Hezekiah ROCKHOLD b. 4 May 1811 Ross Co., Ohio d. 17 Oct 1904 Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois: Bill and Pat Hayes Family Genealogy

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Birth 4 May 1811 Ross Co., Ohio [1]

Gender Male

Census 1840 Montgomery Co., Tennessee

Hezekiah Rockhold - Males 010001, Females 20001

Residence 1 Jan 1841 Montgomery Co., Tennessee

- County Court Minutes Book 21

An Enumeration of free white male persons in the County of Montgomery, Tn
District 6- Rockhold, H. 237

Census 18 Oct 1850 Marion Co., Illinois

Census Pg 110 Dw 918 Fa 945

Hezekiah 39 OH, Elizabeth 36, NC, Wesly 18 TN, Amanda 14 TN, Catherine 12 TN, Mary 8 TN, George 6 TN, Margaret 4 TN and Elizabeth 1 IL.

Moved Came To Meachem Twp, Marion, IL In 1847, lived in IL 57 years

Occupation Farmer And Stock Holder

Died 17 Oct 1904 Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois [2]

He was Age 93 Years, 5 Months, 14 Days at death.

Buried 18 Oct 1904 Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois

Person ID I99 Hayes

Last Modified 19 Dec 2009

Father Capt. Joseph ROCKHOLD, b. 8 Oct 1774, Frederick Co., Maryland , d. 15 Jun 1860, Ross Co., Ohio

Mother Mary RICKETTS, b. 27 Dec 1777, Hill Valley, Shirley Twp., Huntingdon Co. Pennsylvania , d. 8 Aug 1871, Ross Co., Ohio

Married 12 Oct 1796 Shirley Twp., Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Family ID F51 Group Sheet

Family Elizabeth A. WILKINSON, b. 15 Dec 1813, Robeson Co., North Carolina , d. 8 Oct 1865, Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois

Married 10 Feb 1832 Montgomery Co., Tennessee [1]

Book - The River Counties by Jill Knight Garrett, page 137

Miss Elizabeth Wilkerson married in Montgomery County to Hezekiah Rockhold. (National Banner and Nashville Daily Advertiser, 10 Feb. 1832)

Children

	1. Wesley ROCKHOLD, b. 20 Nov 1832, d. 7 Apr 1909
	2. Catherine ROCKHOLD, b. Abt 1834, d. Yes, date unknown
	3. Amanda ROCKHOLD, b. 15 May 1835, Tennessee , d. 11 Mar 1904, Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois
	4. David ROCKHOLD, b. 15 Dec 1839, d. 7 Jan 1840
	5. Mary ROCKHOLD, b. Abt 1842, d. Yes, date unknown
	6. George ROCKHOLD, b. 1843, Morrison, Warren, Tennessee , d. Yes, date unknown
	7. Margaret R. ROCKHOLD, b. 26 Oct 1846, Montgomery Co., Tennessee , d. 4 Apr 1925
	8. Elizabeth ROCKHOLD, b. 29 May 1849, Meacham Twp, Marion, Illinois , d. 26 Feb 1925
	9. Rachel Moore ROCKHOLD, b. 3 Oct 1851, Kimberly, IL [Near] , d. 21 Dec 1931, Dexter, Cowley, Kansas
	10. Martha ROCKHOLD, b. 2 Jan 1856, d. 5 Aug 1857

Last Modified 19 Dec 2009

Family ID F50 Group Sheet

Notes	Kinmundy Express - 20 Oct 1904 Hezekiah ROCKHOLD was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 4, 1811. Before reaching his majority he went to Montgomery Co., Tenn., to work. There he met Miss Elizabeth WILKINSON, to whom he was married Feb. 12, 1832. They lived in Tenn. until Dec. 1847, when they came to Illinois and settled on what is now know as the "Rockhold homestead" in Meacham twp. four miles east of Kinmundy. In the summer of 1868, Mr. ROCKHOLD united with the Christian church at a point called "Union" over the edge of Clay Co. His wife died in Oct. 1865; of their 10 children, 7 girls and 3 boys, only 4 survive him, namely, Mrs. Rachel MARSLAND of Dexter, Kan., and Wesley ROCKHOLD, Mrs. Elizabeth MARTIN, and Mrs. Margaret R. LAWWILL of Kinmundy. Besides these 4 children, he also leaves 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, besides a large circle of more distant relatives and a great company of friends, the older of whom have known him for 50 years or more. For the past 7 years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. LAWWILL, in this city, at which place he died on Monday morning, Oct. 17, 1904, at the age of 93 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Thus has passed from our midst perhaps the oldest settler of this community. What a wonder span was compassed by his life! What changes among men has he witnessed! Just to remind us of the length of his years and the changes wrought during his life, let us recall a few facts. When he was born there were no railroads. He was 18 years old when Stevenson's locomotive came into _____. When he was born, Jas. MADISON was President, Thos. JEFFERSON was the greatest political leader and George WASHINGTON had been dead but 12 years. John C. CALHOUN and Henry CLAY were just beginning their great careers in the national capitol and Daniel WEBSTER, was as yet unknown to the world. The second war with Great Britain (War of 1812) had not been fought, our nation was in it's infancy, and the entire population of this country did not exceed the present population of a single state and what is now the great state of Illinois, was part of a territory with vague boundaries and much of it a trackless wilderness. Mr. ROCKHOLD's grandfather served in the Revolutionary war and his father was captain of dragoons in the War of 1812. When about 17 years of age, he enlisted in the Ohio State Guards and served two years. When he came to this community they lived in a log house in the primitive style of those early days. Deer, wolves and other wild animals were plentiful. Most of the farmers drove ox teams. What are now pleasant and fruitful fields that surround us and the site of thrifty towns, was then a vast stretch of unbroken prairie, with timber along the streams. The roads were mere winding trails through the tall prairie grass and neighbors were "few and far between". Salem was their nearest post office and they drove to St. Louis in wagons to market their produce and buy their groceries. In the great changes that have been wrought, Mr. R. did his full share. While carefully attending to personal matters he still found much time to devote to public affairs. Recognizing his sense of firmness and justice the people of this community kept him in the office of the Justice of the Peace for 16 years. He was a man of kind disposition cherishing no bitterness even against those he had befriended and who had betrayed his confidence. When conscious that he was nearing the end and being asked what message he had to leave, he answered "Good will to everybody, yes to everybody," and peacefully fell asleep. The funeral was held from the residence on Tuesday afternoon. A large congregation was in attendance including several from a distance. Rev. N.D. SWEENY of M.E. church conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Beautiful floral offerings covered the grave.

