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     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 In David Leach Cocke's will at Scott, Virginia, US, James B. Cocke was named as an heir;
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.^5,6
     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

     John Cocke was; Unmarried.^1,3 He was also known as John B. Cox.⁴ He was also known as John Cox.¹
     John Cocke was born in 1778 at Russell, Virginia, US.⁴
     John Cocke died in 1818.^3,4

     John A. Cocke was also known as John A. Cox.²
     John A. Cocke was born circa 1834 at Stoney Creek, Scott, Virginia, US.³
     John A. Cocke died on Aug 9, 1862 Died of a wound. The death was reported by his father. at Cedar Run, Scott, Virginia, US.³

     Joseph N. Cocke was also known as Joe N Cox.²
     Joseph N. Cocke was born on Dec 8, 1854.^2,1
     Joseph N. Cocke was a farmer at Scott, Virginia, US.¹
     Joseph N. Cocke married Victoria McClelland, daughter of Andrew Jackson McClellan and Susan McConnell, on May 28, 1874 at Scott, Virginia, US, Servce performed by Samuel D. Stallard.^1,2

     Dr. Lemuel G. Cocke was born on Apr 10, 1821.^2,3
     Dr. Lemuel G. Cocke married Julia Ann Wilson in 1842.^2,3
     Dr. Lemuel G. Cocke died on Aug 10, 1855 at age 34.^2,3
     Dr. Lemuel G. Cocke was buried at Ft. Blackmore Methodist Cemetery.²

     Loucinda Cocke was also known as Lucinda Cocke.² Her married name was Quillen.¹
     Loucinda Cocke was born on Mar 17, 1817.^3,2
     Loucinda Cocke was born on May 17, 1817.⁴
     Loucinda Cocke married John D. Quillen on Jan 20, 1842 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by Daniel Payne a Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.^5,3,2,4
     Loucinda Cocke died on May 3, 1897 at age 80.^3,2,4
     Loucinda Cocke was buried at Quillen Cemetery, Gate City, Scott, Virginia, US.³

     Her married name was Moore.¹
     Malissa Ann Cocke was born in 1853 at Scott, Virginia, US.¹
     Malissa Ann Cocke married Hugh J. Moore, son of Thomas Moore and Francis Stallard, on Sep 18, 1871 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by Samuel D. Stallard.^1,2

     Martha Cocke was also known as Martha J. Cox.³ Her married name was Moore.¹ She was also known as Martha Cox.²
     Martha Cocke was born in 1848.²
     Martha Cocke married William Moore, son of John Moore, on Nov 20, 1874 at Scott, Virginia, US, Mr. Moore was a widower. The service was performed by David Jessee.¹

     Mary Cocke was born in 1851 at Virginia, US.¹

     Mary Cocke was born on Jan 10, 1810 at Stony Creek, Scott, Virginia, US.²
     Mary Cocke died on Jul 10, 1860 at Scott, Virginia, US, at age 50.²

     Mary Derinda Cocke was also known as Desinda Cocke.²
     Mary Derinda Cocke was born on Jun 23, 1826.¹ Her married name was Banner.^2,1
     Mary Derinda Cocke married James M. Banner on May 23, 1843.^2,1 Mary Derinda Cocke relocated to Shenandoah, Iowa.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Cocke was born on Nov 17, 1857 at Scott, Virginia, US.¹
     Mary Elizabeth Cocke died on Aug 5, 1931 at age 73.¹

     Maudy May Cocke was also known as Maudy May Cox.¹
     Maudy May Cocke was born on May 23, 1897.¹
     Maudy May Cocke died on Apr 21, 1898.¹
     Maudy May Cocke was buried at Cox Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, US.¹

     Milton L. Cocke was born on Jun 23, 1826.²
     Milton L. Cocke died on Feb 8, 1832 at age 5.^1,2

     Her married name was Gillenwater.² Nancy Cocke was also known as Nancy Cox.²
     Nancy Cocke married Shelah Gillenwater.^1,2,4
     Nancy Cocke was born in 1795 at Clinch River, Virginia, US.¹
     Nancy Cocke died on Oct 26, 1861 consumption. reported by william her son. at Scott, Virginia, US.¹

     Peter A. Cocke was also known as Peter A. Cox.²
     Peter A. Cocke was born in 1834.²

     Phebe Cocke was born on Jul 2, 1850 at Scott, Virginia, US.^1,2
     Phebe Cocke married William L. Johnson, son of George W. Johnson and J. (?), on Sep 15, 1868 at Scott, Virginia, US, Service performed by Isaac Kern.¹ Her married name was Johnson.¹
     Phebe Cocke died on Nov 17, 1930 at age 80.²
     Phebe Cocke was buried at James Johnson Cemetery, East Stone Gap, Scott, Virginia, US.²

     Phoebe Cocke was also known as Phebe Cox.¹ Her married name was Carter.² She was also known as Phoeby Cox.²
     Phoebe Cocke was born on Feb 12, 1844 at Scott, Virginia, US.^3,4
     Phoebe Cocke was born in 1845.¹
     Phoebe Cocke married Peter Carter, son of William B. Carter and Molly (?), on Dec 12, 1864 at Scott, Virginia, US, Service performed by Isaac Kern.^2,3,4
     Phoebe Cocke died on Jan 2, 1919 at age 74.³
     Phoebe Cocke was buried at Carter Cemetery, East Stone Gap, Scott, Virginia, US.³

     Rebecca Cocke was born in 1854 at Virginia, US.¹

     Rebecca Cocke was also known as Rebecca Cox.
     Rebecca Cocke was born on Jun 18, 1818 at Scott, Virginia, US.^4,5
     Rebecca Cocke married Hansford Winfield Carter, son of John Rhea Carter Jr. and Jemima Wadkins Carter, on Dec 11, 1838 at Scott, Virginia, US.^6,7,5,8 Her married name was Rebecca Carter.
     Rebecca Carter was living with her daughter Nancy in her parents home in 1850.⁵