Hobson Brock, b. 26 September 1898, was the son of Dr. Jeptha S. Brock and Susan Alvaline Holmes. He was the youngest of 11 children born to this union.
Hobson was a mere 18 years 6 months 24 days old when he bade farewell to his Father, Mother and 10 siblings in April 1917. I can just imagine the trepidation on the hearts and minds of the entire family.
Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Brock and Robert Brock spent Wednesday at the old family home near an Warnerton where most of the near kin assembled for a fare-well to Hobson Brock the youngest son of the family on the eve of his departure for the front. Hobson joined the aviation corps and it is presumed he will be on called to San Francisco right an away. [The Era-Leader (Franklinton, La.), April 19, 1917, page 3, column 3]
Then we have the joy of this occasion in August 1919 when their little boy, who left to fight for his country, returned home from the War.
Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Brock, Robt. Brock, Carl and Richard Babington motored to Warnerton Sunday to attend the home coming celebration given in honor of the youngest member of the family, Hobson Brock who has just returned from France. A large family connection and many friends besides, assembled at the old home to welcome Sgt. Brock, making this occasion one of great joy.
[The Era-Leader, August 07, 1919, Page 4, Column 3]
Hobson Brock married Hazel Packwood on 2 Jul 1929 in Pike County, Mississippi. They had two boys born to this union. Hobson died 1 September 1961 and is buried along with his wife Hazel and one son in the Hollywood Cemetery, Pike County, Mississippi. The other son is buried in Parkway Memorial Cemetery, Madison County, Mississippi.
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[1] The Era-Leader (Franklinton, La.), April 19, 1917, page 3, column 3
[2] The Era-Leader (Franklinton, La.), August 07, 1919, Page 4, Column 3
[3] Find A Grave Memorial# 13910819
