His name may be John E. Cockriel - on the death record of Valentine Cockerel #176591 of KY it indicates that his father's name was John E. Cockerel. This is the only record that I have that indicates a middle name or initial. The informant for the death certificate was Preseley Cockerel of Millwood, KY.

1813 John Cockriel is born in 1813 in Wyth Co., VA. John died after 1880 censu - prob in Grayson Co., KY.

1833 Nancy J. Cockriel is born to John and _____? we think in 1833 in Grayson Co., KY. Nancy married John W. Hack on April 2, 1852. John W. Hack's parents were Andrew J. Hack and Rachel Smith.

1835 James Cockriel is born to John and _____? we think in 1835 in Warren or Grayson Co., KY. James died Feb 5, 1863.

1837 Elizabeth Cockriel is born to John and _____? we think in 1837 in Warren Co., KY. Elizabeth married John Preston on Oct 20, 1855 in Grayson Co., KY. John was born 1813? in KY.

1839 Eliza J. Cockriel is born to John and _____? we think in 1839 in Grayson Co., KY. Eliza married Walter Nash January 17, 1855 in Grayson Co., KY. Walter was born 1837? in KY.

1840 John is shown in the census as age 37 and born in VA. His occupation is shown as merchant. His real eastate was valued at $180. Jillson's Kentucy Land Grants page 1149 shows that he had 40 acres surved January 10, 1840 on Caney Creek. Another grant listed in Jillson's is discussed under John and wife Sarah. It was located on Sun Fish Creek. John's occupation of merchant may have caused him to relocate from time to time.

1843-47 Married Sarah Hayse between 1843-47 - prob Grayson Co., KY. Sarah was born ca 1829 in Grayson Co., KY according to the 1850 census which gave her age as 21. She was named the daughter of John/"Jack" and Tabitha/"Tabby" (______) Hayse in her death record found in the Grayson Co. KY 1852-1861 Vital Records. She died July 17, 1853 of dropsy at age 23. Her parents are found in the 1850 census as family #620 with John shown as age 51 and Tabitha shown as age 52. Also shown are her youngest brothers and sisters: Jane age 18, Winny age 17, Willis age 15 and Lewis age 13.

1843-50 John next married Sarah Sirles between 1843-50. Sarah was the daughter of Joseph and Martha/Patsy Roberts.

1847 Jillson's Kentucky Land Grants on page 1194 shows that he had 40 acres surveyed on June 23, 1847 on Sun Fish Creek.

1847 Presley William Cockriel was born to John and ____? in Warren Co., KY. Presley married Sarah M. Hayse.

1848 Andrew Jackson Cockriel was born to John and ____? in Grayson Co., KY. Andrew married Eliza E. Durbin on January 19, 1867 in Edmonson Co., KY - book 4 page 243.

1850 The 1850 census shows him with $180 in real estate and lists his occupation as a merchant. Tax records show that John was in Grayson Co., KY starting in 1834 through 1857. He seems to have been in Warren Co., KY where daughtyer Elizabeth ws born. Son Thomas was also shown as being born in Warren Co., KY ca 1840 or 1841, but his father paid taxes in Grayson Co., KY both of those years. The new property on Sun Fish Creek could indicate that he might have bought a new home for his new bride, which would place their marriage closer to 1845?. The birth record of Thomas and Presley William might indicate that John had removed to Warren Co., briefly, but was still paying taxes in Grayson Co., KY.

CENSUS RECORDS GRAYSON COUNTY KY 1850

dwelling #654
John Cockriel age 37 M merchant $180 b. Va.
Sarah age 21 F b. Ky.
Nancy age 17 F b. Ky.
James age 14 M b. Ky.
Elizabeth age 12 F b. Ky
Eliza age 11 F b. Ky.
Thomas age 9 M b. Ky.
Presley age 3 M b. Ky.
Jackson age 2 M b. Ky.
Henry age 3/12 M b. Ky.
James Sirles age 78 M none pauper b. Va
Mary Sirles age 81 F b. Md.

1852 William Cockriel was born to John and Sarah Hayse Cockriel on January 29, 1852 in Grayson Co., KY. William died February 20, 1852 in Grayson Co., KY. Cause of death given as "flux" - age 3 weeks.

1853 John married Annie or Anner Allen on December 2, 1853. She was age 33 and single when they married. Annie was shown as age 29 in the 1850 census family #1026 of parents John and Nancy (__) Allen.

1854 John Amos Cockriel was born to John and Annie (Allen) Cockriel on December 21, 1854 in Grayson Co., KY (vital record). John Amos married Arvena J. Montgomery on May 8, 1879 in Grayson Co., KY. John Amos died June 20, 1884 Shrewsbury, Grayson Co., KY.

1856 Nancy Cockriel born to John and _____? about 1856-7. Nancy first married John E. Clark on September 26, 1875. Her second marriage to ______ Johnson. There is a question as to the identity of this Nancy. She is possibly the daughter of John and third wife Annie Allen, but John Cockerel and Sarah ___? had a daughter named Nance born ca 1833, who is shown on the 1850 Census. It is not likely that John would name another daughter Nancy, but it is not impossible. He seems to have named three of his children William. Sometimes a second child was named after an older child who had died, which seems to be the case with the two Sarahs by his fourth wife Roda, but this may not be the case here. Sometimes all sons were named after a common ancestor and called by their second name. There is no birth record found for this Nancy Cockriel in the 1852-1861 Vital Redors of Grayson Co., KY on microfilm. The marriage record above would indicate that her father was not John, since he was born in VA; but these records are not always accurate. There is an 1870 census record in Grayson Co., KY on page 352 thaken on July 1st that shows Railroad Laborer Jno (John) Clark age 23 born in Ohio with wife Anna age 24 born in KY.The census record indicates that they were married in December of 1869. This is probably the same John Clark who married Nancy in 1875. There is also a possibility that Nancy is the daughter of Rohoda Turner and her first husband Henry Gray of Warren Co., KY who had a daughter born July 30, 1855 in Grayson Co., KY named Almetta J. Gray. Nancy may have been born in late 1856 or shorthly before Rhoda married John on August 11, 1857.

1857 John's fourth wife was Rhoda (Turner) Gary. They were married on August 11, 1857 in Warren Co., KY - book D page 405. Rhoda was the wido of Henry Gary. Her parents were Reuben and Elizabeth (____) Turner. Her death certificate #168574 shows she died a widow on March 24, 1916 in Shrewsbury, Grayson Co., KY - age about "90" years, of "Senility". The informant for the record was her son Vol Cockerel of Shrewsbury.

