Jane Cocker (1831–1920)
Another pioneer has passed away, in the person of Mrs. Jane Cocker, relict. of the late Mr. David Cocker, formerly of Barrington, Devonport, and Launceston, at the advanced age of 89 years. The deceased lady was a sister of the late Mr. W. B. Dean, of Launceston, and came out to Tasmania some 66 years ago, and about 28 years ago married the late Mr. Cocker, her first husband being the late Mr. George Best. She had been in failing health for some time. She was of kindly disposition, and most highly respected by all with whom she came in contact.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- funeral, Examiner (Launceston), 21 April 1920, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Cocker, David (husband)
- Dean, Catherine (sister)
- Cocker, Clara (sister)
- Dean, William Boswell (brother)
- Cocker, Annie (niece)
- Cocker, Lucy Maria (niece)
- Cocker, Catherine Tabitha (niece)
- Sampson, Jane Frances (niece)
- Cocker, Benjamin Dean (nephew)
- Cocker, David (nephew)
- Sampson, Burford (nephew by marriage)
Citation details
'Cocker, Jane (1831–1920)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/cocker-jane-13667/text24438, accessed 14 March 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Best, Jane
- Dean, Jane
Birth
Death
18 April,
1920
(aged ~ 89)
Devonport,
Tasmania,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.