He was born in October 1846 (6). He was born in Pennsylvania (2, 6, 7, 8, 9). He was 19 years old when he was enlisted (2, 4 [68 in 1918], 6 [53 in 1900], 7 [63 in 1910], 8 [73 in 1920], 9 [83 in 1930]).
He was a laborer when he was enlisted (2).
He was 5 feet 2-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (2).
He was a substitute (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 27 March 1865 (1, 2, 4, 5). He was enlisted for one year, at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, by Captain Bowen (2). He was mustered in as a private in company H (1).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 4, 5).
In 1868/70, he married Annie [unknown surname] (6, 7, 9 [at 25 (?) years old]). In 1900, she had had eight children, all of whom were alive (6). In 1910, she had had eight children, but only five were alive (7).
On 11 November 1891, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (3, 5). He was initially pensioned under the act of 17 June 1890, for rheumatism, at a rate of $6 per month (4).
In 1900, he was living in Ringtown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (6). He was living with his wife Annie, and children Henry, Lillian, Victor, and George (6). He was a sawmill laborer (6).
On 24 November 1908, he again applied for a pension (5).
In 1910, he was living in Union Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (7). He was living with his wife Anetta, son Samuel, and a granddaughter (7). He was a sawyer, at a sawmill (7).
In 1918, he was receiving a pension of $18 per month, under the act of 11 May 1912 (4). He was living in Ringtown, Pennsylvania (4). He was unable to support himself, because of rheumatism, hydrocele, disease of urinary organs, and loss of left thumb (4). He owned a house worth $1,000, which had a mortgage of $500, and had no other property or income (4). The House and Senate committees recommended that his pension be increased to $25 per month (4).
In 1920, he was living on Main Street, in Ringtown Borough, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with his wife Anetta, and daughter Elizabeth (8). He was not working (8).
In 1930, he was living on West Main Street, Ringtown Boro, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (9). He was living with his wife Annetta (9). He owned his house, which was worth $2,000 (9). He was not working (9).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (John Brocus)
2 company H, descriptive roll, #165 (John Brocus)
3 pension index, by name (John Brocious [?])
4 'Pensions and increase of pensions for certain soldiers and sailors of the Civil War, etc. May 8, 1918.' Senate Report 430. Page 63. Serial Set volume 7306, 65th Congress, 2nd Session, session volume B. [repeats Serial Set volume 7310. 65th Congress, 2nd Session. Session volume B. 'Pensions and increase of pensions for certain soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. April 10, 1918.' House Report 481. Pp.63-64] (John Brocious)
5 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company H (John Brocious)
6 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Union Township, Ringtown Village, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 210, microfilm series T623, film 1486, page 27 A = 6 handwritten (John C Brocious)
7 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Union Township, supervisor's district 8, enumeration district 105, microfilm series T624, film 1419, page 149 B = 14 handwritten (John Brocious)
8 1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Ringtown Borough, supervisor's district 6, enumeration district 105, microfilm series T625, film 1651, page 172 B = 1 handwritten (John Brocious)
9 1930 US census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Ringtown Boro, supervisor's district 54-101, enumeration district 20, microfilm series T626, film 2147, page 48 = 2 A handwritten (John Broscious)
[I did not find an entry for him in Ancestry's index to the 1890 veterans' census (searched March 2007)]
| line | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| street | ||||||
| house number | ||||||
| dwelling number | 122 | |||||
| family number | 122 | |||||
| name | Brocious John C | - Annie | - Henry | - Lilian [sic] | - Victor E | - George W |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Son | Daughter | Son | Son |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | F | M | M |
| birth date | Oct 1846 | Oct 1852 | July 1879 | July 1885 | Jan 1887 | Feb 1892 |
| age | 53 | 47 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
| married? | M | M | S | S | S | S |
| # years married | 31 | 31 | ||||
| mother of how many children? | 8 | |||||
| # of children living | 8 | |||||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| ['Pennsylvania' is written across three columns on each line] | ||||||
