Orange

BROCK, William Wallace

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 44

William Wallace BROCK, of Newbury, was born 07 June 1819 in Newbury [Orange 
County, Vermont], son of William and Anna (WALLACE) BROCK. His father, a 
prominent citizen of Newbury, had him educated at the public schools and 
seminary of that place. He lived on the farm on which he was born until 
1858, when he removed to the old BROCK homestead, where he now resides. A 
daughter, making the fourth generation of BROCKs, still resides with her 
parents. This farm, from the neatness of its surroundings, its appearance of 
thrift and comfort, presents the picture of a typical New England home. Mr. 
BROCK has also the care of several estates in the town, whose owners are 
residents, showing he enjoys the confidence of those who know him.

He [William Wallace BROCK] married Sophia Lovewell TAPLIN. [Submitter 
assumes Lovewell is her middle name.] Five children have been born to them: 
Benjamin F., Eugene, Clarence T., William Wallace Jr., and Clara Belle, the 
first three prospecting in the state of Washington, and the last two still 
residing in Newbury. Mr. BROCK is a Republican, he has been justice of the 
peace for forty years, was a member of the Legislature in 1865-1866, and has 
held numerous other offices of trust conferred upon him by his fellow 
citizens.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly