John
Brock
Born in Stockport, Cheshire, England
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Elizabeth (Brock) Rowden
— married
1684 in under care of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting
Descendants 
Father of
Jane (Brock) Miers and Richard Brock
Died
at age 52
in Yardley, Bucks Co. PA
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Biography
John was a Friend (Quaker)
John Brock, son of Richard and Mary Brock, was born in Bramhall, Cheshire, England, 12 8th month (October 12), 1657.
He emigrated to Pennsylvania, arriving aboard Friends' Adventure and was received at Falls Monthly Meeting on certificate dated 2 6th month 1682 from Congleton Monthly Meeting in Cheshire.
John Brock is recorded in the records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting 1 8th month (October 1), 1684 when he declared his intention to marry Elizabeth Rowden. Elizabeth survived John and was granted letters of administration to the estate of her husband October 5, 1704.
Sources
See also:
- McCracken, George E., Penn's Colony: Genealogical and Historical Materials Relating to the Settlement of Pennsylvania. Volume 2: Welcome Claimants - Proved, Disproved and Doubtful. Heritage Books (2009)
Acknowledgments
- Thank you to Andrea Powell for contributions to this profile
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