1858 Filen/Fheling/Turddor Cockerel was born to John and Rhoda on December 21, 1858 in Warren Co., KY.

1859 Sarah F. Cockerel was born to John and Rhoda on December 26, 1859. Possibly died young.

1862 William Thomas Cockerel was born to John and Rhoda on July 1862 in Butler Co., KY. William was probably married twice and his second wife may have been Ella Hunt.

1862 Reuben Buel Cockerel was born to John and Rhoda on July 1862 in Butler Co., KY. Reuben married Lou/Lula/Lucy Skaggs on April 13, 1891 in Butler Co., KY.

1865 Lucinda Paradine Cockerel was born to John and Rhoda about 1865 in Edmonson Co., KY. We think that Lucinda married twice and her second husband was Andrew M. Phelps on November 7, 1896.

1867 Sarah J. Cockerel was born to John and Rhoda on September 12, 1867 in Edmonson Co., KY. Sarah married James W. Hack. Sarah died August 14, 1900 and is buried in House Cemetery in Sadler, Grayson Co., KY.

1868 James Valentine/Volentine "Vol" Cockriel was born to John and Rhoda on November 28, 1868 in Warren Co., KY. Vol married Mary/Polly Allen in 1889. Vol died November 24, 1921 in Ready, Grayson Co., KY.

1870 John is shown in both Edmonson Co. and Grayson Co. in the 1870 census. He was living in Bee Springs District Precinct 2, Edmonson Co. on June 15th and by July 19th he was living in the Leitchfield Precinct of Grayson Co. as shown on page #363 family #761. The 1870 census records for Edmonson Co., KY for the Bee Springs District Precinct #2, June 15, 1870 has the following: John Cockril age 55, Roda age 40, Jackson age 21, Henry age 19, Eliza E. age 18, John A. age 15, Nancy 13, Filen age 11, Willian T. age 7, Ruben B. age 7, Lucinda P. age 5, Sarah J. age 3, Volentine age 1.

1871 Sheba J. Cockriel was born to John and Rhoda about 1871 in Grayson Co., KY.

1873 Martin Cockriel was born to John and Rhoda on July 1, 1873 in Shrewsbury, Grayson Co., KY. Martin married Alice E. Allen about 1895 - probably in Grayson Co. KY. Martin died January 21, 1936 and is buried in Shrewsbury Cemetery, Grayson Co., KY. Certificate of Death has that he died of a gunshot wound to his chest and was suicide - at his home. It also has that he was a retired farmer and residence as Leitchfield, KY. Informant was Mrs. Israel Cockerel.

1878 In 1878 John's name appears on a dead of conveyance dated May 21, 1878 between John Cockrell, Sr. and Rody Cockrell, his wife, of Grayson County, KY parties of the first part, and John A. Cockrell, Jr. of Edmonson Co., KY party of the second part. A sum of $400 exchanged hands. This information is found on page 338 of Book L in Edmonson Co., KY. The conveyance continued on page 339 John Riley Cockerel, Jr. did not have. John Riley's indicates that the next page would show that they sold their land to son John Amos.

1880 John also appears on the 1880 census for Grayson Co in the Sand Spring District as family #50. He is shown as age 66, born in VA and with both of his parents born in VA. Rhoda is shown as age 54, born in KY with both of her parents born in KY. The children at home are Fheling age 21, Ruben B. age 17, Lucinda age 15, Sarah age 13, Valentine "Vol" age 11, Sheba J. age 9, and Marten age 7.

Father: unknown, May be Presley (see entry for 1839 that is the only documentation that I have to connect Presley and Margaret)

Mother: unknown,

May be Margaret Cockrell shown on Federal Census of 1830 for Warren CO KY, page 100. James (?) is shown on same census page 101. The age span on the census for James is 15 and under 20, which could be correct. A female is shown with him for the same age span. I assume this is Lucinda Sirles (ID=11), his first wife. As he was born in 1812, he would be about 18 in 1830.

James was born: July 25, 1812, in Virginia, however Kentucky was at one time VA.

Died: August 5, 1859, 47 years old. James is buried in the Cockriel Cemetery, Platte County Missouri. Cause of death, from oral history, was a high fever. He died on the Cockriel farm in Preston Township of Platte County Missouri and is buried in the Cockriel Cemetery of said farm. A grave stone still stands in the north east corner of the grave yard for James. I have a picture of this stone.

Married: to Lucinda Sirles Pre 1830.

Lucinda's Father was Joseph Sirles (B between 1775-1794 poss VA). Died between 1841-1849 in Grayson Co KY. He may have been married twice. One marriage wass to Martha/Patsey Roberts on March 21, 1812 in Logan CO KY.
Mrs Jacqueline Rae (Sirels)  Tevault searches the Sirles line and the above information is from her.
658 South Burkhardt Ave.
Evansville, In., 47715
jrtevault@aol.com

A warranty deed filed in Grayson County KY involving Harriett Ashley daughter of Lucinda Cockriel deceased carries the date of 1881. Oral history would suggest that Lucinda Sirles died in 1855 or early 1856.

James second marriage was to Lucinda Stice or Srite, sometime before leaving KY in 1856. James' second wife was murdered in 1886 (see copy of newspaper article 1886).

What follows is the tale of James Cockriel by year where I have evidence or documentation.

1819 Warren County KY Court House Books Taken up by Presley Cockrell in Warren County KY near Honaker Ferry on Green River two bay mares one of them is three years thirateen hands and one half high no brands _ receivable (can not read) appraised to twenty five dollars the other about fourteen hands one inch high fifteen or sixteen years old a small star in her forehead some small specks of white on her neck and brest shod before with old shoes some saddle spots one hind foot white branded on the rear shoulder and buttock thus ______ appraised to ten dollars before me this 23 day of August 1819.

John Wallace

Photo copy of this document received from Clem Cockrel 6-2-86

1820 Index to the 1820 Census of Kentucky, compiled by Jeanne Robey Felldin and Gloria Kay Vandiver Inman. Published in 1981 by Genealogical Publishing Co of Baltimore, MD. This book indexes a Prestley Cockerall for Warren CO KY on page 57. The micro-film census of 1820 names only heads of families and categories. The film shows 3 males less that 10 years old, 2 males 10 less than 16 less than 18, 1 male 16 less than 26 and could be head of family, 1 male 26 leess than 45 and could be head of family, 1 male 45+ could be head of family. One female age less than 10, 1 female 10 less than 16, 1 female 16 less than 26 and could be head of family, one female 26 less than 45 and could be head of family.

