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Revolutionary War records show that James lived in
Halifax, NC and that he served in both the Continental Army
for 84 months and the State Militia in both SC and GA.
James served in Bradley's Company 18 in 1779-80.After having his first 3 children in NC, his first wife
disappears from the record between 1785-8. Her name is
presently unknown. He married his second wife, Mildred
Crane, the first wife of Jesse Bond, killed by Indians in
1787, who also had 3 children.For his service in the Revolution he received after 1790
several land grants in United States Territory South of the
Ohio in the area around present day Knoxville, TN. Land
records show that James owned the Swan Pond property in
Knoxville where the first stone house in the territory was
built in 1795 which is now known as the Ramsey house and
is on the National Historic Register. But he also purchased
other property in the area.In 1799 James signed the marriage bond for his oldest
daughter with his mark, "X." Later he marked his
documents with "B." Using this mark, James entered into a
land transaction in Feb 1801 that eventually led to an
extended legal dispute over compensation in which Nathaniel
Evans is the complainant and James is the defendant. The
court ruled in favor of James and costs were awarded to
James in 1807.In 1803 James moved to Overton Co, TN where his daughter
lived. James was admitted to the Clear Fork Baptist Church
(Albany Clinton Co, KY) in Nov 1803. Church records have
numerous entries for James and his family. In July 1813
James was excluded from the church for unfriendly
treatment of his wife and repeated swearing.In 1822 James received 250 acres in Cumberland Co (now
Clinton Co), KY under the Kentucky Land Warrant Series.
Nearing the end, James made his will in June 1831. This
will is on file in Cumberland Co. His will mentions his
daughter Elizabeth, his son Joel, and 2 grandson's William
and Allen Lee.James Brock Will - Book C, Page 12. Typed and proof read.
In the name of God amen, James Brock of Cumberland County and state of
Kentucky being sound in mind and memory, but Knowing that it is appointed for
all men to die, and laboring under some affliction of Body, I do make and
ordain this my last will and testament, I commit my soul to God that Gave it
and my body to the Ground to be buried in a decent Christian like manner at the
discretion of my friends believing that I shall receive it again at the Great
day of Judgment and touching such worldly substance as it hath pleased God to
bless me with. I Give and dispose of the same in the following manner to wit
that all my just debts be paid I give and bequeath to my wife Milly during her
natural life the following property to wit one bay mare named Slily and saddle,
two cows and calves such as she may choose, two beds and furniture as will be
necessary as much of my Kitchen furniture as will be necessary for her to have
my cupboard furniture together with the ceral and airning table all the chairs
and one chest and as many hogs as my executors may Think necessary for her to have. I leave my negroe boy Ellock to my wife during her life to make on the
farm or to be hired out as my executors may think proper for the support of
wife together with my dwelling house and all that lott of land from a
conditional line made with my self and Allen Brock west of said line which lies
in the state of Kentucky all the above named property is to be under the
control and direction of my executors have after named for the support and
benefit of my wife Milly Brock, and I have neglected naming only there which
would before her comfort and support. I wish the same furnished out of my
estate and as much of the property as may Remain at my wives death that I Gave
her I want equally divided amongst my children with the exception of my son
Allen who is to have no interest in the Negroe boy Ellock provided he takes a
piece of land which I will hereafter name the peace of land above named lies
between George Brocks and Allen Brocks line, Beginning on a corner made by
George Brock and my self running a strait line to a corner made by Allen Brock
and my self west of said Allens in the swamp and case that said Allen thinks
proper to take the above named peace of land hes to have no interest in the
first division of property but in case he does not take the above named land
then an equal interest with the rest of the of the heirs in all the property
that I have and when the above named property is divided as directed all the
balance of my property consisting of land and Negroes stock and property of all
kinds to be equally divided with my children as hereafter directed, Elizabeth
Crawford, Joel Brock, G.A. Brock, Polly Harris, Allen Brock, Malinda Pool,
Marieae Guthery, these being lawful heirs. I wish them to divide my property
by sale or otherwise as they can agree the children of my daughter Ann Lee I
Give them one dollar a piece of Good and lawful and its all of my estate that I
ever intended them to have who ever may get my negroe woman Rose it is my will
and wish that she have liberty of taking with her the little property that she
claims consisting of a bed, spinning wheel, bed stead, bed cora, bed clothes, I
constitute and appoint my two sons George & Allen Brocks my Executors for the
purpose in this my last will and testament, As witness my hand & seal this 19th
of June 1831.
