BROCK, Francis b. 1760 Vermont, USA d. 5 Mar 1825 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA: WETZEL Extended Family & More

BROCK, Francis

1760 - 1825 (65 years)

Name	BROCK, Francis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]
Birth	1760	Vermont, USA [3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12]
Gender	Male
Birth	1760	Frederick, Virginia, USA [1, 13, 14, 15, 16]
LDS	Francis Brock 1760 - 5 March 1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? [3]
	20180427 HAv familysearch- Francis Brock 1760 - 5 March 1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Sources 9 \| Name Francis Brock Sex Male Birth 1760 Vermont Death 5 March 1825Grafton, Rensselaer, New York Burial March 1825Brock Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York Family Members Spouses and Children Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Katherine Brock 1755-1835 • LHZH-7JL Marriage: 1780 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York Children (11) Jonathan Brock 1775-1853 • LHZH-7SL ? Nathan A. Brock 1785-1861 • LHZH-75M ? Elizabeth Brock 1787-1839 • LZL2-34N ? Mary Brock 1789-1865 • LHZH-W91 ? David Brock 1791-1874 • LHZH-W7X ? Francis Brock 1794-1856 • LHZH-WCB ? Daniel M. Brock 1797-1868 • LHZH-W66 ? John Brock 1799-1854 • LHZH-WNX ? Asa Brock 1801-Deceased • LHZH-W2W ? Esther Brock 1804-1869 • KD9P-6ZW ? Katharine Brock Deceased • LBH6-QJ9 ? Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Martha Patsy Ray 1766-1853 • 4DB7-GQ2 ? Marriage: about 1784 Surry, North Carolina, United States Parents and Siblings Elias Brock 1741-1789 • LYDT-V78 ? Ann Hollingsworth 1741-Deceased • L6JL-4DK ? Marriage: 1760 Children (9) George Brock 1754-Deceased • KCN3-YF8 ? Francis Brock 760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Richard Brock 1762-1820 • L6RS-TDV ? Elizabeth Brock 1764-Deceased • LYPF-1NJ ? Susan Brock 1770-1840 • L2H5-FB3 ? James W Brock 1770-1844 • 27S8-LLB ? Joseph Brock 1770-1866 • 27S8-LFQ ? Evan Brock 1774-1811 • LYPJ-SKG ? Elias Brock 1779-1830 • L28J-ZHL
LDS	• KPMT-G6G. History and Last Will & Testament [17]
	20260302GHLn- History and will of Francis BROCK, LDS Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 16 April 2022 Upload File Name Screenshot_20220416-004334_Chrome.jpg Will of FRANCIS BROCK Contributed By W Warren49 Will of Francis Brock The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and independent for all Whom on these presents shall come or may concern send greeting. Know ye that at the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight before Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, Deceased, (A copy whereof is here unto annexed) was proved and is now appointed and allowed by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death goods chattel and credits within this state (by means whereof the proving and registering of the said Will and the granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattel, and credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging of the accounts thereof doth belong to us.) The administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will is granted unto Daniel MILLS and Jonathon BROCK. The executors in the said Will named they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County at the City of Troy the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. Phillip Viele L.S. In the name of God Amen. I, Francis BROCK of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer being well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterwards come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament viz: Firstly, I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expense of my Executors. And my soul to God that gave it. Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHARINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and benefit and to dispose of as she thinks proper and the use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same. Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son Ebenezer BROCK, Deceased, Twenty dollars each to be paid by John BROCK and Asa when the youngest of said heirs arrives to twenty one years old: the said heirs is Francis BROCK, Martin BROCK, and John BROCK. Fourthly, I bequeath to my son Jonathan BROCK one dollar to be paid by John and Asa BROCK out of my estate. Fifthly, I bequeath to my daughter Katharine WEST one dollar to be paid by John and Asa Brock out of my estate. Sixthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Seventhly, I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth BECKHAM one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eighthly, I bequeath to my son David BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Ninthly, I bequeath to my daughter Mary WEST one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Tenthly, I bequeath to my son Francis BROCK Jr. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eleventhly, I bequeath to my son Daniel M. BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Twelfthly, I bequeath to my sons John BROCK and Asa BROCK all my stock, wagon, cart, sleigh, and farming utensils. And all debt that may be due to me at my decease, After paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife. Thirteenthly, I bequeath to my daughter Esther SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Fourteenthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. BROCK's daughters Katharine and Amy one heifer each, worth thirteen dollars each. And to the said Nathan A's son Michael West BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by John and Asa BROCK as aforesaid. And I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel MILLS, Jonathan BROCK, and Caleb NICHOLS Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823. Sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis BROCK L.S. The same in presence here unto who witnessed the same in presence of the testator and each other. John MILLS, Daniel MILLS, Benjamin MILLS with the addition to Executory 20th March 1828. [Written by Margaret Elizabeth (Brock) Reeder (1845-1910), great granddaughter of Francis Brock through Ebenezer to John Monroe Brock. Do not know who posted it here.] FRANCIS BROCK, 1760-1828 "Born in London, England, Francis came to America when a young man, married Rachel Mills – locating on what became the battlefield of Saratoga in the war of the Revolution and where their oldest son was born. When the child was about a year old, [Francis was] going to his work [and] was arrested by the Americans because, being a member of the Society of Friends, he refused to fight with them. Shortly after, his wife heard something falling on the roof and looking out was surprised to find herself between the two armies and the noise caused by spent bullets falling on the roof. Failing to find her husband among the dead or wounded, she returned to her father’s home in Renssalaer County where Francis rejoined her and they located on Grafton Mountain, leasing twelve hundred acres of Stephen Van Renssalaer, the patroon. "Here he followed the peaceful vocation of farmer six days in the week and on the Sabbath walked twelve miles to Pittstown where he preached to the faithful in the Friends Meeting House. He was considered a very strong man even for those days, being able to lift a barrel of cider from a wagon and carry it down [to the] cellar. They raised a family of eight sons and four daughters. Namely – Ebeneezer, Nathan, David, Francis, Jonathan, Martin, Asa, John, Rachel, Kate and two girls whose names I cannot recall. I spent many happy hours in childhood listening to my father as he often told stories of his . . . home, of which he also was a member after the death of his father, . . . until he was thirteen. "In fancy, we could see the cattle and sheep on the upland pastures and below the fields of rye and flax. The large double log house with its great fireplaces and big brick oven and in the background the loom with its steady beat, flanked by the spinning wheels with their constant whirr. "Superintending it were the little Quaker Grandmothers in kerchief and cape, always [with time to] listen to and comfort all childish grievances. I must not forget one other permanent member of the family: Grandfather’s widowed sister, Aunt Beckey, who was famed for her knowledge of medicinal herbs and in great demand as a nurse. Flocks and fields furnished both food and clothes. The land rent was the price of eight bushels of wheat on the first day of January in the City of Albany for each hundred acres, and as the price in those days was regulated by supply and demand instead of bulls and bears as at present, [it] was never excessive. The stock seldom had any shelter except that afforded by the haystacks and the woods; nor was there any family carriage. "In the winter there was always a kettle of hot bean soup and a loaf of rye bread waiting for the hungry boys when they came home from school and before they started out to fodder the cattle. One of father’s duties in the summer was to keep the geese off the bleaching ground and between times, amuse himself building water wheels in the brook. "After a brief illness, surround by all the members of his family, Francis died at the age of 68." [From research conducted by Elizabeth Brock (1939-2019), descendant of Francis through Francis, Jr:] "During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 "No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective," by Theodore Corbett) "At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county "Two other men from the general area who posted bond about the same time were John Brock of Cinkaick (May 25, 1778) and John Mills of Hosick (June 2, 1778). [Albany court records, reporting to Albany Courts, testify he is not a British sympathizer, post bail of 100 pounds] "Francis Brock and John Brock, around 1799, make trips to Albany, NY to post bail of 100 pounds. "Francis Brock, living North Hoosic, NY, on 1778 tax rolls, with Caty Brock, John Brock "[History of Washington County, New York lists settlers of Easton and North Easton showing that Francis Brock was resident of the town in 1789 (page 292). The Town of Easton/North Easton was formed from Saratoga and Stillwater in 1789. It remained part of Albany County until 7 February 1791 when it was annexed to Washington County.] Francis Brock was in Grafton in 1796. The History of Renssalaer County states that Francis Brock came to Grafton from Vermont. Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 7 January 2023 Upload File Name story.txt
LifeSketch	Findagrave.com lists Francis Brock's death date as October 1828. The last will and testament of Francis Brock is transcribed here: http://rensselaer.nygenweb.net/will115.htm "Rensselaer County, New York, Surrogate Records, 1794-1873 Volume 9, p. 130 Actual Letter of Testament Rensselaer County Letter of Testamentary granted on the Will of Francis Brock. Deceased. Recorded 5th March, 1825. The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and independent for all Whom on these presents shall come or may concern send greeting. Know ye that at the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight before Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, Deceased, (A copy whereof is here unto annexed) was proved and is now appointed and allowed by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death goods chattel and credits within this state (by means whereof the proving and registering of the said Will and the granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattel, and credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging of the accounts thereof doth belong to us.) The administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will is granted unto Daniel MILLS and Jonathon BROCK. The executors in the said Will named they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County at the City of Troy the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. Phillip Viele L.S. In the name of God Amen. I, Francis BROCK of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer being well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterwards come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament viz: Firstly, I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expense of my Executors. And my soul to God that gave it. Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHARINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and benefit and to dispose of as she thinks proper and the use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same. Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son Ebenezer BROCK, Deceased, Twenty dollars each to be paid by John BROCK and Asa when the youngest of said heirs arrives to twenty one years old: the said heirs is Francis BROCK, Martin BROCK, and John BROCK. Fourthly, I bequeath to my son Jonathan BROCK one dollar to be paid by John and Asa BROCK out of my estate. Fifthly, I bequeath to my daughter Katharine WEST one dollar to be paid by John and Asa Brock out of my estate. Sixthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Seventhly, I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth BECKHAM one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eighthly, I bequeath to my son David BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Ninthly, I bequeath to my daughter Mary WEST one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Tenthly, I bequeath to my son Francis BROCK Jr. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eleventhly, I bequeath to my son Daniel M. BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Twelfthly, I bequeath to my sons John BROCK and Asa BROCK all my stock, wagon, cart, sleigh, and farming utensils. And all debt that may be due to me at my decease, After paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife. Thirteenthly, I bequeath to my daughter Esther SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Fourteenthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. BROCK\'s daughters Katharine and Amy one heifer each, worth thirteen dollars each. And to the said Nathan A\'s son Michael West BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by John and Asa BROCK as aforesaid. And I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel MILLS, Jonathan BROCK, and Caleb NICHOLS Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823. Sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis BROCK L.S. The same in presence here unto who witnessed the same in presence of the testator and each other. John MILLS, Daniel MILLS, Benjamin MILLS with the addition to Executory 20th March 1828. Rensselaer County, New York, Surrogate Records, 1794-1873 Volume 9, p. 131 Order Letter of Testament State of New York. Rensselaer County ss: Be it Remembered That on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight personally appeared before me Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County of Rensselaer, John MILLS and Benjamin MILLS two of the subscribing witnesses of the Will of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in said County, deceased. Who being duly sworn declared that they did see the said Francis BROCK seal and execute the annexed written Instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of the said Francis BROCK bearing date the twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, and heard him publish and declare the same as and for his last Will and Testament, that at the time thereof he the said Francis was of sound disposing mind and memory to the best of the Knowledge and belief of the said John Mills and Benjamin Mills, and that they the said John and Benjamin together with Daniel Mills the other witness to the said Will severally subscribed their hands and names to the said Will as witnesses thereto, in the presence of the testator and each other. In testimony whereof, the said Surrogate half hereto set his hand and affixed the seal of his Office the day and year aforesaid. Phillip Viele L.S. Rensselaer County, New York, Surrogate Records, 1794-1873\" (Transcribed by Patricia Vella and Cecilia Smith) [13, 14, 15]
War, Revolutionary	1777	Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, USA
	"During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 \"No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective,\" by Theodore Corbett) \"At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]\" May 26, 1778 Note: \"Cinkaick\" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county
