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Rollosson, William H.
Biography
8 Jan. 1820–9 Oct. 1864. Merchant, politician, military officer. Born in Williamsburg, James City and York counties, Virginia. Attended Williams College, 1837–1839, in Williamstown, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, ca. 1840. Partnered with John M. Finch in grocery firm of Finch & Rollosson, 1841–1844, in Nauvoo; firm left Nauvoo, ca. June 1844, and opened stores in Pontoosuc, Appanoose, and La Harpe, in Hancock Co. Helped found what became Dallas City, Hancock Co., ca. 1846, and served as alderman. Continued grocery business with Finch in Dallas City; also traded grain and cattle and operated a packing house, flour mill, and distillery. Married Marietta Bostwick, 1 Feb. 1855, in Hancock Co. Moved to Pontoosuc, by 1855. Appointed inspector general of Illinois state militia, 1858. Represented Hancock Co. in Illinois House of Representatives, 1860–1862. Elected mayor of Dallas City, 1862. Worshipful Master of Dallas City Masonic Lodge. Died in Dallas City.
Links
- Docket Entry, between circa 23 and circa 24 November 1843 [ State of Illinois v. Finch ]
- History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844]
- History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844]
- Index to Nauvoo City Council Minute Book–B
- Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 4, 1 March–22 June 1844
- Letter from Sidney Rigdon, circa 13 February 1843
- Nauvoo City Council Minute Book, 3 February 1841–8 February 1845
- Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February 1844–January 1845
- Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, February–March 1845
- Pay Order to Nauvoo City Treasurer for George Backman and Onias Skinner, 23 October 1843
- Pay Order to William Clayton for George Stiles, 18 November 1843
- Petition from George W. Crouse and Others, 9 March 1844
- Subpoena, 24 November 1843 [ State of Illinois v. Finch ]