1840-1846
Connected with Richmond College.
1845
Called to take charge of "Valley Union Seminary," a co-educational school, Roanoke County, Va., at Botetourt Springs.
1846
June 23 arrived at Botetourt Springs to take charge of the school.
1846
July 1 the first session under Mr. Cocke's superintendence opened with 36 boys and 27 girls.
1852
Board of Trustees discontinued the department for boys.