	20260302GHLn- History and will of Francis BROCK, LDS Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 16 April 2022 Upload File Name Screenshot_20220416-004334_Chrome.jpg Will of FRANCIS BROCK Contributed By W Warren49 Will of Francis Brock The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and independent for all Whom on these presents shall come or may concern send greeting. Know ye that at the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight before Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, Deceased, (A copy whereof is here unto annexed) was proved and is now appointed and allowed by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death goods chattel and credits within this state (by means whereof the proving and registering of the said Will and the granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattel, and credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging of the accounts thereof doth belong to us.) The administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will is granted unto Daniel MILLS and Jonathon BROCK. The executors in the said Will named they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County at the City of Troy the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. Phillip Viele L.S. In the name of God Amen. I, Francis BROCK of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer being well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterwards come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament viz: Firstly, I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expense of my Executors. And my soul to God that gave it. Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHARINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and benefit and to dispose of as she thinks proper and the use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same. Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son Ebenezer BROCK, Deceased, Twenty dollars each to be paid by John BROCK and Asa when the youngest of said heirs arrives to twenty one years old: the said heirs is Francis BROCK, Martin BROCK, and John BROCK. Fourthly, I bequeath to my son Jonathan BROCK one dollar to be paid by John and Asa BROCK out of my estate. Fifthly, I bequeath to my daughter Katharine WEST one dollar to be paid by John and Asa Brock out of my estate. Sixthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Seventhly, I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth BECKHAM one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eighthly, I bequeath to my son David BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Ninthly, I bequeath to my daughter Mary WEST one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Tenthly, I bequeath to my son Francis BROCK Jr. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eleventhly, I bequeath to my son Daniel M. BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Twelfthly, I bequeath to my sons John BROCK and Asa BROCK all my stock, wagon, cart, sleigh, and farming utensils. And all debt that may be due to me at my decease, After paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife. Thirteenthly, I bequeath to my daughter Esther SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Fourteenthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. BROCK's daughters Katharine and Amy one heifer each, worth thirteen dollars each. And to the said Nathan A's son Michael West BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by John and Asa BROCK as aforesaid. And I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel MILLS, Jonathan BROCK, and Caleb NICHOLS Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823. Sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis BROCK L.S. The same in presence here unto who witnessed the same in presence of the testator and each other. John MILLS, Daniel MILLS, Benjamin MILLS with the addition to Executory 20th March 1828. [Written by Margaret Elizabeth (Brock) Reeder (1845-1910), great granddaughter of Francis Brock through Ebenezer to John Monroe Brock. Do not know who posted it here.] FRANCIS BROCK, 1760-1828 "Born in London, England, Francis came to America when a young man, married Rachel Mills – locating on what became the battlefield of Saratoga in the war of the Revolution and where their oldest son was born. When the child was about a year old, [Francis was] going to his work [and] was arrested by the Americans because, being a member of the Society of Friends, he refused to fight with them. Shortly after, his wife heard something falling on the roof and looking out was surprised to find herself between the two armies and the noise caused by spent bullets falling on the roof. Failing to find her husband among the dead or wounded, she returned to her father’s home in Renssalaer County where Francis rejoined her and they located on Grafton Mountain, leasing twelve hundred acres of Stephen Van Renssalaer, the patroon. "Here he followed the peaceful vocation of farmer six days in the week and on the Sabbath walked twelve miles to Pittstown where he preached to the faithful in the Friends Meeting House. He was considered a very strong man even for those days, being able to lift a barrel of cider from a wagon and carry it down [to the] cellar. They raised a family of eight sons and four daughters. Namely – Ebeneezer, Nathan, David, Francis, Jonathan, Martin, Asa, John, Rachel, Kate and two girls whose names I cannot recall. I spent many happy hours in childhood listening to my father as he often told stories of his . . . home, of which he also was a member after the death of his father, . . . until he was thirteen. "In fancy, we could see the cattle and sheep on the upland pastures and below the fields of rye and flax. The large double log house with its great fireplaces and big brick oven and in the background the loom with its steady beat, flanked by the spinning wheels with their constant whirr. "Superintending it were the little Quaker Grandmothers in kerchief and cape, always [with time to] listen to and comfort all childish grievances. I must not forget one other permanent member of the family: Grandfather’s widowed sister, Aunt Beckey, who was famed for her knowledge of medicinal herbs and in great demand as a nurse. Flocks and fields furnished both food and clothes. The land rent was the price of eight bushels of wheat on the first day of January in the City of Albany for each hundred acres, and as the price in those days was regulated by supply and demand instead of bulls and bears as at present, [it] was never excessive. The stock seldom had any shelter except that afforded by the haystacks and the woods; nor was there any family carriage. "In the winter there was always a kettle of hot bean soup and a loaf of rye bread waiting for the hungry boys when they came home from school and before they started out to fodder the cattle. One of father’s duties in the summer was to keep the geese off the bleaching ground and between times, amuse himself building water wheels in the brook. "After a brief illness, surround by all the members of his family, Francis died at the age of 68." [From research conducted by Elizabeth Brock (1939-2019), descendant of Francis through Francis, Jr:] "During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 "No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective," by Theodore Corbett) "At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county "Two other men from the general area who posted bond about the same time were John Brock of Cinkaick (May 25, 1778) and John Mills of Hosick (June 2, 1778). [Albany court records, reporting to Albany Courts, testify he is not a British sympathizer, post bail of 100 pounds] "Francis Brock and John Brock, around 1799, make trips to Albany, NY to post bail of 100 pounds. "Francis Brock, living North Hoosic, NY, on 1778 tax rolls, with Caty Brock, John Brock "[History of Washington County, New York lists settlers of Easton and North Easton showing that Francis Brock was resident of the town in 1789 (page 292). The Town of Easton/North Easton was formed from Saratoga and Stillwater in 1789. It remained part of Albany County until 7 February 1791 when it was annexed to Washington County.] Francis Brock was in Grafton in 1796. The History of Renssalaer County states that Francis Brock came to Grafton from Vermont. Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 7 January 2023 Upload File Name story.txt
FSID	KPMT-G6G [13, 14, 15]
Occupation	1777	Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, New York, USA
	a miller. Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county
	During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 "No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective," by Theodore Corbett) "At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county
Residence	Between 1777 and 1823	Rensselaer County, New York, USA [1]
Residence	1800	Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA [1]
Possessions	1813 [16]
	Tax assessment of $2616
Will	23 Dec 1823	Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA [17]
	great list of children, etc.
	20260302GHLn- History and will of Francis BROCK, LDS Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 16 April 2022 Upload File Name Screenshot_20220416-004334_Chrome.jpg Will of FRANCIS BROCK Contributed By W Warren49 Will of Francis Brock The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and independent for all Whom on these presents shall come or may concern send greeting. Know ye that at the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight before Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, Deceased, (A copy whereof is here unto annexed) was proved and is now appointed and allowed by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death goods chattel and credits within this state (by means whereof the proving and registering of the said Will and the granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattel, and credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging of the accounts thereof doth belong to us.) The administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will is granted unto Daniel MILLS and Jonathon BROCK. The executors in the said Will named they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County at the City of Troy the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. Phillip Viele L.S. In the name of God Amen. I, Francis BROCK of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer being well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterwards come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament viz: Firstly, I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expense of my Executors. And my soul to God that gave it. Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHARINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and benefit and to dispose of as she thinks proper and the use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same. Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son Ebenezer BROCK, Deceased, Twenty dollars each to be paid by John BROCK and Asa when the youngest of said heirs arrives to twenty one years old: the said heirs is Francis BROCK, Martin BROCK, and John BROCK. Fourthly, I bequeath to my son Jonathan BROCK one dollar to be paid by John and Asa BROCK out of my estate. Fifthly, I bequeath to my daughter Katharine WEST one dollar to be paid by John and Asa Brock out of my estate. Sixthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Seventhly, I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth BECKHAM one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eighthly, I bequeath to my son David BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Ninthly, I bequeath to my daughter Mary WEST one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Tenthly, I bequeath to my son Francis BROCK Jr. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Eleventhly, I bequeath to my son Daniel M. BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Twelfthly, I bequeath to my sons John BROCK and Asa BROCK all my stock, wagon, cart, sleigh, and farming utensils. And all debt that may be due to me at my decease, After paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife. Thirteenthly, I bequeath to my daughter Esther SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. Fourteenthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. BROCK's daughters Katharine and Amy one heifer each, worth thirteen dollars each. And to the said Nathan A's son Michael West BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by John and Asa BROCK as aforesaid. And I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel MILLS, Jonathan BROCK, and Caleb NICHOLS Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823. Sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis BROCK L.S. The same in presence here unto who witnessed the same in presence of the testator and each other. John MILLS, Daniel MILLS, Benjamin MILLS with the addition to Executory 20th March 1828. [Written by Margaret Elizabeth (Brock) Reeder (1845-1910), great granddaughter of Francis Brock through Ebenezer to John Monroe Brock. Do not know who posted it here.] FRANCIS BROCK, 1760-1828 "Born in London, England, Francis came to America when a young man, married Rachel Mills – locating on what became the battlefield of Saratoga in the war of the Revolution and where their oldest son was born. When the child was about a year old, [Francis was] going to his work [and] was arrested by the Americans because, being a member of the Society of Friends, he refused to fight with them. Shortly after, his wife heard something falling on the roof and looking out was surprised to find herself between the two armies and the noise caused by spent bullets falling on the roof. Failing to find her husband among the dead or wounded, she returned to her father’s home in Renssalaer County where Francis rejoined her and they located on Grafton Mountain, leasing twelve hundred acres of Stephen Van Renssalaer, the patroon. "Here he followed the peaceful vocation of farmer six days in the week and on the Sabbath walked twelve miles to Pittstown where he preached to the faithful in the Friends Meeting House. He was considered a very strong man even for those days, being able to lift a barrel of cider from a wagon and carry it down [to the] cellar. They raised a family of eight sons and four daughters. Namely – Ebeneezer, Nathan, David, Francis, Jonathan, Martin, Asa, John, Rachel, Kate and two girls whose names I cannot recall. I spent many happy hours in childhood listening to my father as he often told stories of his . . . home, of which he also was a member after the death of his father, . . . until he was thirteen. "In fancy, we could see the cattle and sheep on the upland pastures and below the fields of rye and flax. The large double log house with its great fireplaces and big brick oven and in the background the loom with its steady beat, flanked by the spinning wheels with their constant whirr. "Superintending it were the little Quaker Grandmothers in kerchief and cape, always [with time to] listen to and comfort all childish grievances. I must not forget one other permanent member of the family: Grandfather’s widowed sister, Aunt Beckey, who was famed for her knowledge of medicinal herbs and in great demand as a nurse. Flocks and fields furnished both food and clothes. The land rent was the price of eight bushels of wheat on the first day of January in the City of Albany for each hundred acres, and as the price in those days was regulated by supply and demand instead of bulls and bears as at present, [it] was never excessive. The stock seldom had any shelter except that afforded by the haystacks and the woods; nor was there any family carriage. "In the winter there was always a kettle of hot bean soup and a loaf of rye bread waiting for the hungry boys when they came home from school and before they started out to fodder the cattle. One of father’s duties in the summer was to keep the geese off the bleaching ground and between times, amuse himself building water wheels in the brook. "After a brief illness, surround by all the members of his family, Francis died at the age of 68." [From research conducted by Elizabeth Brock (1939-2019), descendant of Francis through Francis, Jr:] "During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 "No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective," by Theodore Corbett) "At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county "Two other men from the general area who posted bond about the same time were John Brock of Cinkaick (May 25, 1778) and John Mills of Hosick (June 2, 1778). [Albany court records, reporting to Albany Courts, testify he is not a British sympathizer, post bail of 100 pounds] "Francis Brock and John Brock, around 1799, make trips to Albany, NY to post bail of 100 pounds. "Francis Brock, living North Hoosic, NY, on 1778 tax rolls, with Caty Brock, John Brock "[History of Washington County, New York lists settlers of Easton and North Easton showing that Francis Brock was resident of the town in 1789 (page 292). The Town of Easton/North Easton was formed from Saratoga and Stillwater in 1789. It remained part of Albany County until 7 February 1791 when it was annexed to Washington County.] Francis Brock was in Grafton in 1796. The History of Renssalaer County states that Francis Brock came to Grafton from Vermont. Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 7 January 2023 Upload File Name story.txt
Death	5 Mar 1825	Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA [3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]
	age 65
Burial	Aft 5 Mar 1825	Brock Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA [1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18]
	Brock Cemetery (on Red Pond Road)
Probate	Mar 1828	Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA [1]
Person ID	I23131	WETZEL-SPRING

