Individual Notes
Note for: William Cockrill, ABT 1710 - Apr 1755/1757
Index
Individual Note: CHAPTER 3
WILLIAM COCKRIL and HANNAH ANDERSON
The First Generation
King George County, Virginia & Prince William County, Virginia
(1710?-1756?)
1a. Our earliest proven ancestor WILLIAM COCKRIL, was born about 1710 most likely in Northumberland
County, or Westmoreland County, Virginia. It is my opinion that William COCKRIL married Hannah ANDERSON in King George County or Richmond County, Virginia about 1738-1740 in King George County. We do not have
a marriage record only circumstantial evidence.
Hannah ANDERSON was born about 1718 probably in King George County, Virginia the daughter of Walter
ANDERSON and Mary TRAVIS. William COCKRIL passed away about 1756 a relatively young man in his
mid-forties or early fifties in Prince William County, Virginia and is probably buried in the Heflin Moffett Cemetery,
Carter’s Run, Fauquier County, Virginia.
William COCKRILL passed away about 1756. Mary ANDERSON sister of Hannah ANDERSON passed away in
the same time period. Henry MOFFETT married his sister-in-law Hannah ANDERSON about 1758. It was
common in those days that surviving spouses would marry.
We can take pride in the fact that our Cockrill ancestors came to America in the 1640-1680 time period.
After the death of William COCKRIL, Hannah ANDERSON married Henry MOFFETT about 1758 probably
in Prince William County, Virginia, but lived in Fauquier County, Virginia.
We are fortunate to have ten records on William COCKRIL, perhaps we will find other records in the future.
WILLIAM COCKRIL LEFT US ATLEAST 10 RECORDS
#1 3 Nov 1742: William COCKRIL witnessed the will of William THORNTON of King George County,
Virginia. Other witnesses were Elias SHARP and John Hobby. It is interesting to note that Walter
ANDERSON and other family members had relationships to the THORNTON family. Brunswick
Parish, King George County, Virginia Will Book A1 page 153-154.
NOTE: This places William COCKRILL in King George County, Virginia about the time Hannah
ANDERSON would be of age to marry. To witness a will William would have been atleast twenty
one years old, so he would have been born before 1721.
#2 10 Nov 1744: William COCKRELL of Prince William County, Virginia sold land to John West of
Stafford County, Virginia. The land was in Prince William County, Virginia. Stafford County, Virginia
Will Abstracts 1729-1748 page 112 found in Sparacio’s works.
#3 Richmond County Virginia Account Book Part 1.pP 30-32 Estate of Captain John Morton Deceased - . .
received of William Cockrill 5 Aug 1745. Is this our William COCKRILL?
#4 31 Jul 1747: Account of William COCKRILL carried forward from Ledger F. No additional entries
in account and no entries in credit account. Papers of Edward Dixon from Thomas Turner, King George
County, Virginia page 19.
#5 1751-1753: Prince William County, Virginia Tax List show William COCKRILL and Jeffrey JOHNSON
living next to each other or at least close by.
#6 1752-1753: Lease and Release from William COCKRILL to Jeffrey JOHNSON were acknowledged and
Hannah wife of said William were privately examined relinquished here right of dower in the lands
conveyed which were admitted to record.
NOTE: This is a great record as it shows that William COCKRILL’s wife was Hannah and it also shows
a connection with Jeffrey JOHNSON. William COCKRILL’s son Anderson COCKRELL and
Jeffrey JOHNSON’s daughter Mary would later marry.
#7 12 Oct 1753-1755: William SMITH has set up prior claim; 187 acres on Carter’s Run, adjacent to William
COCKAREL, Colonel William Fairfax, Walter ANDERSON, - Chain Carriers John Bowlen and Joseph
Nevel, Junior Surety. Surety William Baylis. Abstracts of the Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys
Fauquier County, Virginia (1715) 1744-1780 Compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner Volume III page 137.
NOTE: This record places William COCKRILL on Carter’s run and shows a close connection to Walter
ANDERSON.
#8 8 Apr 1755: Lease and Release from William COCKRILL and wife Hannah to J. JOHNSON Prince
William County, Virginia Order Book 1739-1755. page 222 and Minute Book page 61.
#9 22 Feb 1785 Feb 22, 1785 from Joseph Neavill of Hampshire County, to Elisha CORNWELL, for 200 L, two
tracts of land in Fauquier County on Carter’s Run & Rappahannock Mountain, one where of contains about 116
acres, purchased of William COCKRELL & Hannah his wife, the other containing about 183 acres, purchased
of Colo John Bell & Frances, his wife. Signed Joseph Neavill, Witness - John Moffett, Jarvis (x) Cornwell,
John Wilkenson (Wilkinson) recorded 24 July 1786. Deed Book 9 page 159.