James McDonnold
C Noland
John CrouchKentucky Cumberland County SCT
I Milton King clerk of the County Court for said County do Certify that the
written last will of James Brock was produced at September Term 1831 and proven
by the oaths of James McDonold C Noland and John Crouch and ordered to be
recorded, The 2 subscribing witnesses and the same is truly entered of Record
in my said office in Will Book C P 12. Given under my hand this 3 day of
October 1831.Milton King
Notes from Ancestry Tree v51t0889.ged
James B BROCK was and his wife, Mildred CRANE (BOND) BROCK, were my
4th great grand parents. They were from Tennessee and Kentucky - some
parts of their lands were in each state - and this fact - plus the
changing of county names - has made research difficult and somewhat
confusing. The 1802 tax list for Jackson County Tennessee, shows James
B. BROCK, as the owner of 640 acres of land in that county. Shown just
above him on the list are Jesse and Nathan BOND (his step sons). On 20
MAR 1806, Jesse BOND purchased 200 acres of land on Lick Creek in
Jackson County, Tennessee. (In 1806 this area became Overton County,
Tennessee). James B. BROCK, was a witness to the signature on the deed.
James BROCK (Sr.), was a charter member of the Clear Fork Baptist
Church (then in Cumberland County) of Albany, Kentucky, when it was
constituted on 1 APR 1802. James B. BROCK (Jr.) was received as a
member of this church (by experience) in NOV 1803. Millie, Ann, Mary,
and Jole BROCK were received as members in FEB 1804. In the War of
1812, James BROCK, of Overton County, Tennessee was a private in
Captain Wiley HUDDLESTON's Co. of Mil. Inf., 3 Reg't Tennessee Militia and
saw action under General Andrew JACKSON at the Battle of New Orleans.
(Wiley HUDDLESTON - probably a son of the above Captain - married
Permelia C. BROCK - , a granddaughter of James BROCK ). Michael J.
HOGAN ,(M.J.) my uncle has the military record of James BROCK. George,
Allen, and Joel, sons of James B. BROCK served in the War of 1812, and
my uncle M.J. has his military record. The 1820 U.S. Census, Overton
County, Tennessee, lists James BROCK as age 45 and over, his wife as 45
and over, and 4 sons and 4 daughters. Would extimate from this census
that James BROCK was born about 1765. This census also lists George,
Joel and Allen Brock and their families. It also lists Elizabeth BROCK as
45 years and older, as a head of household (perhaps she was the mother
of James BROCK). The 1830 U.S. Census, Cumberland County, Kentucky,
lists James BROCK as 60-70 years of age, (would indicate born about
1765) and a female member of his houshold as 70-80 years of age (his
wife). This census also lists Allen BROCK, as 30-40 years, and his
family. The 1830 U.S. Census shows George A. BROCK, 30-40 years, and
family; Joel BROCK, 30-40 years and family are listed in for Overton
County, Tennessee. On 17 AUG 1820, James BROCK, of Overton County,
Tennessee, deeded 128 acres of land in that county to George A. BROCK,
of the same county, for a consideration of $110. The land adjoined that
of Joseph HARRIS. (Mary "Polly" BROCK, James' daughter married a
Joseph HARRIS). Joel BROCK, (a son of James') and John C. BOND
(probably a relative of James' wife) were witnesses to the signature of
James BROCK, on the deed. M. J. HOGAN, my uncle has a copy of this deed.
By patent dated in 1822 (my uncle M.J. HOGAN, has a copy of it) James
BROCK acquired title to 250 acres of land on the "Waters of Wolf River"
in Cumberland County, Kentucky. On 15 JUL 1827, James BROCK, for a
consideration of $400, sold 150 acres of the above land to Allen BROCK
(his son). (My uncle M. J. HOGAN , has a copy of the deed). Reserarch
indicates that the remaining 100 acres of the total of 250 as described
in the patent to James BROCK, went to "Milley" BROCK , for it was
assessed to her on the 1833 tax rolls of Cumberland County, Kentucky.
(The tax rolls for the prior years are lost). (Was Milley the daughter of
James?; was she the "Millie" who joined the Clear Fork Baptist Church in
February of 1804?; or was she James B BROCK's wife?). Marion A. BROCK
of Columbia Missouri, has done a lot of research on BROCK. He is a
second great grand son of George A BROCK. He seems to indicate that
James B BROCK married "Elizabeth" Malinda CRANE, widow of Jesse BOND.
He further indicates that the wife of George Ambrose BROCK, was Mary
VINYARD. (M.J. "I rather doubt this bit of information.).James Brock born 1759 http://www.sekybrocks.com/james-1759.htm
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James Brock is alleged to be the brother of Jesse Brock of Harlan Co., KY. In December of 2005, DNA
test results from a descendant of James Brock were returned. When compared with test results from
descendants of Jesse Brock, although not an exact match, proved they did share a common ancestor.
Disclaimer: The foregoing body of work is not the research of SEKY Brocks and as such has not been
verified by us.
Our thanks to Ray Schuknecht, the author, and long time researcher of the James Brock line. We are
extremely grateful for his kindness in sharing his research.
