(Note: Charles A. Brock lived until the 1920's and must have been photographed hundreds of times in his lifetime. I would love to see some photographs of him as a young man around the time he was in the service. However, at this point in time, for all with an interest and for the Princeville Historical Association, I would be thrilled to see some photographs as an old man!! Can someone help me!!! Thanks, Baxter)

Private CHARLES A. BROCK, Co. K, 86th Illinois & Co. F, 34th Illinois

Charles A. Brock was born on April 9, 1846 in Tazewell County, Illinois, the oldest of at least 9 children known to have been born to Alexander H. Brock and Mary Ann (Parson) Brock. Alexander H. Brock was born about November 6, 1805 in New York State. Alexander was married 1st to __________ __________, possibly in Pennsylvania. Four children are known to have been born to them. They are;
1. Benton Brock, born c. 1835/36 in Pennsylvania.

2. Minerva Brock, born c. 1836/37 in Illinois. There is a record of a Mirava R. Brock being married to a J. P. Putnam on November 3, 1855 in Tazewell County.

3. Floyd Brock, born c. 1839/40 in Illinois. Floyd A. Brock was married to Nancy E. Wilson on June 15, 1864 in Tazewell County, Illinois. At the time of the 1865 census, Floyd A. Brock is found in Osceola, Stark County, Illinois. In 1870 the Brocks are found in ____________ County, Missouri;
Floyd Brock M 30 Illinois
Nancy Brock F 30 Illinois
Alax Brock M 6 Illinois
James Goston M 30 Illinois

Then it appears that Nancy may have died and Floyd appears to have been married to Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Mounce (Mounts). At the time of the 1880 census, Floyd and his family are found in Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa, where he is a Painter;
Floyd A Brock Self M 37 Illinois
Lizzy Brock Wife F 30 Missouri
Clyde Brock Son M 0 Iowa
James P Farless Stepson M 9 Kansas
Maude Farless Stepdaughter F 7 Kansas
Leota Farless Stepdaughter F 5 Kansas
Claude O Brock Son M 1 Iowa

(Note; Otho Clyde (or Claude) Brock was born on February 26, 1880 in Garden Grove, Iowa. On January 26, 1887 Floyd and Elizabeth had another daughter, who was born in Corning, Adams County, Iowa. Floyd is listed as being 45 and as having been born in Tazewell County, Illinois.)

4. Orson P. Brock, born c. 1841/42 in Illinois. Orson P.Brock volunteered at Pekin, Illinois to serve in what was to become Co. E of the 47th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry on November 4, 1861. He stated he was 20 years of age at the time and was residing in Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Illinois at the time. He is described as being Height 5' 6, Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER and was born in Groveland, Tazewell County, Illinois. He disappeared on MARCH 12, 1863 near MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE and was officially listed as a DESERTER. He actually is beleived to have died there in Tennessee and his unit apparently never found out about his passing.

Alexander and his first wife came west from Pennsylvania to Illinois sometime between 1835 and 1837. Alexander's first wife died sometime between 1842 and 1845, possibly in Tazewell County. On August 11, 1845, Alexander was married to Mary Ann Parson in Tazewell County. Mary Ann Parson was born on September 3, 1826 in __________, Virginia. Alexander and Mary Ann are known to have had at least nine children. They are;
5. Charles A. Brock, born April 9, 1846, probably in Tazewell County, Illinois, though in 1865 he was recorded as having been born in Peoria County. See his biography below.

6. Harriett Brock, born c. 1847/48 in Illinois.

7. Francis "Fanny" Brock, born c. 1849/50 in Illinois.

8. Franklin P. Brock, born December 9, 1852/53 in Illinois. In 1860 and 1870, Frank is found with the family. About 1869/70, Frank P. Brock was married to Charlotte ____________, who was born on January 20, 1853 in England. At the time of the 1880 census, Frank and Charlotte are found in Osceola, Stark County, Illinois, where Frank is farming;
Frank Brock Self M 27 Illinois
Charlotte Brock Wife F 27 England

A daughter, Clara, was born to Frank and Charlotte on February 19, 1882 and another daughter was born to them in 1890, but, this 2nd daughter died as an infant and her mortal remains were laid in the Polk Cemetery in Polk, Polk County, Nebraska. At the time of the 1900 census, Frank and his family are found in Pleasant Home Precinct, Polk County, Nebraska;
Frank P Brock Head M 47 Illinois
Charlotte Brock Wife F 47 England
Clara Brock Daughter F 18 Illinois

In the 1910 and 1920 census records, the Brocks are found in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. Charlotte (__________) Brock died in the 1920's in Polk County, Nebraska. At the time of the 1930 census, Frank and Clara are found in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska;
Frank P Brock Head M 76 Illinois
Clara Brock Daughter F 48 Illinois

Charlotte (__________) Brock died on July 20, 1926. Frank P. Brock died on September 12, 1932. Clara Belle Brock died unmarried on April 23, 1937. All of their mortal remains were laid in the Polk Cemetery in Polk, Polk County, Nebraska. See their Find A Grave Memorials in Polk County, Nebraska.

