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Richard D. Rockwell

Birth	:	21 Jan 1851 DeKalb County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 1914 Dakota County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hale Cemetery, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3189011, -96.5753021
Description	:	Husband of Susan Meyers Rockwell Son of John and Germma Rockwell Brother of Mary Jane Rockwell Welker (#13104223) Brother of Jefferson P. Rockwell (#13104223) ~~~~~~~~~~~ A Dakota County Pioneer ~~~~~~~~~~~ Unmarked Grave ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Death Claims Another Dakota County Pioneer RICHARD D. ROCKWELL After an illness of a year or more, R. D. Rockwell, a pioneer resident of this county, died at his home three miles southeast of Hubbard, Nebr., December 24, 1914. His death was due to hardening of the arteries. He had also been a sufferer with an aggravated attack of gangrene on his foot, caused by an injury, although not confined to his bed. Deceased was born... Read More	Husband of Susan Meyers Rockwell Son of John and Germma Rockwell Brother of Mary Jane Rockwell Welker (#13104223) Brother of Jefferson P. Rockwell (#13104223) ~~~~~~~~~~~ A Dakota County Pioneer ~~~~~~~~~~~ Unmarked Grave ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Death Claims Another Dakota County Pioneer RICHARD D. ROCKWELL After an illness of a year or more, R. D. Rockwell, a pioneer resident of this county, died at his home three miles southeast of Hubbard, Nebr., December 24, 1914. His death was due to hardening of the arteries. He had also been a sufferer with an aggravated attack of gangrene on his foot, caused by an injury, although not confined to his bed. Deceased was born in Dekalb county, Ind., January 21, 1851. He came to Dakota county first on August 17, 1869, and later retured to Dekalb county when on the 8th day of October, 1873, he was married to Susan Meyers. A few years later they moved to Dakota county and made this their permanent home since. Mr. Rockwell followed carpenting for a number of years, and later took up farming, having one of the finest improved farms in the vicinity of Hubbard, where he lived for the past forty-one years. The deceased is survived by a wife Susan, and four children. They are, John D. Rockwell and Mrs. Mabel J. Twamley, of South Sioux City; Mrs. Laura E. Whitaker, of Wausa, Nebr., and Harry Rockwell, at home. One child, Charles E,, having preceded the father in death. Besides the family he is survived by three sisters Mrs. John Welker of Homer, Nebr., Mrs. Rose Peterson, of Crookston, Nebr., and Mrs. Alice Walters, of Des Moines, Ia., and two brothers -- Stephen M. Rockwell, of Homer, and Jefferson P. Rockwell, of Hubbard. Mr. Rockwell always took an active part in the welfare of the county, and on several occasions had filled the office of assessor for his precinct with credit. His life was as 'an open book and his word was as good as his bond. He was a member of the M. B. A. order, in which he carried a policy for $2,000. The funeral services were held Sunday from the M. E.. church in Homer, Rev. Keckler, officiating. Interment was in the Hade cemetery near Homer. Card of Thanks. "We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. R. D, Rockwell and Children." --Dakota County Herald, Dec 31 1914, Thu, Page 5

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Richard D. Rockwell's memorial is located at: Hale Cemetery, Dakota County, USA.
When did Richard D. Rockwell death?
Richard D. Rockwell death on 24 Dec 1914 in Dakota County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.3189011
Longitude: -96.5753021

Family Members:

Parent

John B. Rockwell

(1824 - 1884)

Spouse

Siblings

Mary Jane Rockwell Welker

(1845 - 1920)

Jefferson Porter Rockwell

(1858 - 1926)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hale Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3189011, -96.5753021

2. Green Valley Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2896996, -96.5361023

3. Hilltop Cemetery
Hubbard, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3561200, -96.6149100

4. Omadi Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651000, -96.6090000

5. Jopp Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2780991, -96.6280975

6. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Hubbard, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3764000, -96.5894012

7. Taylor Family Plot
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3627500, -96.5198000

8. Saint Cornelius Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3288994, -96.4942017

9. Taylor Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3643990, -96.5205994

10. Omaha Valley Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2905998, -96.4816971

11. Armell Family Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2731000, -96.4802000

12. James Rave Cemetery
Winnebago, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2503014, -96.5006027

13. Saint Augustine Mission Cemetery
Winnebago, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2496986, -96.4828033

14. Calvary Cemetery
Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2839900, -96.7310600

15. Rose Hill Cemetery
Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2831400, -96.7315800

16. Boals Family Plot
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4345000, -96.5151000

17. Woods Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4011002, -96.7067032

18. Drake Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4376000, -96.6386000

19. Winnebago Cemetery
Winnebago, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -96.4494019

20. Roost Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4466900, -96.5023200

21. Old Log Church Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4243400, -96.7063800

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4706001, -96.5658035

23. Marquis Cemetery
Waterbury, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4089012, -96.7482986

24. Dakota City Cemetery
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216500, -96.4143100