James Brock
(1) UNKNOWN WIFE, AND (2) MILDRED CRANE (BOND)
BY RAYMOND WILLIAM M. SCHUKNECHT SR
KNOB NOSTER, MISSOURI
DECEMBER, 2001
Revised 14 September 2005
I was ask by Harold Crain to write a history on James Brock, and his second wife Mildred “Milly” Crane as a
surrogate in her behalf. I also wish to explain my reasons for believing that James’ first wife may have been a younger
sister to Mildred Crane. This genealogy is written for Crain/Crane but my part of this research you will find the surname of
Brock families are descendants of Mildred “Milly” Crane. My research does not provide a birth record, bible record or
marriage record for either James or Mildred. I also do not know who James Brock’s parents are, however, I have a strong
feeling that his father is George Brock and mother Elizabeth ??, but not part of this project.
East Tennessee Historical Society conferred on me, membership in the First Families of Tennessee to Raymond
William Martin Schuknecht Sr. as a direct descendant of James Brock and Mildred Crane, who settled in Tennessee prior to
statehood, June 1, 1796. Certificate # 1669 issued in Knoxville, Tennessee on 30 June 1995. The material I submitted as
proof of my descent was cataloged and placed in the McClung Historical Collection. There, it will serve as a valuable
resource for other genealogists and family historians.
I started genealogy on the Brocks’ after the death of my mother, Mary Frances Brock Schuknecht in the fall of
1978. My fathers’ parents are German, my mother is a direct descendant of James Brock and Mildred “Milly” Crane. Note
that descendant families of this genealogy uses the surname of Crane not Crain. Mildred is used by her descendants also
“Milly”. Millie is the only name used by James Brock in his WILL and a tax record in 1833 shows the remaining 100 acres of
the total of 250 described in the patent to James Brock went to Milley. Clear Fork Baptist Church used both Milly and Milley,
she joined on the second Saturday of February in 1804.
James Brock, by family tradition, is from England, I find no definite proof of this as my research does not include
his parents. With that said, I will start with this man who was a Patriot of 84 months of the Revolutionary War service in
the Continentals, Halifax District, in North Carolina, and also served with the Overton County Tennessee, Militia, War of
1812, commanded by Capt. Wiley Huddleston, and General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
During the Revolutionary War it is estimated that he married for the first time about 1781 to a lady of the Crane
family, I as well as others have expressed this same thought, possible a younger sister of Mildred Crane. Its sad to say that
the female gender received no historical name recognition in early families. I would suggest her name to be Mary Ann
Crane.
First, where did James Brock come from? Following are comments that I feel may be fact or lore, they all point to
England for James Brock. Folks of the same nationality would definitely be more apt to associate with others of the same
country. The following are included to get some idea where James Brock may of came from.
1. Harvey Erastus Brock, 18 Feb 1935, a great grandson, writes:
James Brock born 1759 http://www.sekybrocks.com/james-1759.htm
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“The best information I have about the Brock family, two brothers named Brock came from England to America
about the year 1760 landing at George Town, Maryland. Moses, James and George were family names.” (Year does not
match. RWS)
2. Joel Brock, son of James Brock and (1) wife. (Family Lore)
“Thomas was perhaps the son of a William Brock (c1763 - ?) who migrated to VA from Bristol, England in 1720. His
son Thomas (1731 - 1800) and (Elizabeth Luckett) had a son (James Brock 1761 - ?) (This date of birth is close. RWS)
3. Pleasant Taylor Brock, James Brocks’ Grandson - a story teller.
“Mildred Crain came from England to US & married Geo. Bond. Bond was killed. She then married James (My
grandfather), they had 6 children, George Ambrose, Allen, Joel, Polly Malinda & Matilda. Also on the reverse side of paper,
John Crain Nat. No., 17473, (I do not think that old man knew that type of info) RWS. Mildred married John Bond, and
children Jesse Walton, Lucy and Nathan. John Bond killed by Indians in March 1781 in Cower, Kentucky. Mildred Crain Bond
married James Brock about 1800 settled in Clinton Co. Kentucky (6 mi. from Albany) died about 1825.
4. The Original Scots Colonists of Early America (1612 - 1783) By David Dobson
#557. Brock, James, b. 1754, porter, sh. Sept 1775, fr. Kirkwall to Savannah Ga, in Marlborough, sett Richmond Co
Ga. (Pro.T47.12) James Brock - 21 unmarried a Porter Kirkwall in Orkney - To try to better his fortune. (PRO = Public
Record Office, London.) (This James Brock seems to not be claimed by other Brocks, age does not match. RWS)
Roster of Soldiers of American Army in Revolutionary War, from North Carolina: Page 108; James Brock, Private,
Bradley's Company, 18 months of service, since 6/30/1779. (A period of his service RWS)
Page 405; James Brock, in Continentals, Halifax District. The Revolutionary War Files in Columbia, South Carolina
show the following: James Brock, per Acct Aud. 765, for butchering cattle and as Assistant Commissary Officer the State
Militia in 1779, also for 45 days duty as a private in militia as per Capt. Carruthers pay bill on duty in Georgia in September
and October, 1780, Order by James Brock to pay to David Gallahy by Indent or Indents due me by the public.. 1788. ( May
have been in South Carolina RWS)
Revolutionary Warrants, No. 4573, James Brock, private in the North Carolina Continental Line; 640 acres, issued
on 9 February 1797; transferred to William Searey on 23 October 1830, and later to Samuel Mitchell. Tennessee
Genealogical Records by Edythe Rucker Whitley. (He is wealthy with land RWS)
The following is used in an attempt to establish a birth date for James Brock and Mildred Crane. The 1820 Federal
Census, Overton County, Tennessee, lists James Brock age over 45 and (wife) Mildred Crane over 45. The 1830,
Cumberland County, Kentucky Census shows James Brock, 60-70 and his (wife) Mildred Crane 70-80 years of age.
