Background
Cocks, William Willets was born on July 24, 1861 in Old Westbury, Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Isaac H. and Mary Titus (Willets) Cocks.
Cocks, William Willets was born on July 24, 1861 in Old Westbury, Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Isaac H. and Mary Titus (Willets) Cocks.
Educated Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College.
2d, Jessie Wright, April 29, 1911. Engaged in farming on Long Island from 1875. Trustee Roslyn (Long Island) Savings Bank.
Member New York Senate, 1900-1902, Assembly, 1903-1904. Member 59th to 61st Congresses (1905-1911), 1st New York District. Member Board Mgrs. Swarthmore College.
Member, Society of Friends. Clubs: Union League (New York), National.
Married Caroline R. Hicks, July 24, 1901 (died 1901).