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           John Click married Sally Carter, daughter of Morgan Galiton Carter and Elizabeth Osborne.^1,2

           Malissa Click married Henry Clay Carter, son of Morgan Galiton Carter and Elizabeth Osborne.^1,2

           Agie Cocke married (?) Stacy.¹

     Amanda V. Cocke was born in 1861.¹

           Ann Cocke married (?) Hamlin.¹

           Asbury Kobe Cocke left a will book 12 p 427.
     Asbury Kobe Cocke served in the Confederate army.¹ He was also known as Asberry Cox.² He was also known as A. K. Cox.³
     Asbury Kobe Cocke married Margaret Thomas.^3,4,1,5 Asbury Kobe Cocke was born as a twin on Sep 8, 1829.¹
     Asbury Kobe Cocke was born in 1831.²
     Asbury Kobe Cocke married Jane Robinson in 1882.¹
     Asbury Kobe Cocke died on Apr 10, 1897 at age 67.¹

     Asbury Thomas Cocke was born in 1863.¹

     Benjamin Cocke was born in 1853 at Scott, Virginia, US.¹
     Benjamin Cocke died on Jul 1, 1853 at Stoney Creek, Scott, Virginia, US.¹

     Betsy Cocke was also known as Elizabeth Cox.³ Her married name was Brickey.¹ She was also known as Betsy Cox.¹
     Betsy Cocke married William Brickey.^1,4
     Betsy Cocke was born in 1788 at Scott, Virginia, US.³

     Cassie Cocke was also known as Casida Rebecca Cocke.³ Her married name was Richmond.¹ She was also known as Casedy R. Cox.²
     Cassie Cocke was born on Mar 9, 1848.^2,3
     Cassie Cocke married Robert J. Richmond, son of William Richmond and Sally (?), on Jan 12, 1866 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by Isaac Kern.¹
     Cassie Cocke was buried at Cox Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.³
     Cassie Cocke died on Oct 22, 1873 at age 25.³

     David A. Cocke was born on Sep 8, 1829.²
     David A. Cocke died on Sep 10, 1829.^1,2

     
DAVID and JEMUVIA (LEACH) COCKE sold most of their land holdings lying on Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia before or by 1815. A portion of Scott County was carved from Russell County in 1814.

The same land purchased by DAVID COCKE from SAMUEL AUXE (also spelled AUXER, OXER and AUXIER in other accounts) was sold five years later to William LEE for 100 pounds current money of Virginia. Deed Book 11 page 486 "On 24 April 1798, DAVID COX and JEMIMA his wife sold 180 acres of land at head of Copper Creek beginning at end of spur on Moccosin Ridge" When purchased from AUXE the name COCKE was used when sold to LEE the name was COCK.

Deed Book I page 72 Russell County, Virginia shows Samuel OXER and Sarah his wife (no doubt the same AUXE as above) selling 200 acres of land to DAVID COCKE, being part of a larger tract of land granted to henry HAMLIN patent of 20 July 1790 on bank of Clinch River to Stoney Creek, down Stoney Creek to the Mill Race and to the Clinch River to the beginning. This land was recorded 23 February 1796 and was witnessed by Samuel PORTER, Henry SORK and James LEACH. (this James LEACH may have been related to JEMIMA LEACH, wife of DAVID C. COCKE/COX.)

On 15 January 1817, DAVID COCKE, James ALBERT and John DUNCAN paid the delinquent taxes on the land of John BLACKMORE when he vacated his land and moved to Tennessee, by paying taxes from the year 1807 through the year 1814 they became the sole owners of Blackmore's Old Fort. Deed Book 1 " 1 5 January 1817, received of DAVID COX, James ALBERT and John DUNCAN $215 in full for 515 acres for John BLACKMORE'S delinquent taxes from 1807 to 1814" James ALBERT eventually became the sole owner of this property which he sold under a deed of trust to Goldman DAVIDSON, who in turn sold it to JAMES S. COCKE/COX, a son of DAVID C. COCKE/COX.

