Samuel Clarence Hock (1886 - 1966)

Born 24 Jan 1886 in Claytonville, Iroquois, Illinois, United States

Husband of Nancy Elaine (Honea) Scott — married 1913 (to 1924) in Bourbon, Crawford, Missouri, United States

Husband of Mattie Matilda (Davis) Hock — married 1924 in Missouri, United States

Died 4 Jul 1966 at age 80 in Republic, Greene County, Missouri

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Biography

Samuel Hock was born in Illinois.

Samuel Hock was a Missourian.

Samuel Clarence Hock was born on January 24, 1886^[1] in Claytonville, Iroquois County, Illinois. His father was William "Frank" Francis Hock and his mother was Catharine Sarah Reeves.^[2]

In 1900, he lived in Central, Franklin County, Missouri. His father has passed away, and he lived with his mother and two sisters (Myrtle and Lyda).^[3]

In 1910, Samuel lived on Lindell Avenue in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri. He rented a room and lodged with John William Hock (apparently no relation). There were six other lodgers living there, a servant and John's Son and his family. In total fifteen people lived in the home. Samuel worked as a Barber to earn a living.^[4]

In 1913, Samuel married Nancy Elaine Honea in Bourbon, Crawford, Missouri. After their marriage, he lived at 1145 Aubert Avenue in St. Louis (Independed City), St. Louis County, Missouri. Samuel worked as an inspector at Wagner Electric Company. At age 25, he had a slender physical appearance, tall in stature, with black hair and dark gray colored eyes.^[5]

In the 1920 census Sam (age 33), Laborer, was the married head of household in Boone, Crawford, Missouri.^[6]

Sometime before 1924, Samuel divorced Nancy and he married Mattie Matilda Davis in Missouri around 1924. In 1930, he lived in Wilson, Greene County, Missouri. He rented his farm house and worked as a postman delivering rural mail. He owned a radio set which was considered a luxury item at the time.^[7]

In 1940, he lived in Republic, Greene County, Missouri. He owned his own home, valued at $1,800. He worked as a mail carrier to earn a living.^[8]

In the 1950 census Samuel (age 64), Rural Mail Carrier, was the married head of household in Republic, Greene, Missouri, United States.^[9]

Samuel died of coronary thrombosis (blood clot) on July 4, 1966 in Republic (Griffith Rest Home), Greene County, Missouri.^[2] He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Republic, Greene County, Missouri.^[10]

His family was on their way from Indiana to Forsyth, MO, when his father died near St. Clair, MO. HIs mother stayed in St. Clair living there until her death. Sam grew up in St. Clair. He worked as a barber and a mail carrier. ^[11]

TimeLine

Birth 1886

Samuel Clarence Hock was born on January 24, 1886^[1] in Claytonville, Iroquois County, Illinois^[2]

Residence 1900

Samuel Clarence Hock lived in Central, Franklin County, Missouri.^[3]

Residence 1910

Samuel Clarence Hock lived on Lendall Avenue in St. Louis , St. Louis County, Missouri.^[4]

Marriage 1917

Samuel Clarence Hock married Nancy Elaine Honea in Missouri in 1913.^[5]

Residence 1918

Samuel Clarence Hock lived at 1145 Aubert Avenue in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri.^[5]

Divorce 1923

Samuel Clarence Hock divorced Nancy Elaine Hock (Honea) in Missouri before 1924.^[7]

Marriage 1924

Samuel Clarence Hock married Mattie Matilda Davis in Missouri around 1924.^[7]

Residence 1930

Samuel Clarence Hock lived in Wilson, Greene County, Missouri.^[7]

Residence 1940

Samuel Clarence Hock lived in Republic, Greene County, Missouri.^[8]

Residence 1942

Samuel Clarence Hock lived in Republic, Greene County, Missouri.^[12]

Residence 1965

Samuel Clarence Hock lived on North Pine Street in Republic, Greene County, Missouri.^[2]

Death 1966

Samuel Clarence Hock died on July 4, 1966 in Republic, Greene County, Missouri.^[2]

Burial

Samuel Clarence Hock was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Republic, Greene County, Missouri.^[10]

His family was on their way from Indiana to Forsyth, MO, when his father died near St. Clair, MO. HIs mother stayed in St. Clair living there until her death. Sam grew up in St. Clair. He worked as a barber and a mail carrier. ^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #27980559
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969: Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969 Ancestry Record 60382 #4382911
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Central, Franklin, Missouri; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240854 Ancestry Record 7602 #76185596
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 17, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_819; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0265; FHL microfilm: 1374832 Ancestry Record 7884 #15009051
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: St Louis (Independent City) Ancestry Record 6482 #32366219
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Boone, Crawford, Missouri; Roll: T625_905; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #78208594 (accessed 21 April 2024)
   Sam C Hawk (Hock) (33), married, Laborer, head of household in Boone, Crawford, Missouri.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3} 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilson, Greene, Missouri; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 2340924 Ancestry Record 6224 #6921139
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Greene, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02109; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 39-65 Ancestry Record 2442 #90624125
9. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Republic, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 4343; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 39-39
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #139429202 (accessed 21 April 2024)
   Samuel C Hock (64), married, Rural Mail Carrier, head of household in Republic, Greene, Missouri, USA. Born in Illinois.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Samuel C Hock	M	White	64	Married	Head	Rural Mail Carrier	Illinois
   Mattie D Hock	F	White	58	Married	Wife		Missouri

10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80508590/samuel-c-hock : accessed 06 February 2022), memorial page for Samuel C. Hock (24 Jan 1886–4 Jul 1966), Find A Grave: Memorial #80508590, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Republic, Greene County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by Lyle & Marsha (contributor 47442725)
11. ↑ Personal recollection of events witnessed by Barbara (Neill) Hunt as remembered 30 Jun 2018.
12. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 921 Ancestry Record 1002 #15931211
13. ↑ Personal recollection of events witnessed by Barbara (Neill) Hunt as remembered 30 Jun 2018.