William R. Rockhill
William R. Rockhill | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Kennedy |
Succeeded by | Andrew J. Harlan |
Personal details | |
Born | Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. | February 10, 1793
Died | January 15, 1865 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Lindenwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
William R. Rockhill (February 10, 1793 – January 15, 1865) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1847 to 1849.
Biography
Born in Burlington, New Jersey, Rockhill attended the public schools. He moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1823. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Political career
He served as commissioner of
Rockhill was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). He resumed agricultural pursuits.
Family
William R. Rockhill was first married to Theodosia Richardson (1797–1833). Their daughter, Elizabeth (1816–1889), married
Death
Rockhill died at Fort Wayne on January 15, 1865. He was interred in Lindenwood Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "William R. Rockhill (id: R000364)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress