In 1793 John Cock was co-executor and a residuary legatee of his father's will.
In 1802 John Cock was a beneficiary of the will of his brother Roger Cock of Gwithian, receiving 10 shillings and sixpence.
In 1841 John Cock, aged about 75, born in the county, ind[ependent], was living in Church Town, Gwithian.
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John Cock of Churchtown died aged 84 years (burial record).
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At Gwithian, on Thursday last, Mr. John Cock, yeoman, aged 84 years. The deceased was the oldest inhabitant in the parish.
Royal Cornwall Gazette, Friday, 28 Jul 1848, p. 3
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Abstract of the Will of John Cock of the Parish of Gwithian in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 1 Jun 1848, proved 28 Sep 1848. 2
Gives to his daughter Elizabeth Jennings his estate of Trelean in the parish of St. Erth for her use, independent of her husband William Jennings, directing that she
pay £1 to his son John Hocking Cock, £2 to his grandson John Harris, and one half of the rent from Trelean to his daughter Ann Cock (late widow of Samuel Harris and now wife of John Cock of Nanterrow in the parish of Gwithian).
(signed)
Witnesses: Edwyn? Farley?, William Christopher, John Christopher
Administration of the will of John Cock late of Gwithian was granted to the said Elizabeth Jennings the wife of William Jennings, according to the tenor of the last will and testament of John Cock.
Effects sworn under £300.
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