#10 24 Aug 1785 “ Jarvis CORNWELL and Duanna sold two parcels of land to William CARR for 150 pounds.
This land was sold to Elisha CORNWELL by Joseph Neville as deeds recorded in Fauquier County 24 Aug
1785, the said tracts purchased by the said Neville of WILLIAM COCKRELL containing one hundred
sixteen acres of land purchased of Col. John BELL containing one hundred eighty three acres lying in Fauquier County on Carter’s Run surveyed by Capt John MOFFETT 10 Nov 1787 contains three hundred
acres with all houses out, houses, gardens, fences, orchards, meadows, pastures, mills, woods, underwoods,
ways, water and water courses and every advantage.... To have and to hold the said premises with the appertenances unto him the said William CARR his heirs and assign forever and the said Jarvis
CORNWELL and Duanna his wife doth for themselves and their heirs.....Estate of inheritance in fee simple on the premises hereby conveyed and they are fee and clear from all manner or encumbrances whatsoever
and they the said Jarvis CORNWELL and Duanna his wife at any time hereafter the proper cost and charges in the law of him the William CARR assigns.” Fauquier County Deed Book 10 page 13.
NOTE: This record further confirms that William did in fact own land and lived on Carter’s run which he purchased from John BELL and sold to Joseph NEVILL. We have a record that indicates that
William COCKRILL owned a beautiful piece of property which he may have built, planted, and
developed. I believe that this land was the land that Hannah ANDERSON COCKRIL received from
her father Walter ANDERSON. I also believe that this land is close to the Heflin Moffett Cemetery
on Carter’s Run. I highly recommend that each of you visit Carter’s Run & the Heflin Moffertt
Cemetery.when going to Fauquier County, Virginia.
NOTE: William COCKRIL’s name is spelled differently almost every time it is written.
NOTE: We should note that the will of Augustine WASHINGTON father of George WASHINGTON the First President of the United States is only one page away on 156. King George County, Virginia Will Book
1 page 153-154 .
WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM THESE RECORDS?
These are the only records that we have found that actually mention William COCKRILL. They are few
but they to provide valuable information:
a. William lived in or visited King George County, Virginia where Hannah ANDERSON lived.
b. William lived on Carter’s run in Prince William County, Virginia which would later become Fauquier
County, Virginia.
c. William COCKRILL was married and his wife was named Hannah.
d. William COCKRILL had close relationships with Jeffery JOHNSON.
e. Hannah released her dower rights to her Husband William COCKRIL
PROBABLE CHILDREN OF WILLIAM COCKRIL AND HANNAH ANDERSON
Much of what is to follow is simply conjecture, which I believe to be true after many years of research.
It is my hope that others will take an interest to secure more facts about this fragmented family whose
father passed away in the early years of his life. It is very possible that there could have been even more
children. When the word "about" is used we are simply calculating the date.
NOTE: We do not have proof that Anderson, Joseph, William, or Elizabeth are children of William COCKRIL
And Hannah ANDERSON, but must be listed because the facts are so compelling.
2a. Anderson COCKRILL born about 1740 in King George or Prince William County, Virginia. Anderson
married Mary JOHNSON about 1763 in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died 1791-1792 in Fauquier
County, Virginia. (See Chapter Anderson COCKRIL)
2b. Joseph COCKRILL was born about 1745 in Prince William County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth
BOADEN 26 Jan 1765 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Joseph died at an early age in Fauquier County,
Virginia leaving an inventory proved on 25 May 1772. The inventory was approved by Charles Morehead, John Hudnall, and Absalom Adams. Fauquier County, Virginia Will Book 1 page 197.
Fauquier County, Virginia Minute Books 29 July 1766
William MORGAN PLT against Joseph COCKEREL Deft. On an Attachment
This day came the Plantif in his proper person and the Constable having returned that he had attached Mare
Bridle and Saddle, a man’s hatt, two pair of half worn shoes, a bag with a parcel of wearing clothes and
some new linen. And the Deft failing to reply the same, It is considered by the Court the the Plt.
Recover against the said Defendant eleven pounds, fourteen shillings and six pence and his costs in
the behalf expended and the said Deft in mercy &c.. And it is ordered that the Sheriff sell the attached Estate and return an Account of the sale to the court.
