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Portrait and Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parks and Fountain Counties Indiana ;
Chicago Chapman Bros. 1893 pages 336-341
Among the enterprising and progressive farmers of Wabash Township, Parke County, is Mr Brockway, who started out in life at the lowest round of the ladder and has steadily risen as the years have gone by until he is well worthy to rank with the best citizens and business men of the region. He is held in the highest esteem in this community, where he has held a number of official positions. In 1872 he was elected to serve for one term as Justice of the Peace, and six years later was made Trustee of the township for one term. In all public affairs he is always to be found furthering progressive movements, and to him in a large measure is due the prosperity of the community in which he dwells. His residence is situated on Section 13, where he has a pleasant home.
Mr Brockway is a native of Liberty Township, where his birth occurred September 30, 1835. His parents, who were of Scotch-Irish descent, were William S. and Jane (Laverty) Brockway. The former was born in New York state in 1803, and with his brother Edmund, came to Indiana about the year 1824, settling in Liberty Township, where he entered one hundred and sixty acres of land on Mill creek. He later increased his domains and made many improvements upon the farm, where his death occurred January 22, 1847. He used his right of franchise in favor of the nominees of the whig party.
Mrs Brockway who was a daughter of James and Margaret Laverty, survived him until February 6, 1851. She was the mother of a large family of children, all but one of whom lived to mature years. Edward, who died in Wabash Township, served for three years in Company A, Thirty-first Indiana Infantry; Margaret, deceased, was the wife of Milton Harvey; Cynthia A., wife of Sylvester Wright, resides in Pittsburg, Kans.; James L. is our subject; Samuel L. enlisted in Company A, thirty-first Indiana, died and was buried at Tuscumbia, Ala., in 1863; Warren enlisted in the same compnay for three years, and was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, afterwards being transferred to the Invalid Corps; Lucy, Mrs Alec Phelon, lives in Washington, and Winfield S., who served in the one hundred and fifty-seventh Indiana, died at Fort Jackson, LA., in July 1865 aged only twenty years. The mother of these children was active in church work, rearing her children to be patriotic citizens and useful members of society.
James Brockway passed his boyhood and youth on his father's farm, receiving a district school education. After his mother's death he went to live with her brother Aquila Laverty. For five years he was in his employ, receiving $25 a year and his clothing. On attaining his majority he started out to do battle for himself, commencing by renting a farm. He continued as a renter for twelve years, or until about 1870 when he purchased a farm of two hundred and sixty acres. Adjoining land has since been added to the original farm until the place comprises four hundred and forty acres in one body. This is all paid for and well improved, and in addition to this Mr Brockway has several thousands in other property. He has been careful and conservative in his investments, and his wisdom in so doing is best shown by the result he has achieved.
The first day of April 1858, witnessed an important event in Mr Brockway's life, his marriage with Miss Sarah Tucker. She was born in Hamilton County, Ohio and is the daughter of William and Mary (Mackey) Tucker.
The family of James Brockway and wife comprises four children. Mary, deceased, was the wife of Robert Baldwin; John was the third in order of birth; Morton died in infancy; William S. completes the family. Since 1868 Mr and Mrs Brockway have been active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are always found foremost in all good works. The former casts his ballot in favor of the Republican nominees.
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