Grave B55            COCK

In memory of George Cock and Mary his wife of Cop Hill in Slaithwaite.
Also of Joshua the son of Joshua and Mary Cock of Cop Hill aforesaid who departed this life on the 16th March 1809 in the 17th year of his age.

Fairwell dear friend, since God would have it so.
It is a sin to murmer at his will ye know
Grieve not for me, for now my race is run
It was the will of God, and let his will be done.
Also of Joseph son of John and Sarah Cock who died February 24th 1821 agd 23 years.
Also of Joshua Cock who died January 5th 1823 aged 71 years.
Also of Sarah wife of the above John Cock who departed this life January 20th 1831 aged 53 years.
Also of Mary wife of the above Joshua Cock who departed this life April 19th 1831 aged 79 years.
Also of the above named John Cock who departed this life June 11th 1838 aged 65 years.
Also of Hannah second wife of the above John Cock who died July  20th 1854 aged 72 years.
Rock of ages, cleft for me.  Let me hide myself in three.