Benjamin COCK

   Research Notes:

In 1851, Benjamin Cock (41) of Gwithian, ag. lab., and wife Elizabeth (40) of Trewednack, were living in Churchtown, Gwithian. Present were daughters (born in Gwithian): Elizabeth (19), dressmaker, Rebecca Jane (6), scholar, Mary Christopher (3), scholar

In 1861, Benjamin Cock (52) of Gwithian, ag. lab., and wife Elizabeth (50) of Sunnor [Zennor], were living in Penfentino, Gwithian. Present were children (born in Gwithian): John Christopher (19), copper miner, Marey Christopher (13), scholar, Ann (8), scholar

In 1871, Benjamin Cock (61) of Gwithian, farm labourer, and wife Elizabeth (60) of Lelant, were living in Gwithian.

In 1881, Benjamin Cock (72) of St. Gwithian, formerly agr. labourer, and wife Elizabeth (69) of Zennor, were living in 16 Church Town, Gwithian.

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Benjamin Cock of Church Town died aged 73 years (burial record).

   Marriage Information:

Benjamin married Elizabeth CHRISTOPHER, daughter of William CHRISTOPHER and Unknown, on 29 Oct 1830 in Gwithian, Cornwall. (Elizabeth CHRISTOPHER was born in 1811 in Trewednack, Cornwall, christened in 1811 in Zennor, Cornwall and was buried on 10 Dec 1896 in Gwithian, Cornwall.)

   Marriage Notes:

Benjamin Cock and Elizth. Christopher, both of this parish

Married by Banns

Witnesses: Thomas Harris, Wm Harris