Fauquier County, Virginia Minute Book 1768-1773
page 354 Fauquier County Court 29 Oct 1771
On the motion of John Likly, who made Oath and executed and acknowledged Bond as the Law directs, Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the Estate of Joseph COCKERELL deceased.
Fauquier County Minute Book 1768-1773
Court Held for Fauquier County 25 May 1772
An Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Joseph Cockerell deceased, was returned and
Ordered recorded.
2c. William COCKRILL was born about 1750 in Virginia . He married Frances JONES.
William died in 1824 in Allen County, Kentucky. We need DOCUMENTATION of parentage.
NOTE: The circumstantial information concerning this family is startling in that
the family names are so closely related. (See Chapter 10)
2d. Elizabeth COCKRILL was born between 1752 and 1754. In 1759 Elizabeth COCKRILL
was bound to Kerr (Carr Bailey) Fauquier County, Virginia Minute Book 1 page 23.
NOTE: It is very likely that there were other children.
1740 Thomas COCKRILL is on the Rent Rolls of King George County, Virginia.
CHILDREN OF HENRY MOFFETT AND HANNAH ANDERSON
2e. Jesse MOFFETT was born 2 Mar 1759 in Prince William County, Virginia (later Fauquier County,
Virginia. Jesse MOFFETT married Elizabeth BAILEY about 1785. Jesse MOFFETT is buried in
The Heflin Moffett Cemetery, Carter’s Run, Fauquier County, Virginia.
2f. Daniel MOFFETT was born 30 Jan 1765 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Daniel MOFFETT married
Elizabeth MOORE.
OTHER RECORDS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
1. 22-23 Feb 1763 Lease and Release: Between Henry MOFFET and HANNAH, his wife, and John MOFFET .. TRACT .. on Carter’s Run that was granted to Walter ANDERSON of King George County
Virginia for 818 acres. He devised one moiety to his son Cyprian and his daughter Mary late wife of
Henry MOFFETT. Deed Book 1 page 473-478. (Note: Mary MOFFETT was the daughter of Walter
ANDERSON.
2. Jesse MOFFETT is buried in what is now called the Heflin-Moffett Cemetery on Carter’s Run in
Fauquier County, Virginia. It is interesting to note that Thomas COCKRILL the grandson of
Anderson COCKRILL is also buried in that same cemetery. There were many markers in the
cemetery when I visited in the early 1970’s. Jesse was born 2 Mar 1759 and died 31 Aug 1832.
3. Anderson COCKRILL’s will states, “I APPOINT MY BROTHER JESSE MOFFETT.” Fauquier
County, Virginia Will Book 2 page 211.
WE ARE VERY BLESSED TO HAVE THE RECORDS THAT WE HAVE. WE KNOW ANDERSON
COCKRELL AND JESSE MOFFETT WERE HALF BROTHERS . Their mother was Hannah
ANDERSON daughter of Walter ANDERSON and Mary TRAVIS. Anderson COCKRELL was the
son of William COCKRILL and Jesse MOFFETT was the son of Henry MOFFETT. Hannah ANDERSON
was their mother.
IN MY OPINION THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE:
William COCKRIL is our ancestor and Anderson COCKRILL is his son. Furthermore, I believe they
are both buried in the Heflin - Moffett Cemetery in unmarked graves, on Carter’s Run, Fauquier County,
Virginia. Thomas COCKRILL and Jesse MOFFETT are buried there, so are the rest of the family members
in my opinion. As I have stood on that plot of ground I was over come with the beauty of the country side and
realization that many of our ancestors were born, lived and died in that area. I love that place
Death Date of William COCKRIL
William COCKRIL was living 28 Apr 1755. Jesse MOFFETT was born 2 Mar 1759. Normal calculations would indicate that Henry MOFFETT married Hannah ANDERSON COCKRIL at least one year earlier about 1758. William COCKRIL must have passed away between May 1755 and the
end of 1757. He must have been a young man in his early to mid forties when he passed away.
I have carefully reviewed Will Book C found in Prince William County, Virginia and do not find
a COCKRILL Will. Other Will Books have been destroyed or lost in Prince William County, Va
Will of William THORNTON
In the Name of God Amen. I William THORNTON of King George County and Parish of Brunswick, Gentleman, being sick and weak in body but of sound perfect and disposing mind memory and understanding.
Praised be Almighty God for the same, do make and declare this my Last Will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator and by the Merits of his son Jesus Christ my Redeemer I hope for the Enjoyments of a Heavenly Being.
