Margaret Ethel Rogers

Mrs. Margaret E. Mock, widow of John Mock, who died December 16, 1900, filed Widow Application #29706 with the State Confederate Pension Board and it was allowed July 15, 1930 at the State, citing her husband’s service with Company G, 16thArkansas Infantry in 1861 and 1862. Mrs. Mock died July 28, 1930. [State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives] MOCK, Margaret Rogers – Celebrates 87th Birthday – Mrs. Margaret Mock was 87 years young Tuesday, April 2nd, and she had a birthday dinner in honor of this occasion. Mr. Hoover was not considered in the menu and a real bountiful dinner was served. Only two of her children were present, Dr. Will H. Mock and Mrs. J.J. Baggett. Her only sister, Mrs. Martha West and only brother, Mr. William Rogers were honor guests. The dinner was planned and served by two of her grandchildren, Mrs. Lincoln Maupin and Mrs. William Baggett, and an old friend, Mrs. Lyda Pyeatt. Mrs. Mock received the congratulations of a large circle of friends on this happy occasion. [Prairie Grove Herald 4/4/1918]

Mrs. Margaret Mock’s Birthday Celebrated – The grandchildren of Mrs. Margaret Mock planned a surprise dinner for her Wednesday, April 2nd, in honor of her 88th birthday. The dinner was to have been served at “The Oaks,” the home of her grand daughter, Mrs. E.L. Maupin, but on account of a slight indisposition of Mrs. Mock together with a damp day, the dinner was served at her own home and was quite an elaborate affair. The huge birthday cake in the center of the table was surrounded by 88 green and red candles. A delicious six course dinner was served to the following guests: Mr. W.D. Rogers and Mrs. Martha West, brother and sister of Mrs. Mock and the following children: Mrs. W.L. Stucky, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Baggett, Mrs. J.F. Lake and Dr. Will Mock. The grandchildren present were Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Baggett, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Baggett, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Maupin and Mrs. Roy Carroll. Mrs. Lydia Pyeatt was also present. The planning and preparing the dinner was all done by the grandchildren. Mrs. W.H. Baggett baked the cake, Mrs. Carroll decorated the table with flowers furnished from Mrs. L.L. Baggett’s flower garden and Mrs. Maupin looked after the more substantial affairs. The gathering was a very happy one. [Prairie Grove Herald 4/3/1919]

Mrs. Margaret Mock Observes Ninetieth Birthday – Mrs. Margaret Mock celebrated her ninetieth birthday Saturday April 2nd, and her son, Dr. Will H. Mock, and her four daughters, Mrs. G.T. Cazort, Mrs. Frank Lake, Mrs. W.L. Stuckey and Mrs. J.J. Baggett, were host and hostesses, assisted by a number of grandnieces. To the many friends who called during the day to offer congratulations she related many interesting incidents of her girlhood and young womanhood in the old-time South and her stormy experiences during and after the War Between the States. Mrs. Mock is stately with beautiful white hair and though ninety years old she retains her facilities and takes a large part in the direction of her home and affair

Many who were present Saturday, during which time she kept open house, were her oldest friends, and *** ***around and fifty called during the day.

Fragrant roses, carnations, sweet peas and lilies filled every room. Many were gifts of friends, while eleven big white and pink birthday cakes were received, as well as * * * other *** dear to the feminine heart, such as bonbons, perfumes, silk hose and such. Prairie Grove Chapter U.D.C., of which she is an honored member, sent her a pretty potted fern. Each guest and friend brought her a word of love and appreciation. During the evening, Mrs. Julia Rogers sang in her usual sweet manner, ”At the End of a Perfect Day,” Mrs. J.C. Parks played, “In the Sweet Bye and Bye.” Mrs. Mack Thompson read a charming little love ditty, and Mrs. Ella Barnett and Mrs. Robert Stewart sang feelingly, “When You and I Were Young, Maggie.” Mrs. Earl Cunningham played a melody of Southern airs, ending with, “Dixie.”

