Eli W. Brock Estate Settlement

 Eli W. Brock Estate with Death Date

State of South Carolina;

County of Chesterfield.

          Whereas Eli Brock, late of the County and State above written, died intestate during the month of February 1905 leaving as his heirs at law and distributees the following:

          Mary Jane Brock, his wife, and the following children, to wit: Katie McLaurin, Emma Brock, Hattie Bivens, Sarah Ann Brock, J. C. Brock, D. F. Brock, and Lucy Rivers (all of whom are of age), and they desire to divide the lands and estate of the said Eli Brock without suit amongst themselves.

          Therefore know all men by these presents that we, the said heirs at law of the said Eli Brock whose names are hereto signed, in consideration of the foregoing and of the promises of each of us to the other to sign deeds carrying out the agreement herein after mentioned, do hereby covenant, promise and agree to make titles to the various heirs at law as follows;

(1^st) To make and execute to Sarah Ann Brock, J. C. Brock and Lucy Rivers title to what is known as the house (pg 10) place, the same containing eighty acres more or less, to be divided amongst them as they may decide; or after they have so divided it agreeably amongst themselves to make and execute title to each of them to his or her share.

(2^nd) To make and execute to Katie McLaurin, Emma Brock, Hattie Bivens and D. F. Brock title to all other lands of the said Eli Brock, the same being known as the James P. Brock land and a small tract gotten by said Eli Brock from his father, to be divided amongst themselves as they may decide; or after they have so divided it agreeably amongst themselves to make and execute title to each of then to his or her share.

(3^rd) In consideration of the signing of the said deeds by the said Mary Jane Brock, widow of the said Eli Brock, each and every one of the others parties hereto agree to give unto the said Mary Jane Brock all of  his or her rights, title and interest to all the personal property of the said Eli Brock; and each of said parties further agrees to pay unto the said Mary Jane Brock the sum of ten Dollars per annum throughout the tern of her natural life, payable the 1st day of October of each year, and each of the said parties hereby agrees that the said sum so due annually shall constitute a lien or mortgage on the land so gotten and held by him or her as a security for the payment of said sum of Ten Dollars to the said Mary Jane Brock or order on the 1st day of October of each year.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the 21^st day of Jan. A. D. 1907.

In presence of                                       Mary Jane Brock {Seal}

J. A. Brock                                            D. F. Brock {Seal}

L. J. Rivers                                            J. C. Brock {Seal}

                                                              Cattie McLaurin {Seal}

                                                              Lucy Rivers {Seal}

                                                              Sarah Ann Brock {Seal}

                                                              Emma x her mark Brock {seal} 

                                                              Hattie Bivens {Seal}

Page 11

The State of South Carolina.

County of Chesterfield.

          Personally appeared before me J. A. Brock and made oath that he saw the within named parties to this agreements sign, seal and as their act and deed, deliver the within written Deed and that he with L. J. Brock witnessed the execution thereof.

Sworn to before me this 17^th day of December, 1914.

D. L. Smith                                                J. A. Brock

Deputy Clerk of Court

 

Recorded this 17^th day of December 1914.

For years I have known that Eli W. Brock died in 1905 but up until yesterday had no knowledge as to when he died in 1905. This past Sunday I learned of a collection of Deeds, on-line that I was unaware existed. This deed was in that collection. I only wish they had all included the date but his entire family is mentioned within the deed.  

Eli W. Brock is my 1st Cousin 4X Removed. 

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1. Land Deed - Eli W. Brock Estate with Death Date; 21 January 1907; Deed Book #MISC. Book 4, Page(s) 9-11; Register of Deeds; Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; 3 February 2023.

Who are the Parents of Hezekiah "Hugh" Brock?

One of my greatest genealogical disappointments is that I have not been able to determine the parents of my maternal 2nd Great Grandfather, Hezekiah "Hugh" Brock.

We know that the Chesterfield County Brock's are all descendants of Valentine Brack and his two wives Anna Margaretha Lischer and  Susanna Blaester.

One of those children was a James Brock born 13 September 1749 and died 15 Dec 1847. His full name might have been James Valentine Brock. His wife is unknown,

In 1790, THERE WERE NO BROCK's in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. The immigrant Valentine Brock was found in the Fayette District of Richmond County, North Carolina just across the state line with South Carolina and Chesterfield County.

1790 CENSUS: Fayette District, Richmond County, NC, Series: M637  Roll: 7,  Image: 442; Family History Library Film: 0568147. Page: 173, Line 2; 1 Male Over 16 [Valentine BROCK] and 2 Females,[ Wife and daughter].

In 1800 CENSUS, that had changed and we find

• Valentine Brock
• James Brock
• Susanna Brock

The numbers changed again in 1810 CENSUS and at that time we find:

• Valentine Brock
• James Brock
• William Brock [Moved to LA & MS]
  

The 1820 Census consisted of the following Brock families:

• Valentine Brock
• James Brock
• Benjamin Brock
It's easy to see with a matrix that the Valentine and James Brock family has been consistent over the past years just aging  another 10 years with the taking of each Census. It also easy to see that Benjamin Brock, age 26-45 in 1820 came from the James Brock family.

And finally the 1830 Census:

• Valentine Brock is no longer listed
• James Brock is same James we have followed from 1800 till now
• Benjamin is the same Benjamin Brock from 1820
• Squire Brock
• Samuel Brock
• Squire and Samuel are new families and again from the matrix included below the only family with boys this age is the James Brock family.

Hezekiah Brock was born 28 February 1827 in Chesterfield County. Right away we can eliminate Valentine, James Brock  and William Brock as the father of Hezekiah. That leaves as potential father, Benjamin, Squire and Samuel.

Let's take a look at these 3 families and see if we can place Hezekiah with one of the families.

