Thomas Cocke (abt. 1721 - bef. 1798)

Born about 1721 in Henrico County, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Johnson) Cocke — married 21 Jan 1754 in Goochland County, Virginia

Descendants

Died before Feb 1798 before about age 77 in Goochland, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Thomas was born about 1716. He was the son of James Cocke and Sarah Lewis. He passed away in 1765. ^[1]

Issue:

• Mary Cocke, b. 24 Oct. 1758 m. Pleasant Meredith, 27 July 1793
• Martha Cocke m. Lewis Powers
• Nancy Cocke Oct 1 1760 m. ______ Meredith
• Agnes (Aggy) Cocke, b. 29 Mar. 1765 m. John Bryan

Notes for Biography

He was named in his father's will. He moved to Goochland and settled on land given him by his father. Died intestate between 12 October 1797 and February 1798

Thomas may have had a second wife whom he married in 1761.

Deed Book 17:231, 16 February 1798, Thomas Cocke records his "decd late of the county of Goochland." Page 232 shows that on 4 November 1794, Thomas Cocke sold land to Pleasant Meredith and Mary his wife but with their possession of it only to be taken at death of Thomas Cocke. The bond from Thomas Cocke to Pleasant Meredith was presented in Court and proved by oath of Pleasant Cocke.^[2]

Thomas Cocke signed a record of an indenture on 12 Oct. 1797, providing that at his death "my daughter Nancy and Peggy Merridy (sic) is to receive my plantation with house and furniture . . . Nancy Cocke & Peggy Merridy is to have a support as usual on the above mentioned plantation during my life."^[3]

Cockes and Cousins states "Among the charter members of the Goochland Baptist Church, founded 23 December 1771, were Ann Cocke and two daughters. Without more information, it is impossible to tell whether they were Ann (Johnson) Cocke and two of her daughters, but the church is located near to where they lived and still has descendants of Ann Johnson and Thomas Cocke on its roll. (List of charter members in History of Goochland Baptist Church, 200th Anniversary, p. 14)^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ [1]
2. ↑ [Goochland, Virginia Deed Book records, pp 231-232]
3. ↑ [Goochland, Virginia Deed Book records, pp 250-251.]
4. ↑ [Cockes and Cousins, Vol. II, p. 17]

See also:

• Source: https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/thomas-cocke_27089259
• Source: https://www.geni.com/people/Thomas-Cocke/6000000041108670408
• Source: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ironcow&id=I15403
• Source Goochland, Virginia Deed Book records, pp 231-232, 250-251.
• Source: Cockes and Cousins, Vol. II, p. 17
• https://crgis.ndc.nasa.gov/crgis/images/4/4b/Descendants_of_Richard_Cocke.pdf
• History of Goochland Baptist Church, 200th Anniversary, p. 14
• 23 Jun 1743 • Goochland, Virginia • Admin • This Indenture made the twenty third day of Jan Anno Dominy one thousand seven hundred and forty three (1743) between William and John Knight of the County of Goochland of the one part and James Cocke of the County of Henrico of the other part Witnesseth that the said William and John Knight for Divers good causes and considerations them thereunto moving but more espitially for the valuable consideration of fifty pounds currant money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said James Cocke the receipt whereof they the said William and John Knight doth hereby acknowledge and themselves therewith fully satisfied contended and paid hath fully clearly and absolutely acquitted exonerated and discharged the said James Cocke by these presents hath bargained sold aliened enfoefd and confirmed … unto the sd Joames Cocke to him his heirs and assigns forever one tract or parsel of land containing one hundred and thirty acres more or less situated lying and being in the County of Goochland on the North side James River and on the head of the Western branch of Tuckahoe Creek and part of a tract of land formerly taken up by Charles Evans in his own name and bounded as followeth…. etc Allin Howards corner… Howard’s line which divided him from the said William and John Knight to a corner stone placed in the former dividing line between Joseph Woodson and Charles Eavans … crossing the easternmost branch of the Horsepen creek of Beaverdam etc. T have and to hold… William and John Knight doth further covenant and agree that they will warrant unto the said James Cocke etc… In witness thereunto the said William and John Knight hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written. Signed: William V. Knight (his mark/seal); John Knight (seal) Wit: Joseph Lewis, Thomas Cocke, William Wadd (his mark); Abell A. Clarkston (his mark).

  Memorandum that on the twenty third day of June 1743 land was delivered to James Cocke; Same signatures and witnesses.

  At a Court held for Goochland County January 17 1743 deed was proved in Court. (Image of document from LDS Family History Library in possession of Laura Knight-Jadczyk.)