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Re: David Rockwood of VT MA

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-29 20:26:25Z

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

Sandi
Massachusetts

Vivian LaVera Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-28 21:45:01Z

I have volume one again.

If , I can help, let me know.

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sjwwvu1 — 2009-09-17 00:02:39Z

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

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

Re: Rockwoods

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-14 21:46:17Z

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

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

Re: Rockwoods

lgash47 — 2009-09-14 21:29:13Z

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

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

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

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

barbara

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-11 12:17:26Z

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

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

Would that be helpful?/

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

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

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

Barbara

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:45:20Z

Hi, how about Social Security death records

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:44:46Z

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

Re: Timothy rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:41:50Z

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

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

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

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

SOOO who are you

Re: Timothy rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-10 21:35:42Z

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

I am temped to contact Timmy Rockwood in Walpole.

is this your line

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Rockwood, Maguire, O'Donnell connections

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

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

Thank you
barb

Re: Timothy rockwood

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

I know of a Timothy Rockwood that lives in MA

barb

Re: Rockwoods

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

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

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

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

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

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

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

My e-mail is barb19401@verizon.net

Thank you

Barbara

obituary !

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you one and all.

Barb

Wanda Krull Rockwood

kalotac — 2009-09-06 19:28:27Z

16 February 1966 Tonawanda News
ROCKWOOD – Wanda Krull Rockwood, 1223 88th St., Niagara Falls, died Tuesday (Feb. 15, 1966) at Doctors Hospital, Town of Tonawanda. Widow of Charles Rockwood; mother of Mrs. George (Loretta) Heiman and Edward Krull of Niagara Falls, and Wilbert and Elwood Krull Sanborn, N.Y.; sister of Mrs. Amos (Louise) Haseley, Mrs. Anna (Fess) Goodrich and Mrs. Leona Tonner, all of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Phillip LaMantia of Miami, Fla., and Frederick Mehls Webber of West Seneca. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pike & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. The Rev. Albert Bahr will officiate. Interment in St. Andrews, Pekin, N. Y. If desired, contributions may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church building fund or the American Cancer Society.

Rockowod

sandraruscetta — 2009-08-11 22:53:04Z

In Vivian's book, i says Rockwood's came over on the Mayflower

Sandi

Re: Luther Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-08-11 22:51:31Z

Amazon has a book about timothy Rockwood, it is not large few hundred pages. Timothy is also in my line

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Rockwood's

sandraruscetta — 2009-08-11 22:45:30Z

Hi, I am interested in finding out any Rockwoods in braintree, Mass, I was at blue Hill's Cemetary, as my Uncle Richard Rockwood one of the greatest generation, passed on in Feb, in erie Pa, his kiddos had a great Military Service for him last Sat. Then a get together at marshfield, Mass.

Upshot, in blue Hills I passed a very large monument in bold letters

ROCKWOOD

We intend to return to find the stone again, it appears not to be among the older stones

Could these Rockwoods be descendants of Nathnaniel or Joseph Rockwood one of Richard Rockwood's sons, who all had different moms

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Re: Roderick R. Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-08-11 22:21:51Z

Hi, you are on target, she did go to Kentucky, what was her husband's name. This is in the second book.

I recall reading about her

Sandi

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-08-11 22:19:59Z

Which one of Richar's sons is this line

Richard Rockwood had three sons, they were all half brothers, as richard had 3 wives. My line is Nicholas, his son John, who was a Minister.

Then, Nathaniel , then grandsons of Joseph all Rockwoods

Sandi

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-08-11 22:16:32Z

That info is in Vivian LaVera Rockwoods books, it is all in the First Edition.

Sandi

Re: Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-05 22:33:06Z

Hi, one of the Oxford, Mass line migrated to New Hampshire

There are Rockwoods in all the towns you mentioned

Sandi

Re: George and Elvira Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-03 22:04:06Z

There are hundreds of George Rockwood's listed, but not where they were born .

Sandi

Re: George and Elvira Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-03 21:55:51Z

Have you tried the Secy. of State??

Mormon Library of ancestors

Also which of Richard Rockwood's sons line are you from??
This may help??

Sandi

rOCKWOOD NAME TO tAYLOR

sandraruscetta — 2009-09-02 23:09:06Z

I came across something interesting, in Vivian LaVera Rockwood's second book of genealogy. Under summary and conclusions, Joseph Rockwood one of Richard's sons, changed his name from Rockwood to Taylor second generation. Perhaps this is why many are having difficulty tracing some of their rockwood ancestors .

Richardhad three sons by three different wives, Nathaniel, John, and Joseph Rockwood sons , three different wives.

Now, the Rockwoods produced the first four pastors of the First Baptist Church in Providence Rhode Island, Six myflower immigrants, sixteen lines to nine U.S.Presidents

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-06-22 13:01:06Z

My sister still has the first edition

Pictures are under I think Blackstone Valley Historical Society or Bellingham history one is on route 121, killed by indians

Then, George Rockwood is another one under Medway Historical siceity

Let me see if I can dig them up under typing in the name

Sandi

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-06-22 12:59:30Z

Holliston Line, look into the book timothy Rockwood, it is on amazon, I purchased it, it is soft cover

This is your line

Timothy Rockwood line is a direct line Bethia Twitchel and John Rockwood or Rev. Rockwood orRockett circ 1600, came from England.

Timmothy's line is in Walpole, Holliston etc

SO, Timothy's great or great grandad was a brother my grandfather's original line, bethia and john Rockwood

Re: Rockwood History

sandraruscetta — 2009-06-22 12:55:59Z

Ok, eorge Washington rockwood married to Sara Baker Moore Rockwood (she was born in Germany, her dad was Jewish, mom her mom was German Catholic.

