Lucy Rockwell

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• AFN: 9J2R-39

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(Research):BIRTH: "The Loomis Family in America" does not show her as a child of James Rockwell and Abigail Loomis.
Will of James Rockwell dated 27 Feb 1770 (Hartford Probate 1776, #4608) lists all children except Lucy. There also is no record of a Lucy near this birth date in the Windsor town records, parish records, or parish records of East Windsor, where James Rockwell resided. All other children were born in Windsor (east side of the Connecticut River in what is now East Windsor).
"General History of the Town of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn." by Charles F. Sedgwick, A.M., 3rd Ed., 1898, copy at CT Valley Historical Museum indicates Sharon first explored in 1738, settled in 1739, no Rockwells among the early settlers. - D0010
Conclusion: Lucy was not born in Sharon, CT, nor is there concrete evidence she was she the daughter of James Rockwell and Abigail Loomis.
Searched: Correspondence and manuscripts of Winifred L. Holman at the NEHGS, (cat #SG MEA 11, 12). Nothing new.
Family Records of John Mears of Roxbury, MA (NEHGS, 1 M 190). Not related
Probate of Joseph Rockwell of Colebrook, CT, 15 Oct 1770. Died insolvent. Lists Elijah (admin.) and Samuel Rockwell as willing to pay judge's fees.
Connecticut vital, church and newspaper records. Nothing new.
DEATH: "Decendants of Robert Meares of Boston, Mass.", compiled 1919-1950 by Theoda Mears Morse, copy at NEHGS, p. 66 gives name as Lydia, referring to Warren, Revision of 1897. Died on way to Milton to visit her son John. Son Roswell preached the funeral sermon. Buried in Milton. Gravestone gives death date, age 83. - D0001

1992 IGI shows a Lydia Rockwell, daughter of Daniel Rockwell and Margaret Loomis, born 4 Oct 1740, Windsor, CT.
She appears to have married a Strong

Middletown First Church Records, vol. 1, pg 63, Lucretia Rockwell, daughter of William Rockwell and Hannah Foster of Middletown (m. 2 Jun 1731, Middletown Vital Records v.1, pg 58) chr. 28 Aug 1737, b. 24 Aug 1737 (Midd. VR v1 p58)

A Josiah Rockwell and wife Lucy resided in Lebanon, CT. She died 7 Nov 1800 age 82 (NEHGS Register, vol 74, pg. 67). They were m. 25 Dec 1740, Norwich, New London, CT (IGI), so it seems unlikely they are the parents of Lucy, born 1735.

A Lucy Rockwell, dau. of John Rockwell of Norwich is mentioned in his will of 1753 as not yet 18 years old. (NEHGS search on Lucy Rockwell, probate)

A Lucy Rockwell, granddaughter of Hezekiah Porter of Windsor, CT is mentioned in will of 24 Mar 1741/2 (sons Hezekiah and Samuel, Lois Thacher & Deborah daughters) (NEHGS search on Lucy Rockwell - CT Nutmegger article from 2003) On NFS Lois Porter shows up with a marriage to James Rockwell and a marriage about 1729 in Windsor. Unfortunately, Hezekiah m. 25 Aug 1719 Sarah Wright, so any child would have been only 15 or less when my Lucy was born, so this is an unlikely lead.

Her name was given as Lydia Rockwell, according to Warren revisions of 1897. She was purportedly the dau. of James & Abigail (Loomis ) Rockwell, ( according to old family records , p. 5 of "Some descendants of John Mears & Lucy Rockwell.")
She came from her home in Poultney, Vt. , on horse back with her son Stehen Mears, to visit her sons in Milton. It was in the winter time (March) and she took cold and died and was buried in Milton. Mar 1818 age 83 years. Her son Roswell preached his own mother's funeral sermon.( Same ref. as above, p. 43.)

Lucy married John Mears 14 Jan 1761, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. John (son of Samuel Mears and Ruth Kilbourne) was born 12 Mar 1735, Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; was christened 29 Feb 1736, Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; died 11 Dec 1811, Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, United States; was buried , Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Louisa Mears was born 14 Oct 1761, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Lucy Mears was born 3 Sep 1763, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was christened 3 Sep 1763, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 6 Apr 1845; was buried , Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.
3. John Mears was born 16 Dec 1765, Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; died 8 Feb 1861, Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, United States; was buried , Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.
4. Joseph Mears was born 17 Sep 1767, Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; was christened 20 Sep 1767, East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 28 Apr 1828, Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, United States; was buried , Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
5. Stephen Mears, Deacon was born 27 Jan 1769, Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; died 28 Jun 1842, Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, United States; was buried , Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.
6. Roswell Mears, Reverend was born 16 Apr 1772, Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; died 25 Dec 1855, Georgia, Franklin, Vermont, United States; was buried , Georgia, Franklin, Vermont, United States.
7. James Mears was born 11 Apr 1774, Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; died 28 Apr 1864, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
8. Isaac Mears was born 31 Aug 1776, Egremont, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; died Jun 1840, North Stockholm, St. Lawrence, New York, United States.
9. Simeon Mears was born 27 May 1779, Egremont, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; died 9 Feb 1810, Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, United States; was buried , Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, United States.

