TITLE:  John Adolpheus Brock

SOURCE:  The Keowee Courier

SUBMITTED BY:  Susan Brock-Booker

FORMATTED BY:  Kim Grissom, Jun 2003

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BROCK, John Alpheus
John Alpheus Brock, Sr. (10-31-1867 to 2-24-1924) Excerpt from 
obituary: "John Adolpheus Brock was in truth one of the foremost 
citizens of Seneca. .... He came to Seneca almost 35 years ago, when 
Seneca was but a country settlement, and during all the years since 
has been a continuous resident of this town. He was first employed 
here as a salesman in one of the community stores and continued in 
this capacity for almost ten years. His first venture into business 
on his own account was in the retail grocery line, 25 years ago his 
location being in the building now occupied by R. J. Buchanan. Later 
he enlarged and opened a grocery in what is now part of the Lunney 
Drug Store. Later he moved again to West Main Street, and at the time 
of his death conducted a jewelry store on East Main Street. Mr. 
Brock's East Main street establishment reflected in a measure his 
personal characteristics--well arranged, complete, and his customers 
relied on his recommendation of quality and value. Mr. Brock served 
for six or more years as a deacon in the Seneca Baptist church. As 
much as in his private business he devoted careful attention to his 
duties here. As the senior member of the board his opinion was first 
sought with reference to church matters and he gave voice to his 
suggestions only after mature and prayerful considerations.....Funeral 
services were held in the Baptist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock 
by Rev Gardner, the pastor.....In the death of John Brock, Seneca 
citizens fully and keenly realize their loss. He was a true friend, 
and his devotion to those he loved would make a bright chapter in any 
life. While he is gone from the scenes, the conflicts, the sorrows and 
pleasures of life, he still lives in the hearts of those who knew him 
best." In 1924, Essie Snelling came to Seneca to visit with her 
brother, John, for several days before his death. Contributed by: 
Susan Brock-Booker, sbrockbooker@aol.com



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