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James Cock 1674–1728

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Cock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Apr 1674 · Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States
Died 28 May 1728 · Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Father James Cock 1635 Iii
Mother Sarah Clark
Spouse Hannah Feke
Children Samuel James Cock Cox

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Biography

James Cock was born in 1674 in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States, the child of james cock 1635 iii and sarah clark. James Cock married hannah feke, and had children including samuel james cock cox. James Cock passed away in 1728 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s

  3. 3
    Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of James Cock in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States
Birth
1698
James Cock was married in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Marriage
1698
James Cock was married
Marriage
1728
Death of James Cock in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Cock

This ancestor line traces from Southampton, Suffolk Co., NY (1633) to Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States (1674) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Cock (1674–1728) was born in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States and died in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Cock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Cock PTP
1674–1728
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Cock's Descendants

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James Cock PTP 1674–1728