James Rochfort

James Rochfort (died 1652) was a leading lieutenant colonel in Oliver Cromwell's Army during the English Civil War.

[2] James Rochfort of Clogrenane, County Cork served under Sir Charles Coote's regiment in 1641.

[3] He married Thomasine Piggott Hull, daughter of Sir Robert Piggott, and widow of Argentine Hull of Leamcon, County Cork, who died in 1637.

[4] With James Rochfort they had two daughters, Thomasine (1648-1848) and Dorothy (born 1649).

The trial indicated that the Major was bludgeoned to the head without intent to kill, likely the result of a duel.