9. Isabella "Isabel" Brock, born January 22, 1855 in Illinois. Isabel was married to Daniel R. Whisker on February 22, 1881. Isabel died on October 20, 1912. Their earthly remains were laid in the Osceola Cemetery, Elmira, Stark County, Illinois.

10. Agnes Brock, born June 17, 1857 in Illinois. Agnes died December 30, 1881; Her mortal remains were buried in Stark County.

11. Ann Brock, born in 1860 in Illinois. Ann may have died in the 1860's.

12. John D Brock, born April 4, 1864 in Stark County, Illinois. John was married to Lottie Stoner on __________ __, 18__. John, who according to his death record on familysearch.org, was a boiler maker. John died on September 25, 1935 in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois at the age of 71. His parents are listed as Alexander Brock and Mary Parsons, both of whom are listed, incorrectly, as having been born in New York. John's mortal remains were laid in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois.

13. Luella Mae Brock, born September __, 1866 in Illinois. Luella M. Brock married Charles W Townsend c. 1884/85, and they lived mainly in Hardin County, Iowa. At the time of the 1900 census, Luella and her family are found in Jackson Township, Hardin County, Iowa. Luella is listed as having had three children at this time, all of whom are living;
Charles W Townsend Head M 33 Minnesota
Luella M Townsend Wife F 34 Illinois
Carl H Townsend Son M 14 Illinois
Blanche B Townsend Daughter F 10 Iowa
Allie R Townsend Daughter F 8 Iowa

Luella Mae (Brock) Townsend died on ____________ and her mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________.

At the time of the 1850 census, the Brock family is found in Tazewell County, Illinois;
Alese Brock M 40 New York
Mary Brock F 24 Virginia
Benton Brock M 14 Pennsylvania
Minerva Brock F 13 Illinois
Floyd Brock M 10 Illinois
Orsin Brock M 8 Illinois
Charles Brock M 4 Illinois
Harriet Brock F 2 Illinois
Francis Brock F 0 Illinois

Sometime between 1850 and 1860, Alexander and Mary Ann brought their family to the west side of the Illinois River where they settled in Medina Township in Peoria County, near Mt. Hawley. There Charles grew to manhood farming the land beside his father. At the time of the 1860 census of Peoria County, the Brock family is found residing in Medina Township;
228 Brock Alex 54 M Farmer 2,500 NY
228 Brock Mary 34 F VA
228 Brock Charles 13 M IL
228 Brock Harriet 12 F IL
228 Brock Frances 10 F IL
228 Brock Franklin 7 M IL
228 Brock Isabel 5 F IL
228 Brock Agnes 3 F IL
228 Brock Ann 1/12 F IL

At the time of the 1870 census, the Brock family is found in Osceola Township, Stark County, Illinois;
Alex H Bruck M 64 New York
Mary A Bruck F 45 Virginia
Fanny Bruck F 18 Illinois
Frank P Bruck M 17 Illinois
Isabella Bruck F 15 Illinois
Agnes Bruch F 12 Illinois
John D Bruch M 6 Illinois
Luella M Bruch F 3 Illinois

At the time of the 1880 census, the Brock family is found in Osceola, Stark County, Illinois. A. H. Brock is listed as a farmer and his parents were both born in New York;
self A. H. Brock M 74 New York
wife N. A. Brock F 55 Virginia
daughter Isebel Brock F 26 Illinois
daughter Agnes Brock F 23 Illinois
son J. D. Brock M 16 Illinois
daughter L. M. Brock F 13 Illinois

Alexander H. Brock died February 13, 1881 in Stark County. At the time of the 1900 census, Mary A. Brock is found, widowed, and apparently living alone in what is called Ward 4 of the city of Kewanee, Kewanee Township, Henry County, Illinois. She is listed as being the mother of 10 children, 6 of whom are living in 1900. She is listed as having been born in September of 1825 and her parents as having been born in Virginia.
Mary Ann (Parson) Brock died May 24, 1904, possibly in Stark County. Their mortal remains were laid to rest in the _________________ Cemetery in __________, Stark County, Illinois.

