John Schrock b. 28 May 1862 Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL d. 28 Jul 1951 Fisher, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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John Schrock

Male 1862 - 1951  (89 years)


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  • Name John Schrock  [1, 2] 
    Birth 28 May 1862  Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Another source says Delavan
    Gender Male 
    Education Railroad School? 
    Occupation Farmer In 1885, Later Carpenter And Painter 
    Religion Amish Mennonite 
    Residence 19 Feb 1885  Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • At time of marriage
    Residence 1891  Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    USR1 Old age-died in his sleep 
    Burial Jul 1951  Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • East Bend Mennonite Cemetery
    Death 28 Jul 1951  Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I442  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 11 Sep 2022 

    Father Peter Schrock,   b. 1 Aug 1839, Butler Co., OH Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Apr 1922, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Anna (Nancy) Garber,   b. 30 Apr 1839, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Feb 1902, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 8 Jan 1860  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5] 
    • By Andrew Ropp
    Notes 
    • Anna’s surname is spelled Gerber when entered by the county clerk, and Garber when entered by Andrew Ropp.
    Family ID F195  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Birky,   b. 19 Sep 1862, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Mar 1954, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 19 Feb 1885  Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7] 
    • By Andrew Ropp, minister of the gospel. (MR #153)
    Notes 
    • Married at the home of the bride’s parents by Andrew Ropp. Peter Schrock was a witness.
      Both were 23 years of age at the time of their marriage.
    Children 
     1. Albert Elmer Schrock,   b. 13 Jan 1886, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jan 1917, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 30 years)
     2. Fannie Ann Schrock,   b. 18 Jul 1889, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Dec 1950, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)
    Family ID F194  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Feb 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 May 1862 - Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 19 Feb 1885 - Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Feb 1885 - Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1891 - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Jul 1951 - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Jul 1951 - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      Schrock, -- John Schrock, was born near Delavan, Ill., May 28, 1862; died near Fisher, Ill., July 28, 1951; aged 89 y. 2 m. He accepted Christ in his youth and was a member of the Mennonite Church from then until his death. He was a charter member of the Eat Bend congregation at Fisher. In 1885 he was united in marriage to Mary Birkey, of Morton, Ill. To this union two children were born. Albert, preceded him in death thirty-four years ago and his daughter (Fannie-Mrs. J.A. Heiser, Dec. 17, 1950). Surviving are his wife, 8 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. His 3 brothers and 4 sisters preceded him in death. N. N. Roeschley conducted the funeral services at the East Bend Church. [2, 8]

  • Sources 
    1. [S315] Conservatorship-Birky.

    2. [S1] Donna Schrock Birkey, Personal knowledge and family records.

    3. [S222] Pilgrims of the Past.

    4. [S186] Peter Schrock Probate Record w/Will attached.

    5. [S214] Marriage Record of Peter Schrock/Anna Nancy Garber.

    6. [S350] Marriage Record of John Schrock and Mary Birky.

    7. [S1058] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, Vol 1, Page 153, Lic No. 2032 - Marriage record of John Schrock and Mary Birkey.

    8. [S365] Personal remembrances of family members:Birky, Schrock, Sutter.


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