Individual Notes
Note for: Sarah Jane "Sallie" Crookshanks, Apr 1861 - 29 Aug 1945
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Individual Note: Death's Harvest Ronceverte West Virginia Thursday September 6, 1945
Mrs. S V Burgess
Mrs. Sally Janee (Crookshanks) Burgess, widow of Stephen Vicent Burgess, former
town sergeant of Lewis burg, died at her home early Wednesday morning August
29, 1945. She was born in Richlands near Lewisbury 84 years last July and had
been a life-long resident of the community. Her husband preceded her in death
about 15 years ago. Surviving are two children, Mrs T. S. Burgess of Lewisburg
and George L Burgess of Barboursville. She is also survived by two half
brothers and two half sisters. They are Tracy Crookshanks of aMaxwelton, Mrs.
Anna Hanson of Ronceverte, Mrs Joseph Hern and Charles Crookshanks of White
Sulphur Springs. Thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also
survive Services were held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at Calvary Methodieeist
Church with Rev F.D.Rexrode officiating and burieal in Calvary Cemetary.
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Individual Notes
Note for: Lelia Ada Burgess, 17 Aug 1888 - 26 Jul 1977
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Individual Note: Notes of Michael Burgess page 280
8c. Lelia Ada. She was named after the heroine of the religious novel of the
same name. Born 17 Aug 1888 at Richlands, WV. Married her first cousin, once
removed, Taylor Scott Burgess, son of Moses Franklin Burgess on 2 Jan 1912 in
Greenbrier Co., WV. Lelia Burgess dictated a memoir of her early life to her
granddaughter, Helen McClung. She died at Washington, DC, on 26 Jul 1977, and
is buried in the Calvary Cemetery. For her children, see the entry of T. S.
Burgess.
Individual Notes
Note for: John Thomas Cockrill, 26 Feb 1856 - 26 Oct 1930
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Individual Note: 5d. John Thomas COCKRILL was born 26 Feb 1856 in Fauquier County, Virginia the son of
Thomas COCKRILL and Lettetia BAILEY. He married first Edmonia UTTERBACK 21
or 31 Oct 1877 in Fauquier County, Virginia. John Thomas COCKRILL died 26 Oct 1930
in Fauquier County, Virginia. Edmonia UTTERBACK was born 11 Aug 1851 at The Plains,
Fauquier County, Virginia. She died 19 Nov 1915 at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia.
They are buried side by side in the Alton Cemetery at Bethel, Fauquier, Virginia. Edmonia
was the daughter of William Price UTTERBACK and Susan Catherine BURGESS. Joseph
BAILEY was the bondsman for their marriage record. James N. BADGER was the preacher.
Bondsman Joseph BAILEY was the brother of Lettetia BAILEY.
EDMONIA UTTERBACK
Obituary of Mrs. Edmonia Cockrell (19th November 1915)
The Angel of Death has once more visited this community claiming as its victim, Mrs Edmonia Cockrill, beloved wife of Mr John T. Cockrill. Mrs Cockrill was carried to the hospital several weeks ago to undergo an operation for tumor. Everything that loving hands could do was in vain, for the Great physician had called her to her eternal rest.
She was a kind and devoted wife, a true and loving mother, a generous and true friend. She will be greatly missed. There was always a smile on her sweet face - once seen, never forgotten. She made a host of friends wherever she went.
She leaves to mourn their sad loss, four sisters, one brother, husband and eight children - three daughters and five sons and many friends and relatives. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents husband and children left behind to toil on through this life until the day shall come when they will be called to meet her in the Home over there, where there will be no heartache or sadness and no more good bye.
Be comforted with this sweet thought: “For well we know we must bow our heads in bumble submission to his mighty word.
She was laid to rest in the family burying ground Sunday evening. Rev. William Chinn conducting the funeral service. Many gathered to pay their last tribute to one they loved so we..
God Bless, protect and keep the dear ones - teach them the way to everlasting life.
This the wish of the writer.
How vain is all beneath the skies.
How transcient every earthly bliss
How slender all the fondest ties
That bind us to a world like this.
The evening cloud, the morning dew,
The withering grass, the fading flower
Of earthly hopes are emblems true
The glory of the passing hour.
But though earth’s fairest blossoms die,
And all beneath the skies is vain
There is a land whose confines lie,
Beyond the reach of care or pain
Then let the hope of joys to come
Despel our cares and chase our fears.
If God be ours, we’re traveling home.
Though passing through a vale of tears
Why do we mourn departing friends,
Or shake at death’s alarm
Tis but the voice that Jesus sends
To call them to his arms.
In Memoriam
In fond memory of our beloved mother, Mrs. E.J. Cockrill, who was called home one year ago Sunday November 19, 1915.
Just one year ago death mother.
Thou didst leave us here below
We have missed thee, for no other Couldst thy fond endearment show.
Oh How patient in thy suffering When affliction laid thee low.
Oh How near our hearts were broken.
When we found that thou must go.
Oh How earnestly thou pleased for the way ward children here.
Praying that we come to Jesus Call upon him while he is near.
Unto Thee, O God our Father
We would life our feeble voice.
Help us meet our sainted mother.
Help us make her God our choice.
By her fond son and daughter in law Wm T. Cockrill and his wife Mary E. Cockrille.
MOST OF THE RECORDS SPELL OUR NAME COCKRILL. Sometimes it is spelled COCKRELL
I have changed the spelling to COCKRILL as I really believe COCKRILL is correct.
John Thomas COCKRILL was what we would call today a self made man. He was a successful
businessman and father of a large family. It was common knowledge that John Thomas COCKRILL
was a workaholic and disciplinarian.
John Thomas COCKRILL and Edmonia were the proud parents of ten children, five boys and five
girls. Sarah and Susan were twin sisters who died soon after birth. The other eight children were
taught to respect their home and country. They had a respect for the South and the values taught
at the time. John and Edmonia loved their children and they loved their parents.
Edmonia and John Thomas purchased a beautiful home near Bethel , Fauquier, Virginia and kept
a gorgeous home that was full of antiques. Their home was always clean and well kept. John Thomas
required that his sons and daughters work on their 3,000 acres farm at Bethel. The old home still
stands today. The home was owned by the SMITH family for several generations before John Thomas
COCKRILL purchased the home. It is a very special place to visit. When there it is easy to imagine the
life that they must have had. When the father asked that a task be performed everyone knew that it
would be performed in a timely basis. Several of the children stayed and worked on the farm for many
years. They wanted to obey their parents as they had a great respect for them.
Sundays were spent being together, with the family enjoying delicious meals and stimulating conversation.
Their home was full nearly every Sunday. A blessing was given on every meal. The children and grand
children loved to play around their large home until dark or a little after.
The cattle business was an important part of the life of John Thomas COCKRILL. He raised the red
and white cattle. It is said that he could guess the weight of a bull within five pounds. Edmonia
UTTERBACK passed away 19 Nov 1915 at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. Edmonia is buried
next to John Thomas COCKRILL in the family cemetery called Alton Farms at Bethel, Fauquier County, Virgina.
EDMONIA UTTERBACK
Obituary of Mrs. Edmonia Cockrell (19th November 1915)
The Angel of Death has once more visited this community claiming as its victim, Mrs Edmonia Cockrill, beloved wife of Mr John T. Cockrill. Mrs Cockrill was carried to the hospital several weeks ago to undergo an operation for tumor. Everything that loving hands could do was in vain, for the Great physician had called her to her eternal rest.
She was a kind and devoted wife, a true and loving mother, a generous and true friend. She will be greatly missed. There was always a smile on her sweet face - once seen, never forgotten. She made a host of friends wherever she went.
She leaves to mourn their sad loss, four sisters, one brother, husband and eight children - three daughters and five sons and many friends and relatives. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents husband and children left behind to toil on through this life until the day shall come when they will be called to meet her in the Home over there, where there will be no heartache or sadness and no more good bye.
Be comforted with this sweet thought: “For well we know we must bow our heads in bumble submission to his mighty word.
She was laid to rest in the family burying ground Sunday evening. Rev. William Chinn conducting the funeral service. Many gathered to pay their last tribute to one they loved so we..
God Bless, protect and keep the dear ones - teach them the way to everlasting life.
This the wish of the writer.
How vain is all beneath the skies.
How transcient every earthly bliss
How slender all the fondest ties
That bind us to a world like this.
The evening cloud, the morning dew,
The withering grass, the fading flower
Of earthly hopes are emblems true
The glory of the passing hour.
But though earth’s fairest blossoms die,
And all beneath the skies is vain
There is a land whose confines lie,
Beyond the reach of care or pain
Then let the hope of joys to come
Despel our cares and chase our fears.
If God be ours, we’re traveling home.
Though passing through a vale of tears
Why do we mourn departing friends,
Or shake at death’s alarm
Tis but the voice that Jesus sends
To call them to his arms.
In Memoriam
In fond memory of our beloved mother, Mrs. E.J. Cockrill, who was called home one year ago Sunday November 19, 1915.
Just one year ago death mother.
Thou didst leave us here below
We have missed thee, for no other Couldst thy fond endearment show.
Oh How patient in thy suffering When affliction laid thee low.
