Cockerham - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cockerham Family Association

MichaelGLewis12 — 2012-03-20 23:17:54Z

Interested in the Assoication, but what does one get out of the group besides paying the ten dollars a year. My grandmother was a Cockreham. We did not spell Cockerham but Cockreham to distinguish the spelling from other distant family members who were not a direct line to our own; therefore; COCKREHAM.

Re: Civil War and Surry County Cockerhams

thunchero — 2012-03-03 09:42:57Z

I have done some research of the Cockerham's out of Surry county. Do you have any other names beside your father's? There were 2 lines of Cockerham's and I need some more names to find out which line you are looking for.

Mary Van Buren Welch Cockerham

DSouza20 — 2012-02-09 00:35:24Z

I have been researching my Loyd family for many years, and just came upon the possibility that Mary Van Buren Welch Cockerham may be my first cousin once removed. She married Butler Monroe Cockerham.

She may be the daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of my maternal great-grandparents, John C. Hughes and Mary Elizabeth Wortham. Mary married John David Cockerham after John C. Hughes died, making John David Cockerham my step-great-grandfather.

I have not found a marriage for Sarah Hughes and a Welch or a VanBuren Welch, only for a David Elbert Burns. There is the possibility that Mary V. Welch was adopted by Sarah and David Burns. One of Mary Cockerham's children is named David Elbert Cockerham, possibly after her father.

Three of the Cockerham childrens' birth certificate records lists their mother's maiden name as Mary VanBuren Welch.

If anyone has any insight into the lineage of Mary VanBuren Welch, I would greatly appreciate any assistance. Thank you.

Re: Civil War and Surry County Cockerhams

carriecockerham — 2012-01-13 16:45:56Z

I am Daniel Cockerham from Maryland.My mother and father come from Mt.Airy N.C,which I believe is in Surry County.Family line of father would be William"Billy" Arnold Cockerham(father).If you're researching Cockerham's of Surry N.C I would like to get some info as they have to be my relatives and I know nothing of my family.

Re: info

carriecockerham — 2012-01-13 16:35:58Z

My name is Daniel Cockerham of Maryland.It seems that all Cockerhams came here in 1666(refrence:houseofnames)from England Devonshire,also check out info on the village of Cockerham Abbey in Lanceshire England.Obviously we all have to be related down to Sir Robert Cockerham's blood line.

Re: I have information about Cockerham Family

carriecockerham — 2012-01-13 16:24:26Z

My name is Danie Cockerham from Maryland.My family is from N.C.My mother and father are from Mt.Airy N.C, which is in Surry N.C.She use to tell me about going to dances in Galax,so it can't be far.If you're look for Cockerhams of Galax they may have came from Surry N.C.

Samburn B.Cockerham

LA_TE_DA — 2011-08-31 02:49:19Z

looking for any information on this man, which would be my great ,great grandfather.

Re: Civil War and Surry County Cockerhams

thunchero — 2011-07-09 15:00:55Z

Kay, It is good to hear from a potential cousin or at least someone else who is interested in this family. Hardin Henderson Cockerham is my great grandfather. He married Ada Laura Denny.

As far as the Cockerham names in the book "Surry County Soldiers of the Cival War" they are as follows:

Andrew Cockerham:(P) William & Nancy Lowe Cockerham,(w)Eliza

Columbus C Cockerham:(P) Joseph M & Mary Marshall Cockerham, (w) Nancy Frances "Fanny" Bryan

Daniel Jasper Cockerham: (P) Danial C & Sally Burch Roberts CCockerham (w) Elizabeth Roberts

David Cockerham: (P) Hughs & Nancy Roberts Cockerham (W) #1 - Nancy Reese #2 Sarah Ann Welborn

David S. Cockerham: (P) Danial C & Sally Roberts (W) 2 wives unknown, no children