Now to continue with the biography of Charles A. Brock;
Sometime before 1865, Charles is believed to have moved to Galva, Illinois, in Henry County, where he is employed as a Wagon Maker. On January 23, 1865, Charles A. Brock, returned to Peoria County, where he volunteered to go and serve as a Recruit in Co. K of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Company K had been raised in the Princeville, Illinois area in July and August of 1862. The surviving members of the Co. K had now been in the service At that time, the men of the 86th were encamped at Tuly's Station, eight miles north and west of Savannah, Georgia, which Sherman's Army had taken just before Christmas of 1864 as an early Christmas present for President Abraham Lincoln.

ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report

Name BROCH, CHARLES A Rank PVT
Company K Unit 86 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence GALVA, HENRY CO, IL
Age 18 Height 5' 3 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT
Marital Status
Occupation WAGON MAKER
Nativity PEORIA CO, IL

Service Record
Joined When JAN 23, 1865
Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom MAJ NORTON
Period 1 YR Muster In JAN 23, 1865
Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks TRANS TO CO F 34 ILL INF MAY 18, 1865.

Within days of his volunteering, however, the men of the 86th were on the move and would soon cross the border into South Carolina. Charles probably joined the 86th somewhere in South Carolina. Soon they were again chasing Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's troops in North Carolina and in March of 1865, Charles was most like present when the men of the 86th were engaged with those troops in the Battles of Averysboro and Bentonville, North Carolina, after which, General Johnston surrendered his troops to those of General Sherman, sealing the Confederacy's fate.
In May of 1865, with the Civil War now over, the Army decided to retain the services of the late war recruits of the 86th, while the original surviving members of the 86th would be discharged so that they could return home. On May 18, 1865, Private Charles A. Brock was transferred with 5 other Co. K late war recruits to Co. F, of the 34th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry for about 2 more months of service.

ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report

Name BROCK, CHARLES A Rank PVT
Company F Unit 34 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence GALVA, HENRY CO, IL
Age 18 Height 5' 3 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT
Marital Status
Occupation FARMER
Nativity TAZEWELL CO, IL

Service Record
Joined When JAN 23, 1865
Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom MAJ NORTON
Period 1 YR
Muster In JAN 23, 1865
Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out JUL 12, 1865
Muster Out Where LOUISVILLE, KY
Muster Out By Whom CPT PAPST
Remarks TRANS FROM 86 ILL INF JUN 2, 1865

The six former Co. K men would only serve another 6 weeks with the 34th as they would soon find themselves in Louisville, Kentucky, the same area, where McCook's Brigade had been assembled back in 1862. On July 12, 1865, the 6 Co. K boys were mustered out of the service along with the rest of the men of the 34th Illinois and they returned to their homes in Central Illinois.
Charles is not believed to have remained in Illinois long. I can not find Charles in the 1870 census, but, by at least 1873 he is known to have been residing in Iowa.

Charles A. Brock was married 1st to Elizabeth Kuhns on June 1, 1872 in ____________ County, ___________. Elizabeth was born about 1853 in Guernsey County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Samuel Kuhn and Nancy "Sarah" Lidy.
The children born to Charles and Elizabeth include;
1. Nellie F. Brock, born April 30, 1873 in Essex, Page County, Iowa. Nellie was married to ___________ Renton/Renter, who was born c. 1869.

2. Frank M. Brock, born September 28, 1875 in Essex, Page County, Iowa. Frank is found with the family at the time of the 1880 census in Iowa. Frank is believed to have died c. 1960. Frank may be the Frank M. Brock, who is recorded as being born on September 28, 1871 in Iowa, who served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, and who died on December 31, 1943. This Frank M. Brock's mortal remains were laid in the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 3555741.

3. George E. Brock, born December 2, 1877 in Essex, Page County, Iowa. George is found with the family in the 1880 census and is recorded as being two years of age. There is a record of a George Brock on familysearch, which fits much of what we know about George Brock;
Name George Brock
Event Type Death
Event Date 12 Oct 1943
Event Place San Diego, California, United States
Birth Date 01 Apr 1874
Birthplace Iowa
Gender Male
Father's Name Brock
Mother's Name Kuhn

Is this our George Brock?

4. Ida I. Brock, born December 13, 1879 in Washington County, Kansas. Ida was married to Harvey Sage c. 19__. Harvey Sage was born c. 1875. Harvey and Ida are believed to have had one daughter, before he died sometime between 1905 and 1910. At the time of the 1910 census, Ida, who is now widowed, and her daughter, Gertrude, are found living his Ida's uncle in May Day, Riley County, Kansas;
Joseph D Kuhn Head M 42 Illinois
Ida I Sage Niece F 30 Kansas
Gertrude A Sage Grand-niece F 5 Washington

5. Cullie Albert Brock, born May 26, 1882 in Washington County, Kansas. Cullie served in the United States Army during ___________. Cullie was married to Martha Helen Ward (1886 - 1977) on December __, 1904.
Their children include;
A. Jasper Brock, born c. 1905/06 in Nebraska.
B. Leonard Brock. born c. 1907/08 in Nebraska.

