Brock - Noah Monroe
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Wednesday, June 10, 1942
Darlington, June 10 - Noah Monroe Brock, 105 years old, who rode with Lee's cavalry during the Civil war, died Wednesday morning at his home, two miles northeast of Darlington. He had been ill 10 days with a heart ailment. Born August 14, 1836, at Farmington, N.C., the son of William and Frances Evaline Brock, he was married to Emma Evaline Church, April 10, 1866. The centenarian was the last surviving Confederate veteran in western Indiana and also had the distinction of being the oldest man in this section of the state. Despite his advanced age, Mr. Brock was keenly alert to the affairs of the day and was probably one of the best informed men in Montgomery county. He kept abreast of the times by reading his daily newspaper and listening to the radio at his farm home. Mr. Brock spent his boyhood on a farm near his birthplace and at the outbreak of the Civil war joined "Marse Robert's" Virginia cavalry, serving with this unit for the duration of the conflict between the states. He had two brothers in the Confederate army and a third brother serving with the Union forces. The centenarian came to Indiana in 1871 and first settled on a farm in Johnson county. He moved to Montgomery county in 1896 and had resided on the farm where he died since then. Mr. Brock was a successful farmer and annually had harvested one of the best corn crops in this section of the county. His philosophy on life was expressed four years ago to a representative of the Journal Review who visited him at his 117 acre farm, of which he was extremely proud. The visit was on the occasion of Mr. Brock's 102nd birthday. "My goal he stated is to live as long as I can" And he added. "the main thing is to be ready and then it doesn't make any difference when the end comes." The centenarian also expressed his disapproval of the government's crop control program by stating, "what are we old farmers going to do about those fellows in Washington telling us how to run our farms." Besides his farm activity, Mr. Brock also had devoted a part of his life to the Christian church, of which he had been a member since boyhood. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edith Brock of Darlington; three grandchildren, Mrs. Belle Dow and Mrs. Florence Mae Parker of Grand Rapids Michigan, and Lee painter of Darlington; three great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews in North Carolina. The wife passed away six years ago. Mr. Brock's body was taken to the residence of Bert Brainard in Darlington where it will be kept pending arrangements for the services. The body will be returned to the family home later and services probably will be held there on either Saturday of Sunday.
Source: The Darlington Herald, Thursday, June 11, 1942
Darlington mourns the passing of one of its most outstanding citizens, Noah Brock, whose long and interesting life came to a peaceful close, on Wednesday morning, June 11. Had Mr. Brock lived until August 14, 1942, he would have been 106 years of age. The town itself took almost a personal pride in the longevity which Mr. Brock was able to attain, and people from all over the United States visited him, curious to know the secret of his good health and long years. He many times said that he ascribed it to careful eating. At the time of Darlington's Centennial in 1936. Mr. Brock was a real part of the celebration as he too reached his 100th birthday that year. Mr. Brock's last illness had dated over a period of ten days. He had been unable for two days to read his newspapers but had been able to come to the table for his meals on Tuesday, before his death early Wednesday morning. Mr. Brock had not only maintained a strong physical body these many years, but was very alert mentally, keeping up on current topics by reading the daily papers, and many quoted him as he in conversation with them made witty and shrewd comments on present day affairs. He was a veteran of the Civil War, the last surviving one in this part of Indiana, having served in the onfederate Army under Robert E. Lee. He was with Co. B of the Tenth Virginia Cavalry, and was wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg. He had two brothers in the Confederate Army and one brother serving in the Union Army. Born August 11, 1836, at Farrington, North Carolina, he lived in the south until after the close of the Civil War, where he was married April 10, 1866, and settled first in Johnson county. They came to Darlington 48 years ago in 1894, and located at their present home 3 miles northeast of town. He was a member of the Christian church. Four children, William Lee Brock, Sally Painter, Frank and Belle Brock preceded him in death, as did his wife who died January 25, 1936 at the age of 88. Had she lived until April 10, 1936, they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary. His daughter-in-law Mrs. William Brock, has been very devoted and loyal, living in the Brock home and caring for him, as she has for many years. Her aunt Mrs. Margaret Dorrell has also lived at the Brock home for the past four years. Surviving Mr. Brock are three grandchildren, Lee Painter of Darlington; Belle Dow and Florence Parker of Grand Rapids, Michigan; three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews in North Carolina. The body was taken to the home of Bert Brainard where it will remain until tonight when it will be removed to the Brock residence. Funeral services will be set, pending word from Mrs. Sirton Parker who is on a trip in Northern Michigan, and could not be reached immediately.
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Source: Lafayette Journal-Courier 2 Oct 1940 Wed p 3
“Darlington” – Montgomery County’s two sole remaining Civil War veterans, Dr. Cowan of Crawfordsville and Noah Brock spent several hours together at the latter’s home near here. Pictures were taken of the two, Mr. Brock is 104 years old and Dr. Cowan is 94. - kbz
Source: Muncie Evening Press 10 June 1942 p 16
Noah Monroe Brock, a Confederate soldier who came north after the Civil War died today at his home two miles north of here at the age of 105 years. He was the oldest resident of Western Indiana. He was born at Farmington, NC and served during the four years of the war between the states as a lt. of cavalry. After the war he came to Indiana, first settling in John County in 1871. He came to Montgomery County in 1896. He was active up until the time of his death and only two weeks ago walked a quarter of a mile to his rural mail box. Three grandchildren survive.
Source: Kokomo Tribune 10 June 1942 p 1
Darlington, Ind June 10 – Noah Monroe Brock, a Confederate soldier who came north after the Civil War died today at hi home two miles north of here at the age of 105 years. He was the oldest resident of western Indiana. He was born at Farmington, NC and served during the four years of the war between the states as a Lt. of Calvary. After the war he came to Indiana, first settling in Johnson County in 1871. He came to Montgomery County in 1896. He was active up until the time of his death and only two weeks ago walked a ¼ of a mile to his mailbox. Three grandchildren survive.