1830 There is a record for James 'Cockerel' in 1830. This record appears on the microfilm (3138109) titled "Kentucky Grayson County Taxation, tax books 1810-1845". I ordered this film through the Mormon Library microfilm #08001.

1830 Census of Warren CO KY page 101, 5th census, roll 42. This only the heads of families and categories for males and females. James Cockiell is listed age marked in area for 15 less than 20. One female is shown also in the age bracket of 15 less than 20.

1830 Census of Warren CO KY page 100, 5th census, roll 42. This only lists the heads of families and categories for males and females. Margaret Cockriel is listed as head of family age 30 less than 40 or born 1790-1800. One male is indicated age 15 less than 20 or born 1810-1815 (may be named John ?). One female is indicated age 15 less than 20 or born 1810-1815 (may be named Eleanor ?). One male is indicated age 10 less than 15 or born 1815-1820 (may be named Andrew Jackson ?). One male is indicated age 5 less than 10 or born 1820-1825 (may be named Thomas ?) One female is indicated age 5 less than 10 or born 1820-1825 (may be named ______________).

1831 I can find no mention of James for this year. His son William (ID=27) was born May 15, 1831 in Grayson CO KY.

1831 Pages 898 and 899, from the History of Platte County Missouri. Capt. William Cockrill. (Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 1, Post-office, Ridgley) Begin Quote "On the 15th of May, 1831, in Grayson Co., KY, there was born to James and Lucinda (Sirls) Cockrill a son, whom we now take as the subject of this sketch - a man who has risen to a well merited prominence among the citizens of this county, and one respected by all for his sterling worth. James Cockriel was a Virginian by birth, but his wife was orginally from Kentucky. In 1856 the family removed to Missouri and located in Platte county, where Mr. C. bought land and improved a farm. He was occupied with agricultural pursuits only a short time after his removal to this vicinity, death putting an end to what was the promise of an unusualy successful career. He died in August, 1858. During his early years William Cockrill was denied the privileges of receiving much of an education outside of what could be obtained by self-application. But, of determined purpose and will for securing something of a knowledge of books, he applied himself closely, and, as proven in later years, to advantage. His occupation in his younger days was teaming and hauling from Louisville to Nashville for a number of years. In November, 1855, he was married in his native county to Mis Martha Jane Bratcher, an old schoolmate, and a daughter of John A. Bratche, originally from North Carolina. Mrs. C. was born, reared and educated in Kentucky. During the late war Capt. Cockrill served in the State militia, and, just previous to the close of the conflict, was commissioned captain. The Captain is the owner of 310 acres of fenced land, wupon which is a comparatively new residence, barns, etc. To his present position he has risen entirely by his own efforts, having from the very first nothing ro rely upon but his own energy and will. He is not personally occupied to any great extent in agricultural pursuits, his land being rented, while he lonas his money. Capt. and Mrs. Cockrill have no children of their own, but have an adopted nephew, William Cockrill, who mother is dead; he is five years old." End of Quote.

Family records indicate that William was the son of Anderson Cockriel and ____? and born in 1879.

1833 In the tax books for 1833, on page 6, I found James 'Cockril' listed. This is the same film mentioned above.

1834 On page 5 of the tax fook for 1834 I found James 'Cockrell' listed. Also appearing is John Cockrell. I strongly suspect that this could be a brother of James. On page 6 of the tax books for the 1834 rear the name Margaret Cockrell appears. In the 1850 census of KY (roll 202) entry 848, it shows a Sarah (ID=28), 16 years old, female, who probably was born to James and Lucinda about 1834.

1836 The only entry on the tax film in 1836 was Margaret 'Cockrell' and John Cockrell.

1836 Serilda "Surrilda" Cockriel is born to James Cockriel and Lucinda Sirles - her birth date is not fixed at this time. Serilda married Phillip W. Stice on ____?. Children of Phillip and Serlda were: James W.; Geroge; Sarah; Rebecca; Alice; Lucinda; and Martha E. (Stice's have a strong connection to Cockriel's) In 1860 Rebecca Stice is living next to Philip W. Stice and Serilda.

1837 50 acres of vacant land on Caney Creek was surveyed for James 'Cockrell'. Suravey was made by Allen Clagett, Surveyer of Grayson Co KY. Joseph Surles was a marker.

1838 Marshall Cockriel was born to James and Lucinda (Sirles) Cockriel in Grayson Co., KY. There is only one photo of Marshall and his wife Margaret that I am aware of and you can look at that phote by clicking here. Marshall married Margaret Fugett on October 7, 1859. Children of Marshall and Margaret are: 1) Missouri Ann "Zue" Cockriel, born September 15, 1863; 2) Willie Cockriel (died young 1864); 3) James Alan Cockriel, born February 6, 1866; 4) John Casper Cockriel, born November 6, 1868; 5) Margaret Jane Cockriel, born Jan 30, 1871; 6) Mary Evelyn Cockriel, born Oct 4, 1873; 7) Frances Cordelia Cockriel, born Oct 9, 1875; 8) Robert Marshall Cockriel, born Oct 15, 1877, 9) Minnie Lee Cockriel, born July 16, 1880. Another photo of Marshall Cockriel with many of his children taken around 1900 in here.

1838 On the tax books for 1838 can be found A. J. Cockrill, James Cockrill and John Cockrill. The books indicate that John owned 200 acres on Caney Creek. I believe that these 3 are brothers.

1839 The tax books for 1839 show James Cockrell owned 50 acres on Caney Creek water shed. On the same page it shows that John Cockrell owned 125 acres in the Caney Creek water shed. Also on the same page is A. J. Cockrell owning 100 acres. For the first time the name of Thomas Cockrell appears. Could these four be brothers? And was Margaret their mother?

1839 A survey record for 50 acres of land on Caney Creek next to land already owned by James Cockrael is recorded for

1839 Survey for James Cockral. Survey by Robert Goode Surveyor of Grayson Co KY. Alen Surls was a marker.

1839 May be 1849(can't read) Marriage license. Edmondson Co KY county court. I August M. Barret clerk of the county court of Edmondson do certify that found with security have been entered into my office for a license to issue for a marriage intended between Felix Jones and Katherine Cockrell daughter of Presley and Margaret this is therefore to permit any person duly authorized to solom_ise the rites of matrimony between the parties according to the form and customs of the church to which they belong and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under my hand this 20 day of March 18_9.

