Birth : Oct 1793 Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Death : 6 Nov 1851 Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Burial : Rookwood Family Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate : 39.8470611, -92.0335702
Plot : Unmarked. Stone last seen leaning against a tree.
Inscription : CHARLOTTE
Wife of
HIRAM ROOKWOOD
BORN
Faquier Co. Va.
Oct. 1793
DIED
Nov. 6. 1851
Description : Married Hiram Rookwood in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Their children:
Thomas B, Sarah Ann, Hedgeman, Julia Amelia, George, Lidia, Martha J. and Elizabeth.

In 1835 Hiram moved his family from Virginia to what is now Black Creek Township, Shelby County, Missouri. They were among the earliest pioneer settlers of the area.

Charlotte and her husband and children were some of the first congregation members of the Shelbyville Christian Church,which was organized in 1839.


A very sad note about this family cemetery:

Rookwood Family Cemetery. Black Creek Township, Shelby County, Missouri.
From the records of the Shelby County Historical Society (approx. 1971)…Located 2 miles north of Shelbyville on Route... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Charlotte Owens Rookwood's memorial?

    Charlotte Owens Rookwood's memorial is located at: Rookwood Family Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA.

  • When did Charlotte Owens Rookwood death?

    Charlotte Owens Rookwood death on 6 Nov 1851 in Shelby County, Missouri, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Charlotte Owens Rookwood's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.8470611
    Longitude: -92.0335702

Family Members:

Spouse

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Hiram Rookwood

(1796 - 1877)

Children

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Thomas B Rookwood

(1815 - 1846)

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George Rookwood

(1829 - 1846)

Flowers:

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