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William Henry Rochelle Sr.

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William Henry Rochelle Sr.

Birth
Wolverhampton, Metropolitan Borough of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Death
26 Jun 1911 (aged 69)
Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
Plot
618 East Half, Riverview Lawn Section
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Born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Son of John Rochell/e and Sarah Johnson
Emigrated to USA October 14, 1883, Port of New York with his youngest brother, John Rochell, before the rest of the family.

Husband of Phoebe (Jeavons) Rochelle

Brother of:
Sarah Rochell (Astley) (1844-Aft. 1891)
Caroline Rochell (Harrington) (1847-1933)
Thomas Rochell (1849-?)
Mary Rochell (Taylor) (1852-1931 in Burlington, NJ)
Emily(Emma) Rochell (Roberts)(Anderson) (1855-1927) in Amsterdam, NY)
John Rochell (1857-1916 - died in Norristown, PA)

Obituary, Norristown Times Herald, June 28, 1911:

William Rochelle, who celebrated his 69th birthday on June 21, 1911, died early this morning at the residence of his son Thomas Rochelle, Chestnut Avenue, between Burnside Avenue and Trooper Road in Norriton Township. Deceased had been ailing for some time and until recently resided in Norristown, where he was employed as an Engineer in various mills. He is survived by his widow and five children; 4 sons and one daughter; Thomas of Norriton; Alfred, Frederick and Albert and Miss Mary Rochelle, all of Philadelphia.

Death Records: Montgomery County Death Records:
Cause of Death, Heart Disease; Age 69, Place of Birth England, Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA

Death Certificate indicates that his father's name was John Rochell and his mother's maiden name was Sarah Johnson, both born England.
Born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Son of John Rochell/e and Sarah Johnson
Emigrated to USA October 14, 1883, Port of New York with his youngest brother, John Rochell, before the rest of the family.

Husband of Phoebe (Jeavons) Rochelle

Brother of:
Sarah Rochell (Astley) (1844-Aft. 1891)
Caroline Rochell (Harrington) (1847-1933)
Thomas Rochell (1849-?)
Mary Rochell (Taylor) (1852-1931 in Burlington, NJ)
Emily(Emma) Rochell (Roberts)(Anderson) (1855-1927) in Amsterdam, NY)
John Rochell (1857-1916 - died in Norristown, PA)

Obituary, Norristown Times Herald, June 28, 1911:

William Rochelle, who celebrated his 69th birthday on June 21, 1911, died early this morning at the residence of his son Thomas Rochelle, Chestnut Avenue, between Burnside Avenue and Trooper Road in Norriton Township. Deceased had been ailing for some time and until recently resided in Norristown, where he was employed as an Engineer in various mills. He is survived by his widow and five children; 4 sons and one daughter; Thomas of Norriton; Alfred, Frederick and Albert and Miss Mary Rochelle, all of Philadelphia.

Death Records: Montgomery County Death Records:
Cause of Death, Heart Disease; Age 69, Place of Birth England, Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA

Death Certificate indicates that his father's name was John Rochell and his mother's maiden name was Sarah Johnson, both born England.

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  • Created by: N. Charlesworth Relative Great-grandchild
  • Added: Jul 5, 2009
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39117424/william_henry-rochelle: accessed ), memorial page for William Henry Rochelle Sr. (21 Jun 1842–26 Jun 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39117424, citing Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by N. Charlesworth (contributor 47149164).