Biography of A. J. Brock
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1036
A. J. BROCK, farmer, P.O. South Solon, was born in Greene County, Ohio, February 14, 1816; he is a son of Francis and Sarah (Harper) Brock. Mr. Brock was born in North Carolina, and Mrs. Brock in Virginia. They were married in Greene County, Ohio. He emigrated to Ohio when a boy and settled in Greene County, afterward moved to Madison, where he remained for some years; then returned to Greene County, where he remained until his death, which occurred October, 1857. Mrs. Brock died in Madison County in 1836. Our subject was united in marriage with Sarah Little, January 1, 1845; she was born in Virginia March 13, 1818, and emigrated to Ohio, with her parents, in 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Brock are the parents of eight children, of whom six now survive – James K., Lewis C., Robert A., Angeline, Andrew Jackson and Flora B. Mr. Brock has been a very strong Democrat through life.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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