Legislator Details


Martin William Brock
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/21/1838
City: Danby NY
County: Tompkins County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/3/1904
City: Monitor Township, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/6/1904
City: West Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Ridge Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah J. Armstrong of NY April 5,1860; children: 4, Ackerson N., Martin W. and 2 others

Number of Children: 4

Background

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Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Zachariah and Emeline Brock. Early life spent in NY and PA. Came to MI in 1856 and remained in Oakland Co. until October, 1865 when he moved to Bay Co. Was elected Alderman of what was Lake City (afterwards Wenona, per MIBiog "now" West Bay City) and held that office 4 years, manager of West Bay City Manufacturing Co. Supervisor from 1871-74; sheriff of Bay County for 4 years; treasurer of the Township of Monitor in 1885.

Notable Facts:
Find-a-Grave gives birth place as Pultney, Steuben Co., NY; 1887 Manual says Danby, Tompkins Co., NY

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Federal Relations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: West Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
District Description: Township of Bangor, Beaver, Frankenlust, Frazer, Kaw Kawlin, Monitor, Pinconning, and Williams, City of West Bay City, in Bay County.

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog:1:109-10; Manual 1887 p.611; USCen 1880, 1900; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology
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