Oh How near our hearts were broken.
When we found that thou must go.
Oh How earnestly thou pleased for the way ward children here.
Praying that we come to Jesus Call upon him while he is near.
Unto Thee, O God our Father
We would life our feeble voice.
Help us meet our sainted mother.
Help us make her God our choice.
By her fond son and daughter in law Wm T. Cockrill and his wife Mary E. Cockrille.
MOST OF THE RECORDS SPELL OUR NAME COCKRILL. Sometimes it is spelled COCKRELL
I have changed the spelling to COCKRILL as I really believe COCKRILL is correct.
John Thomas COCKRILL was what we would call today a self made man. He was a successful
businessman and father of a large family. It was common knowledge that John Thomas COCKRILL
was a workaholic and disciplinarian.
John Thomas COCKRILL and Edmonia were the proud parents of ten children, five boys and five
girls. Sarah and Susan were twin sisters who died soon after birth. The other eight children were
taught to respect their home and country. They had a respect for the South and the values taught
at the time. John and Edmonia loved their children and they loved their parents.
Edmonia and John Thomas purchased a beautiful home near Bethel , Fauquier, Virginia and kept
a gorgeous home that was full of antiques. Their home was always clean and well kept. John Thomas
required that his sons and daughters work on their 3,000 acres farm at Bethel. The old home still
stands today. The home was owned by the SMITH family for several generations before John Thomas
COCKRILL purchased the home. It is a very special place to visit. When there it is easy to imagine the
life that they must have had. When the father asked that a task be performed everyone knew that it
would be performed in a timely basis. Several of the children stayed and worked on the farm for many
years. They wanted to obey their parents as they had a great respect for them.
Sundays were spent being together, with the family enjoying delicious meals and stimulating conversation.
Their home was full nearly every Sunday. A blessing was given on every meal. The children and grand
children loved to play around their large home until dark or a little after.
The cattle business was an important part of the life of John Thomas COCKRILL. He raised the red
and white cattle. It is said that he could guess the weight of a bull within five pounds. Edmonia
UTTERBACK passed away 19 Nov 1915 at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. Edmonia is buried
next to John Thomas COCKRILL in the family cemetery called Alton Farms at Bethel, Fauquier County, Virgina.
After Edmonia’s death John Thomas COCKRILL married Edmonia’s sister Ida Jackson UTTERBACK
May 1917 in Fauquier County, Virginia. This was Ida Jackson’s first marriage. Ida Jackson UTTERBACK
died 22 Dec 1954 in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. Ida Jackson and John Thomas had no children.
Pictures of their tombstones are included in this text.
John Thomas COCKRILL died 26 Oct 1930 in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. It is said that he had
one of the largest funerals in the history of Fauquier County. Friends came from near and far to attend the funeral .
The yard outside the home at Bethel was filled with well wishers and loved ones. He was buried in the perpetual
cemetery just outside the home place.
John Thomas COCKRILL’s will is transcribed at the end of this chapter.
Susan Catherine BURGESS
Wife of William Price UTTERBACK
Daughter of John Burgess & Charlotte JOHNSTON
Born 21 Nov 1828 Died 3 Mar 1912
Susan Catherine BURGESS is the Aunt of Mollie BURGESS
Alton Farms
Alton Farms the home of John Thomas COCKRILL was built in 1795 and is located on the southeast corner of the
Intersection of Hebron Church Road (Route 628) and Evergreen (Route 672). Perhaps the most beautiful part of
the home is the cemetery. The Joseph Blackwell SMITH, William Rowley SMITH families are buried there along
with our family, John Thomas COCKRILL, Edmonia Jane UTTERBACK, Ida Jackson UTTERBACK, William
Price UTTERBACK and Susan Catherine BURGESS.
If only the HUGE trees around Alton Farms could talk they would tell us the story of the old home place and
its history. As this work is being completed Alton Farms as it is know is over 205 years old and still in
magnificent condition. There are three or four fire places in the home. The walls have been exposed to present
the original logs and white cement mortar used during the day. According to my mother there was a "secret"
room in the top center part of the home that may have been a hiding place during the Civil War. My mother
remembers that John Thomas COCKRILL had a huge desk in that room which could then only be accessed
by a spiral stair case. The family which now owns and lives in have made a bedroom for their special son.
It is very interesting to note that the almost directly east of Alton Farms across Pigmut Mountain is the Heflin
Moffett Cemetery where Thomas COCRKILL and Lettetia BAILEY are buried in that beautiful setting among
the hills of Carter's Run just a few miles away. Just as important a fact is that Jesse Moffett the great uncle
of Thomas COCKRILL is buried In this cemetery. It is my opinion that William COCKRILL and Sally PURKINS
and probably Anderson COCKRILL and Mary JOHNSON are also buried in that cemetery in the unmarked graves
found there. This cemetery is found in a Beautiful setting of wooded hills and pasture.
