Last Saturday’s “Family Time” blog post provided insight into the family's of Alsey and Lucy (Morris) Brock and named their two sons and their wives. https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2023/10/its-family-timethe-alsey-brock-family.html
Today, we will look at the family of the two sons, Pleasant A. and Charles A. Brock/
The Alsey Brock family was a close knit family.
Charles A. and his younger brother, Pleasant A. Brock were business men doing business in Cheraw, South Carolina under the name Charles A Brock & Bro. They owned several town lots in the area of Market Street and Front Street. Among those owned were Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 241, 242, 246, 280, 281. Charles also managed the Cheraw dispensary.
Pleasant A. Brock married Martha Eugenia Horne on 10 February 1869 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Martha was born 3 March 1852 a daughter of William E. Horne and Sarah Hamilton of Wadesboro, North Carolina. There were no children borne to this union most probably due to the short time of marriage. Pleasant A. Brock passed away on 28 February 1873. He and Martha had been married 4 years 12 days. His death was due to Typhoid fever. His death date and cause was recorded in the Pleasant A. Brock's Bible in possession of a Mr. Gandy, Society Hill, South Carolina.
His widow, Martha Eugenia (Horne) Brock married Thomas Ashton Gandy on 20 July 1875 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. This date is also included in the Family Bible. Martha Eugenia (Horne) Brock and Thomas Ashton Gandy had 4 children; 2 sons and 2 daughters.
In the settlement of Pleasant A. Brock estate, his widow, Martha Eugenia (Horne) (Brock) Gandy was deeded possession of Lots 9 & 10 in the Town of Cheraw, South Carolina.[DEED BOOK #4, Pages 767, 768 and 769]
M. E. Gandy to Lucy & C. A. Brock Release
The State of South Carolina
To all persons to whom these presents may come, I, Martha E. Gandy, the wife of Thomas A. Gandy, of the County of Darlington in the State aforesaid send Greetings:
Whereas the late commercial firm, known as C. A. Brock & Bro. composed of Charles A. Brock and Pleasant A. Brock were seized and possessed of various Town Lots in the Town of Cheraw in the State aforesaid, and whereas the said Pleasant A. Brock has departed this life, Intestate leaving as his Heirs at law his Widow Martha E. who has since intermarried with the said Thomas A. Gandy; his mother, Lucy Brock and his brother the said Charles A. Brock, and whereas the individual half interest, of the said Pleasant A. Brock in the said Lots has thereby become desirable amongst his said Heirs at Law and whereas it has been agreed by the sad Charles A. Brock, as Senior of the said Partnership and by the said Heirs at Law to divide the said Real estate, so as to set apart to the said Martha E in Severalty, her share therein, and whereas the said Martha E. has agreed to take, in full of her share therein the two Lots known as Numbers Nine (9) and Ten (10) and in consideration there to release to the said Lucy Brock and Charles A. Brock all her right, title, share and interest in the remaining Lots know as Numbers Eleven (11) Twelve (12) two hundred and forty six (246) two hundred and eighty (280) two hundred and eighty one (281)here after more particularly described .
Charles A. Brock married Sarah Jane, aka “Sallie" [Maiden name unknown] sometime before August 1866. We know from Chesterfield County, SC Deed (DB 1, page 15) posted in last weeks “Family Time” post that Charles A. Brock and Sarah Jane “Sallie [Last name Unknown] were married before execution of this deed on 4 August 1866.
Charles and Sarah had no children. However, Charles A. and Sarah took a very special interest in Mary Kizzie/Kerry Brock.
https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2018/06/amanuensis-mondayanother-mary-kizzie.html
https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-cestui-que-trust.html
Register of Deeds, Book 5, Page 782-785, Lucy BROCK to W. T. POWELL.
DEED: Chesterfield County, SC;
Lucy BROCK to W. T. POWELL. Lucy puts all of her property in trust with W. T. POWELL to hold the same for the benefit of her children. She refers to the natural love for her son Charles A. BROCK and his wife Sarah J. BROCK and Mary Kerry BROCK the child of Irvin S. BROCK. Ten ($10.00) dollars paid to W. T. POWELL and 3 lots (Lot #156, 157 and 158) in the Town of Cheraw to be placed in trust. One was the lot where her son Pleasant A. BROCK resided at the time of his death (d. 28 Feb. 1873). W. T. POWELL shall hold the same for the use and benefit of Charles A. BROCK, his wife Sarah J. BROCK and Mary Kezzie BROCK, the child of Irvin S. BROCK, living with Charles A. BROCK and Sarah J. Brock.
Deed Book 17, Page 533-536
A. G. Bright as Trustee}
To } Deed
Kizzie M. Bullard}
To all whom these Presents may come,
Greeting:
Whereas Lucy Brock late of the County of Chesterfield, State of South Carolina by her Deed bearing Date the 18th Day of March 1880 conveyed the property hereinafter Described to Wm. T. Powell, in trust, for the uses and trusts fully set forth reference being thereto have, will more fully appear.
