Biography of
Joseph Hallock
(From History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, Page 287)
Joseph Hallock, of the firm of Hallock & Smith, merchants of Brownville, was born in Dane Co., Wis., Feb. 14, 1851. He is the son of Youngs and Elizabeth Hallock, was brought up on a farm, receiving his primary education in the district school. He then entered the State University at Madison and attended that institution. He then took two terms at the State Normal School of Oshkosh, and qualified himself for the profession of teacher. He engaged in that business and taught during two winters in Wisconsin.
He came to Mitchell Co., Iowa in 1877, and engaged in teaching, which occupation he followed till April, 1882, when he engaged in mercantile business at Brownville, as a dealer in general merchandise. Nov. 13, 1882, he formed a partnership with Frank F. Smith, taking him into the business. These gentlemen are doing a good country trade. They are doing an extensive business in eggs and poultry.
Mr. Hallock was married at Brownville, July 3, 1879, to Zalinda M., daughter of Benjamin E. and Annie G. Judd. Mrs. Hallock was born in Kenosha Co., Wis. They have one child, a daughter -- Lulu M. Mr. Hallock was elected clerk of Burr Oak township in the fall of 1882, and is the present incumbent.