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• AFN: 9J2V-WT

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(Research):The Rockwell Family Foundation Newsletter #41, dated August 2002 has an article by Mark S. Rockwell of Fairfax Station, VA. In it he states (page 4) that "William Rockwell, son of James and Abigail, had a sister named Jemima Rockwell who dies as an infant in 1746".

BIRTH: Windsor Vital Records, vol 2, pg. 32; "Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., pg. 139; "Search for the Passengers of the Mary and John, 1630", by Burton W. Spear, vol 7, pg. 117 - D0004
MARRIAGE: "Loomis", pg. 139; "Search", vol 7, pg. 117 (spouse only)
DEATH: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117
Will dated 27 Feb 1770 in Windsor (Hartford Probate 1776 #4608) lists all living children except Lucy. Question place of death as Litchfield, given probate in Hartford and all property in will being in and around Windsor.
In "History of Litchfield County, CT", published 1881 by J.W. Lewis & Co., Philadelphia, the only Rockwell mentioned in Sharon was Dr. Samuel Rockwell, born 1759, who moved there from East Windsor with his parents (p. 581).
PARENTS: "Loomis", pg. 139
CHILDREN: "Loomis", pg. 139 Lists all children in order, except no Lucy
"Search", vol 7, pg. 17 says 10 children from 1728-1746. Pg. 117 gives 10 children, including one who died 28 Aug 1751 and another daughter, unnamed, no dates (possibly Lucy?)
The Rockwell Family in 1 line of descent, by F.W. Rockwell - 929.273, R593r

The Rockwell family in America, 1630-1873, by H.E.Rockwell
Descendants of John & Lucy Rockwell Mears, by H.Healy-GSF#223,920, 3rd item.
Descendants of Joseph Loomis, 1590-1658 - 929.273 - L873le
He served in the "King George's War " 1743-48 (Windsor Farmes, p. 107. History of Windsor, Vol 1, p. 247)

James married Abigail Loomis 7 Nov 1728, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Abigail (daughter of Ebenezer Loomis and Jemima Whitcomb) was born 31 Oct 1706, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 22 Jun 1759, , Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J2V-X1

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BIRTH: "Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., pg. 139
MARRIAGE: "Loomis", pg. 139
DEATH: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630", vol 7, pg. 117 parents (mother Jemima Whitehead), spouse, children.- D0004
CHILDREN: "Loomis", pg. 139. All children except Lucy. "Search", vol 7, pg. 117. All children except Lucy.
PARENTS: Loomis", pg. 139. Abstract of estate of Ebenezer Loomis on 2 Feb 1712/1713 lists as one of two surviving daughters, age 6
"Search", vol 7, pg. 117 (mother Jemima Whitehead)

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• AFN: 8Q6D-GG

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BIRTH: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630", by Burton W. Spear, vol 7, pg. 117 - D0004
MARRIAGE: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117 (spouse and children only)
DEATH/BURIAL: "Old South Windsor Graveyard", copy at Conn. State Library
Will dated 12 June 1733, proved 4 Sep 1733 lists wife and all living children
Hartford, CT probate records

Source: Descendants of John Drake by F,B, Gay pp 16-25-32,; NEHGR Vol 54,p.22
Recs. of Simsbury, Hartford,Connecticut., Births,Marr's. & Deaths, 974.62/S4 - V2b or GSF#896,756, History of Ancient Windsor, Vol 2, pp. 647-9

Joseph married Elizabeth Drake 23 Jan 1694, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of Job Drake and Elizabeth Alvord) was born 2 Nov 1675, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Aft 12 Jun 1733. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J2Z-W8

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MARRIAGE: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630" by Burton W. Spear, vol 7, pg. 117 (spouse, children only) - D0004
DEATH: Still living at time of will of Joseph Rockwell, dated 12 June 1733, proved 4 Sep 1733, Hartford, CT probate records (all living children also noted in the will).
PARENTS: "Search", vol 7, pg. 117

Desc of John Drake by F.B. Gay pp 16-25-32; Recs. of Simsbury, Conn.
Her maternal grandmother was Joan Newton, dau of Roger Newton (History of Windsor, Vol 2, p. 565. Family 4, Joseph Phelps, whose wife was Joan's sister.
On her father's side Elizabeth was a great-grandaughter of John Drake, who was one of the Council of Plymouth, and a member of the Company established by King James in 1606, for settling New England.

