WILLIAM HENRY BROCKMAN, SR.

William Henry Brockman, Sr. gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. December 28, 1898 in Illinois
D. April 1964
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  • Father: Friedrich “Fred” Brockmann born April 3, 1857 in Germany; married about 1884; Friedrich died September 11, 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL

According to the Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Death Index, 1878-1922:

“Name: Fred Brockmann; Birth Date: 3 Apr 1857; Birth Place: Germany; Death Date: 11 Sep 1921; Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Burial Date: 13 Sep 1921; Burial Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Cemetery Name: Concordia; Death Age: 64; Occupation: Laborer; Race: White; Marital status: Widowed; Gender: Male; Residence: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Spouse Name: Lena Brockmann; FHL Film Number: 1309301”

  • Mother: Caroline “Lena” (Peters) Brockman born August 1864 in Germany; Caroline died before 1921
  • Wife: Bernice J. Dohra born about 1910 in Illinois; married William F. Brockman on January 18, 1924 in Indiana; Bernice died before 1964
  • Children:
    1. William Frederick Brockman, Jr. born November 5, 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Army Veteran (July 31, 1944 – August 16, 1946); William died June 12, 1959 (See section pertaining to William Frederick Brockman, Jr., buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
    2. Caroline (Brockman) Fogo born December 3, 1929 in Cook County, IL
    3. Beatrice Alice (Brockman) (Brown) Gorbach born September 18, 1931 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (1) Chester M. Brown on March 7, 1952 in Cook County, IL; married (2) unknown Gorbach about 1980; Beatrice died January 8, 2004; Last address was Richmond, Wayne, Indiana

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Beatrice Alice Brockman (Beatrice Alice Brown) (Beatrice Gorbach); Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 18 Sep 1931; Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois; Death Date: 8 Jan 2004; Father: William F Brockman; Mother: Bernice J. Dohra; SSN: 348260664; Notes: Dec 1949: Name listed as BEATRICE ALICE BROCKMAN; Mar 1952: Name listed as BEATRICE ALICE BROWN; 13 Aug 1980: Name listed as BEATRICE A GORBACH”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Sunday, January 18, 2004, page 4-7:

“GORBACH, BEATRICE A. – Beatrice A. Brown Gorbach, nee Brockman, age 72, died January 8, 2004, living mother of Patricia (Scott); beloved grandmother of Jonathan; fond sister of Caroline and Freddy; aunt of Elizabeth, Kenneth and Terry; dearest friend of Anne; survived by her trusted cat Socks.  Longtime volunteer of Stroggers Hospital in Chicago where she met many cherished, life-time friends.  Services and interment private.  Donations to the Arthritis Foundation, 303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601.”

4. Frederick “Freddy” Brockman born about 1939 in Illinois

  • Siblings:
    • Lillian “Lilly” (Brockman) Horack born June 3, 1890 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Frank Horack (1884-1959); Lillian died in 1951; Lillian and Frank are buried in Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, October 23, 1959, page 20:

“HORACK – Frank Horack, devoted father of Evelyn Kusek, and Joy-Lynne; grandfather of Robert.  Funeral Saturday, 1:30 p. m., at chapel, 3044 W. Cermak road.  Interment Concordia cemetery.  Information, BI 7-7940.”

    • Harold Fred “Harry” Brockman born November 5, 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Rose Kusek (1902-1928), daughter of J. Kusek and Agnes Kusek; (NOTE: In 1930 Harry was a board with his sister’s family (Lillian Horak) and widowed); Harold died in 1938; Harold and Rose are buried in Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946:

“Name: Harry F Brockman; Race: White; Marital Status: Single, without dependendts (Single); Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1896; Nativity State or Country: Illinois; Citizenship: Citizen; Residence: Cook, Illinois; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Cooks, except private family; Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940; Enlistment Place: Chicago, Illinois; Service Number: 20625743; Branch: Coast Artillery Corps or Army Mine Planter Service; Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men); Source: National Guard; Height: 66; Weight: 130”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

Name: Harry Fred Brockman; Place of Residence: 2645 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Mailing Address: Box 485, Jet., Oklahoma; Telephone: None; Age in Years: 48; Date of Birth: November 5, 1896; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Lillian Horack, 2645 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Illinois (Sister; Employee’s Name and Address: Just discharged from the U. S. Army (5/30/45); Race: White; Height: 5′ 4″; Weight: 145; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: June 12, 1945″

