John Brockman (soldier)

John Brockman, Jr. provided sundries and cash for North Carolina militia during the American Revolutionary War.

Early years

Brockman was born on May 8, 1735, in King and Queen County, Province of Virginia, to John and Mary Brockman, who later moved to Orange County, Virginia. His mother was the daughter of Captain Joseph Collins and Susannah Robertson. John Jr. was the grandson of Samuel Brockman and the great-grandson of Henry Brockman who was a primary founder of the English Brockman family in the United States. John Brockman, Jr., was orphaned when his father died; the court appointed a guardian, Kelly Jennings, for Brockman's younger siblings, but excluded John as he was over the age of 14.
John Brockman, Jr., married Amelia Martin, the daughter of Robert and Ann Martin. They lived at "Thornhill" in Orange County, Virginia.

American Revolution

During the American Revolutionary War, Brockman has been reputed to be the colonel and leader of "John Brockman's Regiment" in the North Carolina militia. There is a record of Brockman's supplying the Patriot militia with 2500 pounds currency. The Daughters of the American Revolution have recorded Brockman as a veteran and participated in unveiling a headstone in his honor.

Death

He died on January 31, 1801, in Laurens District, South Carolina. He is buried at the Clear Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.