Father	BROCK, Elias, b. 1720, Virginia, USA d. 31 Jan 1789, Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA (Age 69 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	HOLLINGSWORTH, Ann, b. 1741, Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA d. 1792, Union, Union, South Carolina, USA (Age 51 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	1760
	20180427 HAv familysearch- Francis Brock 1760 - 5 March 1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Sources 9 \| Name Francis Brock Sex Male Birth 1760 Vermont Death 5 March 1825Grafton, Rensselaer, New York Burial March 1825Brock Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York Family Members Spouses and Children Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Katherine Brock 1755-1835 • LHZH-7JL Marriage: 1780 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York Children (11) Jonathan Brock 1775-1853 • LHZH-7SL ? Nathan A. Brock 1785-1861 • LHZH-75M ? Elizabeth Brock 1787-1839 • LZL2-34N ? Mary Brock 1789-1865 • LHZH-W91 ? David Brock 1791-1874 • LHZH-W7X ? Francis Brock 1794-1856 • LHZH-WCB ? Daniel M. Brock 1797-1868 • LHZH-W66 ? John Brock 1799-1854 • LHZH-WNX ? Asa Brock 1801-Deceased • LHZH-W2W ? Esther Brock 1804-1869 • KD9P-6ZW ? Katharine Brock Deceased • LBH6-QJ9 ? Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Martha Patsy Ray 1766-1853 • 4DB7-GQ2 ? Marriage: about 1784 Surry, North Carolina, United States Parents and Siblings Elias Brock 1741-1789 • LYDT-V78 ? Ann Hollingsworth 1741-Deceased • L6JL-4DK ? Marriage: 1760 Children (9) George Brock 1754-Deceased • KCN3-YF8 ? Francis Brock 760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ? Richard Brock 1762-1820 • L6RS-TDV ? Elizabeth Brock 1764-Deceased • LYPF-1NJ ? Susan Brock 1770-1840 • L2H5-FB3 ? James W Brock 1770-1844 • 27S8-LLB ? Joseph Brock 1770-1866 • 27S8-LFQ ? Evan Brock 1774-1811 • LYPJ-SKG ? Elias Brock 1779-1830 • L28J-ZHL
Family ID	F9074	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 1 MILLS, Katharine, b. 1755, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 1835 (Age 80 years)

