde Rockwell

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Mount Vernon News

Tuesday, September 10, 1968 Page 10

Clyde Rockwell, 92, died Monday at 7:30 a.m. in the Knox County Home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Knox County.

Mr. Rockwell is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Flora of Lima, and two brothers, John of North Manchester, Ind., and Sharon of Grand Blanc, Mich.

A graveside service will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Friendship Cemetery with the Rev. Rodger Sillars officiating. Flowers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francis Robert Flora

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FRANCIS ROBERT FLORA

Francis Robert Flora, 83, Ottawa, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Overland Park Regional Hospital in Overland Park. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Dengel & Son Mortuary. He was born July 9, 1926, in Menomonie, Wis., to Noah Henry Flora and Mary (Rockwell) Flora.

He lived a majority of his life in the Ottawa area.

He was employed at Buildex, owned his own floor covering service and also worked five or six years for Crooks Floor coverings and 11 years for Nitcher Floor Service.

Later, he and his wife worked for the Corps of Engineers as gate attendants and camp ground managers, the first year at Kanapolis Lake and then nine years at Pomme de Terre in Missouri, retiring in 1997.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed reading and watching the “Duke”, John Wayne. He was an avid collector of Indian trinkets.

He married Betty Pauline Jones July 15, 1944, at Menomonie, Wis. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include five daughters, Wanda Crooks and her husband, Dick, Ottawa, Carol Beckner and her husband, Ken, Belen, N.M., Betty Archer and her husband, Wayne, Ottawa, Marg Dunkin and her husband, Dale, Ottawa, Kathy Miller and her husband Calvin, Ottawa; a son, David Flora and his wife, Joanna, Ottawa; two brothers, Kenneth Flora, Covington, Ohio, and Robert Flora, Pleasant Hill, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Elizabeth and Noah Henry Flora; a daughter, Mary Frances Flora; four brothers, Harvey, Earl, Donald and Carl Flora; a sister, Hazel Flora; and a grandson, Darrin Crooks.

Inurnment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to American Lung Association in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net and made at www.ottawaherald.co

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Mrs. James (Nellie) Lahmon Obituary

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The Newark Advocate

Fri., Sept. 5, 1958

MRS. JAMES W. LAHMON

Mrs. Nellie M. Lahmon, 74, widow of James W. Lahmon, resident of 136 W. Orchard St., admitted to Newark Hospital Aug. 12, died there at 7:25 p.m. Thursday. She had been in failing health for some time and seriously ill more than two weeks.

Mrs. Lahmon, a retired practical nurse, came to Newark 10 years ago from Utica. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Smith) Rockwell, born July 10, 1884 in Knox County.

Her husband preceded her in death in 1935, and she leaves a son Earl Lahmon of Maple City, Mich.; also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Flora of Lima; four brothers, Clyde and Robert Rockwell of Mt. Vernon, Sharon Rockwell of Flint, Mich., and John Rockwell of Ft. Wayne, Ind. A sister, Mrs. Hattie Beckholt is deceased. Mrs. Lahmon was a member of the Christian Church of Utica.

The body is at Criss Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph A. Garshaw will officiate at services there at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be made in Fairview Cemetery, Brandon. Friends May call at the funeral home.

James Lahmon Obituary

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The Newark Advocate and American Tribune

Saturday, December 3, 1932

JAMES LAHMON DIES IN UTICA

Long Illness Brings Death at His Home This Morning

Utica, Dec. 3. - James Lahmon died at 5:13 this morning in his home in North Central avenue, following a long illness. Death was due to complications of diseases. Mr. Lahmon, a resident of Utica for a number of years, was employed as chauffeur for the late Dr. A. E. Smith. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie Lahmon; a son Earl of Detroit and several brothers, one of whom is Hugh Lahmon of near Utica. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in charge of Rev. C. C. Smith. Burial is in Fairview cemetery by the C. C. Law company

