Mr. Cock was born in Clydesdale, Scotland, in the year 1717. He was married to Alison Jamison about the year 1754. He was settled in Greenock for a length of time before he came to Nova Scotia.
William, their eldest son, was born in Scotland about the year 1755. He followed the sea when young, and went by the name of Captain Cock during the remainder of his life. He was married to Ann Frost, of Boston, U.S., in the year 1792, and shortly after this he purchased the house that Eliakim Tupper, Esq., built in the Village, being the same house that Mr. John Dunlap owned and resided in for a considerable length of time.
Jane, the eldest daughter of William and Ann Cock, was born in Truro, November 25th, 1793. She was married to William Ross, December 31st, 1818. They had two sons; their names were John and William. Mr. Ross died April 28th, 1824, aged 44 years; and she was married again to John Dunlap, December 1st, 1825. They had two sons and four daughters which appear among the Dunlap families. She died March 1st, 1867, aged 73 years, and her husband died May 1st, 1842, aged 44 years.
Mary Ann, the second daughter of Captain William Cock and Ann Frost, was born May 15th, 1797. She was married to Robert C. Blair, March 18th, 1818. They had seven daughters who appear among the Blair family. Mr. Blair died May 6th, 1869, aged 77 years.
Anna, their third daughter, was born in Truro, October 3rd, 1799. She was married to Robert, the youngest son of James Kent, Esq., and Margaret Williams, December 31st, 1818. They had six sons and five daughters. Mr. Kent died January 3rd, 1867, aged 76 years.
William Jamison, the eldest son of Captain William and Ann Cock was born in Truro, April 29th, 1803. He inherited his father's property; he died a bachelor, June 17th, 1870, aged 67.
Daniel, their second son, was born June 18th, 1805. He was married to Mary Ann, the youngest daughter of Charles and Mary Nelson, January 6th, 1831. They settled on the interval of Salmon River where they still reside. Harriet, the eldest daughter of Daniel and Mary Ann Cock, was born in 1831. She was married to Robert Christie, March 7th, 1850. They had four sons and three daughters. William Cock, their eldest son, was born November 28th, 1832. He was married to Janet Kent, December 27th, 1865. They have one son and one daughter. Mary Cock, their second daughter was born February 9th, 1835. She was married to Walter Christie, May 15th, 1862. They had one son and three daughters. Anna Cock, their third daughter, was born April 3rd, 1837. She was married to Frederick Freize of Hants county, February, 1864. Charles N. Cock, their second son, was born September 3rd, 1839. He was married to Elizabeth Stearns, October, 1865. They have one son and two daughters. Henry Cock, their third son, was born January 28th, 1842. He was married to Hannah Margaret McLeod, of West River of Pictou, January 11th, 1871. Jane Cock, their fourth daughter, was born July 18th, 1845. Herbert Cock, their fourth son, was born October 26th, 1847. He removed to the Southern States. Emily Cock, their fifth daughter, was born March 11th, 1850. Daniel Cock, their fifth son, was born November 1852. Agnes Cock, their sixth daughter, was born June 19th, 1855. Albert Cock, their sixth son, was born May 15th, 1858.
Alison Jamison, the fourth daughter of Captain William and Ann Cock, was born September 29th, 1808. She was married to Samuel James, the eldest son of Samuel and Nancy Blair, December 24th, 1833. They had two sons and five daughters, and a number of grandchildren which appear among the Blairs.
Elizabeth Johnson, the youngest daughter of Captain William and Ann Cock, was born November 1st, 1815. Captain William Cock died, May 1st, 1832, aged 77 years, and his wife died April, 1854.
Patrick, the second son of the Rev. Daniel Cock and Alison Jamison, was born in Scotland in the year 1757, and was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia when he was about 15 years old. He remained with them while they lived, and after their death he continued to live with his youngest brother, Daniel Cock. He was deaf and dumb and died a bachelor, June 7th, 1822, aged 65 years.
Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of the Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was born in Scotland about the year 1759. She was married to Richard Upham. They settled in Stewiacke in the year 1785. They were married in the year 1784. Mrs. Upham died March, 1842, and Mr. Upham died October, 1825.
