Obituary for Mary Earley Melton (Aged 83)
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, December 5, 1962. [41] [42]
Thomas Earley married, first, Esther Cockerham in 1857. He married Martha Cochran, daughter of William Cochran, in 1884.
1857 Thomas Earley and Ester Cockerham were licensed for marriage on May 4 in Polk County, North Carolina. [1] [2]
1860 Martha Cochran (age 24, born in North Carolina) lived in Cooper Gap, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Wm Cochran (age 26), Alexander Cochran (age 6), Wm Cochran (age 58), Rachel Cochran (age 58), and Rachel Cochran (age 22). [3]
1860 Esther Early (age 28, born in North Carolina) lived in Columbus Division, Polk County, North Carolina with Thos Earley (age 23). [4] [5]
1867 William Sentell was a witness for the state in a court case against Thomas Early. [6] [7]
1868 The state brought a court case against Easter Early. She submits and was to be released upon payment of the cost. [8]
1868 Thomas Early posted bond in the June session for his appearance at court, next term. [9]
1868 The state brought a court case against Easter Early in the June session. [10]
1870 Martha Cochram (age 26, born in North Carolina) lived in Township 3, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with William R Cochram (age 67), Rachael Cochram (age 66), and Susan P Cochram (age 18). [11]
1870 Thomas Earley (age 35, born in North Carolina) lived in Township 3, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Esther Earley (age 34). Thomas Earley's occupation was farmer. [12]
1877 Alexander Hayes Earley died on March 18, 1971 at age 94, in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was born on February 18, 1877, in North Carolina, United States, son of Thomas Early and Mattie Cochrane. He had lived at Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina. [13]
1879 Mary Easter Earley, daughter of Thomas Earley and Martha Cochran, was born on October 14 in Polk County, North Carolina. [14]
1880 Thomas Early (age 47, born in North Carolina, married) lived in Coopers Gap, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Esther Early (age 47), and nephew William Early (age 9). Thomas and Esther Early's parents were all born in North Carolina. Thomas Early's occupation was farmer. [15]
1880 Martha Coekerhans (age 45, born in North Carolina, single) lived in Coopers Gap, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Corda Coekerhans (age 6), Hayes Coekerhans (age 4), Esther Coekerhans (age 8/12), and father Wil'm Coekerhans Sen'r (age 77). Martha Coekerhans's parents were both born in North Carolina. [16] [17] [18] [19]
1883 William Cockrum sold land to Thomas Early (son-in-law married to daughter Martha) on March 20 (note that William died on March 28). The tract was in Polk County on the north fork of Brights Creek and was known as the Ephraim Jackson land. It was adjacent to Gabriel Jacksons corner. Witnessed by Martha Cockrum. [20]
1884 Martha Cochran, age 46, and Thomas Early were married on January 1 in Polk County, North Carolina. [21] [22]
1890 Daughter C R Early, age 18, and N B Turner were married on June 30 in Cooper Gap, Polk County, North Carolina. C R Early, daughter of Thos Early and Martha Early, was born about 1872. N. B. Turner was a son of J. B. and Narsisous Turner. [23] [24]
1900 Thomas Earley (born in North Carolina in Jan 1837, married) lived in Cooper Gap, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Marthy Earley (age 64), and grandson Nathen Earley (age 8). Martha had had 4 children, all living. Thomas Earley's parents were both born in North Carolina. Thomas Earley's occupation was farmer. [25] [26] Perhaps grandson Nathan was a son of Nathan Turner and Cordia Earley.
1910 Martha Early (age 74, born in North Carolina, married for 26 years), wife, lived in Coopers Gap, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Thomas Early (age 72), and John Early (age 18). Martha Early's parents were both born in North Carolina. Martha Early could read and write. [27]
1911 Martha "Mattie" Cochran Earley died in 1911 and was buried at Earley Cemetery, Polk County, North Carolina. Martha Cochran Earley was born on August 7, 1835. The Findagrave memorial reported that Martha Cochran Earley was born in North Carolina. [28] [29]
1920 Thomas Early, married, died on March 3, at age 85, in Cooper Gap, Polk County, North Carolina. He was born on March 3, 1835, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, son of Edward Early. W. M. Earley (perhaps son William) was the informant. [30]
1920 Thomas Earley died on March 3 and was buried at Earley Cemetery, Polk County, North Carolina. Thomas Earley was born on December 23, 1837. [31] [32] [33]
1928 Daughter Cordia Robinson died on May 16, at age 53, in Campobello, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was born in 1875, daughter of Thos Early and Mattie Early. [34] [35] [36]
1952 William M Early, son of Thomas Early and Mattie Cochran [sic], died on September 14, 1952, at age 80, in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. William M Early was born on December 23, 1871, in Polk, North Carolina, United States. William M Early had lived at Rutherford, North Carolina. [37] [38] [39]
1962 Mary Melton, daughter of Thomas Earley and Mattie Cartram (Cochram?), spouse of Jonas Melton, died on December 4, 1962, at age 83, in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina. Mary Melton was born on October 14, 1879, in North Carolina. Mary Melton had lived at Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina. [40]
1971 Alexander Hayes Earley, son of Thomas Early and Mattie Cochrane, died on March 18, 1971, at age 94, in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Alexander Hayes Earley was born on February 18, 1877, in North Carolina. Alexander Hayes Earley had lived at Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina. [43] [44] [45]
Research Notes:
Thomas Early may have married, first, Esther and, second, Martha Cochran/Cockerham. Nephew William of the 1880 census was born while Thomas was married to Esther. Martha Cockerham may have been the mother of the three children listed in the 1880 census, who all named Thomas Earley and Mattie Cochram/Early as their parents. Perhaps three of the four children that Martha reported having in the 1900 census were Corda, Hayes, and Mary Esther/Easter, as listed in the 1880 census. The fourth may have been William, listed as a nephew of Thomas in 1880. Perhaps Esther and Martha were sisters. The 1850 census for the family of William Cochran, which would likely list Esther, if she were a sister, has not been found. The 1840 census reports another daughter born between 1830-1835, perhaps Esther.
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