Edna A. (Metzger) Rockwell

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Grand Blanc-Fenton

ROCWELL, Edna A. – of Grand Blanc, age 88, passed away Sunday, July 15, 1984, at Crestmont Manor. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, July 18, 1984, at the Hill funeral Home, Grand Blanc, Rev. John Flora officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clio. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Crestmont Manor in memory of Edna Rockwell. Visitation from 6-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday. Mrs. Rockwell was born in Mulberry, Indiana, February 9, 1896, the daughter of Perry and Martha (Shively) Metzger. She married Sharon J. Rockwell, December 24, 1919. She was a member of Old Order German Baptist Church of Ash Grove District, Ohio. Surviving are: husband, Sharon J. Rockwell; 5 children, Kenneth and Joyce Rockwell, Thelma and Robert Kinsey, Mildred and Richard Harris, Howard and Ella Rockwell, Josephine and Allan Davis; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Minnie Wagoner of Flora, Indiana; many nieces and nephews.

Sharon J. Rockwell Obituary

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ROCKWELL, Sharon J. – of Grand Blanc, age 90, passed away Monday, October 7, 1985, at Crestmont Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Thursday, October 10, at Hill Funeral Home, Grand Blanc, John Flora officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clio. Contributions may be given to the Crestmont Medical Care Facility. Suggested visiting hours, 6-9PM Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-9 Wednesday. Mr. Rockwell was born near Mt. Vernon, Ohio, February 5, 1895, the son of John H. and Jennie E. (Smith) Rockwell. He married Edna A. Metzger of Browning, Illinois, on December 24, 1919, she preceded him in death in 1984. He was a member of the Old German Baptist Church of Ash Grove District, Lima, Ohio. Surviving are: 5 children, Kenneth and Joyce Rockwell, Thelma and Robert Kinsey, Mildred and Richard Harris, Howard and Ella Rockwell, Josephine and Allan Davis; 12 grand-children; 17; great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Kenneth Rockwell Obituary

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ROCKWELL, Kenneth E. - Age 85, of Swartz Creek, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Bristol United Methodist Church, G-5285 Van Slyke Road, Flint with Rev. Dr. Olaf Lidums officiating. Entombment will follow in Crestwood Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek from 6-8 PM Monday and 1-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Bristol United Methodist Church or Avalon Hospice. Kenneth was born March 15, 1921 in Scottville, the son of Sharon and Edna (Metzger) Rockwell. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Tech 5 in Field Artillery. He was married to Joyce E. Bentley on September 21, 1946 in Flint. He retired from A.C. Spark Plug in 1980 after 39 years of service. Kenneth was an active member and treasurer of Bristol United Methodist Church, a member of Industrial Executive's Club, Model Airplane Club of Swartz Creek, and Past President of the Flats Condo Campground in Sanford. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter Reushan K. and husband Charles Russian of Sanford; grandchildren, C. Donovan and wife, Tanya Russian of Flushing and Dacia and husband, Joseph Albaugh of Spring Lake; great-grandson, C. Brendon Russian; 3 sisters, Thelma and husband Robert Kinsey of Davison, Mildred and husband, Richard Harris of Flint, Josephine Davis of Flint; brother, Howard and wife, Ella Rockwell of Mt. Morris; sister-in-law, Phyllis Bentley of Swartz Creek; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may send condolences or post tributes at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

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Harvey Flora Burial Site

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Hazel Flora burial site.

Noah & Mary (Rockwell) Flora burial site.

Descendants of John Henry Rockwell

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1. John Henry Rockwell was born July 12, 1847 in Pennsylvania, and died May 09, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, OH. He married Rebecca Jane Smith March 20, 1873, daughter of Daniel Smith and Elizabeth Atherton. She was born June 10, 1856 in Knox Co., OH, and died July 27, 1915 in Mt. Vernon, OH?.

Children of John Rockwell and Rebecca Smith are:

2 i. Clyde George Rockwell, born March 19, 1876 in Ohio; died September 09, 1968 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH. He married Stella E. ??? 1899; born September 1880 in Ohio; died Bef. September 09, 1968.

3 ii. Hattie Rockwell, born Abt. 1882. She married Charles Beckholt 1899; born Abt. 1878 in Ohio; died May 31, 1962 in Knox Co., OH.

