Birth: circa 17 Oct 1825 IN.

Marriage: 05 May 1844 Delaware Co., IN; Lists the marriage of Jacob Brock to Polly Smith on 5 May 1844, marriage performed by Robert Antrim, Justice of the Peace. Original record can be found in the Delaware Co., IN records, page 114. 'Be it remembered that on this day a marriage license ?..? as follows: State of Indiana Delaware County. To any person duly empowered to solemnize marriage in the county aforesaid, you are hereby authorized to join in the bands of matrimony as husband and wife Jacob Brock and Polly Smith and in so doing this shall be your sufficient voucher. Witness Samuel Mcarlan, clerk of the Delaware Circuit Court and its seal this 2d day of May AD 1844.......And afterwards to wit on the 8thg day of May 1844 the following certificate was returned to wit: I Robert Antrim a Justice of the Peace do certify that Jacob Brock and Polly Smith were duly joined in marriage as husband and wife on the 5th day of May AD 1844, by me' (Marriage Records of Delaware County, Indiana, 1841-1850 p.114.)

Land owned: 02 Dec 1856 w1/2, nw1/4, sec5, twp21n, r9e, Delaware Co., IN; By this deed Thomas Kirby and Sarah L Kirby his wife of Delaware County in the State of Indiana convey and warrant to Jacob Brock of Delaware County in the State of Indiana for the sum of three hundred dollars the following real estate in Delaware County in the State of Indiana, to wit: the west half of the North half of the north west quarter of section number five in township number 21 north of range number 9 east, estimated to contain 47 acres and five and one half hundredths more or less. In witness whereof the said Thomas Kirby and Sara L Kirby his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this 24th day of December AD 1856' (Delaware County Indiana Deed Book B Deed book B, p.431.)

Land owned: 01 Oct 1859 e1/2, n1/2, nw1/2, sec5, twp21n, r9e, Delaware Co., IN; William Gruvers Heirs to Jacob Brock

By this deed Charles Richart, Susan Richart, Henry J. Miller, Mary Miller, Christian Stukey, Sarah Stukey, Samuel Gruver and Elizabeth Ann Gruver, of Delaware County, in the State of Indiana, convey and quit claim to Jacob Brock of Delaware County in the State of Indiana, for the sum of forty dollars, our undivided interest in the following real estate in Delaware County in the State of Indiana, to wit: the East half of the North half of the Northwest quarter of Section No five in township number 21, north of Range 9 East, estimated to contain forty seven acres & five and one half hundredths more or less.

In witness whereof the said Charles Rickart, Susan Richart, Henry J Miller, Mary Miller, Christian Stukey, Sarah Stukey, Samuel Gruver and Elizabeth Ann Gruver have hereunto put their hands and seals this 1st day of October AD 1859 (Delaware County Indiana Deed, deed record 22.)

Census: __ ___ 1860 Centre Twp., Delaware Co., IN; 1860 Census - Living in Centre Township, Delaware Co, IN with wife Polly and children Hannah, age 15; Margaret age 7; and Jacob age 1. He is 35 and Polly is 36. He says he was born in Indiana, Polly in Ohio; he owns land valued at $3000.00 and has personal property valued at $350.00 (National Archives, 1860 Federal Census (National Archives: National Archives, 1860), State of Indiana, Delaware Co., Centre Township. Hereinafter cited as 1860 Federal Census.)

Marriage 2: 24 Dec 1863 Muncie, Delaware Co., IN; Jacob Brock to Nancy H. Williams on 24 December 1863, marriage performed by William McCormick, MG.

NOTE: As Polly is shown in the 1860 census, this marriage record narrows the date span for her death to between June 1860 and December 1863. With normal morning and courtship time spans, she probably died prior to January 1863. The original record for this marriage is on page 309 of the Delaware Co records (Marriage Records of Delaware, part 1, pg 26.)