And whereas the said Wm. T. Powell having died many years ago the Court by order, duly appointed A. G. Bright as Trustee to carry out the terms of the said trust Deed, and he has been acting as said trustee.
And whereas Charles A. Brock and Sarah J. Brock, the immediate beneficiaries and Cestui Que Trusts, in said Deed named have both died, leaving no child, or children, nor did the said Charles A. Brock leave any child, or children of any other wife.
And whereas Kizzie M. Brock who has since inter-married with one George S. Bullard) was named in said Deed as the sole beneficiary of Cestui Que Trust, after the death of said Charles A. Brock and Sarah J. Brock, should they leave no children, and should the said Charles A. Brock leave no child, or children by any other wife.
And whereas the said Kizzie M. Brock has married the said George G. Bullard and has children living and has not forfeited her interest in the said trust, estate under the terms of the said Trust Deed;
Page 534
Deed Book 5, Page 782-785, Lucy BROCK to W. T. POWELL. Lucy puts all of her property in trust with W. T. POWELL to hold the same for the benefit of her children. She refers to the natural love for her son Charles A. BROCK and his wife Sarah J. BROCK and Mary Kerry BROCK the child of Irvin S. BROCK.
This deed (DB 5:782) clearly says Charles and his wife Sarah had no children and Mary Kerry/Kizzie was the child of Irvin S. Brock. The problem is that there are 3 Irvin/Ervin Samuel Brock in Chesterfield County.
Deed Book 17, Page 533-536 says “And whereas Kizzie M. Brock who has since inter-married with one George S. Bullard) was named in said Deed as the sole beneficiary of Cestui Que Trust, after the death of said Charles A. Brock and Sarah J. Brock, should they leave no children, and should the said Charles A. Brock leave no child, or children by any other wife.
Yesterday (13 OCT.) was a good day of research. I unexpectedly found a short death notice in Williamsburg County, South Carolina that told me exactly who the father of Mary/Kerry/Kizzie Brock (Mrs. George T. Ballad) and when he died.
Obituary:
Mr. Irvin S. Brock, of Cheraw, the father-in-law of Mr. Geo. T Bullard, of this place, died at his home last Tuesday.
The County Record. [volume]
(Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975,
October 14, 1897, Image 1, page 1, column 4
Among the 3 Irvin S. Brock, the Irvin that died in 1897 was Irvin Samuel Brock, born about 1855, died 12 October 1897, son of Stephen Brock and Nancy Smith. Irvin Samuel married Mary A Stubbs before 1878. Irvin Samuel and Mary A. Stubbs had 6 known children; 4 daughters and two sons. But until yesterday no one knew which Irvin Samuel Brock was the father of Mary Kizzie Brock.
Is Mary Kizzie/Kerry the daughter of Mary A. (Stubbs) Brock? I don’t know. Without a definite marriage date I cannot say that Mary A. (Stubb) Brock is her Mother. In 1880, Mary was found in the household of Charles A. and Sarah Jane Brock not in her father’s Irvin Samuel Brock household. Charles A. and Irvin Samuel Brock are 1st Cousins.
Charles A. Brock had some rough times after passing of his brother, Pleasant A. Brock and in August 1878 filed for bankruptcy. (Deed 5, page 468, Filed for Bankruptcy)
On 23 September 1898, Charles A. Brock passed away at his place of business.
Obituary:
Cheraw, Sept. 24.—Mr. Charles A. Brock, the dispenser for the Cheraw dispensary, dropped dead at 11 o’clock today while in the discharge of his duties. The cause of his death is supposed to have been apoplexy. He was for many years a prominent merchant in this place. “The State”, (Columbia, SC) September 25, 1898, page 6, Col. 3.
Sarah Jane (Maiden name unknown) Brock passed away at the home of Mrs. George T. Bullard, aka Mary Kizzie/Kerry Brock on 21 October 1900.
Obituary:
Mrs. Brock, who has been living here with her son-in-law Mr. Geo. T. Bullard died Sunday night. Her remains were carried to Cheraw, S.C. yesterday for burial.
[The Robesonian, Lumberton, NC; 23 October 1900, Tue, page 3, column 1.]
Alsey Brock and Lucy (Morris) Brock are my 2nd Great Grand Uncle & Aunt.
Charles A. & Pleasant A. Brock are my 1st Cousins 3X Removed.
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1. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 87. Tombstone of Alsey Brock; 10 September 1815–13 March 1858, St. David's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
2. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 102A, Line 21, Dwelling #46, Family 46, Household of Alsey BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 23 July 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
3. James C. Pigg, Cheraw/Chesterfield District Wills, 1750-1865 &: Abstracts from the Court of Common Pleas 1823-1869 (Tega Cay, South Carolina: self-Published, 1995), #37 Pegues, T. E. B. vs W. W. Campbell & Alsey Brock - Bill to foreclose mortgage & c 1855.
4. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 24 July 2012); Memorial page for Alsey Brock; (10 September 1815–13 March 1858); Find a Grave memorial # 52861192, Citing Old Saint Davids Episcopal Church Cemetery; Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
5. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey, Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995. Tombstone of Lucy Brock.
6. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 183A, Line 25, Dwelling #1238, Family #1239, Household of Lucy BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 23 July 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
7. 1870 U. S. Census, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 252A; Line 9, Dwelling 49, Family 53, Household of C. A. BROCK; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 23 July 2011); citing National Archive Microfilm M593, Roll 1491.
8. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 003, Page 298A, Line 47, Dwelling 158, Family 173, Household of Lucy BROCK; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 23 July 2012); citing National Archive Microfilm T9, Roll 1225.
9. Land Deed - Lucy (Morris) Brock to W. T. Powell; 18 March 1880; Deed Book #5; Page(s) 782-785; Register of Deeds; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, SC; 23 July 2012.
10. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey, Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995. Tombstone of Lucy Brock.
11. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Lucy Brock (3 July 1822–4 January 1887), Memorial # 52861237.
12. Pigg, Cheraw/Chesterfield District Wills, 1750-1865 &, #37 Pegues, T. E. B. vs W. W. Campbell & Alsey Brock - Bill to foreclose mortgage & c 1855.
13. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Charles A. Brock (26 November 1836–23 September 1898), Memorial # 52861291.
14. 1880 U S Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #003, Page 294B; Line 18, Dwelling 88, Family 94, Household of C. A. BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed March 2008); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
15. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey, Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995. Tombstone of Charles A. Brock.
16. "Obituary," The State (Columbia, SC), September 25, 1898, page 6, Column 3, Mr. Charles A. Brock; GenealogyBank (http://www.genealogybank.com/: viewed 12 February 2013), Newspaper Archives 1690–2010.
17. Charles A. BROCK obituary, The State, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 25 September 1898, Page 6, Column 3..
18. Land Deed - Stephen & Chas A Brock to Lewis D. & W. S. Mowry Mortgage; 4 August 1866; Deed Book # 1; page(s)15.
19. 1900 US Census, Robeson County, North Carolina, population schedule, Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0108, Page: 2A/18A (stamped); Line 34, Dwelling 25, Family 33, Household of Geo T. BULLARD; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 10 December 2017); citing National Archives Microfilm T623, Roll 1214.
20. "Death Notice: Mrs. Sarah Jane Brock," Death Notice: The Robesonian, Lumberton, North Carolina, 23 October 1900, page 3, Column 1; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/: viewed 1 October 2020).
21. P. A. Brock Family Bible Family Bible Holy Bible, (Oxford: University Press, 1865), BIRTH- 10 March 1839; P. A. Brock, Obtained from Ashton Gandy by L. Cleveland, 2004.
22. Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (https://www.fold3.com/: accessed 2 September 2012), entry for Pleasant A. Brock, Private; Co A, 4th SC Cavalry; Confederate.
23. 1870 U. S. Census, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Population Schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 252A; Line 7, Dwelling 48, Family 52, Household of P. A. BROCK.
24. P. A. Brock Family Bible Family Bible, DEATH - 28 Feb 1873 of typhoid fever, P. A. Brock.
25. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey, Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995. Tombstone of Pleasant A. Brock.
26. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Pleasant A. Brock (10 March 1839–28 February 1873), Memorial # 52861355.
27. Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Probate Files & Loose papers, Pleasant A. Brock; digital images, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org: viewed 12 January 2012); Estate Folder #318, Pleasant A. Brock.
28. P. A. Brock Family Bible Family Bible, MARRIAGE - 10 February 1869, P. A. Brock & Martha Eugenia Horne.
29. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 August 2021); Memorial page for Martha Eugenia “Mattie” Horne Gandy; (3 March 1852–27 May 1925); Find a Grave memorial # 100453492, Citing Abel Gandy Family Cemetery; Society Hill, Darlington County, South Carolina, USA.
30. Land Deed - M. E. Gandy to Lucy & C. A. Brock Release; 13 December 1875; Deed Book # 4; page(s)767, 768, 769.
31. Family data, Booker Gandy Family Bible: Containing the Old and New Testament, 1837, (Hartford, Conn: n.p., 1837); original owned in 2023 by Darlington Historical Commission, [address for private use], Darlington, South Carolina.
32. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Martha Eugenia “Mattie” Horne Gandy (3 March 1852–27 May 1925), Memorial # 100453492.
33. Obituary for Mrs. Thomas A. Gandy Dies at Society Hill, The State, 6 June 1925.
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