DESCRY
My estimate on James Brocks' age, born about 1759/1760, Mildred 1757/58. Below are places and dates of known
whereabouts. Rev War 1775 thru 1783, served 84 months, Halifax Co., NC. (Mildred being 2 years older than James)
15 years minimum age for service: Born 1760, (estimate birth about 1759/60)
EVENT AGE PLACE
Entered Service 1775, NC Contennial Line 16 = 1776 NC
Married 1st wife abt 1781 21 = 1781 ??
1st child Anne Brock born 21 = abt 1782 NC
End of service 1783, NC Contenial Line 23 = 1783 NC
Obtained Land Grant 1062 23 = 23 Oct 1783 Washington Co NC
2nd child Elizabeth "Betsy" born 22 = abt 1784 Virginia
Obtained Land Grants 1561 & 982 24 = 02 Apr 1784 Washington Co NC
3rd child, Joel Brock born 25 = 08 May 1785 NC
Married 2nd wife Mildred Crane Bond 28 = abt 1788 ??
Married 2nd husband James Brock 30 = abt 1788 ??
#1 born George Ambrose Brock 29 = 09 Mar 1789 Knox Co TN
#2 born Mary Polly Brock 31 = abt 1791 Knox Co TN
George Brock 930 grant/James Brock line 31 = 24 Dec 1791 Green Co TN
200 acres on Swan Pond 32 = 05 May 1792 Hawkins Co TN
150 acres on Swan Pond 33 = 14 Jan 1793 Hawkins Co TN
Sold 200 acres to Pearson Brock 33 = 04 May 1793 Hawkins Co TN
#3 born Allen Brock 34 = 13 Apr 1794 Knox Co TN
Bought 146 acres from R. M. Gommon 35 = 07 Feb 1795 Knox Co TN
200 acre grant 735 Swan Pond 36 = 09 Sep 1796 Knox Co TN
#4 born Malinda Brock 38 = 22 Jun 1798 Knox Co TN
Sold 400 acres to N. Evans 41 = 25 Feb 1801 Smith Co TN
Clearfork Baptist Church founder 42 = 01 Apr 1802 Jackson Co TN
Lawsuit Sheriff bring James Court 43 = 28 Mar 1803 Jackson Co TN
Family are members of Church 44 = 1804 Jackson Co TN
#5 born Matilda Brock 46 = 30 Dec 1806 Jackson Co TN
Mildred last child - her age 48 = 30 Dec 1806 Jackson Co TN
James Brock born 1759 http://www.sekybrocks.com/james-1759.htm
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Nat Evans pd court cost of lawsuit 47 = 28 Sep 1807 Jackson Co TN
Excluded from church on 53 = 15 Jul 1813 ??
War 1812 - 6 months to 13 May 1815 55 = 13 May 1815 Overton Co TN
Obtained power of attorney for pay 56 = 09 Jan 1816 Overton Co TN
250 acre grant Cumberland KY. 61 = 15 Sep 1821 Cumberland Co KY
1830 Fed Census 70 = 1830 Cumberland Co KY
Wrote "WILL" 71 = 19 Jun 1831 Cumberland Co KY
Order to appraise estate 71 = 16 Sep 1831 Cumberland Co KY
Mildred Crane deceased 76 = about 1834 No proof KY.
Anne Brock & William Lee Jr. family
First child of James and #1 wife, born about 1782, and died before June 1831 in Limestone County, Alabama. She
married about 1805 in Cumberland County, Kentucky. There is likely two more children. With the name changes there is a
lack of proof on some of these children. Some changed Lee to Lea, and back.
Mirah Lee about 1804 Tennessee child of William Lee
Catherine Lee about 1804 Tennessee child of William Lee
James Anderson Lee16 Dec 1809 Tennessee
Mildred “Milly” Lee about 1810 Tennessee
Melinda Lee about 1811
Allen Lee 12 Mar 1812 Tennessee
William Lee III 5 Mar 1814 Orange Co, IN
Lewis Wesley Lee about 1818 Kentucky
Greenberry A. Lee about 1819 Alabama ?
Elizabeth “Betsy” Brock & Joseph Crawford family
Second child of James and #1 wife, born about 1784 in Virginia, and died in 1841 in Putnam County, Indiana.