Punch was served during the afternoon by little Miss Maxine Baggett, Willa Marie Stephens and Evelyn West, and at the close delicious cream and angel food cake was served by the granddaughters, Mrs. Lincoln Maupin, Mrs. Peter Cummings, Misses Marguerite Baggett and Willie Stucker. [Prairie Grove Herald 4/?/1921]

(PHOTO) Mrs. M. R. Mock Passes Away - Beloved Prairie Grove Woman Succumbs In Her 100th Year - (Special to the Democrat) Prairie Grove, July 29. - Mrs. Margaret Rogers Mock died suddenly Monday night at 10:30. Death on her 100th years comes to the home of her son, Dr. Will H. Mock, with whom she had lived since the death of her husband. She was 99 years, three months and 26 days old and would have been 100 next April.

"Grandma," as she was called, was as well as usual Monday and late in the afternoon talked at length with her son about her many friends and the kindnesses they had shown her during her long life. She spoke also of the beauty of her new lavender dressing gown she was wearing, it being of her favorite color.

At 10 she was resting when her heart failed to beat. No one was at her bedside except Dr. Mock, her going was so unexpected.

FUNERAL WEDNESDAY AT 2:30

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church here at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. E.E. Stevenson, pastor, officiating, assisted by G.B. Greathouse, a life-long friend. The Daughters of the Confederacy will be in charge of the service at the grave, Mrs. Earl Cunningham, presiding. Pallbearers probably will be grandsons of the deceased.

Mrs. Mock was born at Pendleton, South Carolina, April 2, 1831, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rogers with whom she moved at the age of six years to Georgia. In 1849 she was married to John Mock and came to Arkansas in 1851 since which time she had been a loyal citizen and a loved friend and neighbor.

LEAVES ONE SON, FIVE DAUGHTERS

Children living are Mrs. Josie Stuckey of Little Rock; Mrs. G.T. Cazort of Lamar, Arkansas; Mrs. Margaret Neal of Elmer, Oklahoma; Mrs. M.J. Baggett, Mrs. Mary Lake and Dr. Mock, all of Prairie Grove. Two sons are deceased, J.F. Mock and J.E. Mock. She leaves 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. [Fayetteville Democrat 7/29/1930]

Mrs. Mock Passes At Son's Home - One of Washington County's oldest citizens, Mrs. Margaret Rogers Mock, died at the home of her son, Dr. Will H. Mock of Prairie Grove, Monday night, July 28, at the ripe old age of 99 years, three months and twenty-six days. Her passing was quite unexpected as she had been well during the day.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church at Prairie Grove in charge of the Daughters of the Confederacy. She came to Arkansas in 1851 and has spent the remainder of her life here. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Josie Stuckey of Little Rock, Mrs. G.T. Cazort of Lamar, Ark., Mrs. Margaret Neal of Elmer, Okla., Mrs. M.J. Baggett and Mrs. Mary Lake of Prairie Grove; and one son, Dr. Mock of Prairie Grove. [Arkansas Countryman 7/31/1930] [Fayetteville Democrat 7/29/1930]

Six Grandsons Are Pall-Bearers For Mrs. Mock - Special in the Democrat - Prairie Grove, July 30. - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Rogers Mock, 99 years of age, who died Monday night at the home of her son, Dr. Will Mock, were held at the Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. E.E. Stevenson officiating, assisted by G.B. Greathouse.

Pallbearers were six grandsons: C.F. Lake of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; Ralph Mock of Altus, Oklahoma; L.L. Baggett, W.H. Baggett, Jeff Baggett and Lincoln Maupin, all of Prairie Grove.

The Daughters of the Confederacy of which Mrs. Mock had been a charter member and also was oldest member, marched in a body to the church where seats were reserved. They followed the family to the cemetery where at the Mock lot they formed a double line through which the pallbeareres passed with the casket. The order of service here in charge of the Daughters with Mrs. Earl Cunningham, first vice-president, presiding, was as follows: Prayer by the chaplain, Mrs. W.G. McCormick; "How Firm A Foundation," favorite hymn of R.E. Lee, sung by the Daughters; ritual ceremony read by Mrs. Cunningham; placing of UDC badge made of evergreens tied with red and white ribbons, UDC colors, in the grave; undraping of casket and benediction by Rev. Mr. Stevenson. The body was laid to rest beside her husband, John Mock, who died about 30 years ago.

Other relatives besides the two grandsons from out of town were a granddaughter, Mrs. C.A. Hughes of Russellville and two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Neal of Elmer, Oklahoma and Mrs. E.T. Cazort of Lamar. [Fayetteville Democrat 7/30/1930]