Consent by parents in person

her X mark

Margaret Cockrell

Photo copy of this document received from Clem Cockrel 6-2-1986

1839 Deed of Conveyance - Edmondson County Kentucky Court House book D, page 29. (I have a photo copy of this document) This indenture made and entered into this 19th day of August in the year of our Lord 1839 between James Cockerill and Lucinda his wife of the one part and Arthur B. Nash of the other part both of Edmondson County Kentucky witnesteth that the said James Cockerill and wife have for and in consideration of the sum of $225 to them in hand paid, the recipt whenof is hereby acknowledged granted barganed and sold and by these present do bargin sell and convey on the East side of Big Reedy (or Rudy) Creek and bring the same land conveyed Henery Willis to said Cockerill on this day, and lies on the north side of the "Widow" branch containing 143 1/2 acres more or less with its appestenancy (can't make out) _________

To have and to hold this said tract or parcel of land to the said Arthur B. Nash and his heirs forever.

And the said Cockerill for himself and his heirs covenant and agree to and with said Nash that he will warrant and deffend the said land from himself and his heirs and from the right title interest claim and ___ (can't make out) and of all living persons or persons what was to the said Nash and his heirs forever _____.

Yet it is understood that if said should be lost by any inferreor or interfering claim that the said Cockerill is to refund the purchase money without interest.

In testimony where of the said James Cockerill and wife have survinto (can't make out) set their names and affixed their seals this day and year

--- there may be a line missing here -----

___ (can't make out) Edmondson County do certify that Lucinda Cockerill wife of James Cockerill this day appeared personally before us and being examined by us privitley and apart from her husband declared that she did freely and willingly seal and _______ (can't make out) the said writing and wished not to retract it and having the said writing again shown and inplaured to her acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and consenteth that the same may be recorded and given under our hand and seals this day of August 1839.

H or JC (can't make out) Durbin gpec seal

Jas Bfhawher (can't make out) gpec seal

Kentucky

I Augustus M. Barret Clerk of the County Court of Edmondson do certify that the forgoing deed of conveyance from James Cockerill and wife to Aurthur B. Nash ___(can't make out) was on this day of its date presented before me in my office and acknowledged by the said Cockerill to be his act and deed _______

Whereupon the same together with this and their preceding certificate and tryly recorded in my office ____ Given under my hand this 28th day of November 1839

A. M. Barret

1840 The 1840 census for Grayson CO KY lists James Cockerillewith 6 children and wife. John Cokerile is listed with 4 children and wife. Andrew Cockerile is shown with 3 children and wife. The tax books for 1840 show a Andrew J. Cockriel. This is probably the A. J. that has appeared since 1838. John Cockrill appears also, and the record shows that he owned 125 acres in the Caney water shed. Thomas Cockrill is also listed. James Cockriel is listed owning 50 acres in the Caney creek water shed and as having one child under 16 years of age. This is probably William or Sarah.

1840 On page 1149 in the book: "The Kentucky Land Grants" by Willard Rouse Jillson, 1925, Filson Club Publication #33, it has a line entry for Jas ( I assume James) Cockrel under the section of the book headed "Grants in County Court Orders (1836-1924)". The entry has: 50 acres, book 7, page 379, surveyed on 9-1-1840 in Grayson County Caney Creek water course.

1841 The tax book for 1841, page 11, indicate that James Cockerel owned 142 acres in the Caney Creek water shed. The record also shows that he had 2 children 16 years of age. This surly must be in error as the 1850 census records of Grayson county, KY indicates by 1850 he had 10 children, 5 of whom would have been born by now. This could be explained if some children, like Sarah, lived with others at the time. Or of course another James. Thomas Cockriel is listed in 1841 as well as A.J. Cockriel who owned 100 acres in Caney water shed. John Cockrile is show as owning 160 acres in Caney Creek water shed and having 2 children under 16 tears of age.

1842 Martin Cockriel is born on May 25, 1842 to James Cockriel and Lucinda Sirles. Martin married Paradise Stice in 1860. Children of Martin and Paradise were: 1) Charley Boston "Boss" Cockriel; 2) Lewis W. Cockriel; 3) James Morgan Cockriel; 4) Ida Ella Cockriel; 5) Lucy Maude Cockriel; 6) Adeline F. Cockriel.

1842 On page 14 of the 1842 tax books 3 Cockriel's are listed: James Cockeril with 193 acres in Caney water shed, 2 children; Andrew J. Cockeril with 150 acres in Caney water shed and John Cockerill with 160 acres in the Caney Creek water shed and one child.

1842 Grayson County KY Marriage record. I do hereby certify that on the 6th day of February I have joined together in the honorable state of matrimony George A. Hack to Sarah Cockrael given under my hand this 17th day of February 1842. This is to certify ____(can't make out) my consent for George A. Hack and Sarah Cockrill to marry given from under my hand this day and date above.

Margaret Cockrill

Attest George _______ (can't make out)

Photo copies of these documents were received from Clem Cockrel 6-2-1986

1843 On page 2 of the tax book James Cockeril is shown owning 200 acres in Caney water shed and as having 4 children. Andrew Cockeril appears as owning 100 acres in Caney water shed. On the same page the names John Cockril and Thomas Cockril appear.

1844 The tax book shows that James Cockerel owned 250 acres in Caney Water shed and had 5 children. Also listed is Jackson Cockerell with 200 acres in Caney water shed. Could this be A. J. and Andrew?? Also listed are John Cockerel and Thomas Cockerel.

1845 The tax books now indicate that James Cockerill owns 350 acres in Caney water shed with 5 children. Andrew J. Cockerile is listed as owning 100 acres in Caney water shed. Also listed is Thomas Cockerile and John Cockerile.

1849 On page 3 of the tax books for Grayson CO KY for 1849, (tax books 1846-1864), (film #138110 - Morman Genealogical Library #08002) indicate that James Cockerile owned 250 acres in Caney Creek water course and had 6 children under 16 years of age. One page 4 for the same year is a John Cockerile listed, shown owning 40 acres.

1849 30 acres of land on Caney Creek surveyed for James Cockrael. Survey by Robert Goode, Surveyor of Grayson CO KY. Allen Surles - chair carrier. Marshall Cockrael - marker (this must be James's son).

1849 On page 1149 in the book: "The Kentucky Land Grants" by Willard Rouse Jillson, 1925, Filson Club Publication #33, is has a line entry for Jas (I assume James) Cockriell under section of the book headed "Grants in county court orders (1836-1924)". The entry has: 30 acres, book 29, page 360, surveyed 3-9-1849, Grayson county, Caney Creek water course. This entry matches the photo copy of the survey I have for this date (see files).

