The deeds dated 1758-1763 involving John Cockerham of Lunenburg likely refer to John Senior but could refer to his son John, spouse of Candice.
1758 "An indenture of bargain and Sale between Philip Cockerham of the one Part and John Cockerham of the other Part with a Memorandum of Livery of Seisin thereon indorsed was acknowledged by the said Philip Cockerham and the same are ordered to be recorded." Lunenburg County Court order books, April. [1]
1758 Philip Cockerham and wife Mary sold land to John Cockerham, planter, of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia. Deed dated March 15. The tract of 150 acres was on the south branch of Meherrin along Thomas Pettus's line, and was part of 400 acres that Philip received a patent for, dated August 16, 1756. [2] Other researchers [3] [4] appear to have described this 1758 deed as a sale of land from John Cockerham Sr to his son Philip, which is incorrect.
1759 "An indenture of bargain and Sale between John Cockerham of the one Part and Minor Young Cockerham of the other Part with a Memorandum of Livery of Seisin thereon indorsed was acknowledged by the said John Cockerham and the same now ordered to be recorded." Lunenburg County Court order books, June 6. [5]
1758 John Cockerham of Lunenburg County made an agreement with son Philip Cockerham that Philip shall have his two negroes Anthony and Tommy during his life to maintain him as long as he lives. Dated October 9. Witnessed by Thomas Potter, Obidiah Hooper, and William Brang? [6]
1759 John Cockrum sold land to Minor Young Cockrum on January 3. Both were of Lunenburg County, Virginia. The 150 acre tract was adjacent to lands of Philip Cockrum, Potter, and Wilson. "only to have as much ground as he can tend himself." The tract of 150 acres bounded the line of Philip Cockerham, [C/P]otters? line, the new road, the old road leading to Wilsons ford. The deed was dated January 3 and was witnessed by William Law, Philip Cockerham, John Chandler, and Thom Potter. [7]
1759 "Articles of Agreement between John Cockerham of the one Part and Philip Cockerham of the other Part were acknowledgted by the said John Cockerham and ordered and now recorded." Lunenburg County Court order books, July 3. [8]
1763 John Cockerham of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia, gave a gift of three head of cattle to his cousins Penelopy and Candish, children of Minor Cockerham deceased, to be held by their mother Maryan Cockerham. Dated September 3. [9] We have assumed that John was a brother of Minor. Note that niece Candish might be named after John's wife, Candice.
John Cockerham married Candace. [10]
1800 There were census records for two households headed by John Cockrum in 1800 in Rutherford County:
1800 John Cockrum lived in Morgan Twp, Rutherford County, North Carolina in a household with males: 1 (16 thru 25). [11]
1800 John Cockrum lived in Morgan Twp, Rutherford County, North Carolina in a household with males: 1 (under 10), 2 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44); and females: 5 (under 10) and 1 (26 thru 44). [12]
1805 Mary Cockerham, spinster sister of John, named the children of Candis Cockerham in her will: David, Olive, Andrew, and Allen. [13]
Research Notes:
Goforth's genealogy reports [14]:
John Cockerham Jr. date of birth unknown; died at an early age, wife Candace [Last name unknown]. His sister, Mary Cockerham, spinster, made his children her heirs [Will Book 6, page 125, September 1805, Lunenburg Co., Virginia] Note: The descendants of John Cockerham are provided in detail in "A History and Genealogy of the Cockrum Family in America.", by Emmett E. Cockrum, printed by Cook and McDowell Publications, 719 E. 6th St. Ownesboro, Kentucky 42301.
Children:
Olive Cockerham dates unknown.Andrew Cockerham dates unknown; later lived in Barren County, Kentucky. Will Probated September 8, 1821; listing Samuel, James, Sally, Rachel and Molly.
Allen Cockerham dates unknown.
David Cockerham born November 25, 1763 in Lunenburg County, Virginia; died after March 31, 1856.
Emmett's Cockerham Genealogy reports [15]:
John Cockerham Jr. died at a relatively early age. Wife Candace survived him. 4 children. His sister, Mary Cockerham, spinster, made his children her heirs (will book 6, p.l25, Sept. l805, Lunenburg Co., Va.)
l. Olive Cockerham2. Andrew Cockerham. On Apr. 12, l773, Andrew in partnership with Dinwiddie, Crawford, & Co. purchased 150 A land in Mecklenburg Co. Va. On Nov. 8, l779, this land was forfeited to the Comm. of Va. by a Commission denouncing the loyalty of the owners to the Comm. of Va. Andrew later lived in Barren Co., Ky. His will was confirmed in probate court in Barren Co. on Sept. 8, l82l, naming his children his heirs.
l. Samuel Cockram
2. James Cockram
3. Sally Cockram
4. Rachel Cockram
5. Molly Cockram3. Al1en Cockerham
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 3mo 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.
l. Rev. Pleasant B. Cockerham b. 1791. m. Elizabeth Thompson.
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[1] Virginia, Lunenburg County Court, County Court order books, 1746-1865, 5-65, [FamilySearchImage].
[2] Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed 5-191, [FamilySearchImage].
[3] Emmett E. Cockrum, A History and Genealogy of the Cockrum Family in America, (1979), 13, [FHLBook].
[4] George T. Goforth, Cockerham Genealogy, (self-published), 5, [FHLBook].
[5] Virginia, Lunenburg County Court, County Court order books, 1746-1865, 6-1, [FamilySearchImage].
[6] Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed 5-402, [FamilySearchImage].
[7] Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed 5-391, [FamilySearchImage].
[8] Virginia, Lunenburg County Court, County Court order books, 1746-1865, 6-14, [FamilySearchImage].
[9] Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed 8-250, [FamilySearchImage].
[10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, [AncestryRecord].
[11] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[12] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[13] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900, 6-125, image 534/676, [AncestryRecord].
[14] George T. Goforth, Cockerham Genealogy, (self-published), 7, [FHLBook].
[15] Emmett E. Cockrum, A History and Genealogy of the Cockrum Family in America, (1979), 96, [FHLBook].