BIO:  G. LAWRENCE STROCK, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
   
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  >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
  Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 593-594
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    G. LAWRENCE STROCK. The Strock family is an old and honored one in
  Cumberland county, Pa., George Strock, the grandfather of G. Lawrence, having
  been born near Churchtown, where he was a well-known man in the community,
  taking a lively interest in all things pertaining to his section. His death
  occurred while he was residing in Churchtown, when he was seventy-six years
  of age.
  
    On the maternal side Mr. Strock is descended from the well-known family of
  Bowers, prominent in Cumberland county history. Jeremiah Bowers, his
  grandfather, was a prominent resident of Churchtown. In early life he was a
  farmer, later engaging in the manufacture of woolen goods in addition to
  farming. The last years of his life, however, were spent in 'well-earned
  retirement, and he died in Churchtown at an advanced age.
  
    George B. Strock, the father of our subject, was born near Churchtown,
  followed farming throughout lifetime, and also took an active part in all
  matters pertaining to the county. He served as sheriff from 1892 until 1895,
  and was also chosen to attend to educational matters in his district as a
  member of the school board, upon various occasions. During his candidacy for
  the office of sheriff he received at the nomination practically the unanimous
  vote of East Pennsboro township. His various offices of responsibility and
  trust were held with marked ability, and he was very popular not only with
  the Democratic party, of which he was a stanch member, but also with the
  Republican party, for all men recognized his superiority and steadfast
  integrity of purpose and action. In religious matters, Mr. Strock was a
  member of the United Brethren Church, at Wormleysburg, of which he was
  trustee for many years, and one of its most earnest and liberal supporters.
  
    George B. Strock was married at Churchtown to Annie M. Bowers, daughter of
  Jeremiah Bowers. She is now living in Mechanicsburg. The death of Mr. Strock
  took place in December, 1900, when he had reached the age of fifty-nine
  years. To Mr. and Mrs. Strock the following children were born: J. Clyde, who
  is living at home in Mechanicsburg; Alva May, deceased; Robert B., deceased;
  and G. Lawrence.
  
    G. Lawrence Strock was born at Bridgeport, on the Hummel farm, Feb. 25,
  1871. After finishing a course at Wormleysburg the young man engaged in
  farming with his father, thus continuing until 1892, when he began farming
  for himself, and he purchased his present farm of ninety-seven acres in 1900.
  When the property came into his hands it was in a bad state, having been
  greatly neglected, but he has put it in excellent condition and made it one
  of the finest
  
    594  CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
  
  farms in Cumberland county. His house is a very commodious one, well
  furnished, and a generous hospitality is always forthcoming. On the property
  are excellent barns and outbuildings, and the entire premises bespeak the
  intelligent and progressive farmer and good business man. Like his father
  before him, Mr. Strock is a Democrat, although as yet he has taken no active
  part in politics. He, too, is a member of the United Brethren Church, of
  which he is a steward, and he gives that society his unqualified support.
  
    On Feb. 25, 1892, Mr. Strock was united in marriage with Irene M. Singiser,
  of Cumberland county, and of this marriage the following children have been
  horn: G. Weir (now attending school), Alda May and R. Lee. The family stands
  very high in the neighborhood, and Mr. and Mrs. Strock have a host of friends.