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History of Surry County VirginiaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: No Data Yet -- Coming Soon! Our database does not include an historic photo for Surry County Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:John Hartwell Cocke Biography John Hartwell Cocke, soldier, was born in Surry county, Va., Sept. 19, 1780; son of John Hartwell and Elizabeth (Kennon) Cocke; and great-great-great-great grandson of Richard Cocke, who came to Virginia prior to 1632 and settled on the James river in Henrico county. He was graduated at William and Mary college in 1798. He removed from Surry county to his estate "Bremo," Fluvanna county, Va., in 1808. In the war of 1812 he commanded a brigade in Virginia and was distinguished as a soldier and a strict disciplinarian. He was one of the six members named by the executive of Virginia in 1816, to form the board of visitors which planned and founded the University of Virginia, and it is believed that he was never absent from any of its meetings in the period of forty years during which he continued a member. He was a liberal promoter of the Bible and Tract societies, and for many years a member of the A.B.C.F.M. He was married Dec. 25, 1802, to Anne Blaws, daughter of Dr. Philip Barraud of Norfolk, Va. He died at "Bremo," Fluvanna county, Va., June 24, 1866. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
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