Joseph Bock Explained

Joseph Bock
State:Wisconsin
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:Grant 2nd
Term Start:January 3, 1876
Term End:January 7, 1878
Predecessor:Lafayette Caskey
Successor:Thomas J. Graham
Party:Republican
Birth Date:6 January 1837
Birth Place:Alsace, France
Restingplace:Hillside Cemetery,
Spouse:Abbie A. Bock
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Volunteers
Union Army
Rank:Private, USV
Serviceyears:1861 - 1864
Unit:2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles:American Civil War

Joseph Bock (January 6, 1837March 14, 1925) was an Alsatian American politician, banker, and real estate broker. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Grant County. During the American Civil War, he served in the Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac.

Biography

Bock was born on January 6, 1837, in the Alsace region of the Kingdom of France.[1] In 1857, Bock emigrated to the United States. He settled first at St. Louis, Missouri, then, later that year, moved to Cassville, Wisconsin.

During the American Civil War, Bock served in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.[2] Engagements he took part in include the First Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Fredericksburg. He went on to be wounded in both thighs. Although he initially remained with the regiment, his injuries eventually left him unable to continue.

He died on March 14, 1925, and was buried in Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Political career

Bock was a member of the Assembly from 1876 to 1877. Previously, he was Register of Deeds of Grant County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Official Directory. 465. Geo Schott+Wisconsin+Assembly.. 1876. Wisconsin Blue Book 1876. 2013-10-18.
  2. News: The Racine Journal.... The Oshkosh Northwestern. April 7, 1877. 2. Newspapers.com. July 9, 2017.
  3. News: The Baraboo Republic.... The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 23, 1877. 2. Newspapers.com. July 8, 2017.