| father's birthplace | [see the previous line] | |||||
| mother's birthplace | [see two lines above] | |||||
| immigration year | ||||||
| # years in USA | ||||||
| naturalized citizen? | ||||||
| occupation | Sawmill laborer | R R track repair | Day laborer | |||
| # months not employed | 6 | |||||
| # months in school | 7 | 7 | 3 | |||
| can read | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| can write | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| speaks English | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| owned/rented | R | |||||
| free or mortgaged | ||||||
| farm/house | H | |||||
| # of farm schedule | ||||||
| line | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 |
| street | ||||
| house nr | ||||
| dwelling nr | 110 | |||
| family nr | 114 | |||
| name | Brocious John | - Anetta | - Samuel | Shietle [?] Elizabeth |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Son | Granddaughter |
| sex | M | F | M | F |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| age | 63 | 57 | 40 | 4 |
| marital status | M1 | M1 | Wd | 3 |
| #years present marriage | 40 | 40 | ||
| mother of # children | 8 | |||
| mother of # living children | 5 | |||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | ||||
| naturalized/alien | ||||
| speaks English | English | English | English | |
| occupation | Sawyer | General Housework [?] | Laborer | None |
| nature of industry etc. | Saw Mill | Working Out | Odd Jobs | |
| employer etc. | W | W | W | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | No | No | No | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | 0 | 26 | 20 | |
| can read | No | No | Yes | |
| can write | No | No | Yes | |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | ||||
| owned/rented | R | |||
| owned free or mortagaged | ||||
| farm/house | H | |||
| nr on farm schedule | ||||
| civil war vet | UA | |||
| blind | ||||
| deaf & dumb |
| line | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| street | Main Street | ||
| house number | X | ||
| dwelling visit number | 18 | ||
| family visit number | 0 | ||
| name | Brocious John | - Annetta | - Elizabeth |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Daughter |
| own/rent | O | ||
| free/mortgaged (if owned) | M | ||
| sex | M | F | F |
| race | W | W | W |
| age at last birthday | 73 | 67 | 14 |
| marital status | M | M | S |
| year of immigration | |||
| naturalized/alien | |||
| year of naturalization | |||
| attended school since Sept 1919 | Yes | ||
| can read | No | No | Yes |
| can write | No | No | Yes |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| native language | |||
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's native language | |||
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's native language | |||
| can speak English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| occupation | None | None | None |
| industry, business | |||
| employment status | |||
| number of farm schedule | |||
| line | 6 | 7 |
| street | West Main Street | |
| house number | ||
| dwelling visit # | 23 | |
| family visit # | 27 | |
| name | Broscious John | - Annetta |
| relation | Head | Wife-H |
| owned/rented | O | |
| value or rent | $2000 | |
| radio | ||
| farm | No | |
| sex | M | F |
| color | W | W |
| age | 83 | 76 |
| married? | M | M |
| age 1st marriage | 25 | 16 |
| ['25' might be '23'] | ||
| school/college since 9/29 | No | No |
| can read & write | Yes | No |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| native language | ||
| immigration year | ||
| naturalization | ||
| can speak English | yes | yes |
| occupation | none | none |
| industry | ||
| worker class | ||
| at work yesterday | ||
| unemployment schedule # | ||
| veteran? | Yes | |
| war | Civ | |
| farm schedule # | ||
H. R. 11063. John Brocious, aged 68 years, late a private, Company H, Ninety-first Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry, from March 27 to July 10, 1865 (length of service, 3 months 14 days), and is now pensioned under certificate No. 1109608 at the rate of $18 per month.
Post office, Ringtown, Pa.
[page 64]He was formerly pensioned at $6 per month under act of June 17, 1890, for rheumatism, and is now pensioned for age and length of service under act of May 11, 1912.
Medical testimony submitted to this committee indicates the claimant is unfitted for self-support by reason of rheumatism, hydrocele, disease of urinary organs, and loss of left thumb; further evidence is to the effect that he owns a home valued at $1,000 which is encumbered by mortgage to the amount of $500, but has no other means, property, or income except his pension, which it is recommended be increased to $25 per month.