At the time of the 1910 census, Cullie and his family are found residing in Ward 3 of the city of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska;
Cullie Brock Head M 27 Kansas
Martha Brock Wife F 23 India
Jasper Brock Son M 4 Nebraska
Leonard Brock Son M 2 Nebraska
Charles A Brock Father M 63 Illinois
Elizabeth Brock Mother F 54 Ohio
Eska Brock Brother M 15 Kansas

Cullie died on July 10, 1938 in Napa County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Shiloh Cemetery in Windsor, Sonoma County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial # 10378257 for more information about him and his family.

6. Ella Rowena Brock, born April 8, 1884. Ella is believed to have died about 1951, in Windsor, Sonoma County, California.

7. Myrtle Lowena Brock, born March 30, 1886 in Washington County, Kansas. Myrtle was married to Edward Elmer Heckathorn on December 5, 1904. Edward was born on January 14, 1886. Seven children are known to have been born to Myrtle and Edward, including;
A. Dorothy Elizabeth Heckathorn, born February 18, 1904 in Nebraska. Married to Ruben Ahl. At the time of the 1940 census, Dorothy and her family are found in Ward 4, Beatrice, Beatrice City, Gage County, Nebraska;
Rueben F Ahl Head M 37 Nebraska
Dorothy E Ahl Wife F 35 Nebraska
Lloyd R Ahl Son M 13 Nebraska
Dorothy Verlene Ahl Daughter F 11 Nebraska
Melven A Ahl Son M 10 Nebraska
Carroll Ahl Daughter F 9 Nebraska

Dorothy died on February 6, 1995 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada and her mortal remains were laid in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial # 43649008.

B. Catherine Heckathorn, born ___________ __, 190__ (c. 1906/07) in Nebraska.

C. Edward Guy Heckathorn, born June 2, 1908 in Nebraska; Guy was married to Hazel ___________ in 192__. At the time of the 1940 census, Guy and his family are found in Ward 3, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Judicial Township, Orange County, California;
Edward G Heckathorn Head M 31 Nebraska
Hazel Heckathorn Wife F 30 Nebraska
Darlene Heckathorn Daughter F 12 Nebraska
Darnell Heckathorn Son M 9 Nebraska
Allen Heckathorn Son M 6 Nebraska
Bobby Joe Heckathorn Son M 0 California

Guy died on February 3, 1982 in Tehama, California and his mortal remains were laid in the ____________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________.

D. Raymond Elmer Heckathorn, born January 4, 1910. Ray was married to Elsie __________ in 193__. At the time of the 1940 census, Ray and Elsie are found in Ward 1, Beatrice, Beatrice City, Gage County, Nebraska;
Ray Heckathorn Head M 30 Nebraska
Elsie Heckathorn Wife F 27 Iowa

Raymond Elmer Heckathorn died on June 22, 1969 and his mortal remains were laid in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #185221637.

E. Cleao Huld Thurman, born ___________ __, 191__ (c. 1912/13) in Nebraska.

F. Thurman Theodo Heckathorn, born March 12, 1915 in Nebraska; Thurman was married to Mildred Lucille Hale in 193__. At the time of the 1940 census, Thurman and his family are found in Ward 1, Beatrice, Beatrice City, Gage County, Nebraska;
Thurman Hecksthorn Head M 25 Nebraska
Mildred Hecksthorn Wife F 21 Nebraska
Theodore Hecksthorn Son M 1 Nebraska

(Note: At least one more child is known to have been born to Thurman and Mildred. That is Rita Jo Heckathorn, who was born on June 28, 1944 in Potter, Texas.)

Thurman died on May 28, 1986 in Santa Clara, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington.

At the time of the 1920 census, the Heckathorns are found in Beatrice Ward 1, Gage County, Nebraska;
Edward Heckathorn Head M 33 Nebraska
Myrtle Heckathorn Wife F 32 Kansas
Dorothy Heckathorn Daughter F 14 Nebraska
Catherene Heckathorn Daughter F 13 Nebraska
Guy Heckathorn Son M 11 Nebraska
Raymond Heckathorn Son M 10 Nebraska
Cleao Huld Heckathorn Daughter F 7 Nebraska
Thurman Heckathorn Son M 4 Nebraska

At the time of the 1930 census, the Heckathorns are found in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska;
Edward E Heckathorn Head M 44 Nebraska
Myrtle Heckathorn Wife F 44 Kansas
Raymond Heckathorn Son M 20 Nebraska
Thurman Heckathorn Son M 15 Nebraska
Opal Heckathorn Daughter F 10 Nebraska

Edward E. Heckathorn died on September 25, 1943, while Myrtle died on October 7, 1944 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska and their mortal remains were laid in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial # 114528784.