4 iii. Nellie M. Rockwell, born July 10, 1884 in Ohio; died September 04, 1958. She married James W. Lahmon Abt. 1900; born Abt. 1868 in Ohio; died December 03, 1932 in Licking, OH.

5 iv. Robert Roy Rockwell, born June 26, 1885 in Knox,OH; died February 1966 in Mt. Vernon, OH. He married Emma Shehee; born Abt. 1895 in Ohio.

6 v. Mary Elizabeth Rockwell, born October 23, 1889 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH; died July 11, 1970 in Lima, Allen Co., OH. She married Noah Henry Flora August 11, 1914 in Weston, Dunn Co., WI; born January 21, 1886 in Cerra Gordo, IL; died October 18, 1954 in Lima, Allen Co., OH.

7 vi. John Daniel Rockwell, born April 25, 1892 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH; died February 26, 1976 in North Manchester, IN. He married (1) Lora Ellen Flora January 19, 1913 in Dunn Co., WI; born October 31, 1887 in Cerro Gordo, Piatt Co.,IL; died May 14, 1923 in Mexico, IN. He married (2) Laura Bainter March 03, 1928 in Goshen, IN; born July 01, 1904 in ?; died Unknown in ?.

8 vii. Sharon J. Rockwell, born February 05, 1895 in Liberty Twp., Knox Co., OH; died October 07, 1985. He married Edna A. Metzger December 24, 1919; born February 09, 1896 in Mulberry, IN; died July 15, 1984.

9 viii. ? Rockwell, born Unknown.

Misc Newspaper Clippings

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Note: There may be more than one Charles Beckholt family.

The Newark Advocate, June 12, 1933 - Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan spent the past week in Mt. Vernon, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Rockwell.

The Newark Advocate, January 13, 1904 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt of Fairview, attended church at Owl Creek Sunday evening.

The Newark Advocate, August 3, 1933 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan were guests of his parents near Mt. Vernon Sunday.

The Newark Advocate, September 29, 1933 - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Patterson, Ruth and Franklin Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Mitchell of Newark.

The Newark Advocate, April 9, 1930 - Mr. and Mrs. James Lahmon have gone to hunt station to reside with Charles Beckholt.

The Newark Advocate, March 7, 1938 - Dinner guests at the A.V. Patterson home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Jo Anne and Charlene, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. James McMillen, Newark, and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Patterson and son, Frazeysburg.

The Newark Advocate, August 25, 1933 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan were the Sunday guests of his parents near Mt. Vernon Sunday.

The Newark Advocate, August 16, 1934 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter accompanied Mr. and Mrs. William Bush of Frazeysburg as guests of friends in Parkersburg, W. Va.

The Newark Advocate, September 8 1933 - Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Mitchell of Newark, Mr. and Mr.s Alva Patterson and daughter Ruth and son Franklin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan.

The Zanesville Signal, February 2, 1937 - Mrs. A.R. Patterson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Beckholt and family at Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

The Zanesville Signal, August 15, 1952 - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Patterson have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt in Michigan.

The Zanesville Signal, July 2, 1949 - Mrs. Charles Beckholt and children of Granville, Mich., spend the past week visting at the home of Mrs. Franklin Patterson of Nashport.

The Newark Advocate, September 1, 1933 - Mrs. and Mrs. Merilyn Reaily and son Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan attended the Layman reunion Sunday at Olde Mill, near Utica.

The Newark Advocate, July 19, 1934 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and daughter Joan spent Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Rockwell and son of Mt. Vernon.

The Zanesville Signal, April 7, 1937 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckholt and children, Joan and Charlene, of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., are visiting Mrs. Beckholt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Patterson.

Note: There may be two different Charles Beckholt families represented here.

Misc Newspaper Clippings

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The Coschocton Tribune, October 2, 1930 - Mrs. James Hoyman, son, Leslie, of Esto, Charles Beckholt and Mrs. Neille (sic) Lahmon of Hunt station, spent Thursday with Mrs. Margaret Flack.

The Newark Advocate, August 13, 1958 - The following patients were moved in the Criss ambulance: Mrs. Nellie Lahmon, 136 Orchard St., to Newark Hospital.................