Alton Cemetery, Bethel Warrenton, Virginia
Located at SE intersection of Rts 7\628 * 672 lef of house known as “Alton Farm” many fieldstone markers, Col
Wm Rowley SMITH married Lucy Steptoe BLACKWELL and had 19 children and lived here, according to Mrs
Edward J. Jones in 1989 all rock markers except one have been taken up. Resurveyed Mar 12, 1989 - Fauquier
County, Virignia Tombstone Inscriptions - Nancy Baird, Carol Jordan and Joseph Scherer by Heritage Books, Inc.
"When Mr William Rowley SMITH of Alton Farm purchased of Thomas Moore and wife the farm lying a few
miles away east of Alton, in the year 1833, there was undoubtedly a house standing on the property, and this is
believed to be part of the quaint old house of today "Westview" is a real land mark in Fauquier, and dear to the
hearts of the descendents of builder, who, to the fourth generation, enjoy its generous hospitality and gracious
charm" Old Homes and Families of Fauquier County, Virginia, The W.P.A. Records) page371. From this record
we know that William Rowley Smith Owned Alton Farms in 1833. (See Joseph Smith and Anne Anderson Chapter)
Both places are special even holy ground. I encourage all descendants to visit and even leave flowers for these
Family. Members who must never be forgotten. I promise that visit will be an experience that you will never forget.
The History of Peoples National Bank
The Peoples National Bank was chartered January 18, 1910. The bank started business in the Gaines Building,
with paid in capital of $50,000 represented by 63 stockholders. The bank began operations with its first officers:
A. FLETCHER, President, JOHN COCKRILLE , Vice President, S.C. BRITTLE Cashier and W.E. BISHOP,
Assistant Cashier.
Newspaper The Fauquier Democrat, XXV #15 Wednesday Oct 29, 1930.
"Death Claims Mr. John T. COCKRELL one of the most successful farmers of the County died Sunday morning
at home near Bethel after 3 weeks illness. 74 years, 8 months. Raised cattle and was know for his sound
judgement and integrity. He was Vice President of the People’s National Bank. He is survived by his second wife,
5 sons and 3 daughters and many Grand children. The funeral was held at his home Tuesday afternoon.”
Obituary of Mrs Ida Jackson Cockrill “Mrs Cockrill” dies, Burial at Bethel
Mrs Ida Jackson died Cockrill, at the residence of Raymond Mandley in Warrenton on Wednesday, December 22. She was the wife of the late John Cockrill of Warrenton.
Surviving are three stepchildren, Clarence Cockrill of Leesburg, William Cockrill of Indiana, Mrs M. Ida Mandley of New Baltimore. She also leaves sever grand children.
Funeral servies where held from the Sudduth Funeral Home on December 24 with interment at the home place at Bethel.
Will Book 52 page 316-318 Fauquier County, Virginia.
Will Book 52 page 305.
List of Heirs of Ida Jackson COCKRILL AGE 88 6 Jan 1955 (Really the heirs of John Thomas
COCKRILL and Edmonia UTTERBACK.
Emma Jeffries Great Niece Culpeper, Virginia
Ethel Solton Great Niece Washington, D.C. *
William Thomas COCKRILL Nephew Anderson, Indiana
Edwin Clarence COCKRILL Nephew Leesburg, Virginia *
Billie Lunceford gg neice Warrenton, Virginia *
Evelyn Walter COCKRILL great niece Warrenton, Virginia.
Thelma COCKRILL great niece Washington, D.C.
John COCKRILL great nephew Fort Meyers, Florida
Merville COCKRILL great nephew Fort Meyers, Florida
Vivian Lantz great neice Barboursville, W Va
Emerson Burgess great nephew Barboursville, W Va
Eloise Burgess great neice Barboursville, W Va
Audrey COCKRILL great neice
Mary Ida Mandley niece Warrenton, Virginia
Edward Durand Mandley nephew Alexandria, Virginia
Mary E Huland great niece unknown *
William P Mandley great nephew Warrenton, Virginia
Margaret Kirby great niece The Plains, Virginia *
Katherine A Mandley great niece Warrenton, Virginia
Theodore F Mandley great nephew Warrenton, Virginia
Dorothy Mandley great niece Warrenton, Virginia
Robert Mandley great nephew Warrenton, Virginia
Albert Felbinger great nephew Maryland *
Norwood Utterback nephew Broad Run, Virginia *
Winston Utterback nephew unknown *
Clara Carder great niece unknown *
Ronald Carder great nephew Culpeper, Virginia *
Ethel Rowe great neice unknown *
Carroll Utterback nephew Broad Run, Virginia *
Roland Utterback nephew Broad Run, Virginia *
Thomas Cockrill nephew Alexandria, Virginia
Ocie Bobst Niece Unknown
Lillian Lake Niece Marshall, Virginia
Edmonia Devers Niece Washington, D.C.