Married 10 April 1799, James Brock signed the marriage Bond, in Knox County, Tennessee. Anita Bracken, of this line tells
me that family records show that Elizabeth was born Aug 1784.
James W. Crawford 21 May 1800 Knox Co, TN.
Elijah Harvey Crawford 6 Jun 1802 Overton Co, TN
Elizabeth Crawford 27 May 1804 Jackson Co, TN
Lucinda Crawford 28 Mar 1806 Overton Co, TN
Mary “Polly” Crawford 3 Jan 1808 Overton Co, TN
Jesse Crawford 1810 Overton Co, TN
Sarah Crawford 1813 Orange Co, IN
Artemisha Crawford 16 Aug 1816 Orange Co, IN
America Crawford 1817 Orange Co, IN
Oliver Perry Crawford 17 Dec 1818 Orange Co, IN
Melinda Crawford 1821 Orange Co, IN
George Washington Crawford 31 Mar 1825 Orange Co, IN
Russell Crawford 1828 Orange Co, IN
Joel Brock & Martha Owens
Third child of James and #1 wife, born 8 May 1875, and died 12 April 1841 in Jackson County, Alabama. He
married about 1805 to Martha Owens ??. On 5 April 1839, the Treasury Department comments are: It appears from a
Muster Roll of Capt. Huddleston Company of the Tennessee Militia, to the 13th May 1815, that Joel Brock, a Sergeant,
entered the service the 13th of November 1814, and was Mustered present without remarks. The roll affords no evidence
of his having been injured while in the service (sold his Discharge). Request for pension #12710 was rejected.
Thomas Huddleston Brock 7 May 1808? Overton Co, TN
Female about 1809 Tennessee
Allen Brock about 1811/7 May 1808? Tennessee
Newel Brock about 1815 Tennessee
Emaline Brock about 1816 Tennessee
Joel Brock about 1822
King Brock about 1824
There is a real possibility that James first (1) wife died during child birth. James married Mildred about 1788 or
before and she raised these children with her three children of the John Bond marriage. I do not have the particulars on the
Bond children’s age but Elizabeth Brock was about 6 years and Joel was only a couple of year old. The names of these
three Brock children indicate to me a definite Crane/Crain connection.
James Brock born 1759 http://www.sekybrocks.com/james-1759.htm
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Washington County, Tennessee, court records for a Jacob Browns estate sale, show that a James Brock purchased One
Horse Colt on 5 August 1786.
I could not find their marriage, but believe that James and Mildred were married in Washington County, Tennessee
in 1788 or before. Their first son was born 9 March 1789.
George Ambrose Brock & Mary Elizabeth Crawford family
George is the first child of James and Mildred, he was a justice of the peace (JP) in Fentress County, Tennessee,
and a cooper and so was his grandfather Ambrose Crane. George died on 12 April 1841 trying to save his daughter
Elizabeth from drowning in swollen Spring Creek.
James Porter Brock 7 Mar 1810 Overton Co, TN.
Ambrose Brock 6 Oct 1811 Overton Co, TN
Casander Brock 11 Sep
1813
Overton Co, TN
Permelia Caroline Brock 4 Apr 1815 Overton Co, TN
Vineyard Crawford Brock 3 Dec 1816 Overton Co, TN
Mildred Crane Brock 5 Jun 1819 Overton Co, TN
Janet”Nety” Caroline Brock 9 Nov
1820
Overton Co, TN
Elizabeth Brock 3 Dec 1822 Overton Co, TN
Lucinda M. Brock 8 Nov
1824
Overton Co, TN
George Allen Brock 23 Dec
1826
Overton Co, TN See Tombstone
Photo
Russell Wilbur Brock 27 Nov
1828
Fentress Co, TN
Celestine Brock 23 Jun
1831
Fentress Co, TN
Pleasant Taylor Brock 9 Feb 1836 Fentress Co, TN
Mary “Polly” Brock & Joseph Harris family
Joseph and Mary operated a mill on Lick Creek, and raised their family in the Red Hill area of Fentress County, now
Pickett County Tennessee, Mary died 19 December 1855.
Female about 1809 Overton Co, TN
Rachel Harris about 1811 Overton Co, TN
Mary Harris about 1813 Overton Co, TN
Elizabeth Catherine Harris 17 Mar 1816 Overton Co, TN
Emaline F. Harris 26 May 1819 Overton Co, TN
Myra B. Harris 21 Oct 1821 Overton Co, TN
James Harris about 1824 Overton Co, TN
George A. Harris about 1826 Overton Co, TN
Rebecca Harris 16 Jan 1828 Overton Co, TN
Mildred Tennessee Harris 1829 Fentress Co, TN
Preston Harris about 1836 Fentress Co, TN
Allen Brock & Rebecca Shell family
Allen served with Capt John Kennedy’s Company, Tennessee Milita and received a pension. Allen and Rebecca left
Tennessee after the death of James and Mildred and settled in Cherokee County, Texas.
