of Clinton County, Iowa · from Germany · documented from the public record
The family in the record
J. F. Rock b. 1847
parentsFred Rock & Louisa Schnare
J. F. Rock⚭ Minnie Kranz
childrenCharles Rock · Amelia Rock · Louisa Rock · Edward Rock
Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa
Their story
What the record says
Born Feb 23, 1847 in Germany, son of Fred and Louisa (Schnare) Rock.
Emigrated to America 1866, to Scott County, Iowa, then Berlin Township, Clinton County in 1868.
Large landowner (240 acres), general farmer and stock raiser.
Democrat.
Lutheran.
Sons Charles and Edward rented the farm after his retirement.
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