Now there is a George Frederick Moore born in 1880 from her first Marriage to WilliamSilver Moore of Nova Scotia she married him 1875

So there are two Georges my ggreat grandad and a george from Sara's first marriage

Sandi Her first husband was William Silver Moore of Nova Scotia he died leaving her with four children, then she married George Rockwood and had five or so kiddos one of which was my grandfather David Rockwood.

Shumway/Rockwood

sandraruscetta — 2009-06-17 22:37:20Z

Alot of info under Shumway Root Celler, shumways of Oxford married Into Rockwood family. Many of you will recognize names of your Rockwood Ancestors.

Timothy Rockwood Book sold thru Amazon, talks about art of this line going to Utah.

Sandi

Rockwoods of medway massachusetts

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-22 22:45:17Z

if you go to early medway settlers, it has land deeds recorded many rockwood's are mentioned. Perhaps names can or will be recognized.

Sandi
Mass

Rockwoods of medway massachusetts

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-22 22:45:12Z

if you go to early medway settlers, it has land deeds recorded many rockwood's are mentioned. Perhaps names can or will be recognized.

Sandi
Mass

Rockwoods

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-20 22:28:49Z

Vivian rockwood states, in her book, that Rockwood are dying out.

Sandi
massachusetts

Re: Rockwood History

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-20 22:27:27Z

Yes, it is mentioned in Vivian Rockwood book of our genealogy

Sandi

Re: Rockwood History

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-20 22:25:57Z

I have to recheck I purchased recently Timothy Rockwood's genealogy, which is the same as ours. His parents or great grandparents were John Rockett or Rockwood or Rockwood.

Teresa and Albert I think are mentioned.

In fact, it has some of Tim's line going out to Michigan

Sandi
Mass

Re: Rockwood History

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-20 22:24:24Z

Weymouth was called Plymouth Bay.

In the 1600 land was granted to settlers to farm and subsequently own.

Sandi

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-20 22:19:43Z

How did you wind up in Austrailia??

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-19 09:20:19Z

Have you checked vita records for Rockwood Michigan, there are over 5o cities in Michigan which mention Rockowod

Sandi

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-19 09:15:59Z

Vivian has all of the vital records of all Rockwoods

Sandi

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

sandraruscetta — 2009-05-19 09:14:33Z

Ok, since you are in Michigan, (I was thinking Mass) I only checked for Ebenezers in my area , did not follow migration pattern

Have you contacted Keith Johnson, all of the information you are seeking is answered. Since Vivian's line moved out into the west upper midwest and Utah.

If I have time later on, I will look it up

Sandi

Rockwood family in MA, and or NH

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-07-19 21:53:49Z

Does anyone have, or know of Rockwood families from either NH or MA? In MA they may be located in Ayer, Fitchburg,Luneaburg,area or in Byfield area. In NH, somewhere in the White Mt area maybe.

Barbara

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-07-19 21:51:08Z

Do you know about other Rockwood family?
I know of two cousins I think. One married Sheila Maguire from Reading MA, the other Dale Rockwood m Carol O'Donnell from Reading Ma also.
If you are related to the above I'd love to hear from you.
I know Sheila(not well, and have lost contact with her)
But Dale and Carol, I could put you in contact with if you are related--only.

Barbara

George Rockwood (1846-1934) Civil War Vet

pbbut — 2009-06-28 23:38:48Z

This George Rockwood is buried in Fairlawn Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is identified as a Civil War veteran from Kansas. At the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors website, there are three entries for George Rockwood as a member of a Kansas unit; 13th Kansas Infantry, 14th Kansas Cavalry, and the 15th Kansas Cavalry. Are these three different men, two men, or just one? Anyone have any insight?

Re: Rockwood History

JaneNDoe — 2009-06-22 03:21:14Z

I have a George W Rockwood born 1885. Is this your great grand father.

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

JaneNDoe — 2009-06-22 03:18:36Z

Just wondering if you happen to be on these areas where the statues of our ancestors are, would you be able to take a photo of them for me. We live in Australia, and would love to see them.

Jane

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

JaneNDoe — 2009-06-22 02:18:45Z

Hi Sandi,

You asked how I came to be in Australia, well during WW2, my father-in-law Myron Cheney was stationed in Australia for a short time, when he met his future Aussie wife.

They married whilst he was still stationed here and she then went to the USA as a war bride after the war was over.

When the youngest of their 4 children was 8, they decided to come back to Australia to live. So in answer to your question whether you have more relatives living here, the answer is yes. Our Rockwoods come from Myron's side, him being the grandson of Mary E Rockwood b 1857 in Holliston, who married Leonard Cheney in 1876.

Re: Rockwoods of Wrentham Ma 1664-1700+

NARF72 — 2009-05-20 12:06:39Z

Thanks Sandi
My ancestor, Joseph Rockwood, was the son of (the 2nd Ebenezer and his wife Abigail Hartwell)did move to Michigan and I have some of those records. It's Joseph, Nancy & Jared parents and grandparents I am missing info on.While they were still in Mass, Canada, New England states.
Do not know how to contact Keith Johnson.
Nancy

George and Elvira Rockwood

Mlentz7602_1 — 2009-09-01 12:04:35Z

Still searching for proof that George, B1819 N.Y was son of Elam and Clarissa (Goodrich) Rockwood. George married Elvira Clark in 1844, N.Y. My new e-mail is MLentz7602@hotmail.com