Drury K. Cockerham:(P) Harden & Nancy Cockerham

Harden Cockerham: (P) William & Nancy Lowe Cockerham

Jesse Woodson Cockerham: (P) Hughs & Nancy Roberts Cockerham

John E. Cockerham: (P) Elder Pleasant B & Elizabeth Williams Cockerham (W) Emaline Thompson and they had 7 kids

John Hughs Cockerham:(P) Hughs & Nancy Roberts Cockerham

Meshack Franklin Cockerham:(P) Pleasant B & Elizabeth Williams Cockerham, (W) Thursa Kanaday (possible name Theresa Kennedy)

Pleasant H. "Bunty" Cockerham: (P) John E. & Emaline Thompson Cockerham (W) Frances J. Cockerham

Pleasant R. Cockerham:(P) Daniel C. & Dally Burch Roberts Cockerham, (W) Mary Hughs Thompson

Samuel Cockerham: (P) William & Nancy Lowe Cockerham, (W) Rutha Smith

Sanburn Woodson Cockerham: (P) Daniel C. & Sarah Burch Roberts (W) Jane E. Jones

Thomas W. Cockerham: (P) William & Elizabeth Hill Cockerham; (W) Elizabeth "Betsie Bob" Snow

William Horton Cockerham: (P) Joseph M. & Mary S. Marshall Cockerham; Never Married

William M. Cockerham: (P) Hughs & Nancy Roberts Cockerham: (W) Nancy Emaline Willey

Williams Cockerham: (P) Reverand Pleasant B. Cockerham & Elizabeth Williams Cockerham (W) Sarah Cockerham

Re: Did you know Dallas Dwight MENDENHALL and Tula Easy COCKERHAM were both only 18 years old when they married @1928?

robinbdaviet — 2011-07-02 02:13:21Z

Hello Willma,

I am anxious to talk with you and share what I have, plus get some updates on the younger generations from you. I am the current Database Coordinator for the Poindexter Descendants Association (PDA). I have you in my database, but none of your family coming foward.

I have been helping my brother and sister-in-law move and was trying to get caught up with e-mails before I have to leave town this weekend. My husband and I are heading out to a convention. I will be back by mid-July and will get back to you then. I am so looking forward to our sharing information. It is always great fun to meet another cousin personally

If you want to contact me directly, my e-mail is robindaviet at cs.com I won't have my computer with me, so I would not be getting back to you e-mails until I return.

Thanks cousin for your wonderful response.
Sincerely,
Robin

Re: Cockerham

kdavis567 — 2011-06-26 19:26:05Z

Hello My name is Wilma Kay Cockerham, if you read this I would like to talk to you about family tree to jamestown, va.

Thanks - I really would appreciate it.

336-699-5119 call me if you have information

Re: Civil War and Surry County Cockerhams

kdavis567 — 2011-06-25 18:36:21Z

I posted some detailed information on ancestry. I was wondering if you could give me some specific names down the line.

Thanks
k cockerham

Re: Cockerham Family tree

kdavis567 — 2011-06-25 18:25:10Z

Is Lester Cockerham a child of William Hardin Cockerham?

Re: Cockerham Family tree

kdavis567 — 2011-06-25 18:25:09Z

Is Lester Cockerham a child of William Hardin Cockerham?

Re: Cockerham Family tree

kdavis567 — 2011-06-25 18:21:18Z

I am not sure if this helps but we may be able to come up with something.

Joseph Hardin Cockerham - Boonville, NC (Yadkin County)
- Fathered approx 20-21 children so they could be anywhere
- First Wife Hula died in childbirth 10th or 11th child
- Second wife Fronie had 10-11 children

Since Yadkin borders Surry county,NC, there may be a connection.

