Biographical Sketch of John Nock

John Nock, farmer; P. O. Charleston; born in Germany Feb. 20, 1835; he emigrated with his parents to America when 2 years of age; coming directly West, they located first in Ross, then Waverly Cu., Ohio, until 1849, when they located in Charleston, Coles Co., Ill., where he learned and worked at the carpenter trade until 1863, at which date he located upon his present place, where he has since continued to live; he owns upon his present place 165 acres, upon which he has good buildings, and which is mostly under cultivation. He married Aug. 5, 1863, to Mary … Read more

Nock, T. W. Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Nock Dies At Home Here Wife of Lumberman Ill Several Months Mrs. T. W. Nock of Baker died at her home, 1435 Dewey Avenue, at 11:45 Saturday night following an illness extending over a period of several months. Emma B. Coe was born in Yakima, Washington, September 28, 1889. She came to Baker when she was five years old and spent the remainder of her life here. Mr. Nock has been engaged in the lumber business in Baker for several years and is now associated with the Stoddard Lumber Company. The deceased is survived besides her husband by a … Read more