1800 David Cockerham lived in Salisbury Twp, Surry County, North Carolina in a household with males: 5 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44); and females: 1 (26 thru 44). [1]
1810 David Cockerham lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with free white males: 2 (under 10), 3 (10 thru 15), 3 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and free white females: 3 (under 10) and 1 (26 thru 44); and 1 slaves. [2]
1814 The inventory of the property of son John Cockerham, late of Surry County, was recorded on February 10, 1814. John's widow Elizabeth stated that John was a son of David Cockerham. [3]
1820 David Cockerham lived in Capt Winfreys District, Surry County, North Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (10 thru 15), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and free white females: 1 (10 thru 15), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and 3 slaves. [4]
1825-1829 Daniel Davis, guardian and ward appointed for John Cockerham, asserted that the whole legacy had been paid to John Cockerham (from the estate of John Cockerham, late of Surry County). [5]
1830 David Cockram lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (60 thru 69); and free white females: 1 (15 thru 19) and 1 (60 thru 69); and 7 slaves. [6]
1840 David Cockram lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (70 thru 79); and free white females: 1 (70 thru 79); and 8 slaves. [7]
1840 David Cockram (age 78) was listed as a veteran living in Surry County, North Carolina. [8] [9] Note that Daniel Cockerham, relationship unknown, was also listed as a 78 year of veteran in Surry County. [10],
1842 David Cockerham of Surry County, North Carolina dated his will on October 31. The will named grandchild Maryann MacMicle daughter of daughter Sarah, grand child John Cockerham son of son John Cockerham. Also P. B. Cockerham, Thomas Cockerham, Daniel Cockerham, Hughs Cockerham, Willi Cockerham, Charity Woodruff, Elizabeth Wilbourn, Joseph Cockerham (which 8 children I believe was mine born to me by Maryann Cockerham whose virgin name was Burch). The will was witnessed by Thomas and Hughs Cockerham jun(?). Dated May 1854 and two more test: William Stokes and (?). This will was disputed in 1858. [11] [12] [13] [14]
1850 David Cockerham (age 90, born in Virginia) lived in Marshes Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Sally Cockerham (age 56). [15]
1856 David Cockerham reportedly died on Mar. 26, 1856 (this date is likely based on the Goforth genealogy) and was buried at Cockerham Family Graveyard, Zephyr, Surry County, North Carolina. No grave marker photo is shown at the memorial. [16] [17]
1858 There were disputes among several of the heirs of David Cochran. [18]
Regarding Joseph Cockerham advancements (perhaps a payment before the final settlement of the will?), sworn testimony was given about the age and value of a negro girl that Joseph had gotten from his father. Testimony was given by John Cockerham, Hughes Cockerham, P. Cockerham, Hardin Cockerham, Daniel Cockerham, and Betsey Wellbone.
Danl Cockerham exr of D Cockerham & others brought a suit or suits against John Cockerham & others. One document was in relation to the execution of David Cockerham's will. Another document mentioned a matter of debt.
A list of advancements:
Thomas Cockerhams advancement. $290.00
Hughes Cockerhams advancement. $180.00
John Cockerham, son of John Cockerham deceased, advancement $130
William Cockerham, dead. Mary Ann Snow swore that her father said he had received of D Cockerham his father about the sum of $190. Some of it was land and perhaps a horse. Elizabeth Cockerham, another daughter, had another recollection.
Robert Willborne(?) and wife Elizabeth were advanced $255.
William Cockerham advancement $195.
Daniel C Cockerham advancement $280.
Joseph Cockerham advancement $245.Sally, deceased wife of Gid J McMickle, $93.
Charley Woodruff $255
P. B. Cockerham $190
1858 Daniel Cockerham, surviving administrator, had offered the court a paper purporting to be the will of David Cockerham. The will was disputed by John Cockerham and a citation was issued to the following. The list has lists of heirs of deceased heirs embedded, but the punctuation does not clarify which are sublists. [19] [20]
Thomas Cockerham
Hughes Cockerham
Charity Woodruff
Robert Wellborn & wife Elizabeth
Joseph Cockerham
Hardin Cockerham (perhaps the start of the list of heirs of P. B. Cockerham, deceased)
Jonathan Golding & wife Nancy
John E Cockerham
David Cockerham
Calvin Snow & wife Elizabeth
P. C. Cockerham
Mary Cockerham
M.F. Cockerham
John R Moody & wife Tabitha
and Henderson Cockerham
heirs of P B Cockerham
William Cockerham (perhaps the start of the list of heirs of William Cockerham, deceased. Agrees with the 1850 census)
Hughz Cockerham
Mary Cockerham
Elizabeth Cockerham
and Thomas Cockerham
Heirs of William
John Cockerham
Danl Elridge & wife Mary
1860 Elizabeth Davis, widow of Daniel Davis, and former widow of John Cockerham, deceased, stated that she was married to John Cockerham, son of David Cockerham Sen, on March 8, 1810 and that John Cockerham died on January 10, 1811. John Cockerham, deceased, had been sick and David Cockerham, father of her husband, took several shoats that John had inherited from David, to pay the doctor's bill of $14. [21]
Notes for son Thomas:
1840 Thomas Cockram lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with males: 1 (under 5), 1 (5 thru 9), and 1 (40 thru 49); and females: 1 (10 thru 14), 1 (15 thru 19), and 1 (40 thru 49). Father David was listed adjacent and brother William was listed on the same page of the census. [22]
1850 Thomas Cockerham (age 58, born in North Carolina) lived in Marshes Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Elizabeth Cockerham (age 48), John Cockerham (age 16), Bird Cockerham (age 12), and Jane Cockerham (age 6, female). Thomas Cockerham was a farmer. [23]
1860 Thomas Cockerham (age 68, born in North Carolina) lived in Dobson Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Elisabeth Cockerham (age 55), and Jane Cockerham (age 14). Thomas Cockerham was a tenant. [24]
1862 The estate records for Thomas Cockerham were recorded in Surry County, North Carolina in July term of the court. Widow Elizabeth was named. [25]
1914 Charity Elizabeth Wilby died on May 15, at age 85, in Brifton, Surry County, North Carolina. She was born on November 24, 1828, in Surry, North Carolina, United States, daughter of Tomie Cockerham and Betsey Cockerham. [26]
Notes for son Daniel:
1850 Daniel Cockerham (age 55, born in North Carolina) lived in Marshes Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Sally Cockerham (age 44), David Cockerham (age 26), Sawburn Cockerham (age 24), Mary Cockerham (age 21), Kisiah Cockerham (age 19), Jackson Cockerham (age 17), Elizabeth Cockerham (age 14), Jasper Cockerham (age 9), and Laticia Cockerham (age 7). Daniel Cockerham was a farmer. [27]
1860 D C Cockerham (age 66, born in North Carolina) lived in Hotell, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Sarah Cockerham (age 60), Mary Cockerham (age 28), Elisabeth Cockerham (age 24), and D J Cockerham (age 19). D C Cockerham was a farmer. [28]
1870 Daniel Cockerham (age 75, born in North Carolina) lived in Marsh Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Mary Cockerham (age 41), Keziah Kenedy (age 39), Lettitia Kenedy (age 22), Webster Kenedy (age 14), John Kenedy (age 10), and Mary Kenedy (age 8). Daniel Cockerham was a farmer. [29]
1873 The will of Daniel C Cockerham of Surry County, North Carolina was dated August 18. Witnesses testified that he died at that time. The will named son D. J. Cockerham, and beloved daughters Mary Cockerham, Elisabeth Cockerham, Leathy Cockerham, and Kesiah Kennedy and the heirs of son Pleasant Cockerham. Land adjacent to Dep Cockerham was mentioned. Neighbor Dep Setliff was named executor. . [30] Perhaps this was a son named in the will of David Cockerham.