Susie Clatterbuck Niece Washington, D.C.
Minnie James Niece Remington,Virginia *
Margaret SMITH Niece Washington, D.C. *
Raymond Cockrill Nephew Remington, Virginia
Aubrey Cockrill Nephew Remington, Virginia
Raymond D Mandley
Administrator Executor
* There are several in the above list that I have been unable to identify.
From Left to Right (Guessing)
Gilbert Staton, Jenny May, John Henry, Edmonia, Mary Ida,Edwin Clarence, William Thomas, Laura Lorena
Missing one son (Preston Mercer)
John Thomas COCKRELL was what we would call today a self made man.
He was a successful businessman and father of a large family. It was
common knowledge that he was a workaholic and disciplinarian. His
father Thomas Cockrill was a farmer who left a normal type of will for
the time. From a worldly perspective John Thomas Cockrell succeeded
in acheiving more than most did or would achieve materially in this life.
John Thomas Cockrell and Edmonia were the proud parents of ten children: 5
boys and 5 girls. Sarah and Susan died at birth or lived for just a few days.
The children were influenced by the values of the old South and that strong
American work ethic.
John Thomas Cockrell and Edmonia Utterback were married 31 Oct 1877 in
Fauquier County, Virginia. We do not know where they lived when they were
first married, but on 11 Jan 1882 John T Cockrell and Edmonia 1st part and
his father Thomas Cockrell of the 2nd part received land on the West side of
Pebble Road leading from the Village of Little Georgetown.
Edmonia and John Thomas Cockrell purchased a beautiful home that had
been owned by the wealthy Smith family of Fauquier County, Virginia. It is
interesting to note that John Thomas Cockrell was a distant cousin to the
Smith family. This home is located at Alta near Bethel just a few miles North
of Warrenton, Virginia. Edmonia kept a gorgeous home that was full of
antiques. Their home was always clean and neat.
John Thomas Cockrell required that both his sons and daughters worked on
their 3,000 acre farm. When John Thomas asked that a task be completed
everyone knew that it would be completed ahead of schedule. Most of the
children stayed and worked the farm for many years. For the most part they
learned obedience from their parents. They had great respect for their father.
Sundays were spent being together enjoying delicious meals and
conversation. Their home was full nearly every Sunday with family and friends.
A blessing was invoked at every meal.
The cattled business was a way of life for John Thomas Cockrell. He
enjoyed the work and dealing of cattle. It is said that he could always tell
the weight of a bull within five pounds weight.
The blacks who were employed by the family were treated with respect
and love. There was a stone house and smaller houses near the home were
they lived.
When John Thomas Cockrell died the funeral brought friends and family
from all around. The huge funeral was held in the yard beside the house
where the cemetary is now located.
Newspaper The Fauquier Democrat XXV #15 Wednesday Oct 29, 1930
"Death Claims Mr. John T. Cockrell one of the most successful farmers
of the county Sunday Morning at home near Bethel after 3 weeks illness
74 years, 8 months. Rasied cattle and was a business man and was known
for his sound judgement and integrity. He was Vice President of the
People National Bank. He is survived by his second wife, 5 sons and 3
daughters and many grand children. The funeral was held at his home
Tuesday afternoon.."
Fauquier County, Virginia, Birth, Marriage and Death Records
Department of Vital Statistics and Health Records, Richmond, Virginia
Greenbrier County, Virginia Marriage and Death Records
Koscuisko County, Indiana Death Records
Cabell County, West Virginia Death Records
Will Book 52 page 316-318 Fauquier County, Virginia (This is a huge
complicated will in possession of James A Burgess 4819 West Erie Street
Chandler, Az 85226
WILL OF JOHN THOMAS COCKRILL
Fauquier County, Virginia Will Book 52 page 316
I, John T. COCKRILL, of the County of Fauquier and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory and disposing memory and knowing the uncertainty of life, make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time heretofore made:
(I) I direct my Executor hereinafter named, to pay all my just debts (which are few at this time)as soon after my decease as is conveniently practicable; and I wish my said Executor make suitable provision to pay my funeral expenses and that of my wife, Ida Jackson COCKRILL; which provision shall include appropriate and suitable monuments for our graves, and I hereby charge my entire estate to that end. (2) I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Ida Jackson COCKRILL, the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000) as her absolute property, to be paid to her by my Executor as soon after my decease as practicable. I also give and bequeath to my said wife, Ida Jackson COCKRILL, al household and kitchen furniture in the house where I now live.