James White Brock 26 Sep 1817 Cumberland Co, KY
George Allen Brock 26 Sep 1817 Cumberland Co, KY
Lewis Brock 5 Oct 1819 Cumberland Co, KY
Joel Matison Brock 24 Jan 1822 Cumberland Co, KY
Ambrose Bramblet Brock 9 Dec 1823 Cumberland Co, KY
Harriat N. Brock 22 Apr 1826 Cumberland Co, KY
Martha A. Brock 28 Sep 1828 Cumberland Co, KY
Mildred Catherine Brock 16 Jan 1831 Cumberland Co, KY
Elizabeth Brock 1833 Cumberland Co, KY
Gramndville B. Brock 1836 Cumberland Co, KY
Fountain Brock 1839 Cumberland Co, KY
Malinda Brock & Samuel Abraham Pool family
James Brock born 1759 http://www.sekybrocks.com/james-1759.htm
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Malinda and Abraham moved from Kentucky/Tennessee about 1841/42 and settled in Audrain County, Missouri.
They were well to do farmers. Malinda died 29 Aug 1860, and is buried in the Pool Cemetery. (They are also my g g g
grandparents)
Matilda Pool 31 Dec 1818 Kentucky
Elizabeth Pool 10 Jan 1821 Kentucky
Mary Ann Pool 15 Aug 1823 Kentucky
Malinda Crane Pool 28 Feb 1825 Kentucky
Anslem Guthrie Pool 7 Jun 1828 Kentucky
James Pool 31 Dec 1828 Kentucky
John Quentin Pool 26 Sep 1829 Fentress Co, TN
James Brock Pool 3 Jan 1831 Washington Co,KY
Mildred Pool 8 Dec 1832 Kentucky
Melvin Prince Pool 7 Nov 1833 Fentress Co, TN
Elizabeth Beaty Pool 27 Jul 1835 Fentress Co, TN
George Rudd Pool 18 Aug 1837 Fentress Co, TN
Pleasant Miller Pool 2 Sep 1839 Fentress Co, TN
Margaret Ann Pool 6 Apr 1844 Boone Co, MO
Matilada Harriet Brock & Anslem Guthrie family
Matilda married Anslem in Limestone County, Alabama. After the death of her parents they also left Tennessee and
settled in Union County, Illinois. They too were farmers, Matilda is buried in the Guthrie/Pearson Home Cemetery.
These 5 children show a definite connection with the Crane/Crain families. In 1802 James and Mildred moved from
Knox County, Tennessee then to Jackson/Overton Counties Tennessee, and Cumberland County, Kentucky. These counties
are all in close proximity. It is breath taking to see the name of Mildred Crane and Ambrose used so many time. Believe
me there are more of these names used by their descendants.
Elizabeth D. Guthrie 1821 Cumberland Co, KY
Mildred “Milly” Crane Guthrie 5 Aug 1824 Cumberland Co, KY
Harriet Guthrie 6 Nov 1826 Fentress Co, TN
James Brock Guthrie 1827 Cumberland Co, KY
Aseneth D. Guthrie 1833 Cumberland Co, KY
I'm looking for a stronger pattern of given name similarities. Why would James Brock name his first 3 children
Anne, Elizabeth, and Joel? These first 3 point in the direction of the Crane family, but George Ambrose’s name obviously
came from the Crane family. Mary was quite common among many nationalities, but Allen and Malinda were British, but
mostly in Germanic countries. I believe Matilda is usually British and Mathilda (with and "h") is generally Germanic. Do you
think that James completely abandoned the given names of his blood relatives and used only Crane names? (Kevan
Crawford)
This is further supported by James' participation in the Rev War. If James was non-British then I would believe that
he would have been inclined to be neutral about the War (only 7% supported the war and 3% participated), particularly if
he was Swiss. If he was Swiss then he would tend to be Catholic or Lutheran. It is much easier to justify a Presbyterian
(Church of Scotland) changing to a Baptist in those days.
Reference a book titled A LIGHTHOUSE IN THE WILDERNESS, of which the Brock's are also mentioned in the Early
Times in Clinton County, Kentucky, in connection with the Clear Fork Baptist Church. "A fragmentary list of the organizing
members gives a group of thirteen person: Rev. Denton, his mother Anna Denton (Sen.), his sister Martha Denton, William
Wood, Samuel Wood, Thomas Stockton, George Smith, William Goodson, (Sen.), James and Agnes Crouch, Benjamin and
Cloe Campbell, and James Brock (Sen.)
Brock members and dates of admission are: November 1803 James Brock, February 1804 Milly Brock, Anne Brock,
Mary Brock, Joel Brock, Apr 1804 Nathan Bond, April 1805 Joseph Crawford, and December 1808 Elizabeth Crawford.
William Lee became a member in August 1804, and Anne Brock was also a member of the church. I believe this
William Lee became her husband, and they were married sometime in or about 1805/07.