1877 Daniel Cockerham reportedly died in March and was buried at Cockerham Family Graveyard, Zephyr, Surry County, North Carolina. Daniel Cockerham was born in 1795. No grave marker is shown. [31] [32]
Notes for son Hughes:
1850 Hugh Cockerham (age 53, born in North Carolina) lived in Marshes Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Nancy Cockerham (age 48), Plesant Cockerham (age 21), Mary Cockerham (age 22), Jerry Cockerham (age 18), William Cockerham (age 16), Huldah Cockerham (age 11), Mary Ann Cockerham (age 9), Nancy J Cockerham (age 6), and John H Cockerham (age 4). Hugh Cockerham was a farmer. [33]
1860 Hughs Cockerham (age 62, born in North Carolina) lived in Dobson Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Nancy Cockerham (age 57), J W Cockerham (age 27), Wm Cockerham (age 24), Huldah Cockerham (age 21), M A Cockerham (age 19), N J Cockerham (age 16), and J H Cockerham (age 14). Hughs Cockerham was a farmer. [34]
1870 Hugh Cockerham (age 70, born in North Carolina) lived in Marsh Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Nancy Cockerham (age 65), Mary Cockerham (age 25), Jane Cockerham (age 23), Lucinda Cockerham (age 40), and Richard Cockerham (age 14). Hugh Cockerham was a farmer. [35]
1877 Henry Hughs Cockerham was buried at Hughs Cockerham Family Cemetery, Mulberry, Surry County, North Carolina. Henry Hughs Cockerham was born in 1797. [36] [37]
1875 Estate records were filed for Hughs Cockerham in Surry County, North Carolina. On September 14, a justice of the peae visited the late residence of Hughs Cockerham and allotted an allowance to widow Nancy Cockerham. [38]
1915 William Cockerham, married, died on May 6, at age 79y 8m 11d, in Marsh Twp, Surry County, North Carolina. William Cockerham was buried on May 7, 1915. He was born on September 17, 1835, in Surry, son of Hughes Cockerham and Nancy Roberts. [39] [40]
1919 Nancy Cockerham, single, died on July 31, at age 75y 7m 22d, in Marsh Twp, Surry County, North Carolina. Nancy Cockerham was buried on August 1, 1919, in Richmond. She was born on October 8, 1844, in Rusk, North Carolina, daughter of Husie Cockerham and Nancy Roberts. She was a Farm Worker. [41]
Note: There was a Hugh Cockerham of Wilkes County, North Carolina with spouse Nancy (perhaps Hill) and a similar birth year, who might be a different person.
Notes for son William:
1830 William Cockrum lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with males: 1 (under 5), 1 (15 thru 19), and 1 (30 thru 39); and females: 1 (5 thru 9) and 1 (30 thru 39). Daniel Cockerham, perhaps William's brother, was listed adjacent on the next page. [42]
1840 William Cockram lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (under 5), 1 (5 thru 9), 1 (10 thru 14), and 1 (40 thru 49); and free white females: 2 (under 5) and 1 (40 thru 49); and 3 slaves. [43]
1850 William Cockraham (age 53, born in North Carolina) lived in Marshes Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Mary Cockraham (age 33), William Cockraham (age 21), Hugh Cockraham (age 16), Mary A Cockraham (age 14), Elizabeth Cockraham (age 12), and Thomas Cockraham (age 10). William Cockraham was a farmer. [44]
1852 William Cockerham died on March 30 and was buried at Cockerham White Cemetery, Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina. William Cockerham was born in 1798. There is no grave marker image. [45] [46]
Notes for son Joseph:
1860 Joseph M Cockerham (age 53, born in North Carolina) lived in Nixons Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with J A Cockerham (age 25), Aaron Cockerham (age 20), W H Cockerham (age 17), J H Cockerham (age 9), M I Cockerham (age 5), and P B Cockerham (age 1). Joseph M Cockerham was a farmer. [47]