(3)I give and bequeath to my beloved wife,Ida Jackson COCKRILL, for and during her natural life, the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), and I direct my Executor hereinafter named to invest and re-invest the said sum of $35,000, so bequeathed to her, in good, interest bearing securities, and I hereby authorize and empower my said Executor to invest the same in good, six percent, first trust real estate bonds, and to collect and pay over to her semi-annually, the interest derived therefrom. Upon the death of my said wife, Ida Jackson COCKRILL, the said sum of $35000, is to revert and go into the remaineder of my estate, and to be come a part of what is hereafter referred to as the residue of my estate, and to be disposed of as hereinafter stated.
John T. COCKRILL
#2(4) I give and bequeath to my son, Gilbert S. COCKRILL, the sum of eight thousand dollars ($8,000), and I direct my Executor to pay to him that sum as soon after my decease as may be practicable. I make this bequest to my said son, Gilbert S. COCKRILL, in lieu of the farm know as “Evergreen”, which I have heretofore devised to him, said farm having been subsequently sold by me to George Sloane.
(5) I give and bequeath to my grandson, Raymond MANDLEY, the sum of one thousand dollars, ($1000), and I direct my Executor to pay to him that sum as soon after my decease as may be practicable.
(6)I give and devise to my daughter, Jennie M. GLASCOCK, that certain farm known as “The Benjamin SMITH home tract”,
containing 313 1/2 acres, in fee simple.
(7) I give and devise to my son W.T. COCKRILL, my farm
of 190 acres, bought by me from James K. SKINKER, joining the balance of the Huntley Farm, and on
the west side of the road leading from Broad Run to Bethel, in Fee Simple.
(8)I give and devise to my son, Edwin C. COCKRILL, my home place, known as “Alton”, containing 225 acres in fee simple, subject, however, to the following condition, that my said son, Edwin C. COCKRILL, is to keep up and give
proper attention to the COCKRILL Graveyard, now located on said farm; and subject to the further condition that he is to place at the disposal of my wife, Ida Jackson COCKRILL, the room on the second story of the building, now occupied by myself and family, known as the room occupied by Mr and Mrs. UTTERBACK up to the time of their death. This room is to be at the disposal of my wife during her
natural life.
John T. COCKRILL
#3(9) I give and devise to my daughter, Laura L. BURGESS, the farm which I first bought from Benjamin Smith, adjoining E.S. Blackwell Farm, and the Benjamin Sith Home Place, containing 160 acres, in fee simple. 10) I give and devise to my son, Presley M. COCKRILL, my farm known as “Edgewood”, it being the T.T. Smith Home Place, and containing 193 acres, in fee simple.
(11)I give and devise to my son, John H. COCKRILL,
in fee simple, my farm containing 268 1/2 acres, adjoining the Triplett Farm. (now owned by Evans), which
farm was bought by me from E. S. Blackwell and wife.
(12) I give and devise to my daughter Mary I. MANDLEY,
in fee simple, the farm known as “The Jeffries Land” (a part of it have been Walden Land), and having been bought
by me from D.P. Kelly and wife, containing 322 1/2 acres.
(13) I have a tract of land, containing 160 1/2 acres,
known as “The Blue Grass Field”, adjoining Clifton Farm, and the E.S. Blackwell Place, and which was bought
by me from Dr . George H. Chewing. I have divided this tart of land as follows: Starting with and taking the wire fence on the road leading up to the house, I have give Mary I. MANDLEY, and running directly across said “Blue Grass Land” to the other side as the dividing line, I give and devise to my daughter, Mary I. Mandley, in fee simple; the part of said farm by said division next to and adjoining Clifton Farm, I give and devise the other part of the said “Blue Grass Land” formed by said division, adjoining the E.S. Blackwell Place, to my son, John H. COCKRILL, in fee simple.
(14)All of the tangible personal property belonging to me at the date of my death, on the farms which I have devised to John T. COCKRILL
#4 my children heretofore mentioned, is to be a part of the residue of my estate, and does no pass with the real
estate upon JOHN THOMAS COCKRELL AND EDMONIA UTTERBACK which it may be found at the date of my death , and my Executor hereinafter named is directed to sell said tangible personal property except the household furniture in the house where I now live which I have bequeather to my wife, Ida Jackson COCKRILL, and the proceeds therefrom are to go into the residue of my estate.