First: Squire H. Brock  
In the 1830 census Squire H. Brock family composition was:
1830‭ ‬Chesterfield,SC:
Squire BROCK
1‭ ‬male,‭ ‬0-5‭;
1‭ ‬male,‭ ‬20-30‭;
1‭ ‬female,‭ ‬0-5‭;
1‭ ‬female,‭ ‬15-20‭;
‭We can see that Squire and his wife Rachel Parker only had two children, a daughter the oldest, Mary A. Brock and a son younger, James Albert Brock.
‭Many on-line trees have Hezekiah with this family because they think the middle H in Squire's name is Hezekiah. There is no proof found that shows what the "H" represents.

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Second: Samuel Brock
In the 1830 census Samuel Brock family composition was:
1830‭ ‬Chesterfield, SC:
Samuel BROCK
2‭ ‬male,‭ ‬0-5‭;
1‭ ‬male,‭ ‬30-40‭;
1‭ ‬female,‭ ‬5-10‭;
1‭ ‬female,‭ ‬20-30
Samuel W. Brock, b. 1796 and his wife Martha/Marcia had two young sons and a daughter in this Census. The sons are of the proper age that one may have been Hezekiah; but, when we research the family we find that those two young sons are William P. Brock, Joel Washington Brock and the daughter is  Sarah Ann Brock.

So that leaves Benjamin Brock and his wife Temperance. The 1830 Census shows the Benjamin Brock family as follows:

1830 Census
Benjamin BROCK
2‭ ‬male,‭ ‬0-5‭;
3‭ ‬male,‭ ‬5-10‭;
1‭ ‬male,‭ ‬40-50‭;
1‭ ‬female,‭ ‬0-5‭;
1‭ ‬female,‭ ‬40-50‭;
‭We see that Benjamin and his wife Temperance had 5 males borne before 1830 and two borne in the proper time slot for one of these boys to be Hezekiah and I say Hezekiah is the son of Benjamin and Temperance [LNU] Brock.

Many years ago, I was given some information suggesting the Hezekiah and an older brother had married sisters. I haven't totally proven or unproven this information; but,  Hezekiah Brock, my 2nd Great Grandfather married Sarah "Sallie" Morris; his oldest brother, Alsey Brock married Lucy Morris. Lucy Morris and Sarah Morris were sisters and daughters of Wiley Morris and Charity Short.

The mass destruction of pre Civil war public records and the deliberate acts of arson in the burning of the County Courthouse by the Union forces in early March 1865 is extremely distressing.

However, the remaining records and evidence including family folklore all points to one conclusion: Hezekiah Brock is the son of Benjamin Brock and Temperance, his wife. I just wish for one document supporting this conclusion.

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Suit to Partition Estate Lands of Squire H. Brock

On 10 February 1888, Squire H. Brock passed away. His wife Rachel had passed away some 8 1/2 months earlier on 25 May 1887. Squire left 8 grown children to mourn his passing and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a farmer and land owner.

On 5 April 1897, ten years after his passing, his son, Samuel W. Brock brought suit in the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Chesterfield and State of South Carolina against James A. Brock et al praying that the real estate of Squire H. Brock deceased be sold for Partition. James Albert Brock was the oldest surviving son. The land (85 acres) was sold to Samuel W. Brock for $51.50.   

But, what happened to the money? No probate record or any other equity record of any kind has been found detailing what happened to the proceeds of the Squire H. Brock partition. That includes all the personal and real property belonging to the estate. Chesterfield County Land Deed Book 15, pages 174-177 documents the selling of the land but it doesn't show what happened to the money.  The Land Deed is 4 pages but for the sake of brevity I have only included page 174 of Deed Book 15. The entire deed can be downloaded at: archiveviewer.uslandrecords.com/sc/chesterfield

Transcription: 

G. J. Redfearn}
               Clerk}    Deed
to         }
Samuel W. Brock}

The State of South Carolina
             To all to whom these Presents shall come or be made known, or whom the same may in anywise concern (pg 175) I, G. J. Redfearn Clerk of Court of the County of Chesterfield in the said state, Send Greeting:
Whereas Samuel W. Brock on or about the 5th day of April; in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety seven did exhibit his complaint in the Court of Common Please in the County of Chesterfield and State aforesaid against James A. Brock et al praying that the real estate of Squire H. Brock deceased be sold for Partition.
And the cause, being at issue before the Honorable the Court  aforesaid came on to be hears on the 30th day of June one thousand eight hundred and Ninety-seven when the said Court after a full hearing thereof, and mature deliberation in the premises, Did Order, adjudge and decree that the lands hereinafter mentioned and described should be sold at public auction by G. J. Redfearn Clerk  of Chesterfield County on the terms and for the purposes mentioned in said Decretal Order, as by reference thereto, on file in the Said Court, will appear: And the said G. J. Redfearn Clerk after having duly advertised the said lands for sale by public outcry, on the 1st day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Ninety seven Did then openly and publicly and according to the custom of action, sell and dispose of the said premises below described unto Samuel W. Brock for Fifty-One & 50/100 Dollars he being at that price the highest bidder for the same. Now know all men That I, the said G. J. Redfearn Clerk of Court in consideration of the premises and also on consideration of the sum of Two Dollars paid me by the said Samuel W. Brock the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have granted, bargained, sold and released, and by these presents Do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said Samuel W. Brock and his Heirs and (pg 176) assigns.
All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land in the County of Chesterfield, in the State of South Carolina lying on the South side of Westfield Creek  and West side of Wolf branch beginning at a stake on Samuel Parker's and W. M. Brock's lines running S. 29 E. 41.70 forty chains seventy links to stake in Meadow branch N. 13 1/4 E. 2 chains and 64 links to stake, thence N. 35 W. 10 chains to popular thence  N. 55 W. 12 chains to stake, thence N. 14 E. 11 chains 30 links to stake, thence up run of Westfield Creek to stake thence S. 32 E. 22 chains 82 links to beginning -- the same containing Eighty-five acres more or less, and for more full description see Deed from Squire H. Brock to John W. Brock and his bodily heirs bearing date the 29th day of August 1885._
Together with all and singular the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the reversions and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof: and also all the estate, right, title, interest, dower, possession, property, benefit, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of the said Jas. A. Brock et al and of all the parties to the said suit, and of all others persons rightfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof, by from or under them or either of them.
To Have and to Hold the said premises with its hereditaments, privileges and appurtenances unto the said Samuel W. Brock his heirs and Assigns forever.
In Witness Whereof, I, the said G. J. Redfearn Clerk of Court under and by virtue of the said Decree have hereunto set my Hand and seal at Chesterfield, S.C. this 24th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Ninety-eight (pg 177) and in the one hundred and Twenty-third year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.   
Sealed and delivered}                                                   G. J. Redfearn      {Seal}
in presence of}                                                              Clerk of Court
J. P. Mangum}
R. E. Rivers}