Reel 26, page 76 --- Surveyed June 20, 1789 for DAVID COX, 250 acres of land by virtue of part of Land Office treasury warrant #11,343 dated 11 March 1782 lying in Russell County on waters of Copper Creek above of Clinch River and bounded as follows: To wit: Beginning at three white oaks standing on North side of Mockerson Ridge, corner to Joseph WHITELEY, thence north 15 S 102 to two spanish oaks on North side of said ridge n. 5 E. 60 poles to a spanish oak on S. side N. 23 W. 28 poles to two white oaks on the end of a spur to a bunch of lynns.³ David Clinton Cocke was at Scott, Virginia, US; Early Settler at Blackmore's Fort.⁴ He was also known as David Cox.⁴
     David Clinton Cocke was born circa 1742 at Yadkin River, North Carolina, US.⁴
     David Clinton Cocke was born in 1748.^5,6,7
     David Clinton Cocke married Jemima Leach before 1775.⁴
     David Clinton Cocke served three months guard duty in the Revolutionary war by enlisting on Jul 15, 1780.^8,7
     David Clinton Cocke was an original member of the Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Prior to its official organization in 1801, most of the meetings were held in the home of David Cocke.¹
     David Clinton Cocke died circa 1820 at Stoney Creek, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.⁹ He left a will on Aug 8, 1826 which read as The Last Will and Testament of David Cock of Stony Creek, Scott County, Virginia     
In the name of God, amen. I David Cock, of Scott County being old and infirm, but of sound mind and disposing memory; and feeling a wish to dispose of my worldly estate in order to effect which, I hereby make and ordain this to be my last will and testament.
In the first place I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be punctually paid in a reasonable time after my death.
2ndly it is my will, and I hereby give to my beloved wife, Jemima, my plantation where I now live, with its appurtenances, two negro slaves, named Mem and Rhoda, my farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture, two work horses, six cows and calves such as she shall choose out of my stock, my sheep, hogs, and poultry, to have and hold said tract of land all the above mentioned property during her natural life.
3rdly, I give and bequeath to my son William my negro girl named Mary and any increase she may have before I die.
4thly I give and bequeath to my son Henry my negro boy named David.
5th I give and bequeath to my son David my negro girl named Sarah, and any increase she may have whilst I live.
6th I give and bequeath to my son James my negro boy named Jack.
7th I give to my daughter Betsey Brickey my negro named Bets or Betsy, with her increase as above.
8th I give and bequeath to my daughter Jemima Nelson my negro girl named Hannah with her increase as above.
9th I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Gillenwater my negro girl named Jenny with her increase as above.
10th it is my will after my debts and funeral expenses are paid, that my property not included in the above legacies should die before me, my will and desire is that their heirs get the portion to which their parents are entitled to by this will.
Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons David and James to be my executors. In testimony whereof I have hereonto set my hand and seal this 8th day of August 1826.
David Cock (seal)
Signed Sealed and published in the presence of
Edward Campbell
Benjamin Estill
John D. Sharp.^1,10,3
     David Clinton Cocke died on Jul 10, 1827 at Stoney Creek, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.^4,11,5
     David Clinton Cocke was buried at Cox Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.⁵

     David Leach Cocke was at Stoney Creek, Virginia, US; Settled at Stoney Creek.¹ He was also known as David L. Cox.¹
     David Leach Cocke was born on Jun 12, 1785 at Castle's Woods, Russell, Virginia, US.^3,4,5,6,7,8
     Several sources show an alternate birth date on Sep 10, 1787.^1,9,2
     David Leach Cocke was baptized on Aug 22, 1801 at Reed's Valley Church.⁴

     The brothers David and James feuded. David took the alienation so seriously that he took the old spelling of the name Cocke and continued to be a baptist as his father had been. James succumbed to the camp meetings of Bishop Asbury and followed the trail of Methodistism.¹⁰
     David Leach Cocke married Rebecca Boggs, daughter of James L. Boggs and Elizabeth Clement, on Jun 22, 1807 at Russell, Virginia, US.^1,9,6,7,2
     He was was shown a being a miller in the census in 1850 at Scott, Virginia, US.³

     David Leach Cocke left a will on Jan 13, 1866 at Scott, Virginia, US,
WILL OF DAVID LEACH COCKE

I, DAVID L. COCKE, of the County of Scott and State of Virginia considering the uncertainty of mortal life and being of sound mind and sane memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form that is to say:

First—After all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid—I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife REBECCA all my household and kitchen furniture also my two blacks to wit Sally and Hampton all my cattle Sheep Hogs Horses Money, Notes accounts and poltry with the exception of one good horse. I give to my daughter, REBECCA, when called for by her or order. Also all my lands and possessions and premises during her natural life and widowhood and at her death the land, property, money and everything if an To be divided among my children in the manner and form following To wit: I will to my son NELSON my Mill for staying with me and my wife and taking care of us by him paying to my daughter REBECCA fifty dollars.