Marriage 1780 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA [1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]

Children

	1. Brock, Daniel M., b. 16 May 1797, New York State, USA d. 29 Feb 1868, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 70 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	2. Brock, David, b. 25 Sep 1791, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 14 Aug 1874, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	3. BROCK, Jonathan, b. 4 Apr 1775, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 22 Oct 1853, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 78 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	4. Brock, Asa, b. 1801, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 8 Apr 1856, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 55 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	5. Brock, Francis Jr., b. 8 Jul 1794, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 11 Mar 1856, Elk Creek, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 61 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	6. Brock, Elizabeth, b. 11 May 1787, Verona, Oneida, New York, USA d. 2 Jan 1839, Verona, Oneida, New York, USA (Age 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	7. Scriven, Susannah Esther, b. 8 Sep 1804, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 15 Nov 1869, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 65 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	8. Brock, Nathan A., b. 4 Jan 1785, Washington, New York, USA d. 30 Jul 1861, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	9. Brock, John, b. 24 Mar 1799, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 29 Jun 1854, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA (Age 55 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	10. Brock, Mary, b. 21 Apr 1789, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA d. 20 Feb 1865 (Age 75 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	11. Brock, Katharine [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	12. Brock, Ebenezer d. 23 Dec 1823 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

Family ID F6352 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family 2	Ray, Martha Patsy, b. Abt 1766, Virginia, USA d. 1853, Greene County, Ohio, USA (Age 87 years)
Marriage	1784	Surry County, North Carolina, USA [3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12]
Family ID	F38863	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 3	Brock, Esther d. Yes, date unknown
Family ID	F52372	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Event Map

	Birth - 1760 - Vermont, USA
	Birth - 1760 - Frederick, Virginia, USA
	War, Revolutionary - "During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 \"No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective,\" by Theodore Corbett) \"At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]\" May 26, 1778 Note: \"Cinkaick\" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county - 1777 - Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, USA
	Occupation - a miller. Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county - 1777 - Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, New York, USA
	Residence - Between 1777 and 1823 - Rensselaer County, New York, USA
	Marriage - 1780 - Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA
	Marriage - 1784 - Surry County, North Carolina, USA
	Residence - 1800 - Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
	Will - great list of children, etc. - 23 Dec 1823 - Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
	Death - 5 Mar 1825 - Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA
	Probate - Mar 1828 - Grafton, Rensselaer, New York, USA

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Photos		emblem Miller old-wooden-watermill-vector-14476235 20260302GHLn- emblem for a miller Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail…
Photos		BROCK, Francis will LDS 20260302GHLn- History and will of Francis BROCK, LDS Tagged People Francis Brock Male 1760-1828 • KPMT-G6G Contributed By W Warren49 16 April 2022 Upload File Name Screenshot_20220416-004334_Chrome.jpg Will of FRANCIS BROCK Contributed By W Warren49 Will of Francis Brock The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and…

Notes

[Francis Brock Descendants pVella.FTW]
From "History of Rensselaer Co., NY" by Nathaniel B. Sylvester (1880):
1. Early settlers: "Francis Brock, from Vermont, settled on the present Silas Brock farm".
2.Francis Brock was chosen as an Overseer of Highways and Fence Viewer at the first annual town meeting for Grafton, on the first Tuesday of April, 1807.
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Will of Francis Brock