Census: __ ___ 1870 Harrison Twp., Delaware Co., IN; 1870 Census - Living in Harrison township, Delaware Co., IN with wife Nancy H., age 33, and children: Hannah, 25; Maragert, 17; Joseph 5; William 4; Samuel L. 2; and Rosa L 5 months, born January 1870. They owned land worth $2500.00 and personal property worth $600.00. He is 45, born in Indiana, Nancy was born in Ohio (National Archives, 1870 Federal Census (Washington DC: National Archives, 1870), State of Indiana, Delaware co., Harrison township. Hereinafter cited as 1870 Federal Census.)

Land owned: 19 Jan 1877 w1/2, n1/2, nw1/4, sec5, twn21n,r9e, Delaware Co., IN; Jacob Brock to Jacob E. Sharp

This indenture witneseth that Jacob Brock and Nancy W. Brock, his wife, of Delaware County, in the State of Indiana, convey and warrant to Jacob E. Sharp of Delaware County in the state of Indiana, for the sum of twenty six hundred & forth dollars, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the following real estate in Delaware County in the State of Indiana, to wit:

The west half of the north half of the northwest quarter, section five (5), town twenty one (21), north of range nine (9) east. Also the east half of the north half of the northwest quarter of section five(5), town twenty one (21( north, of range nine(9) east, both pieces estimated to contain sixty six(66) acres more or less.

In witness whereof the said Jacob Brock and Nancy W Brock, his wife, have hereunto set their hands and seals this 19th day of January 1877 (Delaware County Indiana Deed, deed record 41.)

Census: __ ___ 1880 Union Twp., Delaware Co., IN; 1880 Census - Living in Union township, Delaware Co., IN with wife Letia, age 39, and children: Joseph, 15; Samuel, 14; Thomas P., 12; Rosie, 10; Lily M. 7; John, 8; Effy, 6. He is 58, born in Indiana. Letia was also born in Indiana (National Archives, 1880 census of the United States (National Archives: National Archives, 1880), State of Indiana, Delaware Co., Union township. Hereinafter cited as 1880 Federal Census.)

Marriage 3: __ ___ 1880 Delaware Co., IN; Lutetia M. Dales: '1886 Enrollment of Persons Who Served in the Late Armies of the United States'; by Juanita Weaver Lewis. 'John Washington Dales, of Union Township, was a private in the 34th Indiana Regiment, Volunteers, in the Civil War. He died 25 February 1879 caused from overheat at Nashville while in the service. There was one child under sixteen. His widow, Lutisha, remarried to Jacob Brock. She was in indigent circumstances' (Delaware County Indiana Genealogy Society, Delaware County Genealogist v.1, #3, Sept. 1992, p.54.)

Marriage 3: 15 Apr 1880 Muncie, Delaware Co., IN; Lutetia M. Dales (Marriage Records of Delaware, book C7; p. 320.)

Land owned: 06 May 1882 ne1/4, nw1/4, sec31, twp22, r10n, Delaware Co., IN; Jacob Brock to Daniel G. Varner

This conveyance, made this 6th day of May 1882 witneseth that Jacob Brock and Lutisha M Brock, his wife, of Delaware County, in the State of Indiana by .... his attorney, in fact conveys and warrants to Daniel G. Varner of Delaware County in the State of Indiana for the sum of twenty five dollars all the following described real estate, situated in the County of Delaware and State of Indiana, to wit:

A part of the northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section thirty one (31), township twenty two (22) north of range ten (10) east, estimated to contain one half acres described as follows: commencing at the northeast side of said described land and running south eighty (80) rod, thence west one (1) rod, thence north eighty (80) rod, thence east one (1) rod to place of beginning.

In witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written (Delaware County Indiana Deed, deed record 50.)

Land owned: 15 Jan 1886 w1/2, nw1/4, sec31, twp22n, r10e, Delaware Co., IN; Jacob Brock to Jacob Rench

This indenture witneseth that Jacob Brock and Lutisha Brock, his wife, of Delaware County, State of Indiana, convey and warrant to Jacob Rench of Darke County, State of Ohio, for the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the following real estate in Delaware County in the State of Indians, to wit:

The fractional west half of the northwest quarter of section thirty-one (31), township twenty-two(22) north, of range ten(10) east, supposed to contain fifty one acres, more or less.