8. Harry R. Brock, born April 5, 1890 in Kansas. At the time of the 1910 census, Harry is working as a Healster in Veterinary barn with a Dr. Ran James, 59, who is from Ireland. They reside in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska.
Harry is known to have moved to California and at the time of WWI he registered for the draft in Solano County, California.
At the time of the 1920 census, Harry is found married in Benicia, Solano County, California;
Harry Brock Head M 32 Kansas
Mae Brock Wife F 49 Michigan

9. Clifford L. Brock, born c. 1890/91; died on July 14, 1892, probably in an accident; buried in the West Mills Cemetery about halfway between Milford and Dorchester.

10. John W. "Eska" "Jack" Brock, born October 31, 1895 in Gage County, Nebraska. At the time of the 1910 census, listed as Eska, he is found living with his older brother, Cullie, and his family in Ward 3 of the city of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska;
Cullie Brock Head M 27 Kansas
Martha Brock Wife F 23 India
Jasper Brock Son M 4 Nebraska
Leonard Brock Son M 2 Nebraska
Charles A Brock Father M 63 Illinois
Elizabeth Brock Mother F 54 Ohio
Eska Brock Brother M 15 Kansas

In 1920, Eska is living in Minnesota listed as John W. Brock, is married to Verna _____________ and they have one child;
A. June Brock, born c. 1918 in ________________.

Eska is known to have been married to Verna ____________, who was born c. 1899. John may have later been married to a Betty, who was born c. 1899, in 19__. John W. "Jack" Brock, who was born October 31, 1895, and who was said to have been born in Kansas, but was actually born in Nebraska, his mother was a Kuhn and John died on November 28, 1951 in Sonoma, California.
John W Brock's mortal remains were laid in the Shiloh Cemetery in Windsor, Sonoma County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial #37347025.

Now to continue with the biography of Charles A. Brock and his family;
At the time of the 1880 census, the Brocks are found in Lincoln, Washington County, Kansas, where he is a Farm Laborer. His father and mother are listed as having been born in Massachusetts and Virginia, respectively;
Charles Brock Self M 32 Illinois
Elisabeth Brock Wife F 27 Ohio
Nellie Brock Daughter F 7 Iowa
Frank Brock Son M 5 Iowa
George Brock Son M 2 Iowa
Ida Brock Daughter F 0 Kansas

In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their first reunion on the 25th anniversary of their being mustered into service, August 27, 1887. Ever year thereafter until 1923, they held annual reunions in Peoria, Illinois. Charles never attended any of the 86th Illinois reunions.

Charles and Elizabeth moved to family to Nebraska in the 1880's or 1890's. There they lived in Seward County, Nebraska on a farm located about half way between Milford and Dorchester. However, at the time of the 1910 census, the Brocks are found in Ward 3 of the city of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska;
Cullie Brock Head M 27 Kansas
Martha Brock Wife F 23 India
Jasper Brock Son M 4 Nebraska
Leonard Brock Son M 2 Nebraska
Charles A Brock Father M 63 Illinois
Elizabeth Brock Mother F 54 Ohio
Eska Brock Brother M 15 Kansas

While he lived in Gage County, Charles A. Brock was a member of G.A.R. Post #35 in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Elizabeth was probably not doing well at this time and perhaps they just staying with Cullie's family temporarily so they could help look after her. Elizabeth died on May 2, 1910, probably there in Gage County, but they still considered Milford, Seward County, Nebraska as their home. Her mortal remains were laid in the Chepstow Cemetery in Washington County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #10803890.

Charles may have then been married to a Mary ___________. Charles died on January 11, 1921 in Milford, Seward County, Nebraska. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the Blue Mound Cemetery, located a half mile south of Milford.

by Baxter B. Fite III and Find A Grave contributor Lyle Fletcher (#48291063)

(Baxter Fite would love to hear from anyone, especially descendants, who might be able to provide more information about Pvt. Charles A. Brock and his family. He would also love to see copies of any photographs of Charles A. Brock that have survived the years, especially any showing him in uniform, for the benefit of the Princeville Historical Society and for his Find A Grave site for all to see.)