The State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
         Personally before me T. L. Huntley Judge of probate came J. P. Mangum and made oath that he saw the within named G. J. Redfearn Clerk sign, seal, and as his act and deed deliver the within Deed, and that he with R. E. Rivers witnessed the execution thereof.
Sworn to before me this 21st}
day of November 1898}                                               J. P. Mangum
{seal} T. L. Huntley}
     Judge of Probate}

Recorded this 21st day of November 1898 in Book C, page 291.
Fee $.25
                                                                      R. E. Rivers
                                                         Auditor Chesterfield County, S.C.
        

Squire H. Brock is either my 3rd Great Grand Uncle or 3rd Great Grandfather. 

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[1]. G. J. Redfearn to S. W. Brock Deed; Deed Book 15, Pages 174-177; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, SC; Recorded 21st November, 1898.

[2]. Squire James Rivers Family Bible Family Bible Holy Bible, DEATH DATE; S. H. BROCK died February 10, 1888, Obtained from Judy McNeill.

[3] James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 1072. Tombstone of Rachel Parker Brock; 27 July 1810–25 May 1887, Brock Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Treasure Chest Thursday~Purchase of Estate Lands of Samuel W. Brock

In March 1866, a writ of Feri Facias was issued out of the Court of Common Pleas for the District of Chesterfield against Samuel W. and Eli W. Brock (Father-Son) directing the sale of 64 acres of land to recover a judgment of  Two hundred forty-four Dollars and seventy-five cents.

The 64 acres of land was purchased at Sheriff Sales by James P. Brock, the youngest son of Samuel W. Brock, for the sum of twenty-five dollars, he being at that price, the highest and last bidder for the same.

Deed Book 1, Page 171-172
Danl Douglass Shff to J. P. Brock Shffs Titles
State of South Carolina
To all whom these Presents may concern.
I, Danl Douglass Esquire sheriff of the District of Chesterfield in the State aforesaid send Greetings: Whereas by virtue of a writ of Feri Facias issued out of the Court of Common Pleas for the District of Chesterfield vested the fifth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six, and returnable according to law, to me directed and lodged in my office on the sixth day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty six commanding me of the Goods, chattels, Houses, Lands and other Hereditaments and Real Estates of of <sic> Saml W + Eli Brock to levy the sum of Two hundred forty four Dollars and seventy five cents Debt, and Costs which Peter Barrentine by the judgement of the said Court at Chesterfield lately recovered against the said Saml W. + Eli Brock I have levied upon a certain tract of Land in the District of Chesterfield aforesaid herein after more particularly described, And whereas after due and legal notice, the said tract of land was on the fourth day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven being the first Monday in the said month between the hours of eleven in the forenoon, and three o’clock in the afternoon of that day at the Court House in Chesterfield openly publicly and fairly and according to the usage ands custom of vendues, by me sold for and towards satisfaction of the said Judgment and Execution unto James P. Brock for the sum of twenty five Dollars, he being at that price, the highest and last bidder for the same Now know ye, That I Danl Douglass Sheriff as aforesaid by virtue of the said Execution Levy and Sale and of the Statute in such case made and provided and for and in consideration of the said sum of Twenty five Dollars to me in hand paid or secured to be paid according to the terms of the said sale, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents, Do grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said James P. Brock, All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate lying and being in the District of Chesterfield aforesaid aforesaid <sic> on both side of Big Little Westfield Creek known as the Mill tract the same containing one hundred and forty six acres more or less, Beginning and running as follows, at the Rock + Red oak corner by the Mill road known as the Saml White corner and running with his line N. W. 15° 12 ch 50 links to a stake 3X0 thence with Saml White line S.W. 11° 18 ch 50 links to White’s 2^nd corner stake 3X0 thence N. W. 79° 17 ch 69 links to a stake 3Xn in Squire Brock line thence with his + G. W. Duvalls line N. E. 25 crossing Little Westfield Creek 52° ch to a small Maple at the edge of high Water mark of the mill pond thence with the high water mark up big Westfield Creek to a small sweet gum on the bank 3Xn thence S. E. with said water mark down to the end crossing the Mill dam and continuing to the first Brook in the flood gate race, thence S. E. 10° 7 chs 60 links to a small sweet gum 3X0 in the fork of two Races thence S. W. 13° 22 ch 50 links to the beginning Rock + Red Oak) Together with all and singular the members and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all Estate, title and interest which the said Saml W. + Eli Brock of right had in and to the same. To Have and To Hold the said Premises with the appurtenances unto the said James P. Brock.
In Witnefs whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, this the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven and of the Independence of the United States of America, the
Signed, Sealed and Delivered}                                                   D. Douglass {Seal}
In Presence of}
M. J. Hough}
T. P. Craig

[Revenue Stamp affixed amounting to Fifty cents properly canceled.]