1850 On page 18 of the books James Cockerile is shown owning 250 acres in Caney water course and had 5 children under 16 years old. In the Kentudky census of Grayson Co for

1850 (roll 202) frame or page 848 James Cockriel is listed. The record shows that he is 37 years old and was born in Virginia. Substracting 37 years from 1850 would put has birth at 1813. Of course, the time of the census and James' birth date could be due to the age listed as 37. The record shows that Lucinda was 36 years old and was born in Kentucky. The record shows 9 children living with them. One assumes that all nine are the natural children of James and Lucinda. The children were listed as follows:

William 19 ie 1831

Sarah 16 ie 1834

Harriett 15 ie 1835

Surrilda 14 ie 1836

Marshall 12 ie 1838

Louisa 9 ie 1841

Martin 8 ie 1842

Morgan 3 ie 1847

Clarissa 7/12 ie 1850 or 1849

It would appear from the record that Martha Sirles, 54 years old, female was living with them. She was born in South Carolina. Perhaps her husband, Joseph, was deceased by this time. It would be very important to locate a cemetery record for Joseph and later Martha, because Lucinda might be buried there.

1850 On frame or page 1040, the census records indicate that Lavina Cockriel, a 7 year old female loved with Allen Sirles aged 29, a male. According to the records of Jacqueline Tevault, Allen Sirles was married to Elizageth Harris at this time. The mother and father of Livana Cockriel remain a mystery at this time (1-20-1985). (Nothing more as of 12-30-1996)

1850 Frame or page 522 of the 1850 census shows that Andrew J. Cockriel was 32 years old. Apparently his wife was Mary, aged 33. The record shows the following children:

Joseph 15 ie 1835

Margaret 13 ie 1837

Stephen 11 ie 1839

Lucinda 9 ie 1841

Martha 7 ie 1843

Rebecca 5 ie 1845

George W. 2 ie 1848

1850 On frame or page 570, line 10 an Ellen Cockriel, age 11 born in KY is shown as if living with George Hack???

1850 On frame or page 591, appears the name Frances Cockriel, aged 34, born in KY. The record indicates 2 children as follows:

Hamilton 3 ie 1847

Martha 3 ie 1847 Twins????

1850 On frame or page 647 the name Marshlla Cockeril, aged 6 born in KY appears. She apparently lived with StephenWilson.

1850 On frame or page 654 John Cockriel appears. The record shows that he is 37 years old and was born in VA. The following names apparently live with him:

Sarah 21 ie 1829

Nancy 17 ie 1833

James 14 ie 1836

Elizabeth 12 ie 1838

Elirza 11 ie 1839

Thornce 9 ie 1841

Presley 3 ie 1847

Jackson 2 ie 1848

Henry 3/12 ie 1849 or 1850

1850 James Sirles 78, male born in VA, apparently lived with John. The record shows that he had Parefsen (hard to read) disease. That is the spelling of the disease as best I can make it out. Could this be the grandfather of Lucinda?? ie., the father of Joseph?? This may be a clue that the Cockriels and Sirles left VA and came to KY at about the same time. Look for Sirles in VA around 1812 and it may lead to the location of the Cockriels at that same time period???

1850 Grayson Co. KY Census
dwelling #848
James Cockriel age 37 M farmer $530 b. Va.
Lucinda age 36 F b. Ky.
William age 19 M farmer b. Ky
Sarah age 16 F b. Ky.
Harriet age 15 F b. Ky
Surrilda age 14 F b. Ky.
Marshall age 12 M b. Ky.
Louisa age 9 F b. Ky
Martin age 8 M b. Ky.
Morgan age 3 M b. Ky.
Clarissa age 7/12 F b. Ky.
Martha Sirles age 54 F b. SC.

1850 The tax books for 1850 also shows that James Cockerile owns 180 acres in Sunfish water course. It also shows that Jackson Cockerile owned 150 acres in Caney water shed.

1851 The tax books show that James Cockerile owned 250 acres in Caney water course and had 4 children under 16 years old. The books also show that John Cockriel owned 180 acres in Sunfish water course and that A. Jackson Cockriel owned 150 acres in Caney water course.

1852 On page 5 of the tax books the record indicates that James Cockerel owned 280 acres in Caney water shed and had 5 children under 16. Andrew J. Cokerile is also shown on page 4 as owning 150 acres in Caney water course. John Cockere is listed on page 5 as owning 300+ 100 + 40 + 40 acres.

1852 Vital Statistics for Grayson Co KY box #11, roll 4250-40601. Starts with year 1852. Lists James A. Cockerel born July 27, 1852. Father is James Cockerill and mother is Lucinda Sirles. This conflicts with the 1854 date below.

1853 On page 6 of the tax books James Cockerel is listed as owning 280 acres in Caney water course and with 4 children under 16. On the same page William Cockerile is show as owning 450 acres in Sunfish water course and as having no children. This is probably James' oldest son. Also on the same page is the name John Cockerel shown owning 300 acres.

1854 Page 5 of the tax books show that James Cickerel owned 250 acres in Caneyu water course and had 4 children under 16. William Cockerile is listed on the same page shown as owning 400 acres in Sunfish water course. John Cockerile is also shown as owning 250 acres.

1854 I found a record that reported that James A. Cockriel was born December 21, 1854 in Grayson Co KY. I think the A is for Anderson. I have had great difficulty in locating evidence concerning Anderson or his descendents. Oral history would indicate that Anderson was a carpenter. He apparently built the house in Platte Co MO on the Cockriel farm near Ridgley. This was the farm owned by James Sr. Anderson apparently had a drinking problem and was not close to the rest of the Cockriel family. Oral histor would indicate that Anderson was buried in Kansas or in Kansas City MO. Anderson had a son named William that was raised by William Cockriel and Martha Jane Bratche.

1855 On page 5 of the tax books the name James Cockerile Sr. appears as owning 280 acres in Caney water course as as having 4 children. Why the Sr.?? On the same page the name James Cockerile Jr. appears. We know that James Anderson was born December 21, 1854, but the Jr. makes on think that James (1812) had the same middle name of Anderson???? Surly a son only 1 year old would not own anything to be taxed?? Also listed on the same page is John Cockerile shown owning 300 acres.