My grandfather was Joseph William Cockerham
My father is Willie James Cockerham

Re: Did you know Dallas Dwight MENDENHALL and Tula Easy COCKERHAM were both only 18 years old when they married @1928?

kdavis567 — 2011-06-25 18:07:49Z

Sorry the message before did not list the family tree as typed. Joseph William and Frances Lyons Cockerham children

Warren Cockerham
Willie James Cockerham
Linda Ann Cockerham
Howard Hardin Cockerham
Jerry Ray Cockerham
Anthony Shane Cockerham (Tony)
Paul Larry Cockerham (killed in car wreck 1967)
Robert Lee Cockerham

Children of these listed on previous post. Willie is my dad and we live in East Bend,NC (actually Smithtown,NC no township). My grandfather started a commercial fishing lake in the early 60's. He purchased the land from a Poindexter. The spring that supplied the community with water in early years is on this land. My father holds fishing tournaments at Joes's Fish Lakes (my granfather bought stocked with fish). My Granfather's family was a hearty group who worked very hard every day. They all worked in tobacco fields growing up. Most of his sisters were big and hearty and could hold their own.

I hope this helps and if anyone knows more please respond

Re: Did you know Dallas Dwight MENDENHALL and Tula Easy COCKERHAM were both only 18 years old when they married @1928?

kdavis567 — 2011-06-25 17:54:33Z

My name is Wilma Kay Cockerham. Hardin Cockerham was my great grandpa. My grandfathers name was Joseph William Cockerham married Frances Lyons Cockerham not sure the year, but would be in records in Yadkin County,NC. Tula and my grandfather were brother/sister. There was/are a lot of children because Hardin Cockerham married twice. His first wife Hula died in childbirth giving birth to my Great Uncle James Cockerham. Hardin Cockerham married again to Fronie (i think the spelling is right). Hardin Cockerham had 10-11 children with Hula and 10-11 kids with Fronie. We have a Cockerham reunion every year. It would be great for you to come.

There is a road in Boonville,NC Yadkin County called Cockerham Road. You could look it up on google map. That is the homeplace. Beautiful property that connects to the Yadkin River. Well with all that said here is the part of the family tree I know.

Joseph Hardin Cockerham married Hula - my great grandfater
Joseph William Cockerham married Frances Maude Lyons
(Tula is sister to Joseph William Cockerham)
Joe and Fannie (names called in community)
Warren Cockerham married Suellen Conrad
Debbie Cockerham - she has 2 kids
Wayne Cockerham - he has 2 kids
Howard Hardin Cockerham married Carolyn (Hutchens?)
Ricky Cockerham - 2 kids
Brenda Cockerham - 1 child
Willie James Cockerham married Pattie Belle Shore-my dad
Wilma Kay Cockerham - 2 children
Anthony Shane Cockerham (Tony) - 2 children
Patricia Ann Cockerham - 2 children
Paul Larry Cockerham - killed in car wreck 1967
Robert Lee Cockerham married Bonnie Stanley
Robert Cockerham - 1 child by first wife
Linda Ann Cockerham Norman married Joe Norman
Leann Cockerham
Michael Cockerham - 1 child
Anthony Shane Cockerham (Tony) married Denise Vick
Meagan Cockerham
Blake Cockerham
Jerry Ray Cockerham beared children with Kathy
Paul Larry Cockerham - 1 child
Larry Ray Cockerham
Timmy Cockerham - 1 child

All are deceased except Warren, Willie and Linda. Ricky Cockerham had a child killed in a motorcycle accident.

Hardin and Tula children that I know
Joseph William
Lois Mabel
James
Tula
Rosember

Hardin and Fronie children that I know
Charlie
Sambo

That is what I know. If anyone has anything to add, it would be great !!! Pictures ?? look on facebook for cockerham. A

Re: I have information about Cockerham Family

colynbentley — 2011-06-20 17:35:16Z

I am related to Cockerhams from Galax, VA. I am the grandaughter of Earnest Cockerham (1922-1972), who was the son of Greely Elem Cockerham (1894-1947) and Cora May Bennett (1893-1979), Greely was the son of Andrew D Cockerham (1869-1953) and Amanda Isabell Lowe (1873-1967). Andrew was the son of Samuel Cockerham (1840-1927) and Ruth Smith (b about 1850). I believe Samuel was the son of William Cockerham (b 1814) and Nancy Lowe (b about 1821). Let me know who some of your relatives are and we can find the common links.

