Re: George Washington Rookard b.1825 approx
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George Washington Rookard b.1825 approx
Genette McVey 2/17/01
My husband is a descendant of Mikel Alexander Rookard who's daughter Josie Rookard was his Grandmother.I have information from a family member who researched extensively.
Henry Rookard m. (Dolly? d. 14 Jan 1885 Vandalia, Fayetta, Illinois)
6 children: George Washington, Thomas b.1836 d Apr 1882, Nancy mar. 16 Sept 1855 to John Milum d. 19 Sep 1881, James B. b. 1842, m. 8 Sep 1864 to Drucilla Griffith, David M. b. 1844 d. 1863, William b. 1845 m. 5 feb 1865 to Mary E. Henderson d. 1873Her note here says "this information was found in the archives in D.C.-sure a big find" The dates for births make a large jump between George W. and Thomas, 13 yrs. to be exact 23 yrs to the last birth.
George Washington Rookard b. 13 Jul 1823, in Indiana m.21 May 1848 Shelbyville Ill. to wife #1 Sarah Shafer resulting in 3 children, David, Jim, & Mikel Alexander.
Wife #2 Sina Elizabeth Mizell b. 1824 d.1915
Had 3 children Nancy Evaline, Dolly Ann, & Sarah
Mikel Alexander Rookard b. 15 Jan 1855 Aurora, Kane, Illinois m. 18 Jan 1880 San Bernardino CA. d. 26 Jul 1837 Glendale, CA. bur. in Forest Lawn Cemetary -places of residence are listed as Ill, MO, AR, CA
Married to Lena Elizabeth Crisp b. 6 Mar 1858 d. 13 Nov. 1938 Glendale, CA.
At least 8 children and I have information on them as well.
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