John S. Cock
Drawing of Cock in 1875 publication
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Stark County district
In office
1846–1848
Serving with George Harsh
Preceded bySamuel Stover
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Leiter
Personal details
Born
John Sanderson Cock

(1801-03-25)March 25, 1801
Brownsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1869(1869-06-20) (aged 68)
Louisville, Ohio, U.S.
Resting placeCanton Cemetery
Spouse
Elizabeth McCadden
​
(m. 1822)​
Children11
Occupation
  • Politician
  • judge
  • farmer
  • tanner

John Sanderson Cock (March 25, 1801 – June 20, 1869) was an American politician and judge from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1846 to 1848.

Early life

John Sanderson Cock was born on March 25, 1801, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth (née Moore) and William Cock (1776–1856). His father emigrated from England and his mother was from Mount Holly, New Jersey. His father was a mechanic and worked on steamer ships.[1] As a young man, Cock learned the tanning business from John McCadden.[1]

Career

Cock worked as a tanner for about 20 years.[1] In the spring of 1828, Cock moved to Ohio. He lived in Jefferson County, Ohio, for 21 years before moving to Washington Township in Stark County in 1844 to work as a farmer.[1][2]

While in Jefferson County, Cock was associate judge of the Commons Pleas Court from April 5, 1836, to March 14, 1843. In 1840, Cock was a member of the state's Board of Equalization.[1][2][3]

He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1846 to 1848.[1][2][4]

During the Civil War, Edwin M. Stanton appointed Cock as paymaster in the U.S. Army. While serving in the war, Cock suffered an accident and became disabled.[1][2]

Personal life

Cock married Elizabeth McCadden, daughter of John McCadden, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, on December 25, 1822. They had eleven children, including two that died in infancy, Thaddeus K., Henry, John M. and George B. His son Thaddeus K. died near Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the Civil War. His son George B. served as a major of the 4th Ohio Infantry Regiment during the Civil War and became a physician in Canton after the war.[1]

Cock died on June 20, 1869, at his home in Louisville, Ohio. He was buried at Canton Cemetery.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 L. H. Everts & Co. (1875). Combination Atlas Map of Stark County, Ohio. Retrieved August 26, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Sudden Death of Judge Cock". Stark County Democrat. June 23, 1869. p. 3. Retrieved August 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ↑ History of the Upper Ohio Valley. Vol. 2. Brant & Fuller. 1890. pp. 86–87. Retrieved August 26, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  4. ↑ Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 353. Retrieved August 26, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
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