John Cockerham of Amite MS

Vernon723 — 2011-02-27 16:12:37Z

Looking for the connection to "Old John's" father. I had the information but gave it to a friend and we are no longer in contact. John was born 1735 and died 1843 in Amite MS.

William L. (Lee?) Cockerham/Cockram/Cockrum/Cochran Born-MO.-1818-Died- McNairy Co. TN. 1894;Father-N.C.; Mother-KY

saroberts11 — 2011-02-26 23:43:27Z

I am looking for the parents and or siblings of Wm. L. (Lee) Cockerham/Cockram/Cockrum/Cochran (1818-1894). A 1840 Census for McNairy Co. TN. says he was born in Missouri; his dad was born in North Carolina and his mother (Elizabeth?) was born in Kentucky. Any help would be greatly appreciated. He is my gggrandfather. DNA proves he was Cockerham related.
Looking for siblings, and info. about who his dad was...

Cockerham/Cochran - how common are the ancestors?

TigerDoc — 2011-02-22 15:41:17Z

I have ancestors that were Cockerhams who settled in Lunenberg, Virginia. I have a friend whose last name is Cochran, but from just doing some preliminary research, it looks like the name Cochran might have descended from Cockerham, and Cockrum before it. My friend is from Virginia and I am from Louisiana. Are all of the Cockerhams and Cochrans related back to the 17th century? I am wondering if it is worth the time to try to create a tree for her and research back to see if there is a common ancestor. Thanks for any help.

COCKERHAM John W Jr - Vietnam Wall section 19W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-09 14:36:49Z

COCKERHAM John W Jr - Vietnam Wall section 19W

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Re: Cockerham in Surry Co, NC

larrycochran66 — 2011-01-26 22:54:03Z

hey josh
my name is larry cochran. most of the family moved from surry co. to franklin co. henry co. and patrick co. i live in christiansburg va. i have been searching for info. on the family for a couple of yrs. i have been able to trace them back to 1513 in england. but they were scotcih-irish. to find out more info go to the cochran family of surry co. nc. and that will help you can contact me at larycochran@yahoo.com happy hunting
larry

Re: Cockerham/Cochran - how common are the ancestors?

BillieMolder — 2011-01-20 19:51:21Z

William I dont knwo but that is a very interesting question and I will be anxious to see what is posted.

More Virginia Cockerhams...

cti4sw — 2010-10-03 22:31:13Z

I'm only posting this as a new thread bc I couldn't find a connection via the thread that's already here. This is my Cockerham lineage; the numbers refer to successive generations.