State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield District}
Personally appeared M. J. Hough who made oath that he was present and saw Danl Douglass Esq. sheriff of Chesterfield District sign, seal and as his act and Deed, deliver the within Instruments of Writing, and that Deponent with Thomas P. Craig attested the execution thereof.
Sworn to before me this} M. J. Hough
18^th day of May 1867}
H. Craig, Jr.}
Clk} Recorded 27 Nov 1867
Origl Dlv’d to J. P. Brock

Samuel W. Brock is my 3rd Great Grand Uncle.

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[1] Land Deed - Danl Douglass Shff to J. P. Brock Shffs Titles; 5 March 1866; Deed Book #1; Page(s) 171 - 172; Register of Deeds; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, SC; 4 June 2019.

Coroner Inquest-Death of Samuel W. Brock, Sr.

I found a very interesting website today and learned when and how my 3rd Great Grand Uncle Samuel W. Brock, Sr. passed away. 

Samuel W. Brock, Sr. was born about 1796. I believe his father to be a James Valentine Brock that passed away at age 98 in another Chesterfield County house fire in 1847.  

Samuel married Martha [LNU] about 1825. To this union were born 9 children; 7 sons and 2 daughters.

When the fire occurred in 1884, Samuel was an aged man of 88 years and was partially blind.  

Several close neighbors went to his aid the Saturday morning that the house fire occurred but the flames were too intense to rescue Mr. Brock.

"... a lawful Jury of Inquest, who being charged and sworn to inquire, for the state of South Carolina, where, and by what means the said Samuel Brock Sr. came to his death, upon their oaths, do say:

That the Said Samuel Brock Sr. came to his death by being burned to death in his own house Supposed accidentally on the 22 day March A. D. 1884.

AND so the said Jurors aforesaid, upon oaths aforesaid, do say, that the aforesaid Samuel Brock, Sr. came to his death in manner and form aforesaid.

Eli Brock Sworn Statement
Deceased is my father I don't think deceased could have moved bed cloth to back end of house without crawling.
I think deceased clothes caught fire and that was the way the house caught fire. He set the house on fire several times. Deceased had no money. I don't think that there was any foul play.
                                                                                Eli Brock


Samuel W. Brock died 22 March 1884, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. 




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[1] [1] SC Coroner's Inquest., SC Dept. of Archives and History, Colombia, SC.

Amanuensis Monday~Court Issued Land Deed to Samuel Washington Brock, 1897

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.
 His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
 
Today’s subject is a Land Deed Issue by the Courts to Samuel W. Brock, 1897.¹
 
On 10 February 1888, Squire H. Brock of Chesterfield County, South Carolina died. Before his passing, he sold, to his son John W. Brock, the 85 acres described within this deed as stated in paragraph 5 – “the same containing eight-five (85) acres more or less and for more full description see Deed from Squire H. Brock to John W. Brock and his bodily heirs bearing date 29 August 1885 [DB 8, pages 350-362]. After his passing, his eldest son, James Albert Brock, et al brought suit “praying that the real estate of Squire H Brock deceased be sold for Partition.”

At this point and time (1897) both Squire and John W. are deceased but I don’t understand how this 85 acres reverted to Squire H. Brock estate lands rather than going to the John W. Brock widow Abigail Sellers Brock. 

This deed is the results of this suit and is the sale of the Squire H. Brock estate land to his son Samuel Washington Brock 

Deed Book 15 pages 174-177
G. J. Redfearn} To
Samuel W Brock} Deed
The State of South Carolina
To all to whom these Presents shall come are be made known I, G.J. Redfearn Clerk of Court of the County of Chesterfield in the said state. Send greeting:
Whereas Samuel W. Brock on or about the 5th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven [1897] did exhibit his Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Chesterfield and State aforesaid against James A. Brock et al praying that the real estate of Squire H. Brock deceased be sold for Partition.
And the cause, being at issue before the Honorable the court aforesaid came on to be heard on the 80th <sic> day of June one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven [1897] when the said Court after a full hearing thereof, and mature deliberation in the premises Did order, adjudge and Decree that the lands hereinafter mentioned and described should be sold at public auction by G. J. Redfearn Clerk of Chesterfield County on the terms and for the purpose mentioned in said Decretal Order, as by reference thereto, on file in the Said Court, will appear: And the said G. J. Redfearn Clerk after having duly advertised the said lands for sale by public outcry, on the 1st day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven [1897] Did then, openly and publicly and according to the custom of action, sell and dispose of the said premises below described unto Samuel W. Brock for $51 and 50/100 Dollars he being at that price the highest bidder for the same.
Now Know All Men, That I, the said G. J. Redfearn Clerk of Court in consideration of the premises, and also in consideration of the sum of Two Dollars paid me by the said Samuel W. Brock the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, Have granted, bargained, sold and release and by these Presents Do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said Samuel W. Brock and his Heirs and assigns.
All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land in the County of Chesterfield in the State of South Carolina lying on the south side of Westfield Creek and West side of Wolf branch beginning at a stake on Samuel Parker's and W. M. Brock’s line running S. 29 E. 41.70 forty chains seventy links to stake in Meadows branch N. 13 1/4 E. two (2) chains and 64 links to stake, thence N. 35 W. 10 chains to poplar thence N. 55 W. 12 chains to stake, thence N. 14 E. 11 chains 30 links to stake thence S. 32 E. 22 chains 82 links to beginning_the same containing eight-five (85) acres more or less and for more full description see Deed from Squire H. Brock to John W. Brock and his bodily heirs bearing date 29 August 1885.
Together with all and singular the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, to the said premises belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the revisions and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and also all the estate, rights, title, interest, dower, possession, property, benefit, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity of the said Jas. A. Brock et al and of all the parties to the said suit and of all other persons rightfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof by, from, or under them or either of them.
To Have and to Hold the said premises with its hereditaments, privileges, and appurtenances unto the said Samuel W. Brock his Heirs and assigns forever.
In witness whereof, I, the said G. J. Redfearn Clerk of Court under and by virtue of the said Decree, have hereunto set my Hand and Seal at Chesterfield, S.C. this 24th day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and ninety nine and in the one hundred and twenty third year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Sealed and delivered}
in the presence of}                                           G. J. Redfearn {seal}
J.P. Mangum}                                                  Clerk of Court
R. E. Rivers}

