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Title: The name Cocksedge
Post by: suttontrust on Sunday 08 May 05 19:42 BST (UK)

Joseph Nobes, born late 18th century in Norfolk, was given the middle name Cocksedge (at least according to the IGI).  I can't find a placename anything like it, so any ideas where it came from?

Title: Re: The name Cocksedge
Post by: bekahsgran on Sunday 08 May 05 19:52 BST (UK)

Hi
Most probably means nothing, but.........................
I live in a small village in Norfolk and there was once a farm in the village, long gone now, but the house still stands and is called Cocksedge.
Your post just caught my eye because I always thought it was an unusual name
Anne

Title: Re: The name Cocksedge
Post by: suttontrust on Sunday 08 May 05 19:58 BST (UK)

I've looked on the IGI and there were quite a few people with the surname of Cocksedge in Norfolk.  I suppose Joseph's family was connected with them somewhere along the line.  And maybe the name derives from the farm you mention.  Where is it?

Title: Re: The name Cocksedge
Post by: Jenny White on Wednesday 07 September 05 14:23 BST (UK)

Hi,

Just seen your message about the name "Cocksedge".  My maiden name was Cocksedge and most of my ancestors (of which there were quite a few) originated in Suffolk.  I have been able to trace them back to around the mid 1500's.

Regards

Jenny

Title: Re: The name Cocksedge
Post by: suttontrust on Wednesday 07 September 05 15:16 BST (UK)

Hi, Jenny, fascinating to know that it isn't such an unusual name, just confined to a relatively small area.  If any of your Cocksedges had any connections with any Nobes I'd love to hear about it.

Title: Re: The name Cocksedge
Post by: Jenny White on Wednesday 07 September 05 15:22 BST (UK)

Hi,

You might want to look at this website.  It is run by Linley Hooper McKenzie.

There are lots of Cocksedge names and quite a few Nobles.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/linleymh/linley-p/p58.htm

Good hunting.

Jenny

Title: Re: The name Cocksedge
Post by: Rachel GH on Monday 27 October 08 21:16 GMT (UK)

My granny was a Cocksedge and suprise, surprise she came from Suffolk too, her family came from Great Welnetham.

Rachel