1 - George Cockerham (1503-1576) Huntingdon, England
[mar. unknown]
2 - William Cockerham (?-1624) Dorset County, England
[mar. Mary Burghley (1545-?)]
3 - George Cockerham (1535-1568)
3 - William Robert Cockerham (1563-1654) Purdock, England
[mar. Alice Covell (1565-?)]
4 - Dennis Cockerham (1595-1685)
4 - William Cockerham (1593-1669)
[mar. Ann Wall]
5 - Thomas Cockerham
5 - Catherine C. Cockerham (1617-1711)
5 - Mary Cockerham (1619-1713)
5 - William Cockerham (1659-1706)
[mar. unknown]
6 - William Cockerham (1688-1780)
[mar. Mary Wynne]
7 - William Cockerham (1733-1823)
7 - John Cockerham (1735-1826) Lunenburg, VA
[mar. Candace unknown]
8 - Benjamin Cockerham
8 - J. Cockerham
8 - Lettice Cockerham
8 - Mary Cockerham
8 - Moses Cockerham
8 - Philip Cockerham
8 - William Cockerham
8 - David Cockerham (1763-1856) vet, American Revolution
[mar. Mary Anne Burch (1765-1842)]
9 - Pleasant Cockerham
9 - Thomas Cockerham
9 - John Cockerham
9 - Hughs Cockerham
9 - William Cockerham
9 - Charity Cockerham
9 - Elizabeth Cockerham
9 - Joseph Cockerham
9 - Sarah Cockerham
9 - Daniel C. Cockerham (1795-1877) vet, War of 1812
[mar. Sally Burch Roberts (1801-1866)]
10 - Daniel Jasper Cockerham (1841-?)
10 - Latica Cockerham (1841-?)
10 - Jackson Cockerham
10 - Thomas Roberts Cockerham (1839-?)
10 - Elizabeth Cockerham (1836-?)
10 - Reziah Cockerham (1830-?)
10 - Marvan Cockerham (1828-?)
10 - Samuel Woodson Cockerham (1826-?)
10 - Daniel Sandburn Cockerham (1824-?)
10 - Pleasant Branch Cockerham (1821-1865)
[mar. Mary Hughes Thompson (1822-1900)]
11 - Jasper N. Cockerham (1865-1943)
11 - Susan Cockerham (1859-1931)
11 - Thompson Roberts Cockerham (1853-1909)
11 - Martha Cockerham (1849-1910)

11 - Sarah Elizabeth Cockerham (1856-1922)
[mar. Caswell Walker Bryant (1852-1929)
12 - Clarnie Celestial Bryant (1887-1963)
12 - Mary Lavora Bryant (1891-?)
12 - Susan Letitia Bryant (1889-?)
12 - Elmer Welden Bryant (1881-1965) vet, Spanish-Am. War
12 - Joseph Daniel Bryant (1883-1952)
12 - James Pleasant Bryant (1885-1960)
12 - John Robert Bryant (1879-1964)

12 - Clarissa Alberta Bryant (1877-1919)
[mar. William Thomas Snow (1880-?)
13 - Pholie Woodrow Snow (1917-?)
13 - Robert Ford Snow (1916-?)
13 - Maynie Naomi Snow (1910-?)
13 - Grady Alphonso Snow (1902-?)
13 - Gertha Verona Snow (1906-1958) High Point, NC
[mar. Dallas Paul Michael (1907-1986)

This Cockerham line meets the Bryant line, which together intertwines with my family's Snow line. The Snow line then mingles with my grandmother's Michael line. I have more information on all four of these lines, including some pictures. I believe all of this mingling came about in North Carolina, specifically Surry County.

I'm looking for ancestry pre-1503, as well as anyone who can also connect to it. Pictures or additional information about anyone in this line is appreciated.

My email is cti4life@live.com, and I can be reached at www.facebook.com/cti4sw.

~Jonathan Ball

Re: ancestory

steve47834 — 2010-09-06 19:10:42Z

My wife's mother was a Cockerham. Her name was Irene Hazel or Hazel Irene. She was raised, I believe, in an orphans' home in Clay County, Indiana. She married a Crosley then Roy "Ducky" McDonald. They lived in Brazil, Indiana and northern Indiana. My wife is desperately seeking info on the Cockerhams. Anything above sound familiar?

Re: Lookin for Jennifer Cockerham

mikevera136 — 2010-08-21 22:15:25Z

(08/21/2010) Hi, sorry it has taken me forever to respond.. but yes I do need your help. Well to start off, Jennifer and I were in a relationship back in elementary school in Louisiana when her father was stationed there.. this was like a looonng long time ago..lol. i believe we were in the 4th or some where around there when we became friends.. anyways as the military has it she moved as as well as I. Then I was amazed that she was in my math class in High School, Ellison High in Killeen , TX. I ended up visiting her family along with her grand parents here in Fort Hood at one time.. was invited to stay for dinner.. needless to say I really loved and respected her family. They were always very warm and welcoming towards me. Anyways and time goes by, you start to wonder where life took its turns, & one tries to reconnect with that special person.. So if you could please attempt to contact her or provide me with any info you may have I would certainly appreciate it.. you can pass my email along or contact me how you like.. Mike.vera@us.army.mil

Thank you for any information you can provide.. and if you get the chance.. tell her parents Hi for me.. Mike Vera from Fort Polk says hi.. (remind them i was Jennifers BF) ..lol..

