John Jr Klock (son of John Klock) died date unknown.
Notes for John Jr Klock: Biographical Sketch of Sanford Klock
From “Our County and Its People: A History of The Valley and County of Chemung From the Closing Years of the Eighteenth Century” by Ausburn Towner, D. Mason & Co. Publishers, Syracuse, NY, 1892 (pp.685-686)
“Klock, Sanford.
The grandfather of the late Sanford Klock was John, who with a brother came from Germany to the United States at an early day and located in Herkimer County, N.Y. One of his sons, John, jr., was born in that county. He married and had a family of nine children, four sons and five daughters, of whom Sanford was the second child and eldest son. He was born January 6, 1813, at Little Falls, Herkimer County, N.Y. Receiving an education in the public schools, supplemented by several terms at the local academy, and industrious and thorough scholar, he taught school several terms before and after his marriage. September 19, 1834 or 1835, Mr. Klock married at little Falls, N.Y., Millie A., second daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Churchill) Petrie. She was born on March 6, 1818. They had a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters, viz.: George W., Nettie A., J. Monroe, Fannie J., Peter S., Jarvis L., Clinton D., and Thaddeus M. The oldest five children were born at Little Falls, Jarvis L. was born in Delaware County, and the youngest two were born in Elmira. George W. died November 4, 1885; Thaddeus W. died in infancy; Nettie A. married William Decker of Elmira, by whom she has three children, two sons and one daughter, of whom the latter died in infancy and George W. and Harry S. survive; and J. Monroe, of Alpena, Mich., married Margaret Spearman, of Canada, by whom he has one daughter living, Millie. Mr. Klock is ex-mayor of that city and a member of the Masonic order. Fannie J. married Jacob V. Schappie, of Elmira, and resides on the Klock homestead on Sullivan street. Peter S., a resident of Elmira, married Susan Williams of this city, and they have three children, Agnes A., Essie S., and Fannie. Mr. Klock is a mason and contractor. Jarvis L. married Lizzie Schweinler, of Jefferson, Wis., who has borne him one son, Alfred J. Mrs. Klock’s ancestors are German, and thrifty as all Germans are. Mr. Klock manufactures custom harnesses on a large scale at Antego, Wis. Clinton D., who resides in Cleveland, O., has twice married. His first wife, Mina Haycox, died leaving a daughter, Ebbie M. His second wife, was Agnes S. Haycox, his first wife’s half-sister. They have two children, Monroe C. and Jarvis D. Mr. Klock has resided in Cleveland a number of years and is general superintendent of the city park. William Decker served in the Civil war in Company H, One Hundred and Seventy-ninth New York Infantry Volunteers.
Sanford Klock was a contractor and builder for many years and laid several miles of the road-bed for the old Erie when it first entered Elmira, in which city he came to reside about 1849. many of the best buildings of Elmira were erected by him, among them being the rolling-mills, and for some time preceding the war he employed a large force of men. Mr. Klock enlisted with his two sons, J. Monroe and Peter S., in Company C, Tenth cavalry Regiment, New York State Volunteers. He was commissary-sergeant, was injured by a horse, and was discharged on surgeon’s certificate of disability, the sons being honorably discharged at the close of the war. After he recovered from his injuries Mr. Klock resumed his business as contractor and builder, which he followed to within a few years of his death. He was a man of much firmness of manner and kindness of heart, was decidedly a family man, and was always kind and considerate, preferring the social amenities of his home and fireside, the companionship of his wife and family, above all other considerations. He was a life-long Democrat, a fearless leader, always independent, and served as alderman in the common council in the years 1870 and 1871. As previously noted Mr. Klock retired from active business and engaged in agriculture. He died February 15, 1888, honored and respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Klock still survives, residing with her daughter, Mrs. Jacob V. Shappie, on the old homestead. Jacob V. Shappie was born in the town of Horseheads, March 8, 1840, was educated in the public schools, and in early life was a farmer. September 14, 1864, he enlisted in a detached company of the Eighty-fifth Infantry New York State Volunteers and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now engaged in the life insurance business.”
Note: An engraving of Sanford Klock’s portrait and signature also appear in this book.
Children of John Jr Klock are:
+Sanford Klock, b. 16 Jan 1813, Little Falls Herkimer Co New York, d. 15 Feb 1888.
John Jr Klock (d. date unknown)
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