JOHN ROCKEY

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When JOHN Rockey was born on 13 January 1783 in Pennsylvania, USA, his father, William, was 23 and his mother, Margaret, was 23. He had five sons and three daughters with Elizabeth between 1807 and 1825. He died on 20 April 1842 at the age of 59.
(Lifestory, ancestry.com)
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A List of all the Inhabitants of West Buffalo Township, with a
Description of their Dwellings and Occupations. (1796):

Rockey, Jacob, does what he thinks best;
Rockey, William, farmer, hewed log house, cabin barn, grist and saw-
mill;
Rockey, John, tavern-keeper, hewed log house and kitchen, round
log stable;
http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/union/history/lynn/l282322.txt
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1820 US census
John Rockey, Buffalo, Union County, Pennsylvania
3 free white males age under 10 [John George, William ?]
2 free white males age 26-45 [John ?]
4 free white females age under 10 [Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia ?]
1 free white female age 16-26
1 free white female age 26-45 [Mrs Rockey ?]
(of which 1 person engaged in agriculture)
[total 5 males, 6 females]

1830 census
John Rockey, Buffalo Twp, Union County, Pennsylvania
1 male age 5-10 [David ?]
1 male age 10-15
1 male age 15-20
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 40-50 [John ?]
2 females age 10-15 [Mary, Sophia ?]
2 females age 15-20 [Elizabeth ?]
1 female age 40-50 [Mrs Rockey ?]
[total 5 males, 5 females]

1840 census
John Rocky, Buffalo, Union County, Pennsylvania
2 males age 10-15
1 male age 15-20 [David ?]
2 males age 20-30
1 male age 50-60 [John ?]
2 females age 15-20 [Mary, Sophia ?].
1 female age 20-30 [Elizabeth ?]
1 female age 50-60 [Mrs Rockey ?]
[total 6 males, 4 females]
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Persons mentioned in will dated 11 Feb 1842

John Rocky (signed John Rocey), testator
Elisabeth Rockey, my daughter
Mary Rockey, my daughter
John Rockey, my son, executor
John Schrack, my neighbour, executor
Samuel Scholl, witness
Samuel Ritter, witness
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John Rocky. Last Will and Testament, 11 Feb 1842

In the name of God Amen, I John Rocky of the Township of Buf-
faloe county of Union & State of Pennsylvania, being weakly in bodily health but
of sound mind, and good memory (thanks be to God for the same) do make and
publish this my last Will and testament, hereby revoking and making void
all former wills be me at any time made heretofore "And first I disect that my
body be decently intered in the burying ground of the Church whereunto I belong,
And as touching worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to entrust me
with" I dispose of the same as follows

Item, I direct and order that all my lawful debts be paid as soon as may
be convenient, after my disease,

Item I order that all my real estate shall be sold by my executors after my
disease, to the best advantage they can, either by publick, or private sale, and
I hereby authorise, and empower them to make a Deed to the purchaser, which
shall be as good, and as valid as if I had done it myself"

Item " I order that all my personal estate, that I shall leave at my disease,
shall be sold by publick sale, as soon as may be convenient"

Item " I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elisabeth, the corner cupboard
now standing in my front room, with all the ware and contents that now is
in the same, and six of the best chairs, together with a rocking chair, and
a large dining table, for her, to her own use"

Item " I order, that the nett produce, of my estate real, and personal, above
ordered, and directed to be sold, shall be divided equally, in shares alike
to all my children, they shall all have shares alike, that is after all my law
ful Debts are paid, and as soon as the same can be done,

Item " I order that my executors shall, give unto my Daughter Mary, one
dining table equal to that of Elisabeth's, and a Dough trough table, one bed
stead, and a corner cupboard equal to that of Elisabeths, and also six chairs,
and a rocking chair equal to the same"

And lastly I do hereby make and ordain my Son John, and my neighbor John
Schrack, executors of this my last Will, and testament & In witness whereof I
John Rocky the testator have to this my will written on one page, set my hand and
seal, this eleventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty two,
John Rocey

Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of us
Samuel Scholl
Samuel Ritter
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John Rocky. Last Will and Testament.
John Rocky of Township of Buffaloe.
All real estate to be sold. All personal estate to be sold.
Daughter Elizabeth, cupboard and dishes, rocking chair etc.
Proceeds of sale. Share and share alike to children.
Mary, dining table, etc.
Son John, and neighbor, John Schrack, executors
Dated: 11 February, 1842 [Signed John Rockey]
Filed: 3 May, 1842
3 April, 1842, Will proved.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/27096446/1821-Chamber-Lin-Papers-Fldr-11
[page 11-260]
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David Rockey and Michael Baus and wife, Sophia Baus, late Sophia Rockey,
all of Township of Middlecreek. Power of Attorney to Fred Baus.
Legal heirs and legatees of the late John Rockey. (Will 11 Feb 1842)
25 May 1844
Same legatees, 7 April, 1845

4 April, 1845.
Sale from John Schrack and John Rockey as executors of estate of
Jn. Rocky, to Gideon Bicht. [Gideon Biehl*]
Also Jacob and Magdalene to Cyrus Brothers, executor. 1852 Rel.

Elizabeth Rockey, one of daughters and legal representative of late
John Rockey received from John Schneck [?] $ 1511.83 full satisfaction
of bequest. 5 April, 1845. Elizabeth "X" her mark.

Jacob Rockey also $1511.83 in full satisfaction.Same. 5 April, 1845.
John Rockey $1747.45, for his share.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/27096446/1821-Chamber-Lin-Papers-Fldr-11
(page 11-261,262)
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* Gideon Biehl : In 1845 he sold his place and moved to Buffalo township,
Union County, purchasing the Rockey farm.
http://www.archive.org/stream/commemorativebio6151231jhbe#page/868/mode/2up/search/rockey
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AN INDEX TO THE WILL BOOKS AND INTESTATE RECORDS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1729-1850
INDEX to the INTESTATE RECORDS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1729 - 1850
page 96
Name: Rockey, John
Year: 1842
Book: K
Volume: 1
Page: 285
(ancestry.com)
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An index to the will books and intestate records of
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1729-1850 :

Rockey, George, Sr. 1843, Book L, Vol. 1, page 101
Rockey, Henry 1796,
Rockey, John 1842, Book K, Vol. 1, page 285
Rockey, Leonard 1810
Rockey, Mary E 1844 Book L, Vol. 1, page 273
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date of death and age
Rockey, John, Apr. 20, 1842 59
Rockey, George, Oct. 3, 1853 70
Rockey, Elizabeth, Feb. 6, 1872 73
http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/union/history/lynn/l558579.txt
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Dreisbach Church Cemetery, tombstone inscriptions:
George Rockey b. 17 May 1807 d. 25 Jun 1841
Elizabeth Rockey b. 17 Sept 1787 d. 29 Dec 1841
John Rockey b. 13 Jan 1783 d. 19 Apr 1842
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