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• AFN: 44LJ-7N

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BIRTH: "Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., pg. 139. 1992 AF: 22 Mar 1675
MARRIAGE: "Loomis", pg. 139. Lists all children
DEATH: "Loomis", pg. 139 Abstract of estate from Hartford Probate Records, Vol VIII, p 30-177 and from Manwaring's Printed Digest, Vol. II, p 253. Abstract lists Nathaniel as a brother, Jemima as wife on 6 Mar 1709/10. After wife's death, Abigail and Jemima surviving daughters on 2 Feb 1712/13, ages 6 and 4 respectively.

Ebenezer married Jemima Whitcomb 15 Apr 1697, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Jemima (daughter of Job Whitcomb and Mary) was born 30 Jan 1677, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 10 Dec 1712, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J30-4D

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MARRIAGE: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary and John" by Burton W. Spear, vol. 7, pg. 117 lists mother of Abigail Loomis as Jemima Whitehead
DEATH: "Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., p 139

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• AFN: 9J35-1K

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BIRTH: "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630" by Burton W. Spear vol 7, pg. 115 - D0004
MARRIAGE: Windsor Vital Records, vol 1, pg. 61.
"Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., pg. 138 gives wife as Mary Norton
1992 IGI 7 Apr 1660, Guilford, New Haven, CT
"Search", vol 7, pg. 115 has 7 Apr., lists children. One of the first
settlers of East Windsor.
DEATH: "Search", vol 7, pg. 115. 1992 AF: "age 80"

Early Records of Windsor, Connecticut list his wife Mary & all 7 of their children with their birthdays The mg. date for Samuel & Mary Norton is listed 7 Apr 1660 in Early Windsor Records which agrees with the "Rockwell Family of America". The "Grant "record lists 1658 as the mg. year. There is not as much info for this record.

Samuel married Mary Norton 9 Apr 1658, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary (daughter of Thomas Norton and Grace Wells) was born Abt 1638, Deans, Bedfordshire, England; died Aft 1678, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J35-2Q

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MARRIAGE: Windsor Vital Records vol 1, pg. 61. "of Saybrook"
"Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630" by Burton W. Spear, vol 7, pg. 115. Has 7 Apr, lists children. - D0004
1992 AF: 7 Apr 1658
PARENTS: "Search", vol 7, pg. 115. "of Guilford"

Descendant of Thomas Norton of Guilford, Conn., NEHGR,Vol---, p. 269,270

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• AFN: 3DPB-2S

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Source: Barbour Collection - Vital Records of Windsor. 2. Desc. of John Drake of Conn. H4b, Vol 2 p. 49, 4
Drake Fam. 5 A4 B42 3. Alvord Fam/ p. 171-2 appendix p. 218; 4. Desc of John Drake by F. Bl Gay,p;16 5. Burke & Alvord Memorial by J.A. Boutelle p. 170-1. 6. Barber Gen by L.M. Wilson p. 23-24.
He owned several tracts of land, and in 1711 received a grant east side of the sheep commons in exchange for land which he gave for a burying ground.(The Descendants of John Drake, p. 16).

Job married Elizabeth Alvord 20 Mar 1672, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of Benedict Alvord and Jane Newton) was born 21 Sep 1651, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8Q6C-0W

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• AFN: 3RLX-58

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BIRTH: " Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., pg. 131 abt 1626.
Was a freeman in 1654, and admitted to the church 3 May 1663. Was a member of Windsor Troop of Horse in King Phillip's War. 1875 edition of Loomis book says his will, dated Aug 17, 1688 is preserved at Hartford, and is signed Nathaniel Loomys, but editor of 1908 edition could not find such a will.
1992 Ancestral File: 1629
MARRIAGE: "Loomis", pg. 131. Lists 12 children. 1992 AF: 24 Nov 1654
DEATH: "Loomis", pg. 131

Loomis Gen. A h F 15 , 974.6 V2w ; Mass. 20 Vol. 4 p. 2763. NEHGR, Vol 5, p. 228 lists his wife, mg. date, names & b. dates of all 12 children.

Nathaniel married Elizabeth Moore 24 Nov 1653, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of John Moore and Abigail Pinney) was born 1638, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; died 23 Jul 1728, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 3RLX-6F

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BIRTH: "Loomis Family in America", 1981 ed., pg. 131 (year only). Gives parents as (Deacon) John Moore (More) and Abigail
MARRIAGES: "Loomis", pg. 131. Second marriage spouse only. Lists 12 children.
"Search for the Passengers of the Mary John" by Burton W. Spear, vol 7, pp 15-25.
1992 AF: 24 Nov 1654
DEATH: "Loomis", pg. 131 at age 90

She married (2) John Case

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B4 F6 Whitcomb Family in America, A Biog. Gen. by Charlotte Whitcomb, p. 152 #1
Visitation

Job married Mary 19 May 1669, , Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Mary was born Abt 1640, Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]