Administrative/Biographical History
Martha E. Thiele and George Sandrock married June 6, 1857 and lived in Reynolds Township, Lee County, Illinois. They farmed in Reynolds Township until George died of lung fever on March 7, 1872 after which Martha and her five children, George, Charles, Christina, Annie C., and William took over responsibility for the farm. William married Anna C. Kersten in 1893 and farmed the family farm. Joy William Sandrock was born January 13, 1906 to William and Anna Sandrock. He grew up and eventually took responsibility for the family farm. He married Mary Caroline Currens of Dixon, Illinois on August 19, 1934. They had three daughters Norene, Nancy, and Verla. Norene A. was born April 12, 1936 and married Melvin C. Tews; Nancy L. was born November 1, 1939 and married Jon S. Reed; and Verla R. was born August 17, 1943 and married Joseph J. Mantegna. Joy William farmed the land until his death on October 28, 1992. His wife Mary died August 4, 1997. The farm still remains in the family belonging to the three daughters. The land is rented to a local farmer.