On fourth Saturday May 1806, Bro Nathan Bond was excluded from this church for immoral conduct in excess of
position. Mildred’s son of first marriage to Jesse Bond.
On fourth Saturday June 1806, Bro James Brock excluded for said conduct.
On fourth Saturday May 1807, Sister Milly Brock suspended for appointing and practicing infant sprinkling. Milly’s
child Matilda Brock was born on 30 December 1806.
On fourth Saturday September 1808, Bro Nathen Bond granted a letter of dismission.
On fourth Saturday September 1815 Bro Joseph Crawford and wife granted a letter of dismission.
On fourth Saturday February, 1822 Polly Harris excluded from the church for joining another society of a different
faith and order.
In Overton County, Tennessee. On March 20, 1806 John Sevier and George Gordon sold Jesse Bond 200 acres on
Lick Creek for $300.00 with James Brock and Lewis Cargile as witnesses.
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In Fentress County, Tennessee. On 1 May 1825, Jesse W. Bond sold Joseph Harris 290 acres George Ambrose
Brock and Abraham Paul as witnesses.
The following was in War of 1812:
James Brock appoints an attorney, William McCampbell of Knox County
Know all men by these presents that I James Brock of Overton county and State of Tennessee have constituted and
appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint William McCampbell of Knox County and the state afore
Sd As my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to draw all my wages and Back cash if there Be any for a Four
or Six Months duty per terms by me do Orders under Captain Willy Huddleston thereby confirming and satisfying all and
what so ever my said ----. Sd Honor do so promises said presence’s as whiteness my hand and seal this 9th day of
January 1816.
JAMES BROCK (Seal)
attest
James McDonnole
From book in Overton County Library:
HORSE THIEVES FACED BRANDING IRONS AS PENALTY
Branding for horse stealing in Overton County was the punishment meted out by the early courts held in Monroe,
which was the county seat of this county 1810-35, according to old Record Books now in the office of the Criminal and
Circuit Court Clerk of Livingston, Tennessee.
Another case noted is that The State Vs. James Brock, convicted of horse stealing, on March 12, 1817. The court
order is a follows:
"The sentence of the law therefore is that you, James Brock, be imprisoned six months from this day, and that on
the first, second and third days of the next county court to be held for the county in the town of Monroe, you be placed in
the pillory for the space of two hours each day and on the several days, and that on the third day between the hours of 11
o'clock and 3, you receive on your bare back twenty lashes, and that you be branded on the brawn of the left thumb with
the letters "HT", and that you pay the costs of this prosecution, and remain in custody until the costs are paid and the
Sheriff of Overton County see that this sentence be put into execution."
"Whereupon the suggestion of the Sheriff that the jail of Overton County is insufficient, it is ordered by the court
that the Sheriff transmit the said James Brock to the Jail of White County for safekeeping, and that he have him in the town
of Monroe on the several days appointed to receive his punishment."
Michael J. Hogan wrote, - descendant of Mary Brock Harris and Allen Brock lines.
Letter dated 25 August 1981. My research on my BROCK line is presently stopped on "dead center." I'm unable to
discover any provable material prior to James Brock, my 3rd great-grandfather. He was born about 1765. I have
considerable information about him (and his wife Mildred Crane "Bond" Brock) but I don't know his parents nor when, or
where, he was born. He owned land on both sides of the Tennessee and Kentucky border (as early as 1802 in what was
then the Tennessee and Kentucky border (as early as 1802 in what was then Jackson County, Tennessee) just as his
grandson James White Brock owned adjoining land on both sides of the Smith County and the Cherokee County border in
Texas as early as 1848. James Brock was a charter member of the Clear Fork Baptist Church when it was constituted on 1
April 1802 (then in Cumberland County) and later in Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky. My best judgment is that my
Brocks came from North Carolina or Virginia but I have found lots of them in South Carolina and Georgia, as well as in what
was later Tennessee and Kentucky. (Michael J. Hogan deceased on 17 September 1996.)
James Brock Will - Book C, Page 12. Typed and proof read.