The State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
Personally before me T. L. Huntley Judge of Probate, came J.P. Mangum and made oath that he saw the within named G. J. Redfearn Clerk sign, seal and as his act and deed deliver the within Deed and that he with R. E. Rivers witnessed the execution thereof
Sworn to before me this 21st}
day of November 1898}                                       J.P. Mangum
{seal} T. L. Huntley}
Judge of Probate

Recorded this 21st day of November 1898 in Books “C” page 291. Fee $.25
R. E. Rivers

Auditor, Chesterfield County, S. C.

Recorded 21 November 1898




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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 15: pages 174-177, G. J. Redfearn To Samuel W Brock Deed; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Amanuensis Monday~Land Deed from Thomas C. and Samuel W. Brock to James A. Watson, 1897

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.
 His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
 Today’s subject is a Land Deed from Thomas C. and Samuel W. Brock to James A. Watson, 1897.¹

The death of Samuel W. Brock during the Civil War left his widow with two small sons ages one and 1/2 and 4 years old.  In 1800, M. Ann Brock and her two sons were living in the Cheraw Township of Chesterfield County.²  

1880 Census

No additional record of M. Ann/Anna has been found after the 1880 Census with one exception. I could find no record of her in the 1900 Censuses even though I found both Thomas and Samuel in the 1900 census for Cheraw, Chesterfield County, SC. All indication are that M. Ann Brock died prior to the 1900 census enumeration. 

1900 CENSUS: Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Roll: 1523;  Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241523; Page: 7A/26(stamped); Line 8, Dwelling 110, Family 110; Samuel W. BROCK, age 37, Single, born March 1863 and his brother Thomas C. BROCK, age 39, Single, born Oct. 1860.³

When I have exhausted all other resources I turn to Land Deeds to see what I can find. It’s almost certain that if your ancestors owned any property you are certain to find some sort of transaction dealing with that land/property after the their loss. 

A Land Deed (DB 14, page 223-225) is the only document found that shows that M. Ann Brock is deceased and the she  died sometime before 20 Jan 1897, the date on the within shown deed.


Transcription:
Thos. C. Brock}
Samuel W. Brock} Deed
To
James A. Watson}

The State of South Carolina
                                                                                Know all men by these Presents That We Thomas C. Brock and Samuel W. Brock heirs at law of M. Ann Brock deceased of the County of Chesterfield in the state aforesaid for and in

Deed Book 14, pages 223-225




Thos. C. Brock}
Samuel W. Brock} Deed
To
James A. Watson}

The State of South Carolina
                                                                                Know all men by these Presents That We Thomas C. Brock and Samuel W. Brock heirs at law of M. Ann Brock deceased of the County of Chesterfield in the state aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five Dollars to us in hand paid at and before the sealing of these present by James A. Watson of the County of Chesterfield in the state aforesaid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted,  bargained, sold and released and and <sic> by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said James A Watson.
                All that certain piece parcel or tract of land situate lying and being in the County of Chesterfield and State aforesaid containing thirty Six acres more or less and is described in a plat thereof made by J. C. Coit, Surveyor dated the 20th day of September A. D. 1896 and hereto attached and is particularly described as follows: Beginning at a Stake corner in the edge of a branch know as Wolf branch marked on said plat C 3X0; running thence South 77 ¼ East thirty two chains to a Stake corner in or very near to a pile of Rocks marked on said Plat B Stake 3X0; running thence North 12 ¾ East thirteen chains and thirty links to a stake corner marked A on said plat;  running thence a line parallel to the first line herein described North 77 ¼ West about twenty two chains and twenty five links to a corner on the lands of W. T. Lowry left open on said plat (start page 224) thence along the lands of W. T. Lowry a straight line running South 49¼ West to the beginning corner at a Stake in the edge of the aforesaid branch.
                Together with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and Appurtenances to the said Premises belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining.
                To have and to hold all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said James A. Watson his heirs and assigns forever.
And we do hereby bind ourselves and our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premised unto the said James A. Watson His Heirs and Assigns against ourselves and our Heirs and all persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.
Witness our Hands and seal this 20th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Ninety seven and in the one hundred and twenty first years of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered}
In the Presence of}                        Thomas C. Brock {seal}
T. S. Huntley}                                Samuel W. Brock {seal}
E. J. Kennedy}
State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
                                                                Personally appeared before me E. J. Kennedy and made oath that he saw the within named Thomas C. Brock and Samuel W. Brock Sign, Seal and as their Act and Deed, deliver the within written deed; that he with T. S. Huntley witnessed the execution thereof.
Sworn before me this 20th day of January A. D.1907}
{seal} G. J. Redfearn}                S. J. Kennedy
                Clerk of Court



The above represents that portion of the Estate lands of Mrs. Ann Brock, claimed by J. A. Watson under an alleged agreement between the said J. A. Watson and the heirs of Mrs. Ann Brock. It is situated in Chesterfield Co., SC near Brocks Mill.
I[t] contains thirty six acres and hath such forms marks and boundaries as represented.
Done by me Sept. 20th 1896 for J. A. Watson.
                                                J. C. Coit.
                                                Surveyor
Recorded this 20th day of January 1897, in Book C, page 254.
Fee $.25
                                R. E. Rivers
                                Auditor Chesterfield County, SC

Recorded 20th January 1897






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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 14: pages 223-225, Thomas C. and Samuel W. Brock to James A. Watson, 1897; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
[2] 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 002, Page 287B, Line 29, Dwelling 533, Family 537, Household of Anna BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 May 2015); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
[3] 1900 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0017, Page: 7A/26(stamped); Line 8, Dwelling 110, Family 110, Household of Samuel W. BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 4 September 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T623_1523.

