Biography of John Cock 1506-1557

Before 1506 John Cock was born to William Cock of Broxbourne.

In or before 1538 John Cock (age 32) and Anne Goodere were married.

In 1545 John Cock (age 39) was elected MP Hertfordshire.

In 1547 John Cock (age 41) was elected MP Hertfordshire.

In 1547 John Cock (age 41) was elected MP Calne.

In 1550 John Cock (age 44) was appointed Master of Requests which position he held until 1553.

In Mar 1552 John Cock (age 46) was appointed Privy Council.

In Apr 1554 John Cock (age 48) was elected MP Hertfordshire.

In Nov 1554 John Cock (age 48) was elected MP Hertfordshire.

In Nov 1555 John Cock (age 49) was elected MP Hertfordshire.

On 06 Sep 1557 John Cock (age 51) died.

Henry Machyn's Diary. 10 Sep 1557. The x day of September was bered in Hardford-shyre master Coke (deceased), master of reqwest(s).