Researching Edward Cocks
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1990 people with the Cocks surname? In that year Cocks was ranked number 1840 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Edward means "Guardian of prosperity" and is of English origin.
Records of Edward Cocks on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Edward Cocks and the Cocks Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 2251 people with the Cocks surname in the UK? Cocks is now ranked number 2192 for popularity in the UK. |
Cocks Family History Databases
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Edward Charles Cocks
Edward Charles Cocks (27 July 1786 – 8 October 1812) was a British Army officer and politician.
The eldest son of John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers, he was Member of Parliament for Reigate from 1806 to 1812.
From December 1808 until 1812 he served in the Peninsular War, where alongside his regular duties, he worked as an 'observing officer'. These were officers who were tasked with probing deep behind the enemy lines to collect information on the enemy. He died, with the rank of Major, leading his men in an attempt to storm a breach at the Siege of Burgos.
He was a great favourite of his commander Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington, who admired him for his bravery and sharp perception and who took news of his death badly. Wellesley entered (then Colonel) Frederick Ponsonby's room and paced up and down in total silence, much to his junior officers consternation, before stating quietly: "Cocks is dead".
Source: Edward Charles Cocks, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Cocks
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