The Advocate, March 12, 1949 - Mrs. Ada Booth and daughter Flo called Sunday on Elmer Booth and Nellie Lahmon of Newark.

The Newark Advocate, December 8, 1932 - Card of Thanks - We wish to extend our thanks to Rev. C. Smith, Carl C. Law, all relatives, neighbors and friends for their help and comfort in our great sorry. Earl and Nellie Lahmon.

The Newark Advocate, March 5, 1935 - Mrs. Bertha Evans has moved here from Cleveland and is residing in the Mrs. Nellie Lahmon property in Central avenue.

The Newark Advocate, November 17, 1948 - Mrs. Nellie Lahmon of Maple City, Mich., is spending a few days with Mrs. Ada Booth and family.

Esther F. (Kinney) Rockwell Obituary

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Esther F. Rockwell

April 20, 1919 ~ November 07, 2009

Esther F. Rockwell, age 90, of 253 Village Drive, Johnstown, died on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Northview Senior Living Center in Johnstown, Ohio. She was born on April 20, 1919 in Caldwell, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Blanche (Apperson) Kinney. Esther and her late husband Roy Rockwell owned and operated Rockwell Furniture in Mount Vernon. She was a past member of the Colonial City Ladies of the Moose in Mount Vernon.

She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (Charles) Parker of Johnstown, five grandchildren, Randall Rockwell, Renee Rockwell, Mark Gatchell, Kirk Gatchell, Troy Gatchell, two step grandchildren, Amy Williams and Charles Parker II, two great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Russell Rockwell, a brother, Clarence Kinney and three sisters, Elma Porter, Virginia Briggs and Marie Cregar.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 PM at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 where friends may call one hour prior. Rev. Kim Alten will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.

This obituary and guest registry are online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Esther F. Rockwell.

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Roy L. Rockwell Obituary

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Roy L. Rockwell

October 24, 1913 ~ August 29, 2007

Roy L. Rockwell, age 93, of Mount Vernon, died on Wednesday August 29, 2007 at the Northview Senior Living Center in Johnstown, Ohio. He was born on October 24, 1913 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Robert and Emma (Shehee) Rockwell. Roy was employed at Timken Roller Bearing during World War Two. He later opened Rockwell Appliance on Columbus Road in 1939 and moved to Harcourt Road in 1962, changing the name of the company to Rockwell Furniture. Mr. Rockwell retired from the furniture business in 1972 and moved to Punta Gorda, Florida where he became a successful real estate agent. He retired from real estate in 2002, at the age of 88, and moved back to Mount Vernon to be closer to his family. In 2007 he moved to Johnstown, nearer his daughter. He was a past member of the Moose and Elks Lodge of Mount Vernon.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Esther (Kinney) Rockwell, a daughter, Marilyn (Charles) Parker of Johnstown, Ohio, five grandchildren, Randall Rockwell, Renee Rockwell, Mark Gatchell, Kirk Gatchell, Troy Gatchell, two step grandchildren, Amy Williams and Charlie Parker, two great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son Russell Rockwell, a brother, Robert Rockwell, two sisters, Helen McElroy and Hazel Parker.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday September 5, 2007 at 2 PM at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon where friends may call two hours prior. Rev. Kim Alten will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.

This obituary and guest registry are online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

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Rockwell Family Help

2009-11-21T05:52:00.000-08:00

The 1850 US Federal Census shows John living with his parents in Miller Township, Knox County, Ohio.

John Rockwell age 36, Labor, born Maryland?
Rebecca Rockwell age 28, born Penn?
Sarah Rockwell age 17, born Penn
William Rockwell age 12, born Penn, attended school within the year
Talbot Rockwell age 10, born Penn, attended school within the year
Lewis Rockwell age 8, born Penn, attended school, within the year
Mary Ann Rockwell age 6, born Penn, attended school within the year
John Rockwell age 3, born Penn

The 1840 US Federal Census shows a handful John Rockwells living in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

John Rockwell, Gibson, Darke Co., Ohio
John Rockwell, Aurora, Portage Co., Ohio
John Rockwell, Air, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania
John Rockwell, Spring Garden Ward 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
John F. Rockwell, Lawrence, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania

Some sources show John and Rebecca being married in Darke Co., Ohio. Based on this and the census information it appears possible that the John Rockwell living in Gibson, Darke Co., Ohio is our John Rockwell.

