| Birth | : | 28 Oct 1796 Fauquier County, Virginia, USA |
| Death | : | 15 Mar 1877 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 | : | HIRAM ROOKWOOD BORN IN FAWQUIER CO. VA. Oct. 28, 1796. DIED IN SHELBY CO. MO. Mar. 15, 1877 |
| Description | : | Married Charlotte Owens in Fauquier County, Virginia. Their children: Thomas B, Sarah Ann, Hedgeman, Julia Amelia, George, Lidia, Martha J. and Elizabeth. In 1835 he 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. He was one the first congregation members of the Shelbyville Christian Church,which was organized in 1839. War of 1812 Veteran 31 July 1814 Salem, Fauquier County, Virginia- Drafted into Captain George Love's Company of Infantry 2nd regiment Virginia militia under Col. Balleau/Ballowe. Info from Hiram's application for Federal Land Bounty... Read More |
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Where is Hiram Rookwood's memorial?
Hiram Rookwood's memorial is located at: Rookwood Family Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, USA.
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When did Hiram Rookwood death?
Hiram Rookwood death on 15 Mar 1877 in Shelby County, Missouri, USA
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Where are the coordinates of the Hiram Rookwood's memorial?
Latitude: 39.8470611
Longitude: -92.0335702
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