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From "Portrait and Biographical Record of Iroquois County, Illinois" (Lake City Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1893):



GEORGE M. BROCK, a prominent citizen and business man of Clifton, was born in Plainfield, Will County, Ill., on the 22d of April, 1857. He is a son of Samuel and Sarah (Brock) Brock, both of whom claim England as the land of their nativity. They set sail for America immediately after their marriage, at length landing safely in this country. Though both bearing the same name, they were in no wise related. The father of Mrs. Brock was a finely educated man, and served as clerk to a celebrated lawyer in England. He also contributed many articles to the papers and leading periodicals of that country.



The subject of this sketch received the advantages of a good common school education, and was reared to manhood upon his father's farm in the usual manner of farmer lads. He embarked in business for himself at the age of twenty four years, following agricultural pursuits upon a farm three miles northwest of Clifton. He remained upon the farm until 1888, when he removed to Clifton, purchasing the livery barn and business of his brother, Charles C. Brock, and entering into partnership with his brother Alfred L. After doing business together for a period of about four years, he purchased his partner's interest, and is now the sole proprietor. He has a large and lucrative business, and has in all respects a well appointed and equipped livery.



On the 31st of October, 1881, occurred the marriage of Mr. Brook and Miss Harriet Leggott, who is the daughter of Edward and Ann (Platt) Leggott, of Clifton. By the union of the young couple have been born three children: Arthur, Grace and Carrie. At this writing, in the fall of 1892, Mr. Brock is a member of the Village Board of Trustees, and is always active in his efforts to promote the prosperity and welfare of the community.

Family/Spouse: Leggott, Harriett. Harriett was born on 25 Feb 1864; died on 8 Apr 1952 in Clifton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; was buried in Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Brock, Arthur was born on 25 Sep 1882 in Chebanse, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; and died.
2. Brock, Grace May was born about Mar 1884 in Chebanse, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Feb 1958 in , Iroquois, Illinois, USA; was buried in Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA.
3. Brock, Carrie was born on 27 Aug 1893 in Clifton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Aug 1954 in Ashkum Township, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; was buried in Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA.

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From "Portrait and Biographical Record of Iroquois County, Illinois" (Lake City Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1893):



SAMUEL BROCK, a leading and influential resident of Clifton, owns and operates a farm of two hundred acres, although he makes his home in the village. He has lived in this county for a period of twenty-two years, and his residence in this State dates from 1854. His life record is as follows. His birth occurred on the 7th of December, 1824, in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England. He is the son of William and Catherine (Standring) Brock. Their family numbered seven children, three sons and four daughters. Five of these are now living, the two eldest ones of the family having died in England. Those surviving are Judith, Ann, Samuel, Hannah and John T. Three of the children have located in America. Ann crossed the Atlantic in 1852, and two years later was followed by her brothers, Samuel and John. They settled in Will County, Ill., the brothers working on a farm near Plainfield.



He whose name heads this sketch received a good common school education, and upon arriving at man's estate was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Christina Brock, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Maudson) Brock. The two families, though bearing the same name, were not related. Mr. and Mrs. Brock became the parents of seven children, six of them being sons: William F. was born June 12, 1855, and married Miss Sarah Simrel, of Clifton, by whom he has one child, Edgar. He is a farmer by occupation, and operates a tract of lard three miles from Clifton. George M., who was born April 22, 1857, married Miss Harriet Leggott, who is the daughter of Edward and Ann (Platt) Leggott. They are the parents of three children, Arthur, Grace and Carrie, and make their home in Clifton. Charles C. was born on the 11th of November, 1859. Alfred L., born April 10, 1861, wedded Miss Anna Carron, and makes his home in Clifton. The lady is the daughter of Alfonso Carron. Richard H., born May 9, 1863, married Miss Mary Louise Vandervort, and they too reside in Clifton. One child, Chauncey, graces their union. Edith E., whose birth occurred on the 17th of March, 1869, still resides under the parental roof. Edgar T., born December 14, 1870, died on the 12th of April, 1879.



Mr. Brock engaged in agricultural pursuits for a period of about sixteen years in Will County, and then changed his place of residence. It was in 1870 that he removed with his family to Iroquois County. He settled upon a farm comprising eighty acres, which was situated three miles to the northwest of Clifton, and thereon made his home for eighteen years. In March, 1888, he came to the village, but has not abandoned his farming interests, still operating his farm, which comprises within its boundaries two hundred acres. He is a good farmer, progressive and practical, and the neat appearance of the place indicates his industrious nature. On every hand can be seen the evidences of the enterprise and supervision of the owner, and his farm is a model one. He has overcome all obstacles placed in his pathway in a manner worthy of emulation, and well deserves the success which he has achieved. Mr. Brock exercises his right of franchise in favor of the Republican party, and is a loyal citizen of his adopted country.

Samuel married Brock, Sarah Christina on 21 May 1854. Sarah was born on 25 Dec 1828 in Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England; was christened on 6 Feb 1829 in Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England; died on 11 Apr 1908 in Clifton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Chebanse, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William married Standring, Catherine on 26 Oct 1814 in Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England. Catherine (daughter of Standring, Samuel and Towris, Mary) was born about Sep 1790 in Beltoft, Belton, , Lincolnshire, England; was christened on 27 Sep 1790 in Belton, , Lincolnshire, England; died in 1876 in Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Samuel married Towris, Mary on 23 Nov 1781 in Belton, , Lincolnshire, England. Mary (daughter of Towris, Richard and Elizabeth) was born about 1753 in Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England; was christened on 15 Mar 1753 in St Andrew's Parish Church, Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alt. Christening: 15 Mar 1753
• Alt. Christening: 16 Mar 1753, Epworth, , Lincolnshire, England

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Spouse: Samuel Standering