1. Albany,NY Rensselaer County, Wills & Deeds, RENSSELAER COUNTY SURROGATE COURT BOOK 9.131, 4 MARCH 1828. In the name of god Amen, I FRANCIS BROCK of Grafton in the county of Renfslaer being of well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterward come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament Viz; firstly I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expence of my Executors And my Soul to God that gave it Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHERINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son EBENEZER BROCK deceased twenty dollars each to be paid by JOHN BROCK and ASA BROCK out ofmy estate, Fourthy, I bequeath to my son JONATHAN BROCK one dollar to be paid by JOHN and ASA BROCK out of my estate Fiftly I bequeath to my daughter KATHERINE WEST one dollar to be paid by JOHN and ASA BROCK out of my estate Sixthly I bequeath to my son NATHAN A BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid Seventhly I bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH PECKHAM one dollar to be paid aforesaid Eighly I bequeath to my son DAVID BROCK one dollar to be paid aforesaid Ninthly I bequeath to my daughter MARY WEST one dollar to be paid aforesaid Tenthly I bequeath to my son FRANCIS BROCK JR one dollar out of my estate as aforesaid Eleventhly I bequeath to my son DANIEL M. BROCK one dollar to be paid aforesaid Twelfthly I bequeath to my sons JOHN BROCK and ASA BROCK all my stock waggon cart sleigh and farming untesil and all debt that may be due to me at my decease after paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife Thirteenthly I b equeath to my daughter ESTHER SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid Fourteenly I bequeath to my son NATHAN A BROCKS [DAUGHTERS] KATHERINE and AMY one heifer each worth thirteen dollars each And to the said NATHAN A s son MICHAEL WEST BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by JOHN and ASA BROCK as aforesaid And I hereby nominate and appoint DANIEL MILLS JOHNATHAN BROCK and CALEB NICHOL Executors to this my last will and Testament In witnfs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this day this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823 Sealed and acknowledged by the Testator To be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis Brock S'S'
Executors CALEB NICHOLS JOHNATHAN BROCK ADMINISTRATOR ZIBAH HEWITT
NOTES: 5-27-2007 {BETTY BROCK}
fRANCIS BROCK, SR. BORN ABOUT 1760,
LOCATION AND PARENTS UNKNOWN
MARRIED ABOUT 1780 TO KATHERINE ____UNKNOWN {FAMILY} DEATH ABOUT 1823-1828, GRAFTON, RESSELAER COUNTY,NY
WILL-COPY OF ORIG-NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES.
2. Rensselaer County Surrogate Court, INVENTORY OF FRANCIS BROCK, LATE OF GRAFTON,NY. One bed bedding bedstead $15.00 Curtains and valances 2.00 Beds bedding & bedstead 8.50 4 coverlets and bed quilts 4.00 15 sheets 1.50 16 pillow cases 2.00 Tall table & Kitchen table 4.00 1 Linen wheel 2.00 1 Kitchen table 4.00 10 Chairs 2.50 1 Arm chair 0.75 1 cupboard, plates,dishes,spoons, e.c. 5.00 1 Copper TeaKettle & Brass Kettle 2.00 1 BedPan 1.50 4 Stone Jars 4.00 1 pair Andirons 0.75 1 Clock Kitchen .12 1/2 1 Shovel & Tongs .75 1 Iron Trammel .50 Hollow Ware 2.00 Barrells 1.50 Stove w pipes 12.00 2 Barrells .25 1 Side Saddle 0.50 1 Gun 1.00 1 Cart 2.00 1 waggon 10.00 1 Crofs cut Saw 1.50 1 Sleigh 2.00 2 Dung Forks w a pitchfork .31 2 Yearlings 4.00 7 Cows 112.00 4 Heifers 1 Mare 50.00 1 Mare 25.00 1 Tanning Mill 1.00 1 Flax break .12 1 Hand fan & Kiddle .42 Hay in the barn 20.00 2 Bafswood tubs .25 Flax in the bundle 2.00 Rye in the sheaf 1.00 Oats in the sheaf 3.50 6 milkpans & water pot 2.00 Tubs,Bowls,Keelers,Trays,&Pails 2.50 12 Sap tubs .75 1 Looking glafs .50 10 Books 3.00 1 Candlestick & a Lamp .25 3 Baskets & 2 Bandboxes .50 7 Shirts Last Will and Testament of Francis Brock, sr.Grafton,NY. 4 March 1828, Daniel Mills, Johnathan Brock Executors and Caleb Nichols.
3. INVENTORY OF FRANCIS BROCKS GOODS AND CHATTELS, RENSSELAER COUNTY, SURRAGATE COURT, PROBATE, I JOSEPH A. POTTER do solemnly declare that I will truly honestly and impartially appraise the personal property of FRANCIS BROCK Deceased of according to the best of my knowledge and albility Sworn this 5th day of March before ALPHSEUS DUMBLETON JOSEPH A POTTER RENSSELAER COUNTY I ZIBA HEWITT do solemnly declare that I will truly honestlly and impartially appraise the personal property of FRANCIS BROCK deceased according to the best of my knowledge and ability Sworn this day 5th of March 1825 before ALPHSEUS DUMBLETON LILA A HURT? A True and Perfect Inventory of all goods and chattels and credits which were of FRANCIS BROCK late of the town of GRAFTON in the county of RENSSELAER deceased at the time of his death made and indented by DANIEL MILLS and JONATHAN BROCK Chattels and credits of the said FRANCIS BROCK Administration of the goods....................with the aid and in the prescence of JOSEPH A. POTTER ZIBA HEWITT.

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From "History of Rensselaer Co., NY" by Nathaniel B. Sylvester (1880):
1. Early settlers: "Francis Brock, from Vermont, settled on the present Silas Brock farm".
2.Francis Brock was chosen as an Overseer of Highways and Fence Viewer at the first annual town meeting for Grafton, on the first Tuesday of April, 1807.
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Will of Francis Brock