The 1840 Census shows one male child under 5 years of age (Talbot or William?) and one male 20 & under 30 (John).Also shown is One female 5 & under 10 (Sarah?) and one female 15 & under 20 (Rebecca?). However, it is thought Sarah was born about 1833 (not confirmed) which would have made her mother (Rebecca) about 13 years of age at the time of Sarah’s birth. This seems rather unlikely, although not unheard of. It is possible the census is off a year or two in either direction which would help things make more sense.

The rest of the John Rockwell’s listed in the 1840 US Federal Census do not have children that fit our projected timeline nearly as well as the John Rockwell from Darke Co., Ohio.

Currently we have no information on the Rockwell family prior to the dates listed above.

Smith Family Help

2009-11-21T05:35:00.000-08:00

The 1860 US Federal Census shows Daniel (David) Smith and his family living in Milford Township, Knox County, Ohio.

David Smith, age 36, personal estate valued at $50, born Ohio
Elizabeth Smith, age 27, born Ohio
Sarah Smith, age 6, born Ohio
Rebecca Smith, age 4, born Ohio
George Smith, age 6/12, born Ohio
Close by was a Charles and Olive Smith age 27 and 20 respectively. Both are listed as being born in Ohio. It is currently unknown what the relationship was between both families.

The 1850 US Federal Census shows Daniel F. Smith living with his parents and grandmother in Miller Township, Knox County, Ohio.

James Smith, age 51, laborer, born New Jersey, no value of real estate listed (likely owned no property)
Eunice Smith, age 53, born New Hampshire
Daniel F. Smith, age 24, laborer, born Ohio
Lydia Hilliard, (likely Eunice’s mother) age 75, born Connecticut
The Stephen and Lydia Smith family also lived close by as well as Bradley and Mary Smith. Stephen and Bradley would be the right age to be brothers of Daniel but this is only conjecture at this point.

The 1840 US Federal Census shows four James Smith living in Knox County, Ohio. Milford, Pleasant, Morgan, and Berlin are the townships where the four lived.
The most likely prospect based on the age of the family members is the James Smith family in Milford Township. The James Smith family living in Milford Township, Knox Co., Ohio are shown as having two male children 10 & under 15 (Daniel?), one 15 & under 20, one 20 & under 30 and one 40 & under 50 (James?). These males could account for Daniel as well as Stephen and Bradley. However, we would still be missing one male. One female 40 & under 50 (Eunice?) is also shown.

The 1830 US Federal Census shows five James Smith living in Knox County, Ohio. Martinsburg, Milford, Mount Vernon, Bloomfield, and Morgan are the townships where the five lived. The one that best fits is James Smith, Jr. in Milford Township. The family includes 2 males under 5 years of age, 1 five and under ten, one 10 and under fifteen and 1 twenty and under thirty (James?). Also in the family was one female thirty and under forty (Eunice?). If this James Smith, Jr. is the father of our Daniel Smith then it would stand to reason that James Jr.’s father was also known as James Smith.

There is mention of a “Rev. James Smith, who came in 1808 (to Knox County), and was the First Methodist clergyman. It also appears that there was a lawyer in the area named James Smith, Jr. However, much of this is speculation at this point and I’m not yet convinced that any of the information shown for after 1860 is correct.

Clyde & Stella Rockwell Family

2009-11-14T04:56:00.000-08:00

Looking for more information on this family.

Clyde was born in March of 1876 in Ohio and died in September 1968 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He married Stella E. ??? in 1899. Stella was born in September 1880. They had at least one child, Rutha E. Rockwell who was born in November 1899.

