William R. Rockhill | |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 10, 1793 Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1865 (aged 71) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| 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 Allen County, Indiana, in 1825 Justice of the Peace. He served as member of the first city council of Fort Wayne and also city assessor. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1834-1837. He served in the State senate 1844-1847.
Rockhill was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). He resumed agricultural pursuits.
Family
He was first married to Theodosia Richardson (1797–1833). Their daughter, Elizabeth (1816–1889), married Isaac DeGroff Nelson (1810–1891), and they were the parents of the famous Kansas City newspaper baron, William Rockhill Nelson (1841–1915). William Rockhill second marriage was to Elizabeth Hill (1820–1859) on September 29, 1848.
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
