Andrew M Cock (abt. 1750 - 1834)

Born about 1750 in Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Penelope (Ward) Cock — married 1782 in Grayson County, Virginia

Descendants

Died 20 Jul 1834 at about age 84 in Grayson, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Andrew Cock was born circa 1750, in Virginia and was residing in what would become Montgomery county, in 1772. Andrew was a soldier, during the American Revolutionary War. He served in Captain William Bobbitt's company of the Montgomery county Militia. Andrew provided beef to feed the Army and signed the Oath of Allegiance. ^[1]

Andrew Cock served with Montgomery County, Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.

Andrew Cock is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A026969.

Andrew is honored for his military and patriotic service by the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as Ancestor#A026969. Note: All DAR records for individuals with the surname of Cock, Cocke, or Cox are found under the spelling of the name as "Cox," with the disclaimer: As such, the DAR assigns a single standard surname that covers variant spellings of similar surnames. While the surname may appear incorrect, this does not mean it is in error. This spelling system ensures that patriots are not established under more than one spelling."

DAR records indicate that Andrew died after 1820, in Grayson county, Virginia and that his second wife was Penelope (Ward) Clifton. Applications for membership in the Society of the DAR have been made by the descendants of his sons, John Cock, who married Jane Phillips; James Cock, who married Elizabeth Sexton; and of his daughters, Hannah, who married John Webb; Tabitha, who married Thomas Quesenberry; Penelpe, who married Joseph Francis Durrett; and Rody Cock, who married Joseph Day. ^[2]

Researchers

Andrew came to Burks Fork, present day Carroll County with his father in 1772. His first wife is unknown, but he married Penelope Ward, the widow of John Clifton around 1782.

There is no documented proof that Andrew was the son of John Cock and Elizabeth Goad, however, they deeded their farm to him. This was recorded on June 1, 1787 in the Montgomery County, Virginia Deed Book #A-450. Clearly, the tradition of passing property to the eldest son would establish the relationship.

Grayson County Virginia was established in 1793. Andrew Cock was considered for Sheriff in 1807 and 1809. He was appointed Justice of the Peace.

Sources

1. ↑ VA Magazine of History & Biography, Vol 47, P 37; Abercrombie & Slatten, VA Revolutionary Pub Claims, Vol 2, P 689; Crush & Ingmire, Montgomery County, VA: The First 100 Years., P 61
2. ↑ https://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A026969

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222482622/andrew-cock
• http://www.mdnestor.com/cock/cock1.html
• "Carroll 1765-1815, The settlements : A history of the first fifty years of Carroll County, Virginia" by John Perry Alderman,1985, pages 40-42. Details include a biography, wife and children.
• FamilySearch person id, LRTS-358