1. Albany, NY Rensselaer County, Wills & Deeds, RENSSELAER COUNTY SURROGATE COURT BOOK 9.131, 4 MARCH 1828.
In the name of god Amen, I FRANCIS BROCK of Grafton in the county of Renfslaer being of well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterward come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament Viz; firstly I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expence of my Executors And my Soul to God that gave it Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHERINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son EBENEZER BROCK deceased twenty dollars each to be paid by JOHN BROCK and ASA BROCK out ofmy estate, Fourthy, I bequeath to my son JONATHAN BROCK one dollar to be paid by JOHN and ASA BROCK out of my estate Fiftly I bequeath to my daughter KATHERINE WEST one dollar to be paid by JOHN and ASA BROCK out of my estate Sixthly I bequeath to my son NATHAN A BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid Seventhly I bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH PECKHAM one dollar to be paid aforesaid Eighly I bequeath to my son DAVID BROCK one dollar to be paid aforesaid Ninthly I bequeath to my daughter MARY WEST one dollar to be paid aforesaid Tenthly I bequeath to my son FRANCIS BROCK JR one dollar out of my estate as aforesaid Eleventhly I bequeath to my son DANIEL M. BROCK one dollar to be paid aforesaid Twelfthly I bequeath to my sons JOHN BROCK and ASA BROCK all my stock waggon cart sleigh and farming untesil and all debt that may be due to me at my decease after paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife Thirteenthly I b equeath to my daughter ESTHER SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid Fourteenly I bequeath to my son NATHAN A BROCKS [DAUGHTERS] KATHERINE and AMY one heifer each worth thirteen dollars each And to the said NATHAN A s son MICHAEL WEST BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by JOHN and ASA BROCK as aforesaid And I hereby nominate and appoint DANIEL MILLS JOHNATHAN BROCK and CALEB NICHOL Executors to this my last will and Testament In witnfs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this day this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823 Sealed and acknowledged by the Testator To be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis Brock S'S' Executors CALEB NICHOLS JOHNATHAN BROCK ADMINISTRATOR ZIBAH HEWITT NOTES: 5-27-2007 {BETTY BROCK} fRANCIS BROCK, SR. BORN ABOUT 1760,LOCATION AND PARENTS UNKNOWN MARRIED ABOUT 1780 TO KATHERINE ____UNKNOWN {FAMILY} DEATH ABOUT 1823-1828, GRAFTON, RESSELAER COUNTY,NY WILL-COPY OF ORIG-NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES.
2. Rensselaer County Surrogate Court, INVENTORY OF FRANCIS BROCK, LATE OF GRAFTON,NY. One bed bedding bedstead $15.00 Curtains and valances 2.00 Beds bedding & bedstead 8.50 4 coverlets and bed quilts 4.00 15 sheets 1.50 16 pillow cases 2.00 Tall table & Kitchen table 4.00 1 Linen wheel 2.00 1 Kitchen table 4.00 10 Chairs 2.50 1 Arm chair 0.75 1 cupboard, plates,dishes,spoons, e.c. 5.00 1 Copper TeaKettle & Brass Kettle 2.00 1 BedPan 1.50 4 Stone Jars 4.00 1 pair Andirons 0.75 1 Clock Kitchen .12 1/2 1 Shovel & Tongs .75 1 Iron Trammel .50 Hollow Ware 2.00 Barrells 1.50 Stove w pipes 12.00 2 Barrells .25 1 Side Saddle 0.50 1 Gun 1.00 1 Cart 2.00 1 waggon 10.00 1 Crofs cut Saw 1.50 1 Sleigh 2.00 2 Dung Forks w a pitchfork .31 2 Yearlings 4.00 7 Cows 112.00 4 Heifers 1 Mare 50.00 1 Mare 25.00 1 Tanning Mill 1.00 1 Flax break .12 1 Hand fan & Kiddle .42 Hay in the barn 20.00 2 Bafswood tubs .25 Flax in the bundle 2.00 Rye in the sheaf 1.00 Oats in the sheaf 3.50 6 milkpans & water pot 2.00 Tubs,Bowls,Keelers,Trays,&Pails 2.50 12 Sap tubs .75 1 Looking glafs .50 10 Books 3.00 1 Candlestick & a Lamp .25 3 Baskets & 2 Bandboxes .50 7 Shirts Last Will and Testament of Francis Brock, sr.Grafton,NY. 4 March 1828, Daniel Mills, Johnathan Brock Executors and Caleb Nichols.
3. INVENTORY OF FRANCIS BROCKS GOODS AND CHATTELS, RENSSELAER COUNTY, SURRAGATE COURT, PROBATE, I JOSEPH A. POTTER do solemnly declare that I will truly honestly and impartially appraise the personal property of FRANCIS BROCK Deceased of according to the best of my knowledge and albility Sworn this 5th day of March before ALPHSEUS DUMBLETON JOSEPH A POTTER RENSSELAER COUNTY I ZIBA HEWITT do solemnly declare that I will truly honestlly and impartially appraise the personal property of FRANCIS BROCK deceased according to the best of my knowledge and ability Sworn this day 5th of March 1825 before ALPHSEUS DUMBLETON LILA A HURT? A True and Perfect Inventory of all goods and chattels and credits which were of FRANCIS BROCK late of the town of GRAFTON in the county of RENSSELAER deceased at the time of his death made and indented by DANIEL MILLS and JONATHAN BROCK Chattels and credits of the said FRANCIS BROCK Administration of the goods....................with the aid and in the prescence of JOSEPH A. POTTER ZIBA HEWITT.

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Will of Francis Brock
Rensselaer County, New York, Surrogate Records, 1794-1873
Volume 9, p. 130
Actual Letter of Testament
Rensselaer County
Letter of Testamentary granted on the Will of Francis Brock. Deceased. Recorded 5th March, 1825. .

The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and independent for all Whom on these presents shall come or may concern send greeting.
Know ye that at the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight (04 March 1828) before Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, Deceased, (A copy whereof is here unto annexed) was proved and is now appointed and allowed by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death goods chattel and credits within this state (by means whereof the proving and registering of the said Will and the granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattel, and credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging of the accounts thereof doth belong to us.) The administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will is granted unto Daniel MILLS and Jonathon BROCK. The executors in the said Will named they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. .

In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County at the City of Troy the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.

Phillip Viele L.S..

In the name of God Amen. I, Francis BROCK of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer being well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterwards come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament viz: .

Firstly, I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expense of my Executors. And my soul to God that gave it. .

Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHARINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and benefit and to dispose of as she thinks proper and the use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same. .

Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son Ebenezer BROCK, Deceased, Twenty dollars each to be paid by John BROCK and Asa when the youngest of said heirs arrives to twenty one years old: the said heirs is Francis BROCK, Martin BROCK, and John BROCK. .

Fourthly, I bequeath to my son Jonathan BROCK one dollar to be paid by John and Asa BROCK out of my estate. .

Fifthly, I bequeath to my daughter Katharine WEST one dollar to be paid by John and Asa Brock out of my estate. .

Sixthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Seventhly, I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth BECKHAM one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Eighthly, I bequeath to my son David BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Ninthly, I bequeath to my daughter Mary WEST one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Tenthly, I bequeath to my son Francis BROCK Jr. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Eleventhly, I bequeath to my son Daniel M. BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Twelfthly, I bequeath to my sons John BROCK and Asa BROCK all my stock, wagon, cart, sleigh, and farming utensils. And all debt that may be due to me at my decease, After paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife. .

Thirteenthly, I bequeath to my daughter Esther SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid. .

Fourteenthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. BROCK's daughters Katharine and Amy one heifer each, worth thirteen dollars each. And to the said Nathan A's son Michael West BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by John and Asa BROCK as aforesaid. .

And I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel MILLS, Jonathan BROCK, and Caleb NICHOLS Executors to this my last Will and Testament.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823. .

Sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis BROCK L.S. The same in presence here unto who witnessed the same in presence of the testator and each other. John MILLS, Daniel MILLS, Benjamin MILLS with the addition to Executory 20th March 1828.
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Rensselaer County, New York, Surrogate Records, 1794-1873
Volume 9, p. 131
Order Letter of Testament
State of New York. .

Rensselaer County ss: Be it Remembered That on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight (04 March 1828) personally appeared before me Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County of Rensselaer, John MILLS and Benjamin MILLS two of the subscribing witnesses of the Will of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in said County, deceased. Who being duly sworn declared that they did see the said Francis BROCK seal and execute the annexed written Instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of the said Francis BROCK bearing date the twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three (23 Dec 1823), and heard him publish and declare the same as and for his last Will and Testament, that at the time thereof he the said Francis was of sound disposing mind and memory to the best of the Knowledge and belief of the said John Mills and Benjamin Mills, and that they the said John and Benjamin together with Daniel Mills the other witness to the said Will severally subscribed their hands and names to the said Will as witnesses thereto, in the presence of the testator and each other. .

In testimony whereof, the said Surrogate half hereto set his hand and affixed the seal of his Office the day and year aforesaid. .

Phillip Viele L.S.
Rensselaer County, New York, Surrogate Records, 1794-1873 .

[Alternative search values: FRANCIS BROCK, KATHARINE BROCK, KATHERINE BROCK, KATHARYN BROCK, KATHRYN BROCK, CATHERINE BROCK, CATHARINE BROCK, EBENEZER BROCK, JOHN BROCK, ASA BROCK, MARTIN BROCK, KATHARINE WEST, KATHERINE WEST, KATHARYN WEST, KATHRYN WEST, CATHERINE WEST, CATHARINE WEST, MARY WEST, ESTHER SCRIVEN, AMY BROCK, MICHAEL WEST BROCK, MICHAEL W. BROCK, MICHAEL BROCK, JONATHAN BROCK, JONATHON BROCK, NATHAN A. BROCK, NATHAN BROCK, DAVID BROCK, FRANCIS BROCK JR, DANIEL M. BROCK, DANIEL BROCK, ELIZABETH BROCK, ELIZABETH BECKHAM, CALEB NICHOLS, DANIEL MILLS, JOHN MILLS, BENJAMIN MILLS.] .