Item: I give and bequeath unto Frances ROBINSON my granddaughter the following slaves, Punch, Venus and her child Lucy, Hannah, Primus, Cato Mingo, Jack and Dafeny. I also give unto my said granddaughter all that tract or parcel of land in Prince William County at the Great Marsh whereon William Hackney and John Jones now live containing five hundred acres of land more or less.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my grandson William ROBINSON THE following slaves Dick, Winney, Milley, Jolly, Dick, Edinborough, Plato, Phill and Sambo. I also give unto my said grandson William Robinson fifteen hundred acres of land in Prince William County, Virginia, the uppermost part of my land binding upon Tin Pot Run.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my loving brother Francis THORNTON of Caroline County One Hundred Pounds Current Money.
Item: At the day of my death I do acquit and discharge my loving friend John Steward from all debts, dues and demands.
Item Give unto Ann Redman the sum of Thirty Five Pounds Current Money to be paid in provisions on this plantation or money as the said Ann Redman shall like best.
Item: I give unto my kind friend the Reverend Mr. Daniel McDonald a book called Usebus’s History of the Church.
As I apprehend there is no occasion of appraising my estate, I desire it may be omitted. All the rest and residue of my estate I give unto my dearly beloved wife Frances ROBINSON and my only son William ROBINSON
in due proportions as the law shall direct.
Lastly I do appoint my loving brother Francis Thornton and my only son William THORNTON EXECUTORS OF THIS MY Last Will and Testament heretofore by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Forty Two.
Signed Sealed Published & Declared as for my Last
Will & Testament in William THORNTON
the Presence of
Elias SHARP John HOBBY
William (His Mark) COCKRIL
At a Court held for King George County the 4th day of March 1742/43
The Last Will and Testament of William Thornton, Gentleman, Deceased, was presented into court by Frances and William THORNTON his executors, who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Elias Sharp and William COCKRILL and admitted to Record.
ON THE MARGIN OF THE WILL IS WRITTEN-”Colonel William THORNTON’s WILL
1. Luke THORNTON was born in 16?? and died in 1726 and married Anne
2a. Thomas THORNTON was born 5 Apr 1688 and died in 1729 in North Farnham Parish. Thomas married
Susannah SMITH daughter of William SMITH (16??-1717) in Richmond County, Virginia.
Susannah SMITH was remarried to Samuel GRAY by 1736. Susannah died about 1762.
Thomas in his will made no reference to his children.
3a. Rachel THORNTON married Francis WILLIAMS
**** 3b. Ann THORNTON married Walter ANDERSON (Is this son of John Anderson?)
3c. Ellen THORNTON married William ROBBINS
THE THORNTON CONNECTION
THE COCKRILL-ANDERSON-THORNTON RELATIONSHIP IS UNMISTAKABLE. WHAT THAT RELATIONSHIP IS, IS THE QUESTION. Certainly William COCKRIL had close ties to the THORNTON, JOHNSON, SHUMATE and CORNWELL families.
a. William THORNTON married Frances
a. Miss THORNTON married Mr. ROBINSON
a. Francis ROBINSON grand daughter
b. William ROBINSON grand son
b. William THORNTON
b. Francis THORNTON of Caroline County, Virginia.
Abstract’s of Virginia’s Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys - Dunmore,Shenandoah, Culpeper, Prince William, Fauquier & Staffor Counties 1710-1780 Volume III compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner
Mr. William THORNTON, of King George ; no wart, date from survey, 9 Apr 1762 - 16 Oct 1762; land formerly granted to Geo. Mariner 11 Jun 1731 for 157 acres and by sold to Leond Hornsby 21 Aug 1734 and by him sold to Dr Welch & by him give to Mr. Ball and by hold sold to Wm Thornton; (Mr Richard Hampton claims part of this land, his lines & corners included); 212 on Cedar Run; adjoining Hudnal, Barber. CC Gerard McCarty & Thos Wood. Surv. John Mauzey. Filed in Oversized box.
Henry Lee, Junior, assignee & son of Colo Henry Lee of Prince Williams for whom survd’ 4
Jun 1764 - 30 Nov 1764 , 100 a. on Rappa Mountain; adjoining the late Colo Wm Fairfax, Wm
Underwod, Walter Anderson, deceased & survey has Richard Taylor instead of ANDERSON.
CC- Leonard Helm & John Cockrell. Surveyor John Moffett.
QUESTION: Who is this John COCKRELL Chain Carrier? Suspect he is a brother of our William
COCKRIL
DISKIN TIBBS/TEBBS, Junr, assignee of Diskin Tibbs of Prince William; 2 Sep 1765 = 25
Feb 1766; 280 acres ca 1 mile from Hogback Mountain on Guney’s Run on the Blue Ridge.