1856 On page 17 of the tax books the name James Cockerill Sr. is shown owning 280 acres in Caney water course and having 3 children under 16 years old. On the same page John Cockreill is shown as owning 200 acres in Caney water course. On page 18 William Cockerill is shown as owning 150 acres in Caney water course. Also on page 18 James Cockerill Jr. appears as owning 75 acres. The name of Mrs. Francis Cockerill appears on page 18 also and this is probably the same person as listed in the 1850 census.

1856 Oral hishory recorded by Gladys Mildred Cockriel Heath, would indicate James took his second wife Lucinda Stice or Srite in 1856 in KY.

1856 In the book, "History of Clay and Platte Counties", page 898 it is reported that James Cockriel moved to Platte Co MO in 1856 from KY.

1856 Oral history would indicate that in 1856, James with several other families (7?) left KY and came to MO looking for new farmland and a place to settle down. They used some oxen to pull the wagons on this journey. It is said that Marshall walked by a team the whole journey. The got to a mill located on the Platte river (Mattneys Mill??) near Edgeron, MO in Platte Co. Evidently they arrived late in the Fall or early Winter and the Winter was unusually hard and they spent the Winter camped near the mill. In the Spring most of the party (not sure how many) dediced the Winters in MO were to severe and they returned to KY or perhaps some to Indiana.

James and his famly stayed and located on a farm south of Edgeron about 5 miles and within 2 miles of Ridgley. This same oral historical account was reported to me by John Riley Cockerel Jr., on 2-9-1997 when John lived at 111 Penner Drive, Leitchfield, KY 42754. He says he hard the story from Lweller Cockerel Goodman, daughter of James C. Cockerell and Rosie Savar. I wrote to Lweller, using several address, but no response. At any rate, I got the story from 2 diffent lines of Cockrells.

1858 Vital Statistics for Grayson Co KY Box #11, Roll 4250-40601. Starts with year 1852. Lists birth for Nancy Jane Decker on May 25, 1858 in Platte co MO. Father is Valentine Decker and mother is Louisa Cockerill. This would make one think that Valentine Decker and his wife Louisa (daughter of James and Lucinda) came to MO with James.

1859 James Cockriel dies August 5, 1859. He is buried in the Cockriel Cemetery in the north east corner. His gravestone still stands as of 12-30-1996. I have a photo of the gravestone that was taken in the 1970's.

1860 Micro-film Mortality Census of Missouri for 1860 shows on page or frame 242 for Carrol twp, Platte County James Cockrell. Data as follows: age 48, born VA, cause of death - bilious feaver, was ill 11 days.

1881 Warranty deed of 1881 which mentions that ..."Harriett Ashley dedc. who was a daughter of Lucinda Cockrill decd. .." On May 24, 1979, I visited in the home of Lowell Heath and his wife Gladys Mildred Cockriel Heath near their Edgerton Missouri. She shared with me notes she had collected over the years of Cockriel family history. Her notes indicated that James Cockriel 's (1812) first wife died and that he married Lucinda Stice or Stite in 1856 in Kentucky. I had heard from several that James (1812) had married twice, but had not taken this seriously because if it were true it would mean that both wifes had the same first name. Finding this warranty deed finally gave me proof that his first wife died before 1881 and we know that his second wife was still alive at that time.

1886 The Weston Chronicle Friday Morning, July 2, 1886. Article titled "Murdered Near Ridgley". I quote:

On Saturday evening June 26, Mrs. Lucinda Cockrell a widow lady, aged about 75 years living near Ridgely, was found dead in a deep spring not far from her residence. It was at first supposed that she had accidentally fallen in the spring head first in which position she was found. An infestigation followed and it was soon learned that a negro named John Cotton, formerly of this city, had left the place very suddenly a short time before the the body had been found. Cotton worked on the same quarter section of land with Mrs. Cockrill for of relative of hers, and his leaving on the heels of the murder lead to an inquiry which resulted in him being charged with having committed the crime. It seems that the negro, who is a bright mullatto and very fine looking, had fallen in love with a grand-daughter of Mrs. Cockrell's and notwithstanding their difference in color, laid siege to the heart of the maiden. A letter, written to the girl by Cotton, fell into the hands of the grandmother and Cotton wanted very much to regain the latter and it is thought murdered Mrs. Cockrell to get possession of it. Cotton was traced to Leavenworth and arrested by sheriff Pack, who placed him in the county jail. He waved a preliminary examination on Monday last and was committed to jail without bail, and will await the action of the grand jury.

This Lucinda (d 1886) may have been Lucinda Cox, who married Jesse Stice on 10-2-43 in Edmonson Co., KY (Marriages - 1825 -1851, compiled by Annie W. Burns 'Bell', Seat Pleasant, Maryland, August, 1993). Later in Edmonson Co., KY Deed Books (around 1845) Andrew Stice and Nance his wife to Lucinda, widow, (word may be missing from my photo copy here) James L., Margaret H., Charles H., and Mary L. Stice, (word may be missing from my photo copy here) widow and heirs of Jesse, deceased for $75. the land on which he lived - 50 acres. (photo copy of this pate is cut off and is not complete, plus the exact date is not clear) Another entry #303, Lucinda Stice to Andrew Stice for $30 on February 20, 1854.

1975 I first became seriously intereted in genealogy at Christmas time December 1975. It was then I took my first notes from discussion with my mother Ellen Glen Baber Cockriel and her second husband Thomas Cockriel (son of James Alan Cockriel and Allie Walters). Between Tom and Mom, I was able to collect several facts and hand me down stories. On story that Tom related to me was about how James and his family settled in Missouri.

Tom's story - In about 1856, James with several other families (7 families as Tom remembered) left Kentucky and came to Missouri looking for new farmland and a place to settle down. The got to Matney's Mill located on the Platte River, near Edgerton, Missouri in Platte County. Evidently they arrived in late fall or early winter and the winter was unusually hard and they spent the winter camped near Matney's Mill. In the spring most of the party (not sure how many) decided that the winters in Missouri were to severe and they retured to Kentuky or at least headed back. Some may have stoped in Indiana, etc. James and his family stayed and located on a farm south of Edgerton about 5 miles and within one mile of Ridgley Missouri.

1976 In my pursuit of genealogy facts on James and Lucinda I came in contact with John Riley Cockerel,Jr 111 Penner Drive, Leithchfield, Kentudy 42754, in August of 1976. John Riley quickly became interested in finding out about his own family history and ammassed information at a fantistic rate. In 1985, John Riley hired VirJean Potter Bozarth, 4818 Spellman Road, Houston Texas, 77035 to put together a document titled, "The Cockerel/Cockriel Family of Grayson County KY". John Riley sent me a photo copy of that document and I have shared with several others who search the Cockriel history.