Thanks again

Mike

COCKERHAM Missoura 1869-1947

t42MountOlivet — 2010-05-14 10:45:34Z

COCKERHAM Missoura 1869-1947

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COCKERHAM Harold and Christi

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-02 17:22:56Z

COCKERHAM Harold and Christi

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Re: Surry County NC Cockerhams

thunchero — 2010-03-31 06:56:27Z

Did you ever get the info you were needing on Jesse Kimber Cockerham?

Re: I have information about Cockerham Family

HicksSeeking — 2010-03-16 00:17:21Z

I am researching Cockerhams of Galax... And not getting very far! Looking for family born in the 1825-1925 range. Anything you may have would be much appreciated. :)

Re: Pierce Valcrum Cockerham ?Valley Cockerham? Wilkes NC

shewbedo_1 — 2010-03-10 02:12:04Z

Lori,
You are related to my husband. His family is from Wilkes county. He is James Shew. PV and Martha's daughter Eula Vivian Cockerham married Shirley Roop. Their daughter Jacqueline is my husbands mother (she married a Shew). Martha is his great-grandmother also. Jackie calls PV Valley and says he went by that name alot. He was born in 1960 so you guys are around the same age. I believe I have found PV. I have his death certificate from Florida He was remarried and fell off of a roof in 1945. Please send me your email if you would like a copy. I do not have a tree here, but have one on my computer I can send in PDF. My email is shewbedo@nc.rr.com. Please let me know what you may have on the family. I would love any pics or any scanned documents you could share. Take care

Crystal

Re: Pierce Valcrum Cockerham ?Valley Cockerham? Wilkes NC

mugbywee — 2010-03-09 05:24:58Z

I was told that he had run off too.
He was my great grandfather.
He was married to Martha Ennis Poe Cockerham.
She was my Great Grandmother. My grandmother's mother.
She died when I was a baby in 1964.
I guess this might mean we are family.
My name is Lori.
What is yours?
They did live in Wilkes County, NC.
She is buried there, but it is hard to find any info. of Pierce V Cockerham. I have found many different spellings of his name Valumn, Valcum, Valcrum ? It is one of them? PV is what is on my great grandmother's death certificate.
Good Luck with your search. I hope I helped you. If you find anything please let me know. Thanks.

Re: Cockerham in Surry Co, NC

TheNightmare70 — 2010-02-02 19:38:04Z

Hello, my name is Josh Cockerham. I live in Surry Co. NC, my fathers name is Eddie D. Cockerham, and my grandfather's name was Randall Cockerham. I am trying to find out the genealogy of my ancestors. I believe I may be either English or Scotts-Irish. Can anyone help me?

Re: Cockerhams of Virginia, 1710-1740

larrycochran66 — 2010-01-17 18:02:50Z

mary engles was from montgomery co. virginia

Re: COCKERHAM Sharlet Lilly SCOGGINS 1913-1995

Vernon723 — 2010-01-07 22:45:54Z

She married Vernon Eugene Cockerham in the late 30's if I am not mistaken. There were two children, Jimmy and Nora Jean.
I hope this is the info you were looking for

Cokerhams from Picayune Mississippi

sainmarieone — 2009-12-27 20:27:07Z

I am looking for my ancestors from Picayune, Ms.
Nettie Lee Butler married Durante Cockerham. They had a son
name James Amos Cockerham. They later moved to Louisiana.
My Great Grand mother was also married to Mr. Singletary and he passed away. I would like to know if anyone can assist me in my search? My mother Nattie Lee Cockerham was born on 3/22/1938 in Louisiana at Charity Hospital and resided at 311 N. Liberty Street in Louisiana. My Grandmother was Vivian Cockerham and she married James Allen Cockerham. The Doctor who delivered my mother was Dr. J. M. Batchelor, M. D.