I will to my daughter, REBECCA, one hundred dollars for staying with me and my wife extry.

First, I will to my son, JAMES, that he shall have an equal part of my estate,

2, I will to my grand Daughter, MARY BOATRITE shall have an equal part in my estate by said MARY BOATRITE Paying to my daughter REBECCA fifty dollars for her services as nurse to her Mother and Father.

3rd I will to my son WILLIAM shall have an equal part in my estate,

4th I will that my grand daughter SUSANNA YOUNG shall have one third of an heirs part in my estate that is to say for her to have equal with my three grand children the heirs of my daughter ELIZABETH by said SUSANNA paying or reducting $65.00.

5-- I will that my daughter REBECCA shall have an equal part in my estate.

6—I will that my daughter PHEBE shall have an equal part in my estate.

7—I will that my son ROBERT shall have an equal part in my estate.

8—I will that the three heirs of my daughter ELIZABETH GRAY to wit, JAMES, WILLIAM and SARAH shall have one heirs part in my estate equally divided
between them three.

9—I will that my son HIRAM shall have and equal part in my estate.

10—I will that my grand daughter SARY J. OSBORNE shall have an equal part in my estate.

11—I will that my son NELSON shall have an equal part in my estate.

12—I will that my two sons ROBERT and NELSON shall be my executors. In witness whereof I have hereunto have set my hand and seal this 16 day of November
1861.

DAVID L. COCKE (seal)

The within and above instrument was now here subscribed by DAVID L. COCKE the testator in the presence of each of us and was a the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament and we at his request signed our names hereto as attesting witnesses.

By the request of DAVID L. COCKE we signed the above will on the 13th day of January 1866.

WILLIAM C. BRICKEY
JOHN R. CARTER
JOHN W. LANE
FRANCIS K. ELLIOTT

Codicil to above will:

Whereas I DAVID L. COCKE of the county of Scott and State of Virginia did on the 16th day of November 1861 make my last will and testament of that date do hereby declare this to be a codicil of the same. I desire that the 10 heirs in my will above SARA J. OSBORNE now SARA J. COMBS shall have and enjoy the same to her own individual use to be issued my daughter during her natural life and to the heirs of her own body and if she has no children and the whole or any part that may remain if she bears no issue to be equally divided between my several lawful heirs as named in the above will. In witness were of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 13th day of January 1866, Eighteen hundred and sixty six.

Signed sealed and delivered by the said DAVID L. COCKE

To be a codicil to his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence & in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.

Signed: DAVID L. COCKE
(SARY J. (COCKE) OSBORNE m. 2nd time to SHADROCK COMBS)

Witnesses:
JOHN W. LANE
FRANCIS K. ELLIOTT

Virginia Scott County Court 12th June 1866.

The last will and testament of DAVID L. COCKE deceased was proved by the oaths of John W. Lane and Francis K. Elliott witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded.

Teste: J.A. Wood Clerk

Note: On record are twelve children of DAVID LEACH COCKE and REBECCA (BOGGS) COCKE, in order of birth they are: JAMES B. COCKE, MARY "POLLY" COCKE, WILLIAM B. COCKE, ELI COCKE, NANCY J. COCKE, REBECCA COCKE, ROBERT KILGORE COCKE, ELIZABETH COCKE,PHEBE M. COCKE, HIRAM SAMUEL COCKE, MATILDA/MALINDA COCKE, AND NELSON COCKE.


Contribution submitted by Bushy Hartman.¹¹

     David Leach Cocke died on Jun 8, 1866 at Scott, Virginia, US, at age 80.^{1,5,9,7,2,12,13}
     David Leach Cocke was buried at Boatright Cemetery, Scott, Virginia, US; Buried at Carter Cemetery at Rye cove Methodist Church.^5,14

           Eli Cocke married Perlina Beckenhammer.¹

     Eli Cocke was born on Jan 13, 1814 at Scott, Virginia, US.²
     Eli Cocke died on Jan 6, 1827 at age 12.²

     Elizabeth Cocke was also known as Sarah Elizabeth Cocke.^2,3 Her married name was Richmond.¹
     Elizabeth Cocke was born on Mar 25, 1823.³
     Elizabeth Cocke married William Frank Richmond, son of William Richmond and Sarah (?), on May 26, 1844.^1,2,3
     Elizabeth Cocke died on Feb 26, 1905 at age 81.³

