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History of Washington County VirginiaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Washington County Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of John Cocke John Cocke, representative, was born in Washington county, Va., in 1772; son of Gen. William and Sarah (Maclin) Cocke; grandson of Abraham Cocke and great-great-great grandson of Richard Cocke, who came to Virginia prior to 1632 and settled on the James river in Henrico county. He removed to Tennessee with his father who became a United States senator, and he was there admitted to the bar in 1793. In 1796 he was elected a member of the first state legislature, and was continuously re-elected, serving for many years as speaker of the lower house. Subsequently he was elected state senator. He was a representative from Tennessee in the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th congresses, 1819-27. He was prominent in the Florida and Creek wars; was a major-general in the U.S. army, and had a fierce controversy with Gen. Andrew Jackson, who was his superior in command and who had him cashiered. Parton, in his "Life of Andrew Jackson," blames Jackson and states that General Cocke was completely vindicated on the trial. He founded a school for deaf mutes at Knoxville, Tenn. He died in Rutledge, Tenn., Feb. 16, 1854. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
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