John S. Rockwell | |
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| Born | John Star Rockwell March 25, 1810 New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1863 Oconomowoc Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | La Belle Cemetery Oconomowoc Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Politician, Judge, |
| Known for | Founder of the City of Oconomowoc |
| Notable work | Built the first lumber mills, establish the first bank and general store. Built the first hotel and donated land for all of the early churches. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lavinia Hard (m. 1839 - 1852) Anna P. Bradley (m. 1854 - 1863) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent | Ard Rockwell (father) Elizabeth Shaw Rockwell (mother) |
| Relatives | David Henry Rockwell (brother) |
John Star Rockwell (March 25, 1810 - February 3, 1863) is known as the "father of Oconomowoc."[1] He is responsible for building many of the city's original foundations: a grist mill, the first store, hotel, fire department, elementary school,[2] and library.[3] Rockwell also donated land for the community's churches. In January 1856, John and his brother D. Henry were among the trustees who obtained a state charter for the Oconomowoc Seminary, an Episcopalian female seminary for the Diocese of Wisconsin;[4] the Oconomowoc Seminary was later called Bord du Lac.[citation needed]