• Christened: 8 May 1681, Gwithian, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 7 Feb 1719, Gwithian, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 1 Feb 1762, Gwithian, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

In 1701 William became a beneficiary of his father's will, receiving £10.

In 1721 William Cock was co-executor and a residuary legatee of his mother's will.

In 1757 William Cock was present at the marriage of his son Roger Cock to Elizabeth Harris in Gwithian.

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Abstract of the Will of William Cock of the Parish of Gwithian in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 23 Jan 1762, proved 17 May 1762. ²

Gives to his wife Alice an annuity of £6, her bed and bedding, the profits from a milk cow on his estate in Connerton, and other items.

Gives £15 to his daughter Jane Petherick.

Gives £15 to his daughter Mary Clements.

Gives £15 to his daughter Alice Davey.

Gives £15 to his daughter Anne Cock.

Gives to each of his grandchildren a ewe lamb or 2 shillings.

All the rest of his effects and estate he gives to his sons John Cock and Roger Cock, appointing them co-executors of his last will and testament.

(his sign)

Witnesses: Richard Hockin, Roger Cock