Chesterfield County SC Estates~Estate Folder #191 – Samuel W. Brock, Jr.

 

This is a new series of posting, appearing every Sunday, on selected Estate Folders from the Estate files of Chesterfield County. No known estates exist for the period before the Civil War. They were destroyed with the burning of the Courthouse. There are a few “Equity Records” in the State Archives. Do not overlook this valuable resources if you are looking for ancestors in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Today we will be looking at the following Estate folders:

Folder #191

Samuel W. Brock, Jr. 

This estate folder begins at image #852 and ends with image #869. (images 852-869)

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19384-40783-35?cc=1911928

Samuel W. Brock, Jr. was born about 1830, a son of Samuel W. Brock, Sr., and his wife Martha. In January 1860 Samuel Jr. married a young lady named Ann whom last named is unknown.  Before his death in the Civil War, Samuel and Ann had two sons; Thomas C. Brock in October 1860 and Samuel W. Brock III in March 1863. 

On 30 November 1864, Samuel W. Brock, Jr. died of disease at Mt. Pleasant General Hospital, near Charleston, South Carolina.  















On 12 November 1866, William P. Brock, brother of Samuel W. applied for “Letters of Administrations” on the Estate. (image 856). On 26 November 1855, Samuel P. White, Daniel McLauren Samuel Brock and William Lee were appointed appraisers of the estate. (image 854). 

The sale of Samuel’s personally property took place in January 1867 with the majority of the items, though limited in numbers, going to the Widow, Ann Brock and Samuel’s brother Eli Brock. 

Image 858

On 16 March 1872, Ann Brock petitioned the Courts for $264.00 from the estate of Samuel Brock, money she had spent for the last 88 months (Nov. 1864-March 1872) caring for the sons of Samuel Brock, Thomas C. and Samuel W. Brock, III. 















Transcription:

Chesterfield County
Estate of Saml Brock} March 16^th, 1872
do }
Ann Brock                                                   Dr.
To Board of Thomas Brock
and Samuel Brock for 88__
Months@$3.00 per Month                            $264.00
 
State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
Before the Subscribing officer personally appeared Ann Brock whom om oath says that the Estate of Samuel Brock deceased, is Justly indebted to her in the amount of the above account, no part of which has been paid by discount or otherwise.
Sworn to before me}                                 Ann X her mark Brock
The 16^th March 1872}
Edwin F. Malloy {L.S.}}
Notary Public}
 
Received of Hugh Craig Judge of Probate Seventy five dollars, being on account of the distributive Share of Thomas C. Brock and Saml. W. Brock of the Estate of Joel W. Brock – March 19^th 1872.
Eli Whittington                                           Ann X her mark Brock
 
Ann Brock died about December 1897. No grave, tombstone or obituary has been found for her demise.
 

Samuel W. Brock, Jr. is my 1st cousin 4 times removed. 












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1. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, , Page: 168A; Line 29, Dwelling 1070, Family 1070, Household of Samuel BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 1 April 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
2. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 118; Line 32, Dwelling 347, Family 346, Household of Samuel BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed March 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
3. Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (http://www.fold3.com/ : accessed 4 September 2013), entry for Samuel W. BROCK, Private; First Artillery; Confederate.
4. Randolph W. Kirkland Jr., Broken Fortunes: South Carolina Soldiers, Sailors and Citizens Who Died in the Service of Their Country and State in the War for Southern Independence, 1861-1865 (Columbia, South Carolina: Univ of South Carolina, 1997), Samuel W. Brock Jr., page 39.
5. "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ : viewed March 2012), microfilm of original images, "Samuel w. Brock, Jr. - Estate Folder #191," Images 852 THRU 869 of 1550.
6. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
8. 1900 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0017, Page: 7A/26(stamped); Line 8, Dwelling 110, Family 110, Household of Samuel W. BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 4 September 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T623_1523.
9. 1910 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #0032, Page 37B; Line 67, Dwelling 234, Family 238, Household of James A. WATSON; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 20 Sept 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm T624_1455.
10. Sam Brock, death certificate 005643 (12 January 1936), Vital Records, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.

Chesterfield County SC~Estate Folder #55 – Joel W. Brock

This is a new series of posting, appearing every Sunday, on selected Estate Folders from the Estate files of Chesterfield County. No known estates exist for the period before the Civil War. They were destroyed with the burning of the Courthouse. There are a few “Equity Records” in the State Archives. Do not overlooked this valuable resources if you are looking for ancestors in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. 

Today we will be looking at the following Estate folder:

Folder #55Joel W. Brock
 
The estate folder begins at image 477 of 709. There are 48 images within the estate folder. (images 477-524) ¹

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19383-30710-28?cc=1911928

Joel W. Brock was a son of Samuel W. Brock and his wife Martha [LNU]. He was born in 1829. He was a bachelor farmer and in the 1860 Census was living near Alexander Brock and my 2nd Great Grandfather Hezekiah Brock. 

From the research I have done it’s looks as if Joel stayed home and tended his farm until he was CONSCRIPTED on 11 May 1864. This same J. W. BROCK, 1st Regiment SC Artillery, Co. J. died of disease, at Mt. Pleasant General Hospital on 29 Nov 1864.

Broken Fortunes, page 39 and the Roll of Dead have a Joel W. Brock, Private, 21st SCVI, CD (Chesterfield), died 03/01/65, Charleston, SC Prob Co. C, ROH (Roll of Honor). The roster for the 21st SCVI shows no Joel W. Brock as a member of that unit.^{2 3}

The earliest date that I can find in Joel’s Probate Folder (#55) is 16 January 1865 when authority was granted for appraisement of the goods of Joel W. Brock.(see image 500 & 522) Thus the March 1865 death date cannot be for Joel W. Brock of Chesterfield since his estate was already in Probate.⁴  

Image 508 names all the heirs at law of the estate. Named are his brothers and sisters and the children of deceased brother Samuel Brock. His brother Samuel as well as Thomas and Calvin lost their lives in the Civil War. Four sons from this one family.  