Daniel, the eldest son of Richard and Mary Ann Upham, was born in Truro, September 22nd, 1786. He settled at Otter Brook, Stewiacke. He was very successful in trapping and shooting bears. He was married to Charlotte, the fourth daughter of Samuel Fisher and Mary Tupper, his wife, in the month of October, 1826. They had two sons and three daughters. He died at Middle Stewiacke, May 15th, 1871, aged 85 years, and his wife died June 11th, 1865, aged 65 years. Richard, the second son of Richard Upham and Mary Ann Cock, was born in May 1788. He was married to Elizabeth McCann of Wallace River, about the year 1838. He inherited a part of his father's property on the north side of the North Meadow of Stewiacke for a time, and then sold out and removed to Wallace, and died there May 2nd, 1871. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of Richard and Mary Ann Upham, was born in the year 1791. She lived and died unmarried. She died April 29th, 1855. Alison Jamison, their second daughter, was born in the year 1793. She was married to John Jeffers. She died February 26th, 1861. Mary Ann, their third daughter, was born in the year 1795. She died unmarried, August 1st, 1855, aged 60 years. Ebenezer, their third son, was born in March 1797. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Eddy Whidden and Sarah Fisher his wife, about the year 1828. They had two sons and four daughters. He removed and settled in New Annan, where his wife died May, 1857. William, their fourth son, was born May 3rd, 1800. He is living a bachelor. Robert, their fifth son, was born April 28th, 1803. He married Jane Davison, January 18th, 1843. They had four sons and six daughters. They reside near the Albion Mines.
Christiann, the second daughter of the Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was born in Scotland about the year 1762, and was brought by her parents to Truro when about 10 years old. She was married to Mayhew, the eldest son of Eliakim Tupper, Esq., and Elizabeth Newcomb his wife, April 22nd, 1784. They had three sons and three daughters; they appear among the Tuppers. Mr. Tupper died in 1803. She was married again to John, son of James and Ann Fulton, of the Lower Village of Truro. John Fulton had been married before and had two sons and five daughters. They are all dead. They removed to Ohio, U.S.
Robert, the third son of Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was born in Scotland about the year 1765. He followed the sea when young. He quit the sea and was married to Mary, daughter of Dr. John Harris in the year 1795. They built a part of the house that Andrew Moore recently sold. He sold this place to Hugh Moore, and removed to the Parade, and built the house in which William Bowden now resides, and kept an Inn there until about the year 1818, when they removed to Tatamagouche Mountain, where they spent the remainder of their lives. He died there about the year 1843, aged 78 years, and his widow died in the month of November, 1864. Aged 96 years.
William, the eldest son of Robert and Mary Cock, was born in Truro, in the year 1796. He was married to Catherine, daughter of John Hingley of Tatamagouche, in the year 1823. Mary, the eldest daughter of William and Catherine Cock, was born in the year 1824. She was married to Robert Akenhead in the year 1845. They had six daughters. She died October, 1869, aged 45 years. Jane, their eldest daughter, was born at Tatamagouche Mountain in the year 1826. She was married to Samuel Gray of New Annan in the year 1850, and has a family of children. John and Charlotte, twin son and daughter of William and Catherine Cock, were born in the year 1828. John was married to Jane, daughter of David Wilson and Mary Arbuckle his wife, of New Annan, in the year 1855. She died in the month of February, 1867, and he was married again to Mary, daughter of Alexander Conkey and Mary McCurdy his wife, September 1869. They have one child. Charlotte was married to Henry Porter, of Earltown, in the year 1854, and has sons and daughters.
Elizabeth, the fourth daughter of William and Catherine Cock, was born in the year 1830. She was married to George, son of Hugh Tucker and Ruth Lynds, his wife, in the year 1859. They have sons and daughters. Robert, the second son of William and Catherine Cock, was born in the year 1832. He has removed to the United States. William, their third son, was born in the year 1834. He has removed to the United States. Alison Jamison, the fifth daughter of William and Catherine Cock, was born in the year 1836. She was married to John, son of David Wilson of New Annan. Annie, their sixth daughter, was born in the year 1838. She has removed to the United States. William Cock died February, 1862, aged 66 years.
