John Brock (1802–1880) was born in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, and died in Polk, Arkansas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Henry Brock 1802–1880

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Jun 1802 · Buncombe, North Carolina, United States,

Died 26 May 1880 · Polk, Arkansas, United States

Father Thomas Brock

Mother Jane Ewing

Siblings Henry Brock, James R Brock, John Brock, Louisa Brock, Lucinda Brock, Malinda Brock, Nancy Brooks, Sarah Elizabeth Brock, Thomas Owen Brock, William Brock

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Brock

Jane Ewing

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Children

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Biography

In 1802, John Henry Brock entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, born to thomas brock and jane ewing. John Henry Brock passed away in 1880 in Polk, Arkansas, United States.

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1802

Birth of John Henry Brock in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States,

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1880

Death of John Henry Brock in Polk, Arkansas, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brock

This ancestor line traces from Cape Fear River, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA (Newton, Catawba Co) (1730) to Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, (1802) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Brock (1802–1880) was born in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, and died in Polk, Arkansas, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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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