Oral history would have that the murdered lady Lucinda, 2nd wife of James, was a "mean" woman. She was dis-liked so much that her stepsons would not let her live with them, instead they made her live in a log cabin on William's farm, close to a spring. John Cotton was sent to take care of her. He was not a slave, but a free man. Oral history would have her found dead in the spring with her hands tied behind her back. She was not buried next to her husband James, who had died earlier in 1859, but was buried near the spring and the cabin where she lived.

1976 On Sunday March 7, 1976 I interviewed Mutle Murphy, some 90 years old, about the stories she could recall concerning James and Lucinda. Mrs. Murphy repeated stories about Lucinda's meanness. The rest of the Cockriels and the neighbors had little to do with her. On that same afternoon I tried to locate the spring and the cabin and where the grave might have been. I know the general area (I grew up on the same Cockriel farm) but could not determine the exact location.

1830 Census records for Warren Co., KY on page 100, shows that Margaret Cockrell as the head of the family. The father was probably dead by the 1830 census or perhaps divorced, etc. Eleanor is listed as between 15 and 20 years old, that would put her birth between 1810 - 1815.

1850 Stephen Wilson and wife Eleanor are found in the 1850 census of Grayson County Kentucky as family #647. Stephen is shown as age 39 and a farmer by occupation. Eleanor is shown as age 37. The children shown are Priscilla age 14, Leander J. age 12, Sarah J. age 10, Thomas C. age 7, and Valentine age 3. Living with the family is Marsilla Cockerel age 6, who is believed to be the daughter of Thomas Cockerel.

1859 Stephen Wilson is shown in Jillson's Kentucy Land Grants on pages 1817 and 1819 as having a grant in the county court orders for 100 acres (Book 56, page 81) in Grayson Co., KY on Caney Creek. Surveyed on 1-3-1859.

1860 Census for Grayson Co., KY entry #890 shows a Martha Cockerell, age 12 living with Stephen Wilson. Post Office is Leitchfield KY.

1863 Stephen Wilson is shown in Jillson's Kentucy Land Grants on pages 1817 and 1819 as having a grant in the county court orders for 6 3/4 acres (Book 64, page 55) in Grayson Co., KY on Caney Creek. Surveyed on 3-20-1863.

1870 Census of 1870 for Grayson Co., KY, on page 279, in the Caney Precinct - Caneyville Post Office, taken on August 5th. Stephen Wilson is shown as age 58, and "Ellender" as age 54. Also listed are Precilla age 34, Sarah J. age 28, and Thomas age 24 for family #364. Family #365 consists of Frances M. (_____) Wilson age 25 - keeping house; Mary J. age __, "Precilla" A. age 6, Martha E. age 2, and William W. age 9 months. Family #366 consists of Valentine age 22 with wife Mary E. age 26 and Eveline age 3. Family #367 consists of Leander age 32 with wife Mary age 33 and Sarah E. age 10, Marshal age 7, William L. age 5, Mary A. Age 3, and Mahaley J. age 3 months (born in Feb).

1886 Stephen Wilson is shown in Jillson's Kentucy Land Grants on pages 1817 and 1819 as having a grant in the county court orders for 20 acres (Book 20, page 108) in Grayson Co., KY on Caney Creek. Surveyed on 5-26-1886

1817 We think that Andrew Jackson Cockriel was born in 1817. We think his brothers were James (1812), John (1813), Thomas (1816).

We think that Andrew Jackson Cockriel was married three times. His first marriage was to Mary Sirles. Mary was born in 1817 in Grayson Co., KY and she died May 18, 1897 in IN.

1838 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY - film #138109 - lists A. J. Cockrill in Grayson Co.

1839 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY again listed shown owning 100 acres - name spelled Cockrell.

1840 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY again show Andrew J. Cockriel.

1841 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY again show A. J. Cockrile owning 100 acres on Caney Water Course in Grayson Co., KY.

1842 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY again show Andrew J. Cockeril as owning 150 acres on Caney Water Course in Grayson Co., KY.

1843 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY again list Andrew Cockeril as owning 100 acres on Caney Water Course.

1844 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY again list Jackson Cockerell as owning 200 acres on Caney Water Course in Grayson Co. KY.

1845 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., Ky again list Andrew J. Cockerile as owning 100 acres on Caney Water Course in Grayson Co., KY.

1847 There is a grant for Andrew Cockile on page 1156 of Jillson's Kenucky Land Grants showing him wht 50 acres in book 24/250 which was surveyed Novermber 20, 1847 on Caney Creek.

1848 George W. Cockerel was born to Andrew Jackson Cockerel and Mary ______? - we think in 1848.

1850 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY show Jackson Cockerile as owning 150 acres on Caney Water Course.

1850 The 1850 census of Grayson C., KY family #522 placed a value on his land at $200. He is shown as age 32 and with Mary Sirles as age 33. Adrew was listed as a farmer. Children shown were: Joseph age 15, Margaret age 13, Stephen age 11, Lucinda age 9, Martha age 7, Rebecca age 5 and George W. age 2.

1851 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY show A. Jackson Cockriel as owning 150 acres on Caney Water Course in Grayson Co., KY.

1852 Taxbooks of Grayson Co., KY, page 4, shows Andrew J. Cockerile as owning 150 acres on Caney Water Course.

1869 Andrew Jackson Cockriel is married (his 2nd) to Mary A. Wise on October 20, 1869 in Spencer Co., IN, see book 6 page 105.

1876 Andrew Jackson Cockriel is married (his 3rd) to Ann (Bratcher) Clark on April 26, 1876 in Edmondson Co., KY. Ann was born in 1846 in Hart Co., KY - per marriage record. Ann died August 30, 1918 in Edmondson Co., KY - death cert #176590. Ann named as d/o David Bratcher of Hart Co., KY. There is an Allen D. (?David) Bratcher in Hart Co., KY in 1850 on page 173, Family #35, age 28, occupation mechanic, with wife Sarah age 25 and children: Serilda J. age 7, Lydia A. age 5 (who is possibly our Ann?), Mary age 3 and David age 2. Ann was married five times. Her record follows: 1st husband was Thomas Cockerel on Feb 20, 1861 in Warren Co., KY (son of John Cockerill and ___ Sirles. 2nd husband was Sebastian Lerg of Honeker Ferry from bond July 3, 1865. 3rd husband named __ Clark, 4th husband was Andrew Jackson Cockrell - he was 58 and she was 30. Marriage was April 26, 1878 in Edmonson Co., KY - book 4 page 283. This record states that he was born in Warren Co., KY and that she was born in Hart Co., KY., 5th husband was Frederick Heath. Frederick was born Oct 1829 in Edmonson Co., KY and he was 80. They were married on Jan 15, 1900.(From John Riley Cockerel, Jr., 1986)

1878 Mary Alice Cockriel is born in Grayson Co., KY to Andrew Jackson Cockriel and Ann. Mary was married three times. On July 14, 1911, Alice married P.G. York, sone of __ A. York. Marriage record on file in Edmonsen Co., KY Courthouse.

