Born Lancashire, 1688. At time of ordinations, was Curate of Toft.
VENN (as JOSIAH COCKSHUTT): Adm. sizar (age 16) at CHRIST'S, Apr. 22, 1706. S. of George. B. at Harwood, Lancs. School, Clitheroe. ' Matric. 1706; Scholar, 1708-9; B.A. 1709-10; M.A. 1713. Fellow, 1713. R. of Caldecot, Cambs., 1724. R. of Kegworth, Leics., 1725. Died Dec. 28, 1762. Buried at Kegworth. Brother of Thomas (1696), father of Thomas (1749). (Peile, II. 163.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1711 | Subsc | Cockshutt, Josias | / | View | |
| 1711 | Ordi(ordination) | Cockshutt, Josiam | / | deacon | View |
| 1711 | Ordi(ordination) | Cockshutt, Joasias | / | deacon | View |
| 1713 | Subsc | Cockshutt, Josias | / | View | |
| 1713 | Ordi(ordination) | Cockshutt, Josiam | / | priest | View |
| 1724 | Appt(Institution) | Cockshutt, Josias | Caldecott / | Vicar | View |
| 1725 | Vac(cession) | Cockshutt, Josiae | Caldecot / | Vicar | View |
| 1725 | Appt(Institution) | Cockshuft, Josias | Kegworth / | Rector | View |
| 1761 | Vac(Death) | Cockshutt, Josias | Kegworth / | Rector | View |