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Cocke's in Kendal/Crossthwaite
« on: Thursday 03 December 15 19:36 GMT (UK) »
Hello,

Apologies but I am new to this, but I was wondering if anyone might have any information about the Cocke families around Kendal and Crossthwaite and Lyth pre 1700's.

I am trying to find information about Hannah Cocke (c. 1680) (From Crossthwaite) and her father James Cocke but have drawn a blank about James

I'm located in Australia so a trip to the Lakes district may have to wait 10 or so years ( :)) and whilst I have access to Ancestry.com, FHS records and Lancs OPC, these are not proving useful in tracking James - though they point at many other Cockes in the area - and mayhaps James may be John - though this appears unlikely too.

Many thanks in advance and seasons greetings to all

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Re: Cocke's in Kendal/Crossthwaite
« Reply #1 on: Friday 04 December 15 13:05 GMT (UK) »
Welcome to Rootschat.

This could be her baptism on 27 Jun 1680 from Family Search

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3NV-92K
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Re: Cocke's in Kendal/Crossthwaite
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 05 December 15 20:13 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks Groom. Yes, that was the entry that led me to look for James (and this entry appears to be indeed Hannah), further research from here is where I hit problems as there were no James in the Crossthwaite branch - though there are a few in nearby Kendal.

After listing every single Westmorland family member in the 1500's - 1720 and trying to link them together, I'm still in a bit of a pickle.

Again, thanks for your assistance. much appreciated

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Re: Cocke's in Kendal/Crossthwaite
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 14 January 16 12:07 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I know its Kendal area but there are the Following in Appleby
1721   Cock   Cock   Barbara   witness   No 181
1750   Cock   Cock   Barbara   Bongate   Interred
1712   Cock   Cock   James   St Michaels   Vicar
1738   Cock   Cock   James   Bongate   Interred/Vicar
1738   Cock   Cock   James   St Michaels   Vicar
1700   Cock   Cock   John   witness   No 143
1702   Cock   Cock   John   witness   No 188
1721   Cock   Cock   John   witness   No 181
1593   Cock   Cock   Willm   Colby   
1702   Cock    Cock   John   witness   No 56
1704   Cock    Cock   John   witness   No 56
Hope this does not muddy the waters
No is the Plan number for a property on the 1754 election map
good luck
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Re: Cocke's in Kendal/Crossthwaite
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 14 January 16 19:46 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks Westmoreland, whilst I don't think the group you listed are connected, it certainly shows clustering of family groups around the Westmorland area.

It would be fascinating to know a little more about the migration around these towns at that time (1600-1700's) especially given the Act of Uniformity at that time and what appears to be local support for the clergy over the Crown.

Again thanks, and happy hunting :)