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The Rockwell Family in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and beyond: some of the descendants of John Rockwell of Stamford, Connecticut

This page is a gateway to posted updates to my book on the Rockwells of Fairfield County, published in the summer of 2007. The first printing of 50 copies sold out, and the addition of new finds led to a revised printing in November of 2007, and a third edition was printed in the fall of 2009. The numbering of family group entries changed with each edition; as a result I have created three parallel sites that reflect the contents of the two editions. If you have possession of the first edition, click here; if you have the second edition, click here. Otherwise, read on:
If interested in purchasing this book, the price is $42, including packaging and postage; order by sending a check to: 732 6th Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Copies of the book are also being deposited at certain libraries and societies around the country.

Following is the table of contents of the book, which serves as a link to different parts of this site. If you have questions about this site, the book, or a Rockwell query, feel free to e-mail me at: kwrockwell@yahoo.com

  • Preface ........... i
  • Abbreviations used for frequently-cited sources ........... iv
  • John Rockwell: an enigma of Stamford, Connecticut ..... 13
  • Some of the descendants of John Rockwell of Stamford: 1641 to 19th and early 20th centuries ...... 23
    • First generation .......... 23
    • Second generation ......... 26
    • Third generation .......... 31
    • Fourth generation ......... 50
    • Fifth generation .......... 102
    • Sixth generation .......... 188
  • Unplaced Rockwells possibly related to the Fairfield County family ........ 397
  • DNA analysis and the Rockwell family ...... 419
  • The lineage of Norman Rockwell, and how to figure out if he's related to you ........ 426
  • Simmons Rockwell: a pioneer of central and western New York .......... 427
  • Testimony versus Tradition: Jabez Rockwell's war service ......... 435
  • Select Bibliography ....... 439
  • Index of Rockwells and kindred .... 443
  • Index of Places of Residence ...... 513
  • Index of Selected Subjects ........ 524

Here are links to the book entries that have updates, additions, and corrections. The alphanumerics beginning with "R" are the codes used to identify entries in the book. Click on the following for additional details on a given family entry, including updates, additions, and corrections. The alphanumerics beginning with "R" are the codes used to identify entries in the book.