John Cockrill
Welsh-born American planter and politician
About John Cockrill
Born 1745.
John Cockrill (c. 1740 - ?) was a Welsh-born American planter and politician. He served as a member of the House of Burgesses.
Early life Cockrill was born circa 1740. He was of Scottish descent.
Cockrill served as a member of the House of Burgesses.
Personal life and legacy Cockrill was married twice. He had a son, Simon, from his first marriage. His second wife was Barbara Fox; their son, also called John Cockrill, was a settler in modern-day Nashville, Tennessee.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Family & relationships
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cockrill?
welsh-born American planter and politician
When was John Cockrill born?
John Cockrill was born in 1745 in Wales.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cockrill (politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cockrill. https://biography.guide/john-cockrill/
MLA: "John Cockrill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cockrill/.
Chicago: "John Cockrill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-cockrill/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC