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Charles Henry Bockus

Birth	:	12 May 1846 Stratford, Fulton County, New York, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 1932 Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2972920, -84.1480210
Plot	:	North 10-12-7
Description	:	PAWNEE REPUBLICAN- CHARLES H. BOCKUS Charles Henry Bockus was born in Stradford, Fulton county, New York, May 12, 1846. When he was four years old the family moved to Tioga county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood. In 1863, when he was but 17 years old, he enlisted in the Union army of the Civil war, Company Q, 181st Pennsylvania volunteers. He fought in several battles an his hardest fighting was done in the battles of Fort Petersburg and Welton Rail Road, Va. under Capt. George Meric. In 1866 his company was moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he... Read More	PAWNEE REPUBLICAN- CHARLES H. BOCKUS Charles Henry Bockus was born in Stradford, Fulton county, New York, May 12, 1846. When he was four years old the family moved to Tioga county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood. In 1863, when he was but 17 years old, he enlisted in the Union army of the Civil war, Company Q, 181st Pennsylvania volunteers. He fought in several battles an his hardest fighting was done in the battles of Fort Petersburg and Welton Rail Road, Va. under Capt. George Meric. In 1866 his company was moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he helped guard the body of Abraham Lincoln, our first martyred president, and where he was honorably discharged without a wound. In 1867 he moved to Richardson county, Nebr., where he homesteaded soon afterwards near the Middleton school house. On April 30, 1870, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Strong and to this union eight children were born: George, who died in infancy; Mrs. Bert Houser of Sutherland, Nebr.; Edward of Palmer, Ida.; Charles of North Platte, Nebr.; Frank of Bignell, Nebr.; Oscar of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Jerry and Mrs. C. O. Hutchison of Maxwell, Nebr. The wife passed on to the great beyond in 1889, after which he moved to Taney county, Mo. On April 3, 1892, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Laura Jane Combs of that place and to this union five children were born: William Earnest and Mrs. Fred Schnepp of Pawnee City; John Alfred, who passed away about three and a half years ago; Raymond and Adrian Orbin, both of whom died in infancy. From 1892 to 1905 the family lived most of the time in Missouri and Oklahoma, and one year was spent at Maxwell, Nebr. In 1905 they came to Pawnee county, Nebr., where they have lived on farms near DuBois and Pawnee City,. In 1918 he bought a home in Pawnee City, where they have since made their home. He had been in failing health for several years, but his last illness began about four weeks ago. He died at his home Sunday, November 6, 1932, aged 86 years, 5 months and 24 days. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn their loss several nephews and nieces, 60 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. About 36 years ago he confessed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and identified himself with the Methodist church in Marionville, Mo. He lived in this faith throughout the years and with the assurance that he would receive the crown laid up for him in the land of endless day. a good citizen, husband, father, neighbor and friend has gone the way of all the earth. The funeral was held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, J. S. Reel. Music was furnished by a quartet from the Methodist church. Interment was made in the Pawnee City cemetery. THE PAWNEE REPUBLICAN, Pawnee City, Nebraska, November 10, 1932, page 4. *************************************************************************************************** Son of George & Eliza Jane (Rockwell) Bockus. When he was 17 in 1863, he enlisted in the Union Army at Tioga County,Pennsylvannia where he lived with his family. His first battle was at the fort at Petersburg, Virginia. Later he was captured by Southern troops and nearly starved before he was able to escape and return to the Union lines. Before Charles left the Army he received a high honor, he was selected to stand guard at the coffin of President Abraham Lincoln while his body lay in state in Philadelphia. He mustered out of the Army on August 3, 1865 with a honorable discharge, having never been wounded. Served as PVT Co.A 187th PA INF in the CIVIL WAR. He moved to Richardson Co., Nebraska in November of 1867, taking a homestead at Middleburg and becoming a farmer. He married Mary June Strong on April 3, 1876. They had eight children: George, Sadie, Edwin, Charlie, Frank, Oscar, Jerry, and Eva. After the death of Mary Jane, he moved to Taney Co. Missouri where he met and married Laura Jane Combs on April 3, 1892. They had five children: William, John, Raymond, Gertie, and Adrian. After moves to several other counties and states, their last move was to Pawnee City, Nebraska in 1905. Charles died at the age of 86, he had 54 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. This story was recorded by Jerry Jacobitz as told to him by Dorothea (Bockus) Hildebrand, daughter of Charles' son John. (The following info is thanks to WT Fitch!) Charles Henry Bockus' first wife was named Mary Jane Strawn. She died in KS in 1889. Here is her link if you would like to attach it to Charles' memorial..... Find A Grave Memorial# 7372970 Charles and Mary were married 3 Apr 1870 at Richardson, NE. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X583-1HH Additionally, the name of his second wife was Laura Jane (COMPTON) Combs of Taney Co., MO. His marriage to Laura was 3 Apr 1892. (Thanks goes to Conservative Patriot #47556898 for the link to his father & mother!)

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Charles Henry Bockus's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, USA.
When did Charles Henry Bockus death?
Charles Henry Bockus death on 6 Nov 1932 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 43.2972920
Longitude: -84.1480210

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Jane Strawn Bockus

(1844 - 1889)

Laura Jane Compton Bockus

(1865 - 1948)

Siblings

Amy I Bockus Penn

(1862 - 1929)

Children

George Bockus

(1866 - 1875)

William Earnest Bockus

(1893 - 1940)

John Alfred Bockus

(1895 - 1929)

Gertie Ellen Bockus Schnepp

(1901 - 1982)

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