1879 Greenberry Cockriel is born to Andrew Jackson Cockriel and Ann on Oct 4, 1879. Greenberry died on Jan 27, 1953 in Sadler, Grayson Co., KY. He is intered in Williams Cemetery. Greenberry married Mary E. Dewesse on June 8, 1900 in Grayson Co., KY.

1879 Edmonson Co., KY - courthouse book L, page 253, an indenture made between A.J. Cockerell with his wife Anna Cockerell his wife of Edmonson Co., KY and John W. Hack of the same county. Photo copy of this document was made by John Riley Cockerel, Jr. and is now in the possession of Irv Cockriel.

1883 Lydie Ann Cockriel is born to Andrew Jaskson Cockriel and Ann on July 2, 1883 in Edmonson Co., KY. Lydie married John F. White on Nov 26, 1903 in Grayson Co., KY - book ? page 307. One source indicates that Lydia A. Cockeril was the daughter of A.J. Cockeril and Annie "Heath" Bratcher.

1886 Henry L. Cockriel is born to Andrew Jackson Cockriel and Ann on Sept 8, 1886. Henry maried twice.

1891 Edmonson County Courthouse book P, page 345, an indenture made between Annie Cockerel of the county of Grayson., KY and T.J.Heath of the same county. Photo copy of this document was made by John Riley Cockerel, Jr. and is now in the possession of Irv Cockriel.

Thomas Buel Cockerel, born 1816 up to 1825 in __ (I will use 1816 in this material)

Many of us believe that Thomas was a brother to James, Andrew Jackson, and John. At least one sister named Eleanor.

We as yet, have no documental evidence of Thomas's parents.

1839 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas.

1840 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas.

1841 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas.

1843 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas.

1844 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas Cockerel.

1844 Marriage bond of Thomas B. Cockrell and Frances Decker as follows: "Know All Men by these Presents, That we John Decker and Thomas B. Cockrell are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of L50, for the true payment whereof, we bind oursleves, our heirs, & c., jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 22 day of November 1844. The condition of this obligation is such, that if there should be no legal cause to obstruct a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the said Thomas B. Cockrell and Frances Decker for which a Licence is about to issue, then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. John Decker (Seal) Thomas B. Cockrell (Seal). Photo copy of this document received from Clem Cockrel in 1986.

1845 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas Cockerile.

1846 Tax books for Grayson County KY list Thomas.

1847 Hamilton Cockriel born on May 20, 1847. Hamilton Died in Grayson Co., KY on March 13, 1934, and may have had a twin sister named Marthia who shows a birth date for May 20, 1847. (From Clem Cockrel, 1986)

1847 Hamilton Buel Cockerel was born on May 20, 1847 in Tilford, KY. One record says that he was born in Tilfork KY which is on the Grayson and Butler Co. line. Hamilton died March 13, 1934 in Grayson Co., KY and is buried in the Upper Smith Cemetary. Hamilton was married 3 times. M1 - to Sarah Lucinda Willis on April 26, 1868 in Spencer Co., IN. Sshe was born May 4, 1854. In the 1900 US Census, she said she was born in IN. She died October 5, 1910. There are some indications that she may have died in an earlier year, but I am not sure yet. M2 - to Sarah Barnhart on January 10, 1910 in Edmonson Co., KY. She was born in about 1847. M3 - to Lucy Embry on January 11, 1927 in Grayson Co., KY. She was born in about 1859. Hamilton and Lucinda are buried in the Upper Smith's Cemetary in the Welches Creek area in Butler Co., KY. Some of their descendents are also buried there including my grandparents, George Elmer Cockerel and Nancy E. Bryant and my brother, Bruce. (this information supplied by Martina Cockerel Gibson)

1850 By 1850, Thomas was not living with his wife Francis (Fanny) Decker and their two young children, Hamilton and Martha. There may have been 2 other children who were living with Tom's sisters. Tom is believed to have moved to Spencer County IN. There is a marriage record for Tom Cockerel and Matilda Young on July 29, 1852 in Warren Co., KY. There is a deed from Spencer Co., IN for Thomas Cockerel and Matilda Young, his wife, dated 2-21-1865. This information was provided by Martina Cockerel Gibson, Jan 1, 1997.

1852 Thomas Cockrell married Matilda Young July 29, 1852 in Butler Co. KY. (From Clem Cockrel, 1986)

1860 Deed of Thomas Cockrell in Spencer Co., IN. was dated Nov 14, 1860. (From Clem Cockrel, 1986)

1862 W.T. Cockrell is born on Oct 24, 1862. W.T. Cockrell died Sept 25, 1911. Thomas may not be the father of W.T. Cockerell. W. T. Cockerell's name appears on a marriage record in Grayson Co., KY court hourse at Leithchfield, KY. W.T. married Ella Hunt on Jan 23, 1912 at the home of D.W. Hayslep. Record indicated Tom Cockerell as W.T.'s father. W.T.'s age was 49, so he must have been born about 1863. It was the 2nd marriage for W.T. The place for his mother's name is blank. Record indicates W.T. was born in Warren Co., KY and that Tom was born in Grayson Co., KY. Ella's father was J.A. Hunt and her mother was Martha Raymer. This record was copied by John Riley Cockerel, Jr.(From Clem Cockrel, 1986)

1867 Mitilda Cockrell, widow of Thomas Cockrell, married in Warren Co., KY to Milton Kinslow on Nov 25, 1867. She states this is her 3rd marriage and she is 38 years old. Joseph Hayes witnessed the bond. (From Clem Cockrel, 1986)

1934 Hamilton died March 13, 1934 in Grayson Co., KY. Hamilton is buried in the Upper Smith's Cemetary in the Welches Creek area in Butler Co., KY.

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