James P. Brock was born May 33, 1861, in Polk county, Missouri. His parents were Terrill and Amanda (Gilmore) Brock. His father died while James was quite young; his mother was yet living in 1894. His education was such as usually found in the public schools. He was converted at the age of 15 years, joined church at Slagle, and was licensed by Slagle church in October, 1891, and has exercised his gifts in preaching in the neighborhood of Slagle. He was married August 1, 1880, to Miss Alice Johnson. To them the Lord has given two children, Ina L. and Carroll Wade. Sister Alice died January 19, 1891. Brother Brock was married to Miss Fannie Belle Slagle, March 6, 1893. His occupation in 1894 was that of merchant, in connection with R. C. Slagle, of the town of Slagle, Polk county, Missouri. He was ordained to the full work of the ministry March 39, 1896, at Slagle church, in Polk county, and is (1896) living on his farm near Wishart. |
