| Obit For | BROCK, John R. |
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| Headline | John R. Brock |
| Text | John R. Brock, an old time and well known citizen of Shell Knob, to the older citizens, died Oct 11, 1905, of cystitis, age 77 years, 9 months, and 27 days. He was born in Perry County, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1827, and resided there until arriving at manhood, when he married Miss Elizabeth Horner, a sister of Amos Horner, of near this place, who died in 1889 and came to Barry County in about 1850, where they resided until their deaths. To this marriage were born 12 children, 7 of whom survive their parents, who are Mrs. Wm. Painter of Rocky Comfort; Mrs. Samuel Blythe of Flat Creek, Mrs. George Snider of Cato; Mrs. Mary Painter of Goldendale, Wash.; Mrs. Samuel Winn of Waterville, Wash.; Hon. Wm. J. and John Brock of Shell Knob. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of his acquaintances. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | October 21, 1905, Saturday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO |
| Submitted by | Extracted by Donna Cooper |
