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Richard Cocke 1761–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1761

Birth Location: Va

Death Date: 1801

Death Location: Va

Father: John Cocke

Mother: Ann Ruffin

Spouse(s): Rebecca (slave)

Children(s): Robert (Cocke)

In 1761, Richard Cocke entered the world in Va, born to John Hartwell Cocke And Ann Ruffin. In 1782, Richard Cocke resided in 08 21, Surry County, VA. Richard Cocke married Rebecca Becky Short Slave, and had children including Robert W Kennon Cocke. Richard Cocke passed away in 1801 in Va.

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Biography

  • In 1761, Richard Cocke entered the world in Va, born to John Hartwell Cocke And Ann Ruffin.
  • In 1782, Richard Cocke resided in 08 21, Surry County, VA.
  • Richard Cocke married Rebecca Becky Short Slave, and had children including Robert W Kennon Cocke.
  • Richard Cocke passed away in 1801 in Va.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cocke
1730–1772
Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
JC
Ann Ruffin
1735–1795
Birth Location: Surry, Virginia, USA
AR

Spouses(s)

Rebecca (slave)
1765–1827
Birth Location: Surrey County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Robert (Cocke)
1796–1871
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
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Richard Cocke's Ancestors

Self
Richard Cocke
1761–1801
Birth Place: Va
Parents
John Hartwell Cocke
1730–1772
Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
Ann Ruffin
1735–1795
Surry, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Cocke) IV
1707–1772
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Hartwell
1709–1735
VA
John Ruffin
1706–1775
Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
Martha Hamlin
1784–1773
Surry, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard III
1660–
Rebecca Bowler
1675–1705
John Hartwell
–1714
Elizabeth Rogers
1671–1727
Robert II
1681–1720
Elizabeth Watkins
1681–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Elder
1639–1706
Elizabeth Hartwell
1639–
Thomas Bowler
1620–1679
Tabitha Eddow
1624–1679
William Hartwell
1637–1675
Mary Stephens
1651–
Jane Wyborn
1647–1681
Robert Ruffin
1660–