Mary Elizabeth (Rockwell) Flora - Daughter of John & Rebecca Rockwell

2009-10-31T05:05:00.002-07:00

OBITUARY

FLORA - Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John and Jennie Smith Rockwell, was born Oct. 23, 1889, in Knox County, near Mount Vernon, Ohio. One of seven children, she spent her early years in and near her birthplace. While young in life she joined the Church of her choice, the Old German Baptist, to which she remained faithful.
She was united in marriage with Noah Henry Flora on Aug. 11, 1914. To this union were born 10 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. She with her companion were called to the office of Visit in 1942, which she well filled as long as she was able.
Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1954, leaving here to care for herself for almost 17 years. The last 4 were spend in the Allen County Home. She broke her hip and had several times become real low. Twice she called for the anointing as instructed by James, which brought her much comfort, and she would gain strength for a little while. In her last confinement she was in bed one week, and then in the hospital 1 1/2 days. Her nature was to be very patient in her afflictions, always looking on the bright side to a goal ahead. She passed to the Great Beyond on July 11, 1970, at 12:55 a.m., in Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, at the age of 80 years, 8 months, and 18 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing 8 children: Harvey, Earl, Carl, Hazel, Francis, Donald, Kenneth, and Robert; 42 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: John D. and Sharon J. Rockwell; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Two grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She has fought a good fight and finished her course, and her victory is won as the angels beckoned and she answered the call.
Funeral services were conducted on July 13, at 2:00 p.m., at the Ash Grove church, by the home brethren. Hymns used were 498, 393, 399, 411, 403. Text: Philippians 1:21. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

The Family
(Reprinted from the Vindicator)

John Daniel Rockwell - Son of John & Rebecca Rockwell

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ROCKWELL - John Daniel, son of John Daniel and Sister Jennie (Smith) Rockwell, was born April 25, 1892, near Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio.
He was baptized into the Old German Baptist Church at the age of 17, which Faith he lived and taught to the end. While young in years, he left his isolated home, with the earnest teachings of a Christian mother, to be near and among the brethren. He found and enjoyed this fellowship in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana, living near North Manchester since 1940.
In 1913 he was united in marriage with Sister Lora Flora in Wisconsin. This union was terminated by her death in 1923.
He was again united in marriage with Sister Laura Bainter, March 3, 1928, near Goshen, Ind. This union was blessed with 2 children.
On Feb. 26, 1976, he departed this life at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and 1 day.
He is survived by his companion; their children, Brother Delbert and Sister Dolores Gish; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Brother Sharon. Preceding him in death were 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Clyde, Robert, Hattie Beckhold, Sister Mary Flora, and Nellie Lehman.
Funeral services were conducted by the brethren at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 29, at the North Manchester meeting house. The text was taken from 2 Tim. 4:1-8. Hymns used were 488, 451, and 499. Burial was made in the cemetery nearby, where hymns 403 and 463 were used.

The Family

Reprinted from The Vindicator

John Henry Rockwell & Rebecca Jane Smith

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Ronald "Ron" Flora - Great Grandson of John & Rebecca Rockwell

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Carl and Sarah Flora - Grandson of John & Rebecca Rockwell

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Donald & Marcille Flora - Grandson of John & Rebecca Rockwell

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Daniel Smith Obituary

2009-10-24T19:03:00.001-07:00

Vindicator Obituary October 1906

Smith.-Daniel Smith was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Oct 23, 1825; died Aug. 21, 1906, aged 80 yrs. and 10 months, less two days. He leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters. He was a member of the Old Brethren Church and was faithful: Though isolated and alone, he never murmured, but his life was one of childlike simplicity. He said, "Do not worry, for it is well with me." He was laid to rest in the Miller cemetery to await the resurrection. The last chapter of Revelation and the fourth of 1 Thess. were read at his funeral.

Jennie Rockwell

Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Daughter.

Jennie Smith Rockwell Obituary

2009-10-24T19:01:00.000-07:00

OBITUARY

ROCKWELL-Jennie Smith Rockwell was born in Knox Co., Ohio, June 10, 1856. Departed this life, July 27, 1915, aged 59 years and 17das. She was united in marriage with John Rockwell in 1872. To this union were born 5 sons and 3 daughters all of whom survive except one son who died in infancy. She united with the church in early life and though much isolated lived faithful until death. Her disease was acute anemia. The funeral was preached in the Beaver Creek church Wisconsin from Job 14th chapter by the undersigned.

Abram Fisher

(Reprinted from THE VINDICATOR)