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The name Cocksedge
« 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?
Godden in East Sussex, mainly Hastings area.
Richards in Lea, Gloucestershire, then London.
Williamson in Leith, Vickers in Nottingham.
Webb in Bildeston and Colchester.
Wesbroom in Kirby le Soken.
Ellington in Harwich.
Park, Palmer, Segar and Peartree in Kersey.

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Re: The name Cocksedge
« Reply #1 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
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Re: The name Cocksedge
« Reply #2 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?
Godden in East Sussex, mainly Hastings area.
Richards in Lea, Gloucestershire, then London.
Williamson in Leith, Vickers in Nottingham.
Webb in Bildeston and Colchester.
Wesbroom in Kirby le Soken.
Ellington in Harwich.
Park, Palmer, Segar and Peartree in Kersey.

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Re: The name Cocksedge
« Reply #3 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.

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Jenny
COCKSEDGE, MCINTYRE, WHITE, MARSH, CARR, HATTON, GREEN, GRIFFITHS, MEEK, PHILLIPS, GORNALL, TABERNER, FAIRCLOUGH, PANTRY, KELSEY, ROWBOTTOM, COY, DREWERY, ASHLEY, BINNS , SATTERFITT and many others. Main areas, Suffolk, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Lincs, Gloucestershire, Staffs, Somerset and Ireland.


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Re: The name Cocksedge
« Reply #4 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.
Godden in East Sussex, mainly Hastings area.
Richards in Lea, Gloucestershire, then London.
Williamson in Leith, Vickers in Nottingham.
Webb in Bildeston and Colchester.
Wesbroom in Kirby le Soken.
Ellington in Harwich.
Park, Palmer, Segar and Peartree in Kersey.

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Re: The name Cocksedge
« Reply #5 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
COCKSEDGE, MCINTYRE, WHITE, MARSH, CARR, HATTON, GREEN, GRIFFITHS, MEEK, PHILLIPS, GORNALL, TABERNER, FAIRCLOUGH, PANTRY, KELSEY, ROWBOTTOM, COY, DREWERY, ASHLEY, BINNS , SATTERFITT and many others. Main areas, Suffolk, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Lincs, Gloucestershire, Staffs, Somerset and Ireland.

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Re: The name Cocksedge
« Reply #6 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