COCKERHAM Christine M and Martha B

t42MountOlivet — 2009-12-26 16:24:51Z

COCKERHAM Christine M and Martha B

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Re: Just Starting Out

kcockerham172 — 2009-09-26 18:20:24Z

I have all or part of the information that you request.

I have a lot of info on these Cockerham's.

COCKERHAM Sharlet Lilly SCOGGINS 1913-1995

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-08 12:43:53Z

COCKERHAM Sharlet Lilly SCOGGINS 1913-1995

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Pierce Valcrum Cockerham ?Valley Cockerham? Wilkes NC

shewbedo_1 — 2009-09-06 14:16:49Z

Looking for info on Valley Cockerham from Wilkes co. NC. I was told he ran off. I have a Pierce Valcrum in FLA? died 1945? Father was Ransom Cockerham? I am looking to research Valley Cockerham married to Martha Ennis Poe. Is this the same person? Any info would be helpful.

JaCOB COCKRAM/COCHRAN & wife CELIA/SELAH/CECILIA Spartanburg SC to Chattooga GA BRUTON CONNECTION

BettyTartas222 — 2009-08-27 01:12:57Z

JACOB COCHRAN/COCKRAM b abt 1800 who married CELIA/SELAH/CECILIA may have been the son of WILLIAM COCKRAM/COCKERHAM, who is listed in the 1810 Spartanburg Co SC census, and witnessed a land deed in Spartanburg SC in 1812.

CELIA/SELAH/CECILIA (maiden name unknown) was a granddaughter of SUSANNAH, wife of DAVID BRUTON/BREWTON Sr of Spartanburg SC (but CELIA probably from a previous marriage?). I have not been able to find out who CELIA's parents were. However, SUSANNAH left CELIA'S children property in her estate:

--1825 March 28 Spartanburg SC; SUSANNAH BREWTON (Spartanburg) to great granddaughter REBECCA ADELINE COCHRAN; for love and affection give a feather bed and teester, bedstead, 8 counterpins (counterpanes?), 8 bedquilts, an oven leds (?), a pine table, an oven and lid, a frying pan, a cupboard, 2 pewter plates, 5 earthen plates, 2 pitchers, 2 mugs, 6 earthen bowls, a spinning wheel, a black chest, and a set of canapies (canopies?). SUSANNAH BREWTON keeps the stuff until she dies. Witnessed : Joseph Woodruff, Harrison Woodruff, and Thomas Woodruff III. Signed SUSANNAH BREWTON's mark. Wit. Oath Nov 4, 1825 Thomas Woodruff III to Philip Brewton. Recd. Nov 12, 1825.

Source: South Carolina Deed Abstracts Book A-T 1785-1827 by Albert Bruce Pruitt.

--Will of SUSANNAH (maiden name unknown) BRUTON 1838 Spartanburg SC: I, SUSANNAH BRUTON, of the state and district aforesaid, being of sound and disposing mind and understanding, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following. Viz: I give and devise unto my great-granddaughter SUSANNAH E.B. COCKRAM (COCHRAN) of the State and district aforesaid, the tract of landwhereon I now live, containing seventy acres more or less. And also, all my personal Estate of whatever kind in trust for the following uses and purposes toViz: For the sole and separate use of her mother CELIA COCKRAN during her natural life free from and without the control of her husband JACOB COCHRAN and after the death of said COCHRAN for the use and benefit of the said SUSANNAH E. B.COCHRAN her heirs and assigns forever.

--I nominate constitute and appoint my said great-granddaughter SUSANNAH E. B. COCHRAN executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me, ratifying and confirming this my last will and testament.