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[S53] e-mail fr Patty Vella, 23.11.2002, Brock Cemetery, on Red Pond Road, Grafton, Rennselaer Co, NY, (Name: p.vella@att.net;).
58) (BROCK, Francis - died March 1828 - grave not found , but in Brock Cem. List on web site - Jonathan"s father )
[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, BROCK, Francis "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 16 March 2018, 00:39), entry for Francis Brock(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LHZH-7D8); contributed by various users. PersonID LHZH-7D8.
Francis Brock
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Francis Brock 1760 - 5 March 1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
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Name Francis Brock
Sex Male
Birth 1760 Vermont
Death 5 March 1825Grafton, Rensselaer, New York
Burial March 1825Brock Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York

Family Members
Spouses and Children
Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
Katherine Brock 1755-1835 • LHZH-7JL
Marriage: 1780 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York

Children (11)
Jonathan Brock 1775-1853 • LHZH-7SL ?
Nathan A. Brock 1785-1861 • LHZH-75M ?
Elizabeth Brock 1787-1839 • LZL2-34N ?
Mary Brock 1789-1865 • LHZH-W91 ?
David Brock 1791-1874 • LHZH-W7X ?
Francis Brock 1794-1856 • LHZH-WCB ?
Daniel M. Brock 1797-1868 • LHZH-W66 ?
John Brock 1799-1854 • LHZH-WNX ?
Asa Brock 1801-Deceased • LHZH-W2W ?
Esther Brock 1804-1869 • KD9P-6ZW ?
Katharine Brock Deceased • LBH6-QJ9 ?

Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
Martha Patsy Ray 1766-1853 • 4DB7-GQ2 ?
Marriage: about 1784 Surry, North Carolina, United States

Parents and Siblings
Elias Brock 1741-1789 • LYDT-V78 ?
Ann Hollingsworth 1741-Deceased • L6JL-4DK ?
Marriage: 1760

Children (9)
George Brock 1754-Deceased • KCN3-YF8 ?
Francis Brock 760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
Richard Brock 1762-1820 • L6RS-TDV ?
Elizabeth Brock 1764-Deceased • LYPF-1NJ ?
Susan Brock 1770-1840 • L2H5-FB3 ?
James W Brock 1770-1844 • 27S8-LLB ?
Joseph Brock 1770-1866 • 27S8-LFQ ?
Evan Brock 1774-1811 • LYPJ-SKG ?
Elias Brock 1779-1830 • L28J-ZHL

20180427 HAv familysearch-
Francis Brock 1760 - 5 March 1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
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Name Francis Brock
Sex Male
Birth 1760 Vermont
Death 5 March 1825Grafton, Rensselaer, New York
Burial March 1825Brock Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York

Family Members
Spouses and Children
Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
Katherine Brock 1755-1835 • LHZH-7JL
Marriage: 1780 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York

Children (11)
Jonathan Brock 1775-1853 • LHZH-7SL ?
Nathan A. Brock 1785-1861 • LHZH-75M ?
Elizabeth Brock 1787-1839 • LZL2-34N ?
Mary Brock 1789-1865 • LHZH-W91 ?
David Brock 1791-1874 • LHZH-W7X ?
Francis Brock 1794-1856 • LHZH-WCB ?
Daniel M. Brock 1797-1868 • LHZH-W66 ?
John Brock 1799-1854 • LHZH-WNX ?
Asa Brock 1801-Deceased • LHZH-W2W ?
Esther Brock 1804-1869 • KD9P-6ZW ?
Katharine Brock Deceased • LBH6-QJ9 ?

Francis Brock 1760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
Martha Patsy Ray 1766-1853 • 4DB7-GQ2 ?
Marriage: about 1784 Surry, North Carolina, United States

Parents and Siblings
Elias Brock 1741-1789 • LYDT-V78 ?
Ann Hollingsworth 1741-Deceased • L6JL-4DK ?
Marriage: 1760

Children (9)
George Brock 1754-Deceased • KCN3-YF8 ?
Francis Brock 760-1825 • LHZH-7D8 ?
Richard Brock 1762-1820 • L6RS-TDV ?
Elizabeth Brock 1764-Deceased • LYPF-1NJ ?
Susan Brock 1770-1840 • L2H5-FB3 ?
James W Brock 1770-1844 • 27S8-LLB ?
Joseph Brock 1770-1866 • 27S8-LFQ ?
Evan Brock 1774-1811 • LYPJ-SKG ?
Elias Brock 1779-1830 • L28J-ZHL
[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Year: 1790; Census Place: York, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 199; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 0568151.
Francis Brock in the 1790 Federal Census - York, SC
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[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 550; Image: 557; Family History Library Film: 337908.
Frances Brock in the 1800 Federal Census - Salisbury District, Stokes County, NC
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Francis Brock in the Ohio, Compiled Census Index, 1790-1890 - 1810 Washington Twp, Montgomery, OH
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[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHG4-J9Z : accessed 24 April 2018), Frances Brock, Jackson, Fayette, Indiana, United States; citing p. 50, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 15; FHL microfilm 205,609.
Frances Brock, "United States Census, 1820"
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHG4-J9Z
[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry.com. U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data: United States. Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records. Automated Records Project; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/. Springfield, Virginia: Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States, 2007.
Francis Brock in the U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 (1821) Morgan County, IN
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[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry.com. U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data: United States. Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records. Automated Records Project; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/. Springfield, Virginia: Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States, 2007.
Francis Brock in the U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 (1822) -1st in Johnson County, IN
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[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Created by: sarensorRecord added: Aug 22, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 40997721.
Find A Grave for Francis Brock
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[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry.com. U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data: United States. Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records. Automated Records Project; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/. Springfield, Virginia: Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States, 2007.
Francis Brock in the U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 (1822) Johnson County, IN
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[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree.
Legacy NFS Source: Francis Brock - Published information: birth-name: Francis Brock
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Francis Brock
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KPMT-G6G
[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree.
Last Will and Testament Francis Brock Town of Grafton
http://rensselaer.nygenweb.net/will115.htm
[S1310] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, Memorial ID #178968527.
Findagrave.com
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From Patty Vella, 14.May 2001, from MayBell Dingman Mattison to be read at a family reunion- year unknown (MayBell died in 1947)-
Turn your thoughts to 1840, when our other grandfather and grandmother and family (Isaac and Amy Ellsworth Brock), came to Hebron. Can you young people visualize the trip? A yoke of oxen, and six weeks on the road from Grafton, NY to Hebron, Potter Co, PA-- a day's trip, or a little more, with your automobile. Imagine them reaching here and choosing a spot, cutting down trees, and clearing a space large enough, at first, to build a log cabin. Then the real struggle began, to keep the wolf from the door in more than one sense of the word. I've listened to my mother tell how, as a child, she had sat on the door-step and listened to the howling of the wolves close by. The future can never bring anything to us that we should be more proud of than our brave old ancestors, "heroes and heroines."
Mother dear (Mary Angeline Brock Dingman) was only six monhs old when she made that trip. But I fancy she was as happy as any of the weary travelers. Often it was hard to find a place to stop overnight. Grandma said once, they stopped at an inn, but everything was so mysterious and queer, they were afraid to stay after resting the stock. (I think they brought a cow and a calf.) Then they started on the road again. How worn and weary they must have been before they reached Potter Co! ___________________