In the name of God amen, James Brock of Cumberland County and state of Kentucky being sound in mind and
memmory, but Knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, and labouring under some affliction of Body, I do make and
ordain this my last will and testament, I commit my soul to God that Gave it and my body to the Ground to be buried in a
decent Christian like manner at the discretion of my friends believing that I shall receive it again at the Greate day of
Judgment and touching such worldly substance as it hath pleased God to bless me with. I Give and dispose of the same in
the following manner towit that all my just debts be paid I give and bequeath to my wife Milly during her natural life the
following property towit one bay mare named Slily and saddle, two cows and calves such as she may choose, two beds and
furniture as will be necessary as much of my Kitchen furniture as will be necessary for her to have my cupboard furniture to
Gether with the ceral and airning table all the chairs and one chest and as many hogs as my executors may Think necessary
for her to have. I leave my negroe boy Ellock to my wife during her life to make on the farm or to be hired out as my
executors may think proper for the support of wife together with my dwelling house and all that lott of land from a
conditional line made with my self and Allen Brock west of said line which lies in the state of Kentucky all the above named
property is to be under the control and direction of my executors have after named for the support and benefit of my wife
Milly Brock, and I have neglected nameing only there which would before her comfort and support. I wish the same
furnished out of my estate and as much of the property as may Remain at my wifes death that I Gave her I want equally
divided amongst my children with the exception of my son Allen who is to have no interest in the Negroe boy Ellock
provided he takes a piece of land which I will hereafter name the peace of land above named lies between George Brocks
and Allen Brocks line, Beginning on a corner made by George Brock and my self running astrait line to a corner made by
Allen Brock and my self west of said Allens in the swamp and case that said Allen thinks proper to take the above named
peace of land hes to have no interest in the first division of property but in case he does not take the above named land
then an equal interest with the rest of the of the heirs in all the property that I have and when the above named property is
divided as directed all the balance of my property consisting of land and Negroes stock and property of all kinds to be
equally divided with my children as hereafter directed, Elizabeth Crawford, Joel Brock, G.A. Brock, Polly Harris, Allen Brock,
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Malinda Pool, Marieae Guthery, these being lawful heires. I wish them to divide my property by sale or otherwise as they
can agree the children of my daughter Ann Lee I Give them one dollar a piece of Good and lawful and its all of my estate
that I ever intended them to have who ever may get my negroe woman Rose it is my will and wish that she have liberty of
taking with her the little property that she claims consisting of a bed, spinning wheel, bed stead, bed cora, bed clothes, I
constitute and appoint my two sons George & Allen Brocks my Executors for the purpose in this my last will and testament,
As witness my hand & seal this 19th of June 1831.
James McDonnold
C Noland
John Crouch
In the years of 1775 and 1783 during the Revolutionary War James Brock lived in Halifax County of North Carolina.
A request was made to the Archives in Raleigh North Carolina for James Brocks' time and service in the Revolutionary War.
North Carolina's, State Archivist, Thornton W. Mitchell in a letter dated 26 July 1977, I quote; "Warrant No. 4573 for 640
acres of reserved lands was issued for Brock on 9 February 1797 in view of his 84 months service as a private in the
Continental Line". (Michael J. Hogan)
Mildred Crane was first married to John Bond, he was killed by Indians at Nick O'Jack Cave in Tennessee in 1787.
Their three children were named Nathan, Lucy, and Jesse Walton Bond. Jessie Walton Bond was born on 25 December
1777 in Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee. This information was submitted to the LDS Library by Lawrence A.
Miner of Salt Lake City, Utah. Reuben Bates genealogy show that Mildred was married to a George Bond, which may have
come from Pleasant Taylor Brock, as he also noted that Mildred's father was George Crane.
Summary: Cumberland County Kentucky and Overton County Tennessee is where James and Mildred raised
their children. All of their children married and became land owners in Overton, and Fentress Counties. In 1879 a new
county was formed by the name of Pickett County which wedged in between the former two counties. I do not wish to
count the number of land transaction that are on filed in these counties that our ancestors made in the 1800's.
The question that need the most attention, who are Mildred Crane’s parents? I do not believe there is any question
as to James Brock being married to Mildred Crane. Mildred Crane in my judgment was born 1757/1758 and could be
accounted for with the male boys of Ambrose Crane and Elizabeth----- children. James Brocks’ first marriage is wide open
for debate, is she a Crane or not, but I would place her date of birth 1761/1762 or younger. Written by Raymond
Schuknecht Sr. this 21 December 2000.
(Please note that James Brock could not write - He made his mark with a slanted B.)
Revisions 14 September 2005 - Ray Schuknecht
James Brock - Revolutionary War Grant and War of 1812 Payroll Card
It is the policy of Brock's of SE KY to attach family members only after verification, in the form of
documentation (See Policies and Guidelines), has been obtained. This standard has been set to make this
website a place where Brock descendants can visit and find the documentation that they desire. This is an
extremely large undertaking and anyone having evidence to assist in this endeavor it would be appreciated.
Copyright Notice: All files, photo's, documents etc. on this site are copyrighted by Brocks of Southeastern KY and/or
their submitter and cannot be reproduced in any format, or on another website, without specific written permission from
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However, we will direct you to where such document may be found in the public record, if not already noted in these
pages.
Brock's of Southeastern KY
Last Updated 1/03/05
© 2003, 2004, 2005Grantee: Brock, James
Acres: 250
Book: I
Survey Date: 8-15-1821
County: Cumberland
WaterCourse: Wolf R
Reference: THE KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS
Volume 1
Part 1
CHAPTER VI KENTUCKY LAND WARRANTS (1816-1873)
THE COUNTIES OF KENTUCKY
page 487
More Info: Grantee: Brock, James
Acres: 250
Book: I
Page: 130
Date Survey: 8-15-1821
County: Cumberland
Watercourse: Wolf R
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