Richard Cocke's Descendants

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Richard Cocke (1761–1801) m. Rebecca (“Becky” Short) (slave) (abt 1765–1827)
  1. 1. Robert (W. Kennon) (Cocke) 1796–1871 m. Elizabeth Wells 1802–1834 m. Mary (J) Wells 1817–1854 m. Martha Hoskins 1827–1914
    1. 1. Eubanks (W ("Banks") Kennon) (Cocke) 1824–1901 m. SUSANNAH MOUNTZ 1837–1924
      1. 1. ROBERT (COGWELL KENNON) (Cocke) 1863–1934 m. Sarah (Ann) Jordan 1872–1947
        1. 1. Walter (Andrew) Kennon 1909–1970 m. Mary (Anna) Walsh 1906–1977
        2. 2. John (M Kennon) (Cocke) 1891–1930 m. Rosa Walker 1897–1981
        3. 3. Ida (Florence Kennon) (Cocke) 1895– m. Vernon (L.) Montgomery 1894– m. Cirp (W) White 1894–
        4. 4. Thomas (Chester Kennon) (Cocke) 1897–1976 m. Martha Covert 1898–1979
        5. 5. Clara (Kennon () Cocke) 1889–1920
        6. 6. Rosa (Kennon) (Cocke) 1897–
        7. 7. Lucille Kennon 1911–
      2. 2. Robert (Talifario “Budd” Kennon) (Cocke) 1850–1929
      3. 3. George (Courtney Kennon) (Cocke) 1860–1880
      4. 4. Eliza (M. Kennon) (Cocke) 1869–1949 m. Mack Kimbrell 1875–
        1. 1. Robert (R) Kimbrell 1906–
        2. 2. Grant Kimbrell 1907–
        3. 3. Harry Kimbrell 1914–
        4. 4. Hoyt Kimbrell 1905–
      5. 5. James (M Kennon) (Cocke) 1873–1950 m. May Kennon 1873–1954
        1. 1. Inez Kennon 1894–1991 m. Claude (William) Conner 1888–1980
      6. 6. Richard (Kennon) (Cocke) 1857–1922 m. Amanda Hall 1862–1930
        1. 1. William (Laurence) Kennon 1885–1978
        2. 2. Mary (Alice) Kennon 1888–1971
        3. 3. Fanny (D) Kennon 1894–
        4. 4. Howard (Z) Kennon 1883–1936
        5. 5. Anna (L) Kennon 1897–1988
        6. 6. Clifton Kennon 1882– m. Mae Kennon 1892–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Agnes) Kennon 1820–1904 m. William (Reid) Garrett 1818–1903
      1. 1. Charlie (C) Garrett 1859–
      2. 2. Fanny (R.) Garrett 1865–
      3. 3. Martha (A.) Garrett 1858–
      4. 4. Richard (T.) Garrett 1862–
      5. 5. Adelia Garrett 1856–
      6. 6. Willie Garrett 1855–
      7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Garrett 1847–1915 m. Evan (Trunnel) Howard 1845–1913
        1. 1. William (Evan) Howard 1877–1959
        2. 2. Adelia (Agnes) Pierce 1887–1982
        3. 3. Edwin (Kenton) Howard 1884–1965
        4. 4. Charles (Reid) Howard 1869–1945
        5. 5. Lee Howard 1879–
        6. 6. Florance Howard 1874–
      8. 8. Thomas (G.) Garrett 1852–
      9. 9. Lucy Garrett 1849–
      10. 10. Columbus Garrett 1844–
    3. 3. Robert (Coghill) Kennon 1822–1905 m. Amanda (M.F.) Wells 1825–
      1. 1. Drucilla Kennon 1856–
      2. 2. Fannie Kennon 1869–
      3. 3. John (M.) Kennon 1860–1930
      4. 4. Lyle Kennon 1865–1933
      5. 5. Jennie Kennon 1853–1932
      6. 6. Robert (Talifaro) Kennon 1850–1929
      7. 7. Ida Kennon 1886–
    4. 4. Richard (Taliaferro) Kennon 1824–1898 m. Fannie Brown 1835–1909
    5. 5. Martha (Hartwell) Kennon 1828–1910 m. Samuel (M.) Karrick 1825–1893
      1. 1. Mary Karrick 1850–
      2. 2. Lucinda (S) Kerrick 1855–
    6. 6. Christopher (Columbus) Kennon 1840–1870
    7. 7. William (Wallis) Kennon 1843–1914 m. Sarah Yarnell 1848–
      1. 1. James (McDonald) Kennon 1872–
      2. 2. Cora Kennon 1868–
      3. 3. Robert Kennon 1870–
      4. 4. James (Patrick) Kennon 1873– m. May Kennon 1874–
      5. 5. Mary (J.) Cannon 1875–
      6. 6. Annie Cannon 1877–
    8. 8. Mary (Ellin) Kennon 1844–1901 m. Thomas (P) Howard 1832–
      1. 1. Stonewall Howard 1865– m. Etta Routt 1867–
      2. 2. Annie (M.) Howard 1880–
      3. 3. Gustavus Howard 1869–
      4. 4. John (S.) Howard 1877–
      5. 5. William (M.) Howard 1873–
      6. 6. Mollie (F.) Howard 1867–
      7. 7. Thomas (T.) Howard 1871–
      8. 8. Mary Howard 1861–
      9. 9. Martha Howard 1867–
      10. 10. Emma (L.) Howard 1863–1880 m. John Batte 1858–
    9. 9. Sarah (Anna) Kennon 1868–1894
    10. 10. Rose (Ardenia) Kennon 1850–
    11. 11. James (Madison) Kennon 1847–

Richard Cocke's Timeline

3 Records

1761
1761
Birth of Richard Cocke in Va
Va
1782
1782
Age 21
Richard Cocke resided here in 08 21, Surry County, VA
08 21, Surry County, VA
1801
1801
Age 40
Death of Richard Cocke in Va
Va

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1761
    Event Place: Va

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 08 21, Surry County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: Va
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