James Brock (1837–1925) was born in McLean County, Illinois, USA and died in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Fulton Brock 1837–1925

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Dec 1837 · McLean County, Illinois, USA

Died 02 Sep 1925 · Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA

Father Allen Brock

Mother Mary Ann Polly Adams

Children Eva Sharkey

Siblings Elizabeth Francis Brock, Jesse Brock, John Thomas Brock, Joseph Allen Brock, Lucinda Jane Brock, Martha Frances Brock, Mary Ann Brock, Sherwood Brock, Thomas Fulton Brock, William Henry Brock

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Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Brock

Mary Ann Polly Adams

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Eva Sharkey

Biography

The story of James Fulton Brock began in 1837 in McLean County, Illinois, USA. James Fulton Brock had children including eva sharkey. James Fulton Brock passed away in 1925 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1837

Birth of James Fulton Brock in McLean County, Illinois, USA

Birth

1925

Death of James Fulton Brock in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Brock

This ancestor line traces from England (1655) to McLean County, Illinois, USA (1837) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Brock (1837–1925) was born in McLean County, Illinois, USA and died in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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