1870 Joseph Cockerham (age 63, born in North Carolina) lived in Bryan Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Julia Cockerham (age 36), Mildred Cockerham (age 14), Martin Cockerham (age 12), Pinkney Cockerham (age 11), Edwin Cockerham (age 8), Virginia Cockerham (age 24), Anna Snow (age 19), Joseph Milert (age 19), and Ned Cockerham (age 19). Joseph Cockerham was a farmer. [48]
1873 Joseph M. Cockerham died on August 4 and was buried at Rocky Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Mountain Park, Surry County, North Carolina. Joseph M. Cockerham was born on March 26, 1809. [49] [50]
1873 Estate records for Julia A. Cockerham were recorded in Surry County, North Carolina dated 1886. Other documents dated 1877 name the heirs of Joseph Cockerham, including widow Julia, using somewhat confusing language. [51]
Notes for daughter Sarah:
1834 Sarah Cockerhan and Gedeon J McMickle were married on December 16 in Surry County, North Carolina. [52]
1835 Sarah Emmaline Cockerham McMickle was buried at Eldridge-McMickle Family Cemetery, Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina. Sarah Emmaline Cockerham McMickle was born in 1804. [53] [54]
1888 Gideon Jefferson McMickle was buried at Eldridge-McMickle Family Cemetery, Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina. Gideon Jefferson McMickle was born in 1811. [55]
Notes for daughter Elizabeth:
1840 Robert Wilbourn lived in Surry County, North Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (under 5), 1 (5 thru 9), 2 (15 thru 19), and 1 (40 thru 49); and free white females: 1 (30 thru 39); and 1 slaves. David Cockram was listed adjacent. [56]
1850 Elizabeth Wilbourn (age 47) lived in Hotel Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Robert Wilbourn (age 54), Eliot Wilbourn (age 24), Frances Wilbourn (age 20), Richard Wilbourn (age 13), and Sarah Wilbourn (age 7). [57] [58]
1860 Elisabeth Wilbourn (age 58, born in North Carolina) lived in Hotell Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Robert Wilbourn (age 65). [59] [60]
1870 Robert Wilbourn (age 73, born in North Carolina) lived in Hotel Twp, Surry County, North Carolina, in a household with Sally Wilbourn (age 46). Robert Wilbourn was a farmer. [61]
1918 Sarah Ann Cockerham, widowed, died on January 26, at age 77y, in Rusk, Surry County, North Carolina. Sarah Ann Cockerham was buried on January 27, 1918. She was born on June 17, 1840, in N. C., daughter of Bob Wilborn and Betsy Cockerham. [62] [63] [64]
Research Notes:
The Goforth genealogy reports [65]:
David Cockerham born November 25, 1763 in Lunenburg County, Virginia; died after March 31, 1856 probably May 26, 1856; married about 1787 to 1789 to Mary Ann Birch [Burch] born 1765; died May 4, 1842, the daughter of John and Lucretia Burch.
David migrated with Uncles William and Moses to Surry County, North Carolina. Volunteered for Military Service as substitute for his Uncle William. David applied for a pension on August 15, 1832; age stated as 69 on November 25; 1st enlistment under Capt. James Freeman and he entered as a substitute in the place of his Uncle William Cockerham of Surry Co., N.C.; 2nd drafted under Capt. Lovill; 3rd drafted under Capt. Salathiel Martin; Col.'s Joel Lewis, Major Micajah Lewis; 4th under Capt. William Terrell Lewis, Witnesses Mr. Pleasant B. Cockerham, Baptist Clergyman and John Wright, Clerk of Court. Lewis Williams [Congressman for Surry Co. and District for 27 years 1815-1842] testifies for him. On September 27, 1852, David Cockerham signed Power of Attorney to John Bryant of Washington, D.C, On March 20, 1855, David Cockerham aged 92, made application for bounty land.
