Biographical Sketch of Larkin Hocker, Johnson County, Missouri
Grover Township

>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

LARKIN HOCKER,

P.O. Knobnoster; farmer and stock raiser.  Among the many pioneers who
have made comfortable homes in Johnson county, no one is deserving of
more favorable notice than the subject of this brief and imperfect
sketch.  He was a native of Lincoln county, Kentucky, and was born
November 20, 1811; he was there educated and grew to manhood.  He was
married in his native county in 1834, to Miss Eliza J. Thornton. They
have six children.  Three are now living: Mary M., E.T. and Larkin.  Mr.
Hocker became impressed with the idea that Missouri offered inducements
to men of energy, and although the county was new, he came in 1835 and
located where he now lives.  But by his continued industry he overcame
all these trials, and now has his reward.  He and his sons own a fine
farm of 500 acres, with first-class improvements.  Himself and family
are members of the Christian church.

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