Ebenezer, the second son of Robert and Mary Cock, was born in Truro in the year 1799. He went to Tatamagouche Mountain to chop and clear the farm to which the family afterwards removed. He was alone in camp one night, when a large bear came and looked in at the door. He soon left, but Mr. Cock said, "He sat all night with his gun in his hand to give him a 'salute' in case he returned." Probably Bruin smelt powder. He was married to Christiann, the sixth daughter of Aaron Crowe and Abigail Murray, his wife, January 25th, 1825. Shortly after this he obtained the farm that he still lives upon in Onslow, from her brother Aaron Crowe, and they removed to it, where they reared their family. Mrs. Cock died there August 8th, 1858, aged 56 years. Abigail, the eldest daughter of Ebenezer and Christiann Cock, was born January, 1826. She was married to Charles, son of William Soley, and Isabell Hill, his wife, March 17th, 1855. She died December 6th, 1856, aged 30 years. John, the only son of Ebenezer and Christiann Cock, was born 1828. He removed to the United States, settled there and was married to Phydora Hays, March 8th, 1855. They had four sons and four daughters. Maria, their second daughter, was born in Onslow, January 4th, 1831. Lucy, their third daughter was born July 8th, 1844. Charlotte, their fourth daughter was born June 20th, 1848.
Eliza, the eldest daughter of Robert and Mary Cock, was born March 18th, 1801. She was married to James Clark Stevens, March 1st, 1827. Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of James C. and Eliza Stevens, was born June 4th, 1829. She was married to Alexander Pears of Wallace Bay, Nov. 16th, 1858. They had two sons and four daughters. Thomas, the eldest son of James C. and Eliza Stevens, was born June 26th, 1831. He removed to the United States and was married there to Mary Ellen Wilson, in the year 1863. They have two daughters. Maria, their second daughter, was born May 5th, 1833. David Cutton, their second son was born May 25th, 1835. He removed to the United States, lost his health there, and returned home, and died a few days after, February 12th, 1859, aged 23 years. Charlotte, their third daughter, was born February 5th, 1839. She was married to James Berrell, Esq., February 17th, 1863. They have two sons and one daughter. Elizabeth, their fourth daughter, was born May 21st, 1841. She died February 20th, 1863. Harriet, the fifth and youngest daughter of James C. and Eliza Stevens, was born June 10th, 1844. Mr. Stevens died November 20th, 1863.
Robert, the third son of Robert and Mary Cock, was born 1803. He was married to Lavinia, the second daughter of James Drysdale and Nancy Brown, his wife, in the year 1836. He inherits his father's farm on Tatamagouche Mountain. Amelia, their eldest daughter, was born in the year 1838. She was married to Robert, son of David and Mary Wilson, of New Annan, in the month of July, 1859. They have two sons and four daughters. George, the eldest son of Robert and Lavinia Cock, was born in the year 1841. He was married to Kate, daughter of Alexander Conkey and Mary McCann, his wife in the month of December 1867. They have one son and one daughter. James, their second son, was born in the year 1845. He was married to Janet King, May 8th, 1872. Mary, their second daughter, was born in the year 1847. Nancy, their third daughter, was born in the year 1851. Lavinia, their youngest daughter, was born in the year 1853. The above Mary Cock was married to William Kennedy, February 20th, 1872, and Nancy was married to George Nelson, February 20th, 1872.
Charlotte, the second daughter of Robert and Mary Cock, was born in Truro, in the year 1809. She was married to Daniel Field in the year 1848. Luther, their only son was born in the year 1849. They reside in New Annan.
Maria, the youngest daughter of Robert and Mary Cock, was born in the year 1812. She was married to Robert, the youngest son of Robert and Hannah Harris, of Truro, about the year 1839. They now reside at New Annan. Walter, their eldest son, was born in the year 1842. He removed to the United States. George, their second son, was born in the year 1844. He also removed to the United States. Mary, their only daughter, was born in the year 1847. Robert, their third son, was born 1849. Isaac, their third* son, was born 1852. Robert, their youngest son, was born ______. [*possibly a typo, probably should be fourth]
Ebenezer, the fourth son of Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was born in Scotland about the year 1769. He was married to Elizabeth Polley in 1795. Alison Jamison, their only daughter, was born in Truro, February 16th, 1796. He and Charles Dickson, Esq., of Onslow, were in Halifax at the same time. Mr. Dickson took the yellow fever, and died there, September 30th, 1796. Mr. Cock waited upon him during his illness and he also took the fever and died there, leaving a young widow and her infant child to bemoan their sad bereavement. His widow was married again to John, the fourth son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson of the old Barns, March 21st, 1799. Their family appears among the Nelsons. Alison Jamison Cock was married to James Rose, of Hants County, and had six sons and three daughters. Mr. Rose died a number of years ago.