(15) All the residue of my estate of whatever situate, I give and bequeath to my eight children here in before named, share and share alike, and they are to take this residue in fee simple. In the event any of my said eight children should predecease me, I give and bequeath the share of such deceased child.
(16) In the event that any of my aforesaid children
should be dissatisfied with the provisions of this my will,, and attempt to break the same, or institute and begin any litigation for that purpose, then and in that event, the share or shares heretofore devised and bequeather to any such child or children in this my will, shall be null and void, and they shall take nothing under my Will, and I give and devise to the other children mentioned in this Will, not attempting to break the same, such share or shares which I have heretofore devised and bequeathed to the ones who did attempt to break the same, and they (my children who did not attempt to break my Will) are to take such devises and bequests in fee simple.
(17) I direct my Executor hereinafter named to pay all State John T. COCKRILL #5 and Federal Income Taxes,
assessable against my estate, or against the shares of any of the beneficiaries under this my will, out of the residue
of my estate, before making a final disposition thereof to my children.
(18) I hereby name, designate and appoint C.W. CARTER, of Warrenton, Virginia as Executor of this my last
Will and Testament, and he is to receive a commission of three percent for his services as such Executor. In
Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my last Will and Testament, written on five pages
of paper, signing each page at the bottom thereof, this the 20th day of June 1930.
John T. COCKRILL
Signed sealed published and acknowledged by John T. COCKRILL as and for his last Will and Testament
in the presence of us, who in his presence and at his request, and in the presence of each other, all being present together at the same time, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
B. R. GLASCOCK Witness
J. T. TIMBERLAKE Witness
Clerk’s Office of Fauquier Circuit Court, 29 October 1930.
A paper writing dated 20 June 1930 purporting to be the last will and testament of John T. COCKRILL, deceased,
was produced before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia for Probate, and B. B. Glascock
and J. W. Timberlake the subscribing witnesses thereto, were sworn and testified that the said testator signed
and acknowledged said paper writing to be his last will and testament in their presence, they being together at the
same time in the presence of the testator whereupon said paper writing is ordered to be recorded as and for the
true last will and testament of John T. COCKRILL, deceased. And on the motion of C.W. CARTER, the executor
named in said will, who made oath as the law requires, and together with the American Surety Company of New
York his Security, entered into and acknowledged bond before said clerk in the penalty of one hundred and
thirty thousand dollars, payable and conditioned according to law, certificate is granted the said C. W. CARTER
for obtaining probate of said will in due form.
Teste: T.E BARTENSTEIN Clerk
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Heirs of John Thomass Cockrill deceased 29 Oct 1930
Ida Jackson COCKRILL 64 Warrenton, Virginia
Jennie M Glascock 52 Culpepper, Virginia
William Thomas Cockrell 50 Warrenton, Virginia
Edwin Clarence Cockrell 49 Warrenton, Virginia
John Henry Cockrell 47 Warrenton, Virginia
Gilbert Staton Cockrell 46 Warrenton, Virginia
Laura L Cockrell 44 Barboursville, West Virginia
Preston Mercer Cockrell 40 Warrenton, Virginia
Mary Ida Cockrell 48 Warrenton, Virginia
1910 Fauquier County, Virginia Census Centre District
Dwelling 155
COCKRELL John T Head M W 54 27 Virginia Virginia Virginia
COCKRELL Eddie J Wife F W 57 27 11/8 Va Virginia Virginia
COCKRELL Gilbert S Son M W 24 Virginia Virginia Virginia
COCKRELL Preston M Son M W 20 Virginia Virginia Virginia
UTTERBACK Sue Mother F W 77 Widow Virginia Virginia Virginia
in Law
UTTERBACK Ida Sister F W 55 SingleVirginia Virginia Virginia
in Law
Dwelling 156
COCKRELL William R Head M W 32 6 Virginia Virgina Virginia
COCKRELL Mollie E Wife F W 36 6 4/4 Virginia Virginia Virginia
COCKRELL William H Son M W 5 SingleVirginia Virginia Virginia
COCKRELL Everett Son M W 4 SingleVirginia Virginia Virginia
COCKRELL Gladys Dau F W 2 SingleVirginia Virginia Virginia
Census 1900 Fauquier County, Virginia
Centre District
314 COCKRELL, John T Feb 1856 White Male 44 11/8 VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Edmonia J Aug 1857 White Female VA VA VA
COCKRELL, William T Mar 1880 White Male Va VA VA
COCKRELL, Edwin C Aug 1881 White Male VA VA VA
COCKRELL, John Henry Feb 1883 White Male VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Gilbert S Aug 1884 White Male VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Preston M Mar 1890 White Male VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Mary J Dec 1892 White Female VA VA VA
UTTERBACK, William Apr 1813 White Male VA VA VA
UTTERBACK, Susan May 1830 White Female VA VA VA
Centre District #2
COCKRELL, Landon Jan 1872 White Male VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Mary Aug 1869 White Female VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Thomas W Sep 1891 White Male VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Ocie W Apr 1893 White Female VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Lillian Oct 1895 White Female VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Susan Dec 1896 White Female VA VA VA
COCKRELL, Edmonia Sep 1899 White Female VA VA VA
Deed Book Fauquier County, Virginia
11 Jan 1882 between John T Cockrell and Edmonia 1st part and Thomas
Cockrell 2nd part land on West Side of Pebble Road leading from the
Village of Little Georgetown.
