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James Brook Pollock 1842 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1842

Birth Location: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 04 Feb 1930

Death Location: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA

Father: Dr. Pollock

Mother: Maria Brook

Spouse(s): Priscilla Rankin

Children(s): Thomas Pollock, Ida Timberman, Margaret Chambers, Sarah Pollock, Jerusha Pollock, Flora Miller, Smiley Pollock, Amy Edic, Estella Best, Agnes Pollock, Jarusha Pollock

In 1842, James Brook Pollock (Farmer) entered the world in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA, born to Dr. John Smiley Pollock and Maria Jane Brook. In 1850, James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA. In 1860, James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided in Oquawka, Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA. James Brook Pollock (Farmer) married Priscilla Ann Rankin, and had children including Thomas Ellsworth Pollock, Ida Mariah Timberman, Margaret Elizabeth Chambers, Sarah B Pollock, Jerusha Belle Pollock, Flora Janette Miller, Smiley Pollock, Amy Georganna Edic, Estella Augusta Best, Agnes I Pollock, Jarusha B. Pollock. James Brook Pollock (Farmer) passed away in 1930 in Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1842, James Brook Pollock (Farmer) entered the world in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA, born to Dr. John Smiley Pollock and Maria Jane Brook.
  • In 1850, James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided in Oquawka, Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA.
  • James Brook Pollock (Farmer) married Priscilla Ann Rankin, and had children including Thomas Ellsworth Pollock, Ida Mariah Timberman, Margaret Elizabeth Chambers, Sarah B Pollock, Jerusha Belle Pollock, Flora Janette Miller, Smiley Pollock, Amy Georganna Edic, Estella Augusta Best, Agnes I Pollock, Jarusha B. Pollock.
  • James Brook Pollock (Farmer) passed away in 1930 in Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Pollock
1812 – 1859
Birth Location: Mt. Pleasant, Ohio
DP
Maria Brook
1812 – 1884
Birth Location: Perry County, Ohio, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Priscilla Rankin
1842 – 1919
Birth Location: Henderson, Illinois, United States
PR

Children(s)

Thomas Pollock
1861 – 1956
Birth Location: Henderson County, Illinois, USA
TP
Ida Timberman
1866 – 1941
Birth Location: Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America
IT
Margaret Chambers
1868 – 1924
Birth Location: –
MC
Sarah Pollock
1870 –
Birth Location: Illinois
SP
Jerusha Pollock
1874 – 1950
Birth Location: Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America
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Flora Miller
1876 – 1950
Birth Location: Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America
FM
Smiley Pollock
1878 – 1907
Birth Location: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
SP
Amy Edic
1880 – 1959
Birth Location: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
AE
Estella Best
1883 – 1969
Birth Location: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
EB
Agnes Pollock
1894 –
Birth Location: Nebraska
AP
Jarusha Pollock
Birth Location: –
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James Pollock's Ancestors

Self
James Pollock
1842 – 1930
Birth Place: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Dr. John Smiley Pollock
1812 – 1859
Mt. Pleasant, Ohio
Maria (Jane) Brook
1812 – 1884
Perry County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Robert Pollock
1750 – 1823
County Down, Ireland
Elizabeth Mccaughey
1788 – 1883
Upper Oxford Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
John (S) Brooks
1784 – 1816
Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret (Jane) Pogue
1781 – 1865
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Pollock
1726 – 1816
Anne Crawford
1728 –
William Mccaughey
1745 – 1827
Margaret Jackson
1745 – 1839
Frances Jennings
1767 – 1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dr. Pollock
1690 – 1760
Mary Cochran
1695 – 1779
Hugh Crawford
1695 – 1772
Ann Patoun
1706 – 1781
Hugh Jackson
1700 – 1785
Lady Carr
1700 – 1791
David Jennings
1741 – 1824
Mary Henthorn
1739 – 1815

