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==NameJohn Cocke, 6G Grandfather
BirthAug 1724, Probably Virginia Deathabt 1790, Grayson Co., Virginia Marriageabt 1745, Virginia SpouseMary "Elizabeth" Goad, 6G Grandmother Birth12 Jul 1726, Richmond Co., Virginia Death1799, Grayson Co., Virginia FatherJohn Goad (1700-1771) MotherCatherine [Goad] (~1703->1738) Children 1 MAndrew Cock, 5G Grandfather Birthabt 1748, Bedford Co., Virginia Death1822, Grayson Co., Virginia SpouseMrs. [Cock] SpousePenelope Ward , 5G Grandmother 2 MJames Cock, 6G Uncle Birthabt 1750, Virginia DeathLincoln Co., Tennessee SpouseNancy [Cock] 3 MValentine Cock, 6G Uncle Birthabt 1753, Virginia Death1776, Montgomery Co., Virginia 4 MJohn Cock, 6G Uncle Birth12 Feb 1756, Bedford/Pittsylvania Co., Virginia DeathWarren Co., Tennessee SpouseRebecca Judson 5 FRhoda Cock, 6G Aunt Birthabt 1758, Virginia 6 FMary ("Mollie") Cock, 6G Aunt Birthabt 1760, Virginia SpouseThomas Dickens 7 FSusanna Cocke, 6G Aunt Birthabt 1763, Virginia Deathabt 1847, Carroll Co., Virginia SpouseHenry "Hal" Webb 8 MReuben Cock, 6G Uncle Birthabt 1765, Bedford Co., Virginia Death30 Jul 1840, Grayson Co., Virginia SpouseRhoda [Cock] Notes for John Cocke Settled on Burks Fork, Montgomery County in 1772. He was working his fields in 1774 when he observed an indian hiding behind a tree. He grabbed a rifle and killed the indian. Another indian fled.
Deeded property to son Andrew Cock June 1, 1787 D.B. #A-450. He disappears in early 1800's and believed to be in his seventies to eighties. Presumed he and wife Elizabeth spent last years on farm of Andrew Cock to whom they deeded property.
The most complete reference is found in "Carroll 1765-1815, The Settlements" by John Perry Alderman, Ref: 975.5 A361 Virginia.
I have seen his birthplace listed as New York, and as several different counties in Virginia, including Essex, Bedford, Brunswick and Henrico. His father’s given name appears variously as William, Maurice, Matthew, and Alexander, with no sources given. (I assume these are most likely the names of Cock or Cocke men with sons John of approximately the right age.) I’ve also seen his mother’s name given as Sarah Chisholm or Chrisholm (wife of William), as Mary, maiden name unknown (this paired with the father Matthew or Maurice), and as given name unknown, maiden name Bradley (this paired with the father Alexander - perhaps a daughter Mrs. Alexander Cock(e) with son John was listed in the will of some Bradley.) Notes for Mary "Elizabeth" Goad Birth recorded in North Farnham Parish Register in Richmond County. Notes for John & Mary "Elizabeth" (Family) His place of marriage appears in various family trees as Bedford, Pittsylvania, and Wise counties of Virginia.==
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