In witness whereof, the said Jacob Brock and Lutisha Brock, his wife, have hereunto set their hands and seals this 15th day of January 1886 (Delaware County Indiana Deed, deed record 325, p.367.)

Death: 17 Oct 1886 Muncie, Delaware Co., IN (, Delaware Co., IN - Vital Records: Book H-1; p.80 address.).

Children: __ ___ ____ It is apparent that Jacob Brock had 3 wives and children by at least 2 of them. It appears that all of the children under age 17 are Nancy's and Jacob's. It is impossible to tell at this time whether any of the children were Letia's by a previous marriage. **map**.

Comments: __ ___ ____ that Jacob may be a brother of Jackson Brock, son of Sherod and Mary Brock, b. 5 Mar 1828 in Delaware County, IN. At this time (Jan. 1992) I have no proof of this. 8/93 - 1830 Census, Delaware County, Indiana: Sherod Brock has 1 boy under 5, 1 boy 5-10, 1 boy 10-15, 1 girl 0-5, 2 girls 10-25. He is 40-50 and his wife is 40-50. 1840 census, Delaware County, Indiana: Sherod Brock has 2 boys 10-15, 1 boy 15-20, 1 girl 10-15 and 1 girl 15-20. He is 40-50 and his wife is 30-40, (National Archives, 1830 Census of the United States of America (National Archives: National Archives, 1830), Delaware co, IN; p. 281. Hereinafter cited as 1830 Federal Census.) (National Archives, 1840 Federal Census (National Archives: National Archives, 1840), Delaware Co., IN; p. 509. Hereinafter cited as 1840 Federal Census.)

Event-Misc: __ ___ ____ Shows the tombstone of Nancy Brock, wife of Jacob Brock, died Jan 14, 1880, age 43 yrs. 2 mos. 21 das. She is buried in Thompson Cemetery, 1 mile west of Gaston (formerly New Corners), Washington Twp, Delaware Co. IN. Also in this cemetery are Charles and John G. Ebenstein, sons of Charles and Hannah. NOTE: From this death, we may assume that Jacob wasted no time in remarrying, as the 1880 census, taken in June, shows him married to Letia. Since there is no 1890 census, I will try to find a copy of the 1885 Indiana state census at the LDS, (Cemetery Records, Delaware County, IN p.108.)

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Birth: 01 Dec 1844 Delaware Co., IN.

Marriage: 24 Nov 1870 August William EBENSTEIN (22) (b. 06 Jul 1850, d. 21 Jun 1929), son of Charles Friedrick EBENSTEIN (41) and Hannah Beta Paulina SEIDEL (42); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN (, Delaware Co., IN -: Marriage book.).

Daughter: 26 Sep 1872 Elizabeth Rosa Anna EBENSTEIN (24); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Daughter: 22 Dec 1873 Elsie Emeline EBENSTEIN (25); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Son: 29 Sep 1874 Eli Edward EBENSTEIN (8); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN; According to him, his father, and his wife, he was born here. Also, the 1880 US census does show him living here, with the place of birth listed as IN (1880 Federal Census.)

Daughter: 05 Oct 1875 Esta Evalena EBENSTEIN (26); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Daughter: 06 Mar 1877 Susan Marrea EBENSTEIN (27); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Daughter: 26 Dec 1879 Etta Estella EBENSTEIN (28); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Daughter: 17 Sep 1881 Eliza Esta EBENSTEIN (29); Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.

Burial: __ Jun 1885 Ladner Cemetery, Mecosta Co., MI; Picture of tombstone on file. Grandson, James Ebenstein, says tombstone erected by oldest daughter in the 1920's.

Daughter: 04 Jun 1885 Ella May EBENSTEIN (30); Stanwood, Mecosta Co., MI.

Death: 12 Jun 1885 Stanwood, Mecosta Co., MI; DEATH: From paper probably written by her daughter Elsie Emeline, in the possession of Deloris DeLong, photocopy in my possession **map**:

'Hannah Ebenstein died June 12, 1885.'

Family story from son, Eli Edward Ebenstein:

Supposedly died within two weeks of the birth of her eighth and last child, Ruth (assorted, Original records and papers of the Ebenstein Family In possession of Merryann Palmer.)

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