John Cockings was born at North Molton, Devonshire, England, Nov. 6, 1823, and died at his home in Waldwick on April 16, 1913, being in the ninetieth year of his age.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Leworthy Feb. 18, 1844. To them were born twelve children, six of whom died in infancy. Those now living are Mrs. Wm. Whitford of Mineral Point; Mrs. Jack Stevens, Mrs. Jonas Heath and Newton H. Cockings of Waldwick; and Mrs. Charles Martin and Mrs. Robert Nicholas of Granville, N. Dak. There are also twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Cockings was one of the earliest settlers in what was known as the Yellowstone community in Lafayette County, settling there in 1850. With the exception of twelve years spent in New York State, the rest of his life, for more than a half century, was spent in this community. He was known to all as an upright citizen of more than average intelligence and he was held in esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at the Waldwick church and interment made in the County Line cemetery.
John Cockings was born at North Molton, Devonshire, England, Nov. 6, 1823, and died at his home in Waldwick on April 16, 1913, being in the ninetieth year of his age.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Leworthy Feb. 18, 1844. To them were born twelve children, six of whom died in infancy. Those now living are Mrs. Wm. Whitford of Mineral Point; Mrs. Jack Stevens, Mrs. Jonas Heath and Newton H. Cockings of Waldwick; and Mrs. Charles Martin and Mrs. Robert Nicholas of Granville, N. Dak. There are also twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Cockings was one of the earliest settlers in what was known as the Yellowstone community in Lafayette County, settling there in 1850. With the exception of twelve years spent in New York State, the rest of his life, for more than a half century, was spent in this community. He was known to all as an upright citizen of more than average intelligence and he was held in esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at the Waldwick church and interment made in the County Line cemetery.
Family Members
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Ann Louise Cockings Whitford
1845–1921
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Mary Isabella Cockings Stevens
1847–1924
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Newton Hershel Cockings
1853–1925
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Minerva Catherine Cockings Martin
1856–1934
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Sarah Fidelia Cockings Heath
1858–1936
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Ursula Frances Cockings
1860–1863
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Vesta Jan Cockings Nicholas
1862–1941
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Ulysses Grant Cockings
1864–1870
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George Washington "Georgie" Cockings
1866–1877
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John Franklin "Frankie" Cockings
1868–1877
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Ida Olena Cockings
1870–1877
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