John Henry Rockwell (1858 - 1930)

Born 24 Jan 1858 in Ohio, USA

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Died 7 Mar 1930 at age 72 in Union, Pike, Ohio, USA

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Biography

Son of Leonard & Matilda (Pyke) Rockwell - he went by Henry

He married Elizabeth Shonkwiler - parents of George, Leonard, William, Grace, Martha, Archibald, James, Rachel & Tillie - Elizabeth died in 1900, the same year Tillie was born (don't know if there is a connection)

He died of Pneumonia at age 72 and is buried at Owl Creek Cemetery, Beaver, Pike, Ohio

OBITUARY—ROCKWELL

John Henry Rockwell, son of Leonad[sic] and Matilda Pyles Rockwell, was born January 24, 1858, and departed this life to be with Jesus, March 7, 1930, aged 72 years, 1 month, and 13 days.

In the year 1881 on December 24 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Shonkweiler[sic] who preceded him in death April 15, 1900. To this union were born nine children, eight of whom are living. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, one brother, Harrison Rockwell of Portsmouth, Ohio; three sisters and three brothers having gone on before. He also leaves the following children: George of New Holland; Albert of Lucasville; Leonard of Madison Mills; Frank of Mt. Sterling; William of Lucasville; Mrs. Grace Nance of Madison Mills; Mrs. George Morrison, of Circleville; and Mrs. Martin Brigner of Beaver. He also leaves 36 grandchildren and 7 great grand children, besides a host of other relatives, and friends.

When a young man he gave his heart to God and became a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and remained a faithful member of that church all thru his lift[sic].

His sickness was of short duration, and he bore it with patience never murmuring or complaining and he felt the assurance that all was well with his soul. In his last hours he sang and was heard to say, Praise the Lord and we believe he has gone to receive his reward. He was loved by everybody (faded row) over the entire community where he lived. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble and he will be sadly missed, especially in the home, and by the neighbors and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 10:30 a. m., conducted by Rev. John Kemper with burial in the Owl Creek cemetery.

Dearest father thou has left us,

And thy loss we deeply feel;

But it’s God, who hast bereft us

He can all our sorrow fill.

Our father’s chair is vacant,

His voice we’ll hear no more;

But we all trust to meet him

Upon the Golden shore.

While we’ve had to say goodbye here

When you left your pain and care

Gone to be with all your loved ones,

It will be good morning there.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the friends and (faded row) sickness and death of our death father, also Rev. Kemper and Mr. Davis and also the singers and for the beautiful floral offerings.

THE CHILDREN.

The Republican Herald, Waverly, Ohio, Thursday, 6 Mar 1930, Page 8. 1st column on the left.

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OBITUARY

HENRY ROCKWELL

Suffering with an attack of the grip which he contracted just a few days ago, Henry Rockwell, about 80, retired farmer of Owl Creek, Pike county, died Friday afternoon at the home of his son Albert Rockwell, Owl Creek.

Mr. Rockwell was in good health until he became ill with the grip. His death was very sudden and a distinct shock to his family and friends.

His wife died several years ago and he is survived by the following children: Albert and William of Owl Creek, George Leonard and Frank of New Holland, Mrs. Grace Nance, Mt.Sterling[sic], Martha Rockwell, Circleville and Mrs. Martin Brigner, of Germany, Pike county, Harrison Rockwell of Sixth street this city, is a brother.

He also leaves several distant relatives in Pike and Scioto Counties.

Funeral services will be held from the Owl Creek church Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock with burial following in the church cemetery.

The Portsmouth Daily Times, Portsmouth, Ohio, Saturday, 8 Mar 1930, Page 7.

HENRY ROCKWELL

BEAVER, O., (Times Bureau)—

Henry Rockwell, 72, passed away Friday afternoon at the home of his son, Albert Rockwell, of Owl Creek, after a week’s illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Owl Creek church and burial was made at Owl Creek cemetery.

Deceased is survived by three daughters and five sons. His wife preceded him in death, several years ago.

Portsmouth Daily Times, Portsmouth, Ohio, Monday, 10 Mar 1930, Page 8.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 02 September 2020), memorial page for John Henry Rockwell (24 Jan 1858–7 Mar 1930), Find a Grave Memorial no. 15531698, citing Owl Creek Cemetery, Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Krewe of Neighbors (contributor 46624278).

• Bennett, Everett A., and William Forrest Shonkwiler. Some Descendants of the Reverend Jacob Shonkwiler. Shonkwiler, 1979.

• 1860-1920 US Federal Censuses
• OH County Marriages
• OH Death Certificate # 18715