     Elizabeth Cocke was born on Nov 1, 1823 at Scott, Virginia, US.²

     Floyd Cocke was also known as L. Floyd Cox.² He was also known as Floyd Cox.¹
     Floyd Cocke was born on Feb 24, 1859.³
     Floyd Cocke was born in 1861 at Scott, Virginia, US.¹
     Floyd Cocke was a farmer in 1882 at Scott, Virginia, US.¹
     Floyd Cocke married Mary Banner, daughter of George E. Banner and E. (?), on Jan 19, 1882 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by J M Stewart.¹
     Floyd Cocke died on Apr 20, 1926.³
     Floyd Cocke was buried at Cox Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.³

     Henry Cocke was living at Brunswick.¹
     Henry Cocke died in 1777.¹

     Hiram S. Cocke was also known as Hiram S. Cox.²
     Hiram S. Cocke was born on Oct 8, 1826 at Scott, Virginia, US.²
     Hiram S. Cocke was born on Oct 26, 1826 at Scott, Virginia, US.^3,4
     Hiram S. Cocke married Nancy H. Tredaway on Aug 12, 1849 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by John Strong "according to the forms and customs of the Methodist Episcopal Church."^5,3,6
     Hiram S. Cocke was a farmer at Scott, Virginia, US.²
     Hiram S. Cocke married Louiza McConnell, daughter of Thomas McConnell and Elizabeth Compton, on Mar 5, 1854 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by William Elliott.^2,3 Hiram S. Cocke was moved with Lousia to Elliott County Kentucky after his dissmal from the Stoney Creek Baptist Church 10/ /1859.³
     Hiram S. Cocke died on Dec 15, 1894 at Elliot, Kentucky, US, at age 68.^3,4
     Hiram S. Cocke was buried at Cox Cemetery, Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky, US.³

     Isaac Cocke was also known as Issac G. Cox.³ He was also known as Isaac Cox.²
     Isaac Cocke was born on Nov 16, 1839.⁴
     Isaac Cocke was born in 1840.^2,3
     Isaac Cocke served in the Virginia 48th Infantry Company C. He enlisted at Osborne Fort in Scott County on 5/25/1861 at the age of 21. He was present through 10/15/1861 and his right arm was wounded in action at Chancellorsville on May 3/ 1863. He was hospitalized and his arm was amputated.⁴
     Isaac Cocke was a merchant in 1882 at Scott, Virginia, US.³
     Isaac Cocke married Susan McMath Palmer on Dec 8, 1882 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by J. P. Horton (Susan was a widow.)^3,5

     James Cocke was also known as Dr. James S. Cocke.¹
     James Cocke was a staunch Methodist and gave the land upon which the Methodist church was built.⁵ He was also known as James S. Cox.^6,5 He was also known as James Cox.⁷
     James Cocke was born in 1788.⁸
     James Cocke was born on Dec 25, 1789 at Virginia, US.^{1,5,9,10,4,11}

     The brothers David and James feuded. David took the alienation so seriously that he took the old spelling of the name Cocke and continued to be a baptist as his father had been. James succumbed to the camp meetings of Bishop Asbury and followed the trail of Methodistism.⁵

