John Rowlinson, grandfather of Jack Rowlinson who lives with his wife Doris at "Driftside", took over the "Cock Inn" in 1912. The "Cock" then remained with a succession of Rowlinsons until 1971. John was succeeded by his brother (Jack's Uncle Orris), then by Jack's father John in 1922 whose eldest son Sydney followed him from 1949 to 1971.

The second John Rowlinson had seven children. Sadly their eldest daughter Edna Smith was killed in a road accident involving an army vehicle in 1941.

John (II) farmed the fields at the rear of the "Cock Inn", with stock including pigs and chickens. He was also a haulage contractor for West Suffolk County Council using three horses and carts at first, then adding two lorries for his work on the roads.

The Rowlinson Family: standing Harold & Dora, Joyce & Colin, Leslie & Cicely, John (Jack) & Doris; seated Sydney & Irene, Beatrice and John (parents), Rhoda & Joe Tucker (with daughter Jennifer); in front Barbara (daughter of Harold & Dora), Bernard (son of Edna & Reg), Anne (daughter of Sydney & Irene). [Barbara & Anne went on to marry Athertons]