Jane, the third and youngest daughter of Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was born in Truro in the year 1774. She was married to John, the second son of John and Mary Smith, May 10th, 1796. Their family appears among the Smiths. She died July 16th, 1845, aged 71 years, and Mr. Smith died June 2nd, 1848.
Daniel, the fifth and youngest son of Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was born in Truro in the year 1776. He inherited his father's property for a time, but about the year 1803 he sold his house and lot to the Rev. John Waddell, and removed to the North side of the River. He purchased land from John Taylor, and built the house that his youngest son, George W. Cock, now resides in, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John Carter, Senr., of Onslow, in the year 1802. He died October 1st, 1849, aged 73 years, and his wife, Elizabeth, died December 6th, 1824, aged 46 years. Christiann Nicholson Cock, their eldest daughter, was born in Truro, June 7th, 1803. She was married to Major Alexander L. Archibald, March 29th, 1831, and had two sons. They appear among the Archibalds.
Daniel, the eldest son of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born October 3rd, 1805. He was married to Nancy, the second daughter of Samuel Blair and Nancy Archibald, his wife, January 2nd, 1837. He inherited a part of his father's farm. He died May 19th, 1849, aged 44 years. Henry, their eldest son, was born September 29th, 1837. He was married to Minerva, youngest daughter of Samuel J. and Alison J. Blair, August 18th, 1868. They have one daughter. Amelia, the eldest daughter of Daniel and Nancy Cock, was born March 20th, 1841. Mary Anne, their second daughter, was born April 14th, 1843. Susan, their third daughter, was born March 14th, 1845. Edmond A., their second son, was born October 25th, 1847. Norman, their third son, was born January 6th, 1849.
Jane Smith, the second daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born October 3rd, 1808. She was married to John, the second son of Samuel Blair and Nancy Archibald, his wife, Dec. 31st, 1832. They have three sons and three daughters that appear among the Blairs. Sarah Lawson, the third daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born May 8th, 1811. She was married to John D. McNutt, and they have one daughter. Alison Jamison, the fourth daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born in Truro, April 11th, 1814. She died December, 1838, aged 24 years. Ann Frost, their fifth and youngest daughter, was born April 8th, 1817. She was married to James Farnham, and has two daughters. Alexander Dick, the second son of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born in Truro September 23rd, 1820. He removed to California, where he has been practising as Doctor for a number of years. George W., the third son of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born June 20th, 1824. He inherits what was his father's house and farm. He was married to Maria, daughter of John Blair and Elizabeth McNutt, his wife, October 20th, 1846. Bessie Allison, their eldest daughter, was born February 2nd, 1848. Georgie, their second daughter, was born April 23rd, 1849. Emily Teresa, their third daughter, was born April 2nd, 1851. She was married to Burpie Skinner, August 22nd, 1871. Maria Louisa, their fourth daughter, was born February 12th, 1853. Cassie, their fifth daughter, was born March 31st, 1855. Alice Maud, their sixth daughter, was born August 11th, 1857. Annie Gordon, their seventh daughter, was born August 22nd, 1859. Arthur Ellsworth Cock was born Oct. 31st, 1861. Harry Eugine Cock was born May 13th, 1864.
In the biography of Miss Marion Blough, which was written and brought to Wallace, Nova Scotia, by Mr. James Henderson, it is stated that this "Miss Blough told others that the first impression which was made upon her mind relative to her eternal welfare was made by the preaching of the Rev. Daniel Cock, in Scotland. She went to him after hearing him preach and conversed with him freely, which seemed to her the means, in the hands of God, of bringing her to Jesus Christ, to seek the salvation of her soul through His mediation.