James Pollock's Descendants

1.
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James (Brook) Pollock (14 Aug 1842 – 04 Feb 1930) m. Priscilla (Ann) Rankin (28 Dec 1842 – 21 Jun 1919)
  1. 1. Thomas (Ellsworth) Pollock (27 Dec 1861 – 02 May 1956) m. Agnes Hart (10 October 1858 – 16 January 1903) m. Bell Pollack (abt 1866 – )
    1. 1. Agnes (Irene) Pollock (1894 – 11 Jun 1990) m. Daniel (Adam) Macklin (6 Aug 1889 – 17 June 1960)
      1. 1. Elmer (Thomas) Macklin (14 Jul 1917 – 31 Jul 2011) m. Eva (June) Clark (13 Oct 1920 – 10 Mar 2012)
        1. 1. John Macklin
        2. 2. Janet Macklin
        3. 3. Mary (B.) Means
      2. 2. Ellsworth (E.) Macklin (6 Jan 1919 – 18 Jul 1948)
      3. 3. Lieut. (John H.) Macklin (17 Oct 1920 – 22 Sep 1944)
      4. 4. James (R.) Macklin (4 Mar 1923 – 15 Jan 1988) m. Marian (Ruth) Graff (24 Jul 1926 – 6 Sep 2007)
        1. 1. Danny (Ray) Macklin (4 Dec 1954 – 2 Jul 1956)
      5. 5. Isabelle (M) Macklin (19 Oct 1924 – 18 Sep 2008) m. William (John) Fox (19 May 1923 – 27 Nov 2005)
      6. 6. Margaret (Marie) Macklin (9 Nov 1925 – 15 Jan 2011) m. Lt. (LaMoine) Brownlee (7 Jan 1923 – 4 May 2017)
        1. 1. Linda Brownlee m. Private Sparks
        2. 2. Paul Brownlee
      7. 7. Ida (Iwilda) Macklin (15 Dec 1926 – 4 Aug 2018) m. Cpl. (Richard dallas) Gifford (13 Oct 1924 – 20 Mar 2012)
        1. 1. Peggy (Eileen) Gifford (13 Jul 1948 – 6 Nov 1965)
        2. 2. Richard (Scott) Gifford (23 Jan 1951 – ) m. Judy
        3. 3. Ferris (Duane) Gifford (4 Feb 1956 – ) m. Deborah (Lee) Burgin (29 May 1956 – )
    2. 2. Edith Pollock (1903 – 30 November 1993)
    3. 3. Ethel Pollock (1903 – 1984)
  2. 2. Ida (Mariah) Timberman (23 April 1866 – 21 January 1941)
  3. 3. Margaret (Elizabeth) Chambers (8 May 1868 – 1 August 1924)
  4. 4. Sarah (B) Pollock (1870 – )
  5. 5. Jerusha (Belle) Pollock (14 February 1874 – 24 June 1950)
  6. 6. Flora (Janette) Miller (14 March 1876 – 19 December 1950)
  7. 7. Smiley Pollock (18 February 1878 – 25 December 1907)
  8. 8. Amy (Georganna) Edic (12 November 1880 – 25 May 1959)
  9. 9. Estella (Augusta) Best (28 February 1883 – 15 November 1969)
  10. 10. Agnes (I) Pollock (1894 – )
  11. 11. Jarusha (B.) Pollock

James Pollock's Timeline

15 Records

1842
14 Aug 1842
Birth of James Brook Pollock (Farmer) in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 8
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Oquawka, Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Oquawka, Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 21
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in S Henderson, Henderson, Illinois, USA
S Henderson, Henderson, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 28
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Township 10 Range 5, Sagetown, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 5, Sagetown, Henderson, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 39
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here
None
1895
1895
Age 53
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 63
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 68
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1911
1911
Age 69
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Monmouth, Illinois, USA
Monmouth, Illinois, USA
1915
1915
Age 73
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
James Brook Pollock (Farmer) resided here in Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1930
04 Feb 1930
Age 88
Death of James Brook Pollock (Farmer) in Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1842
    Event Place: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 126
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 361; Page: 155b; Enumeration District: 188
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 5, Henderson, Illinois; Roll: M593_228; Page: 175B
    [6] Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0123
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois; Roll: M653_181; Page: 319; Family History Library F
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_420; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374433
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois; Roll: 109; Page: 51b
    [11] Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Iowa State Census, 1905
    [14] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [15] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1921-1940
    [16] Iowa, U.S., Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, ca. 1866-ca.1950
    [17] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois; Roll: 109; Page: 51b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Oquawka, Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois; Roll: M653_181; Page: 319; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: S Henderson, Henderson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 5, Sagetown, Henderson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 5, Henderson, Illinois; Roll: M593_228; Page: 175B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Non-population Census Schedules for Iowa, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 361; Page: 155b; Enumeration District: 188

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0123

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1905

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_420; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374433

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Monmouth, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Biggsville, Henderson Co, Illinois
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1930
    Event Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1921-1940
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, ca. 1866-ca.1950
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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