Sources

[S91] Obituary - Hezekiah Rockhold, (The Kinmundy Express newspaper dated October 20, 1904.).
[S91] Obituary - Hezekiah Rockhold, (The Kinmundy Express newspaper dated October 20, 1904.), Knimundy Express newspaper Oct.20, 1904 (Reliability: 4).
Hezekiah ROCKHOLD was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 4, 1811. Before reaching his majority he went to Montgomery Co., Tenn., to work. There he met Miss Elizabeth WILKINSON, to whom he was married Feb. 12, 1832. They lived in Tenn. until Dec. 1847, when they came to Illinois and settled on what is now know as the "Rockhold homestead" in Meacham twp. four miles east of Kinmundy. In the summer of 1868, Mr. ROCKHOLD united with the Christian church at a point called "Union" over the edge of Clay Co. His wife died in Oct. 1865; of their 10 children, 7 girls and 3 boys, only 4 survive him, namely, Mrs. Rachel MARSLAND of Dexter, Kan., and Wesley ROCKHOLD, Mrs. Elizabeth MARTIN, and Mrs. Margaret R. LAWWILL of Kinmundy. Besides these 4 children, he also leaves 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, besides a large circle of more distant relatives and a great company of friends, the older of whom have known him for 50 years or more. For the past 7 years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. LAWWILL, in this city, at which place he died on Monday morning, Oct. 17, 1904, at the age of 93 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Thus has passed from our midst perhaps the oldest settler of this community. What a wonder span was compassed by his life! What changes among men has he witnessed! Just to remind us of the length of his years and the changes wrought during his life, let us recall a few facts. When he was born there were no railroads. He was 18 years old when Stevenson’s locomotive came into _____. When he was born, Jas. MADISON was President, Thos. JEFFERSON was the greatest political leader and George WASHINGTON had been dead but 12 years. John C. CALHOUN and Henry CLAY were just beginning their great careers in the national capitol and Daniel WEBSTER, was as yet unknown to the world. The second war with Great Britain (War of 1812) had not been fought, our nation was in it’s infancy, and the entire population of this country did not exceed the present population of a single state and what is now the great state of Illinois, was part of a territory with vague boundaries and much of it a trackless wilderness. Mr. ROCKHOLD’s grandfather served in the Revolutionary war and his father was captain of dragoons in the War of 1812. When about 17 years of age, he enlisted in the Ohio State Guards and served two years. When he came to this community they lived in a log house in the primitive style of those early days. Deer, wolves and other wild animals were plentiful. Most of the farmers drove ox teams. What are now pleasant and fruitful fields that surround us and the site of thrifty towns, was then a vast stretch of unbroken prairie, with timber along the streams. The roads were mere winding trails through the tall prairie grass and neighbors were "few and far between". Salem was their nearest post office and they drove to St. Louis in wagons to market their produce and buy their groceries. In the great changes that have been wrought, Mr. R. did his full share. While carefully attending to personal matters he still found much time to devote to public affairs. Recognizing his sense of firmness and justice the people of this community kept him in the office of the Justice of the Peace for 16 years. He was a man of kind disposition cherishing no bitterness even against those he had befriended and who had betrayed his confidence. When conscious that he was nearing the end and being asked what message he had to leave, he answered "Good will to everybody, yes to everybody," and peacefully fell asleep. The funeral was held from the residence on Tuesday afternoon. A large congregation was in attendance including several from a distance. Rev. N.D. SWEENY of M.E. church conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Beautiful floral offerings covered the grave.