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The Rockwell Family in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and beyond: Some of the descendants of John Rockwell, an early settler of Stamford [home page for the 2nd edition]

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: [email protected]

Preface ........... i
Abbreviations used for frequently-cited sources ........... iv
- Introduction ...... 1
- Rockwell genealogical work up to the present ....... 1
- Fitzhead: the Rockwells� English home town ........ 4
- John and Wilmot (Cade) Rockwell of Windsor: parents of John of Stamford? ..... 7
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

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 2nd edition of the book.

Printable errata sheet for those who purchased early copies of the second edition.