--In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of April 1835. Signed sealed and acknowledged, SUSANNAH X BRUTON her mark By the Testatrix in our presence and by me Subscribed in her presence
CP Woodruff and A P Woodruff

CELIA/SELAH/CECILIA married JACOB COCKRAM/COCHRAN around 1815, probably in Spartanburg SC, and had seven children, as per later census records and records from Spartanburg:
SUSANNAH E.B. COCKRAM/COCHRAN, b 1817-1820;
JAMES D. COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1818;
REBECCA ADELINE COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1822;
MELISSA COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1830;
EBER COCKRAM/COCKRAN b abt 1832
TWO OTHER SONS COCKRAM/COCHRAN b 1820-1820

CELIA/SELAH/CECILIA COCKRAM/COCHRAN is listed in the 1830 and 1840 Spartanburg SC census, a mid-aged woman living alone with 4 boys and 3 girls; in 1830 her grandmother SUSANNAH BRUTON was living with her. It is unknown if JACOB COCKRAM/COCHRAN died or abandoned her, or if they were divorced.

1850 census Chattooga Co GA shows SELA COCKRAM age 55, REBECCA age 22, MELISSA age 20, EBER age 18; they were living next door to JAMES D. COCKRAM age 31 and his wife "RODY" or "RHODY" and their many children.

Children of JAMES D. COCKRAM/COCHRAN & RODY/RHODY as per 1850-1880 Chattoga Co GA census, all born SC:

CAROLINA COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1837 m Unknown Clark
YANCIL COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1840
SIMON COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1842
CATHERINE COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1844
SAMUEL COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1846
WILLIAM B. COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1848
JOHN D. COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1850
SARAH COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1851
JAMES COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1853
EBER S. COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1855
EMMA COCKRAM/COCHRAN b abt 1857

Comments appreciated!

COCKERHAM Butler M 1897-1977

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-25 14:42:16Z

COCKERHAM Butler M 1897-1977

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COCKERHAM Mary V 1898-1998

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-25 14:42:00Z

COCKERHAM Mary V 1898-1998

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Re: minnie cockerham

1SherryLockwood — 2009-07-27 19:55:47Z

Hi, I'm Minnie's great-granddaughter. My grandfather was Tex (Melton) and my dad was Marvin Earl. I've heard a few family stories from my grandmother Anne Fletcher. I visited Minnie in Houston with my brother when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I vaguely remember Boots. I would dearly love to become connected to this side of my family. My grandmother always maintained there is a printed Fletcher family history out there somewhere. I would love to be able to access this if you have any information on it. Please respond and let me know anything at all. I'm very interested in getting more information about everyone.

COCKERHAM Isaac Lee Oscar 1892-1957

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-17 02:25:35Z

COCKERHAM Isaac Lee Oscar 1892-1957

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Re: Cockerham Family tree

okobojiu — 2009-06-29 03:14:50Z

I show a Lester Cockerham b1916 with 6 children: Zora, Nedra, Darlene, Dennis, Kenneth & Arlene in my tree.

Cockerhams of Albemarle co., and Lunenbureg co VA

JuneSherman84 — 2009-06-29 00:33:08Z

My Cochran aka Cockerham line is in Albemarle co., VA to Brunswick co., VA to Troy, Montgomery co., NC. Is there a connection to the Cockerham line in Lunenburg co., VA?

Re: minnie cockerham

frweirdo — 2009-04-23 06:36:24Z

Asa "Boots" Fletcher. I'm his grandson from his second wife (I think). Do you know the source of his "Elsie" tattoo?

Re: minnie cockerham

frweirdo — 2009-04-23 06:34:33Z

I'm Asa's grandson.

Re: Cockerham

ladybell53 — 2009-02-24 00:56:27Z

I am interested in what you may have on the Cockerhams of Surry myself. I am pretty sure of being related to Moses Cockerham Sr. of Surry, NC and would love any information you my have.

Thank you,
Teresa