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Sunday, November 18, 1928, page 16:

“BROCKMAN – Rose Brockman, age 26 years, loving wife of Harry, daughter of Agnes and the late J. Kusek, sister of Mrs. Mary Chefferon, Joh, Stanley and Walter.  Funeral from chapel, 4337 Elston Av., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 2 p. m.  Burial at Concordia.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, West Town, Cook County, IL living at 1018 West 21st Place, the household members were:

“Fred Brockmann, head, born Apr 1858, age 42, married for 16 years, born in Germany, parent born in Germany, Immigration Year: 1887; Years in the U.S.: 13; Alien; Occupation: Day laborer; Lena Brockman, wife, born Aug 1864; age 35, married for 16 years; 7 children born, 3 children living, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, Immigration Year: 1887, Years in the U.S.: 13; Lillie Brockman, daughter, born June 1890, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Harry Brockman, son, born June 1896, age 3, single, born in Illinois; Willie Brockman, son, born Jan 1899, age 1, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name: William Henry Brockman; Permanent Home Address: 1918 S. Fairfield Ave, Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Age in Years: 19; Date of Birth: Dec. 28 1898; Race: White; U.S.Citizen: Native Born; Present Occupation: Machinist; Employer’s Name: Aermotor Co.; Place of Employment: 1150 S. Campbell Ave, Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Nearest Relative: Lena Brockman, 1918 S. Fairfield Ave., Chgo., Cook County, Ill; Height: Medium; Build: Slender; Color of Eyes: Gray; Color of Hair: Light Brown; Signed: Sept 12, 1918”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, living at 2627 West 15th Place, the household members were:

“Fred Brockman, head, age 63, married, Immigration year: 1888, Alien, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, Occupation: laborer – stove co.; Lena Brockman, wife, age 51, married, Immigration year: 1888, Alien, born in Germany, parents born in Germany; Harold Brockman, son, age 25, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: laborer – stove co.; William Brockman, son, age 21, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: Machine Wk. – Machine Co”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 2325 So. Albany Ave., the household members were:

“William Brockman, head, age 31, married at age 25, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, occupation: laborer – factory; Bernice Brockman, wife, age 20, married at age 15, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois; William Brockman, son, age 4 4/12, single, born in Illinois; Caroline Brockman, daughter, age 4/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL, living at 2133 W. North Ave, the household members were:

“William Brockman, head, age 41, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935, occupation: laborer – paint manuf.; Berniece Brockman, wife, age 31, married,highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois,lived in same place in 1940; William Brockman Jr, son, age 15, single, highest grade completed: 7, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; Caroline Brockman, daughter, age 10, single, highest grade completed: 4; born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; Beatrice Brockman, daughter, age 8, single, highest grade completed: 3, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; Frederick Brockman, son, age 10/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: William Henry Brockman; Place of Residence: 2133 W. North Ave, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (also given Hyman Drive & Willow Drive, Gen Del, Round Lake, Ill); Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: none; Age in Years: 43; Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1998; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Lillian Horack, 2645 S. Keeler, Chicago, Ill.; Employee’s Name and Address: Benjamin Moore & Co., 415 N. Green St, Chicago, Ill.; Race: White; Height: 5′ 6 1/2″; Weight: 142; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: February 16, 1942”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake county, IL living in Round Lake Park Village, the household members were:

“William Brockman, head, age 53, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Laborer – Paint; William Brockman, son, age 24, never married, born in Illinois, Driver – cleaning; Fredrick Brockman, son, age 10, never married, born in Illinois”

According to the Chicago Daily News (Chicago IL) Monday, April 27, 1964, page 17:

“BROCKMAN
William H. Brockman Sr., formerly of Round Lake Park, Ill., beloved husband of the late Bernice, dear father of Caroline Fogo, Beatrice Brown, Frederick and the late William Jr., fond brother of Harry.  Services Monday, 2 p.m., at MacGillis Funeral Home, Round Lake, Ill.  Interment Fort Hill Cemetery.”