Benjamin F. Rockhold

Benjamin F. Rockhold, son of E. M. and Jemima (Turner) Rockhold, was born in Fulton county, Ill., May 27, 1840. Benjamin P. Rockhold was educated in Fulton county. On July 27, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, Eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served with that command until mustered out, with rank of sergeant, in July, 1864. After the war, he and Jonn F. embarked in business at St. David; again established a house at Milo; two years later established their house at Wyoming and built a store there, and in 1872 opened a house at Bradford. Mr. Rockhold was married to Miss Jennie Heywood, of Wyoming, as related in the sketch of the late Thomas Heywood. Their children are Norma B., Bonnie, and Vera. Mrs. Rockhold is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. R. is a member of Dickerson Post and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' lodge, and, as shown in the history of these associations, and official sketch of the village, has not escaped the onus of attending to public affairs. His business at Bradford is extensive, and always increasing.