• Source: John Cockrill (politician)

    • John Cockrill (c. 1740 - ?) was a Welsh-born American planter and politician. He served as a member of the House of Burgesses.


    Early life


    Cockrill was born circa 1740. He was of Scottish descent. He emigrated to the United States with Major General Edward Braddock.


    Career


    Cockrill served in the French and Indian War of 1754–1763. He subsequently became a large planter in Richmond County, Virginia and/or Wythe County, Virginia.
    Cockrill served as a member of the House of Burgesses.


    Personal life and legacy


    Cockrill was married twice. He had a son, Simon, from his first marriage. His second wife was Barbara Fox; their son, also called John Cockrill, was a settler in modern-day Nashville, Tennessee.


    References

Kata Kunci Pencarian: