In 1761 William Cock, then a minor, was appointed sole executor and residuary legatee of his father's will.
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William Cock of Camborne (burial record)
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Abstract of the Will of William Cock of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 24 Nov 1807, proved 7 Feb 1809. 2
Directs that his daughters Elizabeth, Mary Ann and Blanch be maintained by his executors until they turn twenty one or marry.
Gives to his three daughters £100 each, to be paid them once they reach the age of twenty-one years.
All the rest of his goods, chattels, credits & effects he gives to his wife Jane Cock and to his son Francis Cock share and share alike, appointing them co-executors of his last will and testament.
(his sign)
Witnesses: Wm. Jenkin, Thomas Crase
William married Jane Harris, daughter of Francis Harris of Camborne and Jane Hockin, on 23 Oct 1786 in Camborne, Cornwall. (Jane Harris was born about 1755 in Camborne, Cornwall, died on 3 Jun 1831 in Gwaliavellan, Camborne, Cornwall and was buried on 6 Jun 1831 in Gwithian, Cornwall, aged 76 years.)