Emmett's Cockerham Genealogy reports [66]:
4. David Cockerham, listed as Cockram and Cockrum in military records. b. ll-25-l763, Lunenburg Co. Va. Migrated with Uncles William and Moses to Surry Co., N.C. before Revolution. Volunteered for military service as substitute for his Uncle William. Served three 3 mo enlistments, and a 4th indefinite enlistment which amounted to 4mo. In old age rec'd an annual pension of $30 based on 13 mos. service. Saw action at Guilford Courthouse. m. Mary Ann Birch b. l765; d.May 4, 1842.
We have also notes for David Cockerham of Rutherford County, North Carolina, relationship unknown:
David Cockerham of Rutherford County, North Carolina:
1797 James Cowart sold land to Elizabeth Cockerham, Deed R-1-3- 12. Not found.
1800 Elizabeth Cockerum lived in Morgan Twp, Rutherford County, North Carolina in a household with males: 3 (10 thru 15); and females: 1 (16 thru 25) and 1 (26 thru 44). [67]
1802 David Cockram and Sarah Coward were married on January 13, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. James Coward was the bondsman. [68]
1805 On February 5, (recorded on May 18, 1809) Elizabeth Cackran-Cachran sold, to Benjamin Coward, 50 acres of land on either side of Green River, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Witnessed by David Cachran and Abner Cachran. [69]
1814 In October, (recorded March 23, 1816) James Coward sold land to Benjamin Coward. The land had been surveyed for James Coward in 1814. Witnessed by David Cockerham. [70]
1815 On February 21, (recorded March 24, 1816) Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, James Coward, Stephen Coward, Elihu Coward, Milly Coward, Rebecca Coward, David Cockerham, Abraham Chastain, and Absolem Chastain, granted land, on a branch of the Green River above Millses, to Benjamin Coward. The land had been "granted to said Macey" by patent dated August 13, 1779. [71] [72]
1815 On February 21 (recorded February 25, 1816) Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, James Coward, Stephen Coward, Elihu Coward, Milly Coward, Rebecca Coward, David Cockerham, Abraham Chastain, and Absolem Chastain, granted land to Benjamin Coward. The 85 acre tract was part of a 200 acre tract granted to James Coward in 1818?. [73]
1815 On August 23, (recorded March 19, 1816) the legatees of James Coward, deceased, granted land, on Green River, to Elihu Coward, for payment and for natural regard. The named legatees were Absolem Chastain, Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, David Cockerham, James Coward, Abraham Chastain, Mellison Coward, Stephen Coward, and Rebecca Coward. [74] [75]
1830 David Cockerham lived in Rutherford County, North Carolina in a household with males: 1 (10 thru 14), 2 (15 thru 19), 2 (20 thru 29), and 1 (50 thru 59); and females: 1 (10 thru 14), 3 (20 thru 29), and 1 (50 thru 59). [76]
Sarah Coward, wife of David Cockerham, has been named as a daughter of James Coward (1745-1814) and Lucretia Weaver (1749-1810), by some researchers.
The Pension application of David Cockerham of Surry County, North Carolina reports that David was age 92 on March 30, 1855. He served in the Revolutionary War.