CENSUS 1880 Fauquier County, Virginia Scott District
148 COCKRELL, Thomas 58 White Male Virginia VA VA
COCKRELL, Lettetia 55 White Female Virginia
COCKRELL, Mollie 22 White Female Virginia
COCKRELL, James A 18 White Male Virginia
COCKRELL, Robert 16 White Male Virginia
COCKRELL, Franklin 14 White Male Virginia
COCKRELL, Ida L 12 White Female Virginia
COCKRELL, Landon J 8 White Male Virginia
MCDONALD, Dorsey 30 White Male Virginia Border
149 COCKRELL, John 24 White Male Virginia
COCKRELL, Edmonia 25 White Female Virginia
COCKRELL, Jennie M 1 White Female Virginia
COCKRELL, William T Apr White Male Virginia
Census 1870 Fauquier County, Virginia
20 COCKRILL, Thomas 47 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, Lettita 43 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, Mary E 18 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, Nancy A 16 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, John T 14 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, James A 10 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, Lucy F 12 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, Robert R 8 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, Reuben F 5 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, Ida L 2 White Female Virginia
UTTERBACK, John 26 White Male Virginia
UTTERBACK, Sarah J 20 White Female Virginia Daughter of Thomas
UTTERBACK, William H 3mo White Male Virginia
Census 1860 Fauquier County, Virginia
COCKRILL, Thomas 36 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, Leticia 30 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, Sarah J 10 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, Mary 8 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, Nancy 6 White Female Virginia
COCKRILL, John T 4 White Male Virginia
COCKRILL, Lucy F 2 White Female Virginia
Fauquier County, Virginia Will Book 52 page 305
List of Heirs of Ida Jackson Cockrill age 88 6 Jan 1955
(Really the heirs of John Thomas Cockrell and Edmonia Utterback)
Emma Jeffries Great Niece Culpeper, Virginia
Ethel Solton Great Niece Washington, DC
William Thomas Cockrell Nephew Anderson, Indiana
Edwin Clarence Cockrell Nephew Leesburg, Virginia
Billie Lunceford gg niece Warrenton, Virginia
Evelyn Walter COCKRILL great Niece Warrenton, Virginia
Thelma Cockrill great niece Washington, DC
John Cockrill great nephew Fort Meyers, Florida
Merville Cockrill great nephew Fort Meyers, Florida
Vivian Lantz great niece Barboursville, W Va
Emerson Burgess great nephew Barboursville, W Va
Eloise Burgess great niece Barboursville, W Va
Audrey Cockrill great niece
Mary Ida Mandley niece Warrenton, Virginia
Edward Durand Mandley nephew Alexandria, Virginia
Mary E Huland great niece unknown
William P Mandley great nephew Warrenton, Virginia
Margaret Kirby great niece The Plains, Virginia
Katherine A Mandley great niece Warrenton, Virginia
Theodore F Mandley great nephew Warrenton, Virginia
Dorothy Mandley great niece Warrenton, Virginia
Robert Mandley great nephew Warrenton, Virginia
Albert Felbinger great nephew Maryland
Norwood Utterback nephew Broad Run, Virginia
Winston Utterback nephew unknown
Alice Litt Niece unknown
Clara Carder great niece Culpeper, Virginia
Ronald Carder great nephew Culpeper, Virginia
Ethel Rowe great niece unknown
Caroll Utterback Nephew Broad Run, Virginia
Roland Utterback Nephew Broad Run, Virginia
Thomas Cockrill Nephew Alexandria, Virginia
Ocie Bobst Niece Unknown
Lillian Lake Niece Marshall, Virginia
Edmonia Devers Niece Washington, DC
Susie Clatterback Niece Washington, DC
Minnie James Niece Remington, Virginia
Margaret Smith Niece Washington, DC
Raymond Cockrill Nephew Remington, Virginia
Aubrey Cockrill Nephew Remington, Virginia
Raymond D Mandley
Administrator Executor