     James Cocke married Polly Carter, daughter of John Rhea Carter Sr. and Elizabeth Day, on Feb 11, 1813 at Russell, Virginia, US.^{7,5,3,10,4,11} James Cocke aquired part of the tract on which his father lived on Stoney Creek. on Aug 8, 1826.³
     James Cocke was Physician in 1850.⁸ He left a will on Jun 26, 1855 at Scott, Virginia, US, Will book #4, page 301, Scott County, Virginia -- the Will of JAMES S. COCKS:
"Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory and that it is allotted to all men once to die, do make and publish this my last will and testament, that is to say principally that first of all I recommend my soul unto the hand of Almighty God, who gave it me, and the disposal of my body I leave to the entire discretion of my friends. With regard to my worldly estate, I give and bequeath and dispose of it in the manner and propositions following, that is to say:
First, after all my just debts and funeral expenses is paid off, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife POLLY COX, one horse beast, four cows, ten head of sheep, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture, and one hundred dollars provided she outlives me.
Second, I give and bequeath to my eldest son, HENRY R. COX, one black boy named Daniel and if he should die leaving no issue, said boy is to return to my several heirs, all except my eldest daughter LOUCINDA QUILLIN , who is hereby excepted.
Third, I give and bequeath unto JOHN M., J.H., and LEMUEL G. my second, third and fourth sons, all of my river farm lands that they now live on and occupy up to the mouth of the red cave, which is now divided between them.
Fifth, I give and bequeath unto my eldest daughter, LOUCINDA QUILLIN, one dollar.
Sixth, I give and bequeath unto ELIZABETH RICHMOND, my second daughter, one yellow girl named Nancy: Also five hundred dollars in money of solvent bonds.
Seventh, I give and bequeath unto DESINDA BANNER, my third daughter, five hundred dollars in money: also a black girl named Rhoda.
Eighth, I give and bequeath unto ASBERRY K., EMORY, and LOGAN COX my fifth sixth and seventh sons (and youngest) all my home farm, mills, and ------- and pertaining thereto, and one-half of my household and kitchen furniture, to be equally divided between each of them. I also give my above son, LOGAN, my seventh son, a black girl named Rachael.
Ninth and lastly, as to all the rest, residue, and remainder of my personal estate, goods and chattel, of what kind and nature soever, I give and bequeath to the names and heirs, above named, to be equally divided among them all except my eldest daughter, LOUCINDA QUILLIN, who is excepted.
I hereby appoint WILLIAM F. RICHMOND and LOGAN COX my sole executors to this my last will and testament, and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and dismiss all and every other testaments, wills, legacies, bequests, and executors by me, in any way named, written, and bequeathed, ratified and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness wherefore I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the 26th day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
          JAMES S. COCKS (seal)
Witnesses:      GEORGE W. JOHNSON
          HANSFORD W. CARTER
A codicil to the above will : In addition to the foregoing will, I ordain and declare that Jack and Lucy, two negro slaves, not directly expressed in foregoing will , I desire to be disposed of as follows: That is to say, after my death, that Jack and Lucy his wife, as above mentioned have the first choice of my several heirs, LOUCINDA QUILLEN excepted, they will go into the hands of, so as not to be separated as man and wife, and the one that they select as their master or mistress, he or she shall, and is hereby bound after the reception of said slaves as above named, in his or her possession, to pay a reasonable compensation by the year for the support and education of the minor orphan heirs (of any of my legal heirs in the will, LOUCINDA QUILLIN excepted) If there be no minor orphan heirs, the master or mistress of said slaves shall pay a reasonable compensation for the service of the said slaves, to be equally divided among my several heirs, LOUCINA QUILLIN excepted. I further desire the child or children, if the aforesaid heirs should think proper, may dispose of the issue equally, thus answering from the slaves above mentioned through my constituted executors, as expressed in the will in a manner they may think proper, LUCINDA QUILLIN excepted.
And lastly, I ordain and declare the condition and regard to HENRY R. COX, my eldest son, mentioned in the second article of the will foregoing, whereas I have loaned HENRY R. COX the sum of three hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents; Now providing the said HENRY R. COX shall refund the amount of money above specified then the boy Daniel remain his as the will mentions, if the said HENY R. COX fail to refund the money to me, I’ll keep the boy and pay to the said HENRY R. COX the residue of what the boy Daniel is considered to be worth over and above the three hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents.
Witness the following Signature and seal this 26th day of June 1855.
Atteste:      GEORGE W. JOHNSON JAMES S. COCKS (seal)
          HANSFORD W.CARTER
Scott County, Virginia Court 16 Nov. 1859

The last will and testament of JAMES S. COCKS, deceased, together with Codicil thereto was proved by oath of GEORGE W. JOHNSON a subscribing witness thereto and, continued for further proof.
Scott County Court, 10 January 1860 .... Last will and testament of JAMES S. COCKS, together with Codicil was proved according to law by oath of HANSFORD W. CARTER a subscribing witness and ordered to be recorded. /s/ J.L. Shoemaker; Clerk.^6,3
     James Cocke died on Nov 1, 1859 at age 69.^5,9,10,4,11
     James Cocke was buried at Old Fort Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.^5,4

     James B. Cocke was born on Aug 20, 1868 at Elliott, Kentucky, US.¹
     James B. Cocke died in 1878.¹
     James B. Cocke was buried at Cox Cemetery, Elliott, Kentucky, US.¹

           James B. Cocke was born on May 13, 1808 at Russell, Virginia, US.^2,3
     James B. Cocke married Rebecca Pendleton on Mar 10, 1832 at Scott, Virginia, US.^2,4
     James B. Cocke died on Nov 26, 1876 at Scott, Virginia, US, at age 68.^2,3

     Her married name was Nelson.¹ Jemima Cocke was also known as Jemima Cox.¹
     Jemima Cocke married David Nelson.^1,3
     Jemima Cocke was born in 1791 at Russell, Virginia, US.⁴