The Pension application of Daniel Cockerham suggests that Daniel was born on September 7, 1763 and enlisted in Surry County, North Carolina in 1780. He was allowed a pension on August 1832 while a resident of Surry County. He was dead by 1854 and his widow survived him about six years. [77]
State of North Carolina Surry county at a court of pleas and quarters opened and held this 18th of August 1832 for the County and state aforesaid being a transc't(?) of record and so declared to be by the laws of North Carolina personally appeared before the said court Daniel Cockerham a resident of the said county and state aged 69 years on the 7th of September next Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832, that he the said Daniel Cockerham entered the service Of the United States as a drafted militia soldier for the term of 3 months in the company commanded by captain Absalom Bostic of the county of Surry and state aforesaid and in the regiment commanded by major Joseph Winston and Col James Martin of said county and state; that they marched from Surry county to the town of Salisbury in Rowan county in said state; that they remained at Salisbury a short time And from there they marched across the Yackim river at the mouth of Rocky River; from thence thgey marched down the River (called the Pedee after the junction of Rocky River) and then recrossed the river at Cheran Hillz in South Carolina; after crossing the river at Cheram Hills they proceeded to guard the army under the command of General Gatyes; that he remained (?) Gen Gatez for some time till an express arrived from Gen Sumpter calling for reinforcements; that seven men were required from each company in order to reinforce Gen Sumpter; that he was one of that number furnished by Capt Bostick s company ; that after the requisition/separation(?) from Gen Gatez (?) he marched under the command of Major Joseph Winston to reinforce Gen Sumpter; that they joined Sumpters army about a mile between Camden in South Carolina ; that they continued with Gen Sumpter for some time; were with them at the time of Gen Gatez defeat, that after the defeat Gen Sumpter was retreating by forced marching in order to (?) the enemy but on Friday after Gatez defeat the troops under Sumpter were overtaken and defeated (?) by Tarttan, or some other British officer who commanded the enemy forces at that time; that after the defeat and dispersion of the troops under the command of Gen Sumpter he the said Daniel Cockerham returned home, not having obtained a written discharge, but having served out his time fully as he believeing; that the (?) service was performed in the year of Gen Gatez defeat.
And the said Daniel Cockerham further states that during the Revolutionary War, in the year of the battle of Kings Mountain; he again entered the service as a volunteer militia soldier under the command of Capt James Shepperd and in the Regiment commanded by Major Micajah Lewis and Col Benjamin Cleveland that they marched from Surry County North Carolina up the Yadkin River into Wilkes County in said state from thence they marched into Burke County whence they joined the Virginia troops under the command of Col …
Pleasant B Cockerham of Surry County, clergy of the Baptist church, testified that he knew Daniel Cockerham.
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[2] United States Federal Census, 1810, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
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[13] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, image 1238, [AncestryRecord].
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[27] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryRecord].
[28] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryRecord].
[29] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryRecord].
[30] North Carolina. Division of Archives and History, Wills and estate papers (Surry County), 1663-1978, [FamilySearchImage].
[31] Find A Grave Memorial 148291496, [FindAGrave].
[32] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[33] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryRecord].
[34] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryRecord].
[35] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryRecord].
[36] Find A Grave Memorial 85621491, [FindAGrave].
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[38] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, [AncestryRecord].
[39] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths, 1906-1930, [AncestryRecord].
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[41] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths, 1906-1930, [AncestryRecord].
[42] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryRecord].
[43] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryRecord].
[44] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryRecord].
[45] Find A Grave Memorial 85642495, [FindAGrave].
[46] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[47] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryRecord].
[48] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryRecord].
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[52] North Carolina Marriage Records, [AncestryRecord].
[53] Find A Grave Memorial 121023187, [FindAGrave].
[54] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[55] Find A Grave Memorial 121083591, [FindAGrave].
[56] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryRecord].
[57] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryRecord].
[58] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryRecord].
[59] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryRecord].
[60] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryRecord].
[61] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryRecord].
[62] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths, 1906-1930, [AncestryRecord].
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[64] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths, 1906-1930, [AncestryRecord].
[65] George T. Goforth, Cockerham Genealogy, (self-published), 7, [FHLBook].
[66] Emmett E. Cockrum, A History and Genealogy of the Cockrum Family in America, (1979), 96, [FHLBook].
[67] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[68] Brent H. Holcomb, Rutherford County, North Carolina, Marriages, 1779-1868 (1986), [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[69] Rutherford County, North Carolina, deed 25-42, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[70] Rutherford County, deed 27-28-461, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[71] Rutherford County, deed 27-28-462, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[72] Rutherford County, deed 27-28-463, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[73] Rutherford County, North Carolina, Deed 28-429, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[74] Rutherford County, deed 27-28-450, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[75] Rutherford County, deed 27-28-451, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[76] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].