There are some interesting tidbits within this file; a suit brought by James Paul Brock, the younger brother of the family. The names of buyers at the estate sale and what they bought is interesting. The estate was finally settled in 1872. 

Deed Book 2
Pages 323-324
Chesterfield Courthouse – Register of Deeds
Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Transcribed by Charles L. Purvis, 9 December 2012

Hugh Craig Judge of Probate to John T. Lee Deed ^[5]
The State of South Carolina
To all whom these presents shall come or be made known or whom the same may in any wise concern I Hugh Craig Judge of Probate for the County of Chesterfield in the State Send Greetings: Whereas James P. Brock on or about the nineteenth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine [1869] did exhibit his petition on the Court of Probate at Chesterfield Court House, in the county of Chesterfield, and State aforesaid, representing that Joel W. Brock, late of said County deceased, was at the time of his death seized and possessed of a certain tract or tracts of land lying and being in said County on Big Westfield Creek and desiring and praying that a summons in partition do issue to be served, on Sam’l Brock, Sen. Adm. of said Joel Brock, Leonard Davis and Wife Sarah, Wm. P. Brock, Ann Brock, Thomas Brock, Sam’l Brock, Jr., Eli Brock, Eli Whittington and wife Elizabeth [Brock] and James P. Brock requiring them to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Chesterfield Court House on the 29th day of November A. D. 1869, to show cause if any they could why the said real estate should not be divided or Sold. And the cause being at issue, before the Honorable Court aforesaid, cause on it to be heard on the Eight day of December one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-nine, where the sad Court, after a full hearing thereof, and mature deliberations on the premises did order, adjudge and decree, that the tract or parcel of land of two hundred and Seventy [270] acres more or less herein after mentioned and described, should be, sold at public auction by the Sheriff of Chesterfield County, on the time and, for the purpose mentioned on said decretal order as by referenced thereto in the Registry of the said Court will appear and the said P. J. Spoffoad, Sheriff of Chesterfield County after having been duly advertised the said tract of two hundred and Seventy [270] acres more or less for Sale, by Public Outcry on the third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, and Seventy, did then, openly and publicly, and according to the customs of auctions, sold and dispose of the said tract of land below described unto Jesse C. Smith who after bidding off the same did transfer Vis Vis for the same, as will appear by and <sic> instrument of writing hereunto annexed for the sum of three hundred and fifty-five dollars being at that price, the highest bidder for the same. Now know all men that I the said Hugh Craig Judge of Probate of Chesterfield County, in consideration of the premises and also in consideration of the sum of three hundred and fifty-five dollars to me paid or secured to be paid me by the said John T. Lee the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Have granted, bargained, sold and released and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said John T. Lee and his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situated in said County on Big Westfield Creek bounded by lands of the Estate of Lucy Hinson, Isham Wallace, Samuel Brock and others sold by virtue of a Decree of the Probate Court as the property of the Estate of Joel W. Brock referenced being had to a deed from Dr. Thomas E. Powe to said Joel W. Brock will more fully appear together with all and Singular the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said tract of parcel of land, belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversions and reminders, rent, issues and profit thereof: and also all the Estate rights, title, interest, dower, possession, property, benefit, claim and demand, whatsoever, both at law and in Equity of the said Joel W. Brock, and of the parties to the said suit and of all other persons rightfully claiming or be claim the same or any part thereof, by, from or under them or either of them. To have and to hold the said tract of land with its hereditaments, privileges and appurtenances unto_ the said John T. Lee, his heirs and assigns forever.In witness whereof I the said Hugh Craig Judge of Probate for Chesterfield County under and by virtue of the said Decree have hereunto set my hand and seal at Chesterfield C. H. this third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and seventy, and in the ninety fourth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Sealed and delivered}
In presence of }                                                    Hugh Craig {seal}
Samuel J. Parker} Judge of Probate
J. C. Smith}
State of South Carolina
Chesterfield County}
Personally appeared before me J. C. Smith and made oath that he saw Hugh Craig Judge of Probate Sign Seal and as his Act and deed, deliver the within written deed and that he with Samuel J. Parker witnessed the execution thereof.
Sworn before me}                                                         J. C. Smith
3 January 1875}
T. F. Mulloy (no seal)}
Clk.
Recorder 24th Feby 1875
Original Del’d to John T. Lee

Joel Washington Brock is my 1st Cousin 4 times removed.







 

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[1] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19383-30710-28?cc=1911928 : accessed 16 January 2016), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0023-0064 > image 477 of 709; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
[2] Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (http://www.fold3.com/image/#20|67715655 : accessed 4 September 2013), entry for J. W. BROCK, Private; 1st Regiment SC Artillery; Confederate.
[3] William J. Rivers, Roll of the Dead: South Carolina troops, Confederate States service (Columbia, South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1994), page 6.
[4] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19383-30531-31?cc=1911928 : accessed 16 January 2016), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0023-0064 > image 522 of 709; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
[5] Land Deed - Hugh Craig Judge of Probate to John T. Lee Deed (Joel W. Brock Land); 19 November 1869; Deed Book #2; Page(s) 323 & 324; Register of Deeds; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, SC; 9 December 2012.

Tombstone Tuesday~Samuel William Brock, Jr.

Samuel W. Brock, Jr.

b. 16 Nov. 1935

d. 7 Aug. 1973

Samuel William Brock, Jr. is the son of Samuel William Brock Sr. and Bessie Leona Pressley. Samuel was married and had two surviving daughters.
He served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army.


