Joseph Bock
Joseph Bock (January 6, 1837 – March 14, 1925) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Joseph Bock | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1876–1877 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1837 German Confederation |
| Died | March 14, 1925 (aged 88) |
| Resting place | Lancaster, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography
Bock was born on January 6, 1837 in the German Confederation.[1] In 1857, Bock moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Later that year, he settled in Cassville, Wisconsin.
During the American Civil War, Bock served in the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer 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.[3]
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.[4]
References
- Official Directory. Wisconsin Blue Book 1876. 1876. p. 465. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
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- "The Racine Journal..." The Oshkosh Northwestern. April 7, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved July 9, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Joseph Bock (1837-1925) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
- "The Baraboo Republic..." The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 23, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.