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The people of the state of New York by the grace of God. Free and independent for all Whom on these presents shall come or may concern send greeting. Know ye that at the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer on the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight before Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Francis BROCK late of the town of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, Deceased, (A copy whereof is here unto annexed) was proved and is now appointed and allowed by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death goods chattel and credits within this state (by means whereof the proving and registering of the said Will and the granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattel, and credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging of the accounts thereof doth belong to us.) The administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will is granted unto Daniel MILLS and Jonathon BROCK. The executors in the said Will named they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Phillip Viele Esquire Surrogate of the said County at the City of Troy the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. Phillip Viele L.S. In the name of God Amen.
I, Francis BROCK of Grafton in the County of Rensselaer being well in body and of perfect mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and afterwards come to judgement do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament viz:
Firstly, I bequeath my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the expense of my Executors. And my soul to God that gave it.
Secondly, I bequeath to my wife KATHARINE all my household goods and furniture for her use and benefit and to dispose of as she thinks proper and the use and control of my farm and real estate during the lease of the same.
Thirdly, I bequeath to the heirs of my son Ebenezer BROCK, Deceased, Twenty dollars each to be paid by John BROCK and Asa when the youngest of said heirs arrives to twenty one years old: the said heirs is Francis BROCK, Martin BROCK, and John BROCK.
Fourthly, I bequeath to my son Jonathan BROCK one dollar to be paid by John and Asa BROCK out of my estate.
Fifthly, I bequeath to my daughter Katharine WEST one dollar to be paid by John and Asa Brock out of my estate.
Sixthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Seventhly, I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth BECKHAM one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Eighthly, I bequeath to my son David BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Ninthly, I bequeath to my daughter Mary WEST one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Tenthly, I bequeath to my son Francis BROCK Jr. one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Eleventhly, I bequeath to my son Daniel M. BROCK one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Twelfthly, I bequeath to my sons John BROCK and Asa BROCK all my stock, wagon, cart, sleigh, and farming utensils. And all debt that may be due to me at my decease, After paying the several legacies herein contained to be for their use and benefit equally to each after the decease of my wife.
Thirteenthly, I bequeath to my daughter Esther SCRIVEN one dollar to be paid as aforesaid.
Fourteenthly, I bequeath to my son Nathan A. BROCK's daughters Katharine and Amy one heifer each, worth thirteen dollars each.
And to the said Nathan A's son Michael West BROCK one yoke of steers worth fourteen dollars to be paid when they become lawfully of age by John and Asa BROCK as aforesaid.
And I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel MILLS, Jonathan BROCK, and Caleb NICHOLS Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Grafton this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord 1823. Sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last Will and Testament who signed Francis BROCK L.S. The same in presence here unto who witnessed the same in presence of the testator and each other.
John MILLS, Daniel MILLS, Benjamin MILLS with the addition to Executory 20th March 1828.

[Written by Margaret Elizabeth (Brock) Reeder (1845-1910), great granddaughter of Francis Brock through Ebenezer to John Monroe Brock. Do not know who posted it here.]

FRANCIS BROCK, 1760-1828
"Born in London, England, Francis came to America when a young man, married Rachel Mills – locating on what became the battlefield of Saratoga in the war of the Revolution and where their oldest son was born. When the child was about a year old, [Francis was] going to his work [and] was arrested by the Americans because, being a member of the Society of Friends, he refused to fight with them. Shortly after, his wife heard something falling on the roof and looking out was surprised to find herself between the two armies and the noise caused by spent bullets falling on the roof. Failing to find her husband among the dead or wounded, she returned to her father’s home in Renssalaer County where Francis rejoined her and they located on Grafton Mountain, leasing twelve hundred acres of Stephen Van Renssalaer, the patroon.

"Here he followed the peaceful vocation of farmer six days in the week and on the Sabbath walked twelve miles to Pittstown where he preached to the faithful in the Friends Meeting House. He was considered a very strong man even for those days, being able to lift a barrel of cider from a wagon and carry it down [to the] cellar. They raised a family of eight sons and four daughters. Namely – Ebeneezer, Nathan, David, Francis, Jonathan, Martin, Asa, John, Rachel, Kate and two girls whose names I cannot recall. I spent many happy hours in childhood listening to my father as he often told stories of his . . . home, of which he also was a member after the death of his father, . . . until he was thirteen. "In fancy, we could see the cattle and sheep on the upland pastures and below the fields of rye and flax. The large double log house with its great fireplaces and big brick oven and in the background the loom with its steady beat, flanked by the spinning wheels with their constant whirr. "Superintending it were the little Quaker Grandmothers in kerchief and cape, always [with time to] listen to and comfort all childish grievances. I must not forget one other permanent member of the family: Grandfather’s widowed sister, Aunt Beckey, who was famed for her knowledge of medicinal herbs and in great demand as a nurse. Flocks and fields furnished both food and clothes. The land rent was the price of eight bushels of wheat on the first day of January in the City of Albany for each hundred acres, and as the price in those days was regulated by supply and demand instead of bulls and bears as at present, [it] was never excessive. The stock seldom had any shelter except that afforded by the haystacks and the woods; nor was there any family carriage. "In the winter there was always a kettle of hot bean soup and a loaf of rye bread waiting for the hungry boys when they came home from school and before they started out to fodder the cattle. One of father’s duties in the summer was to keep the geese off the bleaching ground and between times, amuse himself building water wheels in the brook. "After a brief illness, surround by all the members of his family, Francis died at the age of 68."

[From research conducted by Elizabeth Brock (1939-2019), descendant of Francis through Francis, Jr:]

"During the Saratoga campaign, August-October 1777, British troops were running out of food and General Burgoyne ordered the harvesting and milling of grain for food for his troops. Francis Brock was one of the millers: “The millers, Mr. Bull and Mr. Francis Brock were asked to grind the grain and cask the flour as soon as possible.” (p.190 "No Turning point : the Saratoga campaign in perspective," by Theodore Corbett)

"At some point, Francis was arrested and later released after posting a 100 pound bond: Francis Brock of Cinkaick was brought before the Board and finding nothing very material against him we have thought proper to let him go at large on his entering into Recognizance for good Behaviour and Monthly appearance. [Francis Brock on Recognizance…in…100 pounds, Nathan Armstrong of White Creek his Bail in…100 pounds Minutes of the Albany County Board.]" May 26, 1778 Note: "Cinkaick" or San Coick is today’s Hoosic, north Rensselaer county

"Two other men from the general area who posted bond about the same time were John Brock of Cinkaick (May 25, 1778) and John Mills of Hosick (June 2, 1778).

[Albany court records, reporting to Albany Courts, testify he is not a British sympathizer, post bail of 100 pounds]

"Francis Brock and John Brock, around 1799, make trips to Albany, NY to post bail of 100 pounds.
"Francis Brock, living North Hoosic, NY, on 1778 tax rolls, with Caty Brock, John Brock

"[History of Washington County, New York lists settlers of Easton and North Easton showing that Francis Brock was resident of the town in 1789 (page 292). The Town of Easton/North Easton was formed from Saratoga and Stillwater in 1789. It remained part of Albany County until 7 February 1791 when it was annexed to Washington County.]

Francis Brock was in Grafton in 1796. The History of Renssalaer County states that Francis Brock came to Grafton from Vermont.

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[S53] e-mail fr Patty Vella, 23.11.2002, Brock Cemetery, on Red Pond Road, Grafton, Rennselaer Co, NY, (Name: p.vella@att.net;).
58) (BROCK, Francis - died March 1828 - grave not found , but in Brock Cem. List on web site - Jonathan"s father )

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