Biographical Sketch of Stephen D. Brockman - Chariton County, Missouri

STEPHEN D. BROCKMAN
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A gentleman who by his increasing industry, sobriety and thrift has
succeeded in winning the confidence and respect of all who know him, was
born near Bynumville, Chariton county, Mo., July 5, 1857.  The birth of
the father, John F.  Brockman, occurred in Kentucky in 1829.  With his
parents, in the 30's, he moved to Howard county, Mo., and in the 40's
located near Bynumville, Chariton county.  It was in 1854 that he met and
married Miss, Elizabeth Dille, a native of Indiana, which union resulted
in the birth of six children, three boys and three girls, all of whom are
now living, and of which number our subject is the second oldest.  Though
reared upon a farm with limited educational advantages, our subject, being
possessed of a quick, active intelligence, and of an inquiring, energetic
disposition, in the common schools he did attend, succeeded in acquiring
an excellent practical excellent English education.  On leaving, school
our subject engaged in farming and stock raising, until ,  87 when he
accepted the office of  deputy under county Sheriff, 0. B. Anderson.  One
year later he engaged in the mercantile business at Bynumville, enjoying,
a good patronage until 91, when he disposed of his interests there, to
engage in the same business at Prairie Hill, where he has since resided,
being associated with Mr. Frank Krager.  These gentlemen carry an
exceptionally nice stock of goods for a rural village and have built up a
large and enviable patronage. April 2, '89 our subject was united in
marriage to Miss Gertrude Hoyle, of Chariton county, but formerly of
Kentucky.  Miss Hoyle's parents were originally from Hanover, England.
This union has. been blessed by the birth of two children, namely, Edith,
now six and Clarence four years of age.  Socially, Mr. Brockman is an
honored and enthusiastic member of a number of fraternal organizations,
chiefly among which are the Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.  Politically, he  was reared
democratic and faithfully supported his party's principles.  Religiously,
he affiliates with the Baptist church.