Samuel William Brock, Jr. is a distant cousin.








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[1] Samuel William Brock, Jr. obituary, The State, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 8 August 1973, page 23A, column 6.

Ann [LNU]; A Single Clue Exist to Her Identity

About January 1860 Samuel W. Brock married a young single lady named Ann. By October of 1860 their first child, a son, called Thomas C. was born to this union. Two years and five months later young Thomas was joined by a new born brother called Samuel W. in March of 1863.^{1 2} 




From the very start of this marriage, a civil war was being fought in our northern states and young men in large groups were being organized and sent off to join this war. Surely, Samuel and Ann was caught up in all this madness and knew that he would eventually be called. 
At some point in time Samuel W. Brock, Jr. did leave for the war. Records for his service are scarce and only one was found on Fold3.com.³


2 pages

Civil War Soldiers - Confederate - SC

… Fifth Reserves (Ninety Days, 1862-63) T-Y, Fifth (Brown's) Battalion, Reserves Fifth Militia › B › Brock, Samuel W H
What is not scarce is a death date for young Samuel W. Brock, Jr.

• A Samuel Brock, 1at SCV Artillery - Died of Disease at Mt. Pleasant General Hospital, 30 November 1864. ⁴
• Samuel W. BROCK, Pvt.,  21st SCVI, age 35, Died 15 June 1865 at Charleston, SC. "Broken Fortunes" by Randolph Kirkland, Jr. Page 39, (Prob. Company D) ⁵

In both cases, by the end of the war, Samuel is deceased and Ann is left a Widow with two small children. 
Samuel's estate was probated in late 1866 and contains a “letter” from his wife Ann requesting  payment for the board of Samuel’s two children for the past 88 months. This document is dated 16 March 1872.

Eighty-eight month prior to March 1872 is 16 November 1864, It is my opinion that Samuel W. Brock, Jr. died of Disease at Mt. Pleasant General Hospital, 30 November 1864.⁶


So far, no documents has been found that would provide the surname of Ann, wife of Samuel W. Brock, Jr. Of the two children born to this union only one was traceable to his death. Samuel W. Brock III, died 12 January 1936 in Chesterfield, South Carolina.⁷

His death certificate provided no clues to his Mother’s surname.




The only known clue to the surname of Samuel W. Brock, Jr. wife Ann is the 1880 Census for Chesterfield County, South Carolina. ⁸



And that single clue is that Robert Preslar, age 6, is her nephew. Was Ann/Anna a “Preslar”? Was she the daughter of Levi and Lydia Preslar. As of today, I have found no proof for the parents of Robert Preslar, age 6 in 1880, born about 1874. If you know anything about Ann  the wife of Samuel W. Brock, Jr. I would love to hear from you. 





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1. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, , Page: 168A; Line 29, Dwelling 1070, Family 1070, Household of Samuel BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 1 April 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
2. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 118; Line 32, Dwelling 347, Family 346, Household of Samuel BROCK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed March 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
3. Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (http://www.fold3.com/ : accessed 4 September 2013), entry for Samuel W. BROCK, Private; First Artillery; Confederate.
4. Ibid.
5. Randolph W. Kirkland Jr., Broken Fortunes: South Carolina Soldiers, Sailors and Citizens Who Died in the Service of Their Country and State in the War for Southern Independence, 1861-1865 (Columbia, South Carolina: Univ of South Carolina, 1997), Samuel W. Brock Jr., page 39.
6. "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ : viewed March 2012), microfilm of original images, "Samuel W. Brock, Jr. - Estate Folder #191," Images 852 THRU 869 of 1550.
7. Sam Brock, death certificate 005643 (12 January 1936), Vital Records, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.
8. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
 

Amanuensis Monday~Land Deed, Samuel Brock to Sarah Davis

  

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.

His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

Today’s subject is a Land Deed between Samuel Brock and Sarah Davis on 8 August 1871.¹

Samuel Brock}

To } Deed

Sarah Davis}

State of South Carolina}

Chesterfield County} Know all men by these presents that I Samuel Brock of the county of Chesterfield in the State aforesaid For and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars to me paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge have granted bargained sold and released and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto Sarah Davis and her bodily heirs late of the same County and State All that piece or tract of land lying an being on both sides of the Woolf branch being a tract of forty one acres and part of a tract of eighty three acres and part of another tract of one hundred and nineteen acres formerly owned by Mathew White containing one hundred acres more or less bounded as follows on the N. by Squire H. Brock W by lands of Samuel Brock E by Capt. Pollock. Together with all and singular the rights members Hereditaments appurtenances Having such shape form and marks as are represented on the Platt. To have and to hold all and singular the said premises unto the said Sarah Davis and her bodily heirs Their heirs and assigns against myself and my heirs lawfully claiming the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand and seal August 8^th in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one

Signed Sealed and delivered}

In the presence of}

James P. Brock}                        Samuel x (his mark) Brock {LS}

S. P. White}

Personally appeared before me James P. Brock & made oath that he with S. P. White witnessed the signature of Samuel Brock.

Sworn to before me this}

30^th day of Nov. 1871}                             James P. Brock

{Official seal} Henry D. Malloy}

Notary Public}

Recorded 6^th Nov. 1885 in Sales Book C page 222

T. M. Kirkley, Auditor

Recorded 6^th Nov 1885

The reference Samuel Brock is Samuel W. Brock, b. 1796, married Martha LNU, and died sometime after 1880. Sarah Davis is Sarah Ann Brock Davis, wife of Leonard Davis, and daughter of Samuel W. Brock. James Paul Brock, witness, is his youngest son. Squire H. Brock and Samuel W. Brock are thought to be brothers. Samuel W. and his wife Martha were both living in 1880. They both passed away sometime after 1880, date unknown, no tombstones have been found for either of them.  

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[1]  Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 8: pages 358-359, Samuel Brock to Sarah Davis Land Deed; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.