William Rockhill

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William Rockhill (February 10, 1793 - January 15, 1865) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.

Born in Burlington, New Jersey, Rockhill attended the public schools. He moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1822. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. 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. He died at Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 15, 1865. He was interred in Lindenwood Cemetery.

[edit] References

• William Rockhill at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

[edit] External links

• William Rockhill at Find A Grave