CC - Theophilus Paget & Moses Cockrell. Pilots - James Ribbs, Moses Cockrell. Surv.
Richard Young. (Diskin tebbs, his signature, attempted to Asssign to Diskin tebbs, Jr, in 1766 - not allowed. )
Fauquier County, Virginia Records
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 268 David Wardrobe of Westmoreland County,
Virginia 970 acres on Great Run sold to George Turberville Witness by Spence COCKRELL.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 269 from George Turberville of Westmoreland
County and Martha his wife to Gawin Turnerville his on Great Marsh Track - Spence
COCKRELL - Witness
KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, RICHMOND COUNTY, AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
VIRGINIA SEEM TO BE THE KEY TO FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE ANCESTORS OF
WILLIAM COCKRELL. THE COCKRELL, JOHNSON, ANDERSON, THORNTON, PROU
RELATIONSHIPS SHOULD BE CONCENTRATED ON.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Book 3 page 240
Frances Clifford wife of Robert Clifford friend of Mr. George Eskridge demand
unto John Cockrell of Westmoreland to acrew of land in Richmond 13 Mar 1703/4
Robert Clifford for 6,000 pound of tobacco paid to John Cockerell land
adjoining Nicholas and Charles Edward to land Coll Hull 13 Mar 1703/4.
Will Book 1 King George, Virginia pages 93-94 Will of Walter Anderson
is written 13 Nov 1732 mentions his daughter Mary Anderson.
Northumberland County, Virginia Inventory of COCKRILL, Presley, est adm.
by William Cockrell. 17 September 1735. Not our William.
WILL BOOK 1 PAGE 153-154 Will of William THORNTON Brunswick Parish,
King George County, Virginia dated 3 Nov 1742 William Cockril (his mark)
was a witness to this will.
WHAT IS THE COCKRELL THORNTON ANDERSON CONNECTION?
Richmond County, Virginia Marriage Records 1668-1853
Anderson, Walter married by 5 April 1713 Susanna Prou, daughter of Cyprian Prou
(16??-1712) who died testate in Richmond County. Walter Anderson (16??-1733)
died in King George County and those records contain information in regard to
his family. DB#3p.137 DB#7p.47; WB#3p.110 Also see King George County DB#4,
p610 and DB#5p626.
ANDERSON, Walter of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, married Ann Thornton,
one of the daughters of Thomas Thornton 1688-1729 and his wife Susannah, Smith,
to whom Henry Burditt (16??-1725) bequeathed land. Ann (Thornton) Anderson
died prior to 1762; she was survived by her husband Walter Anderson, and heir
at law, John Anderson. DB#12, p.361,422; WB#4, p.265; WB5, p.146; WB#6, p.203.
The above two documents place William Cockrell (1742) and Mary Anderson (1732)
in King George County, Virginia within a ten year period of time.
Northern Neck Grant Book "B" pages 127 and 128
Walter Anderson received tow tracts
of land on Carter's Run in 1728. One was for 395 acres and the other for 818
acres. William Cockrell was on Carter's Run for sure in 1753.
Prince William County, Virginia Tax List 1751
William COCKRELL is on a List of Taxpayers of Prince William County, Virginia
(Elk Run and Vicinity) Those listed are:
COCKRILL, Wm
JOHNSTON, Jeff
JOHNSTON, Jno
JOHNSTON, Wm
CRUMP, John Captain
Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys
Fauquier County, Virginia 1744-1780
CAPT JOHN BELL of Prince William; 12 Oct 1753 - 7 Apr 1755; Wm Smith
has set up prior claim; 187 acres on Carter's Run; adjacent to WILLIAM
COCKAREL, Colo George William Fairfax, WALTER ANDERSON. CC - John Bowlen
and Joseph Nevel, Junr. Surv. William Baylis.
Prince William County, Virginia Minute Book 1752-1753
Joseph Cockerill Plantiff versis Jeremiah Spurling Junior Defendant 31 May
1753.
Joseph Cockerill and William Cockril are both living in the same time period.
They must be brothers.
NOTE: Muriel Battaile of 12453 S.W. King George Drive, King City Oregon
97224-2467 mentioned in a letter dated 26 Aug 1992 that a Thomas Cockrell
was in Prince William County in the 1750's. Certainly this puts William
NOTE: Certainly this puts our William Cockril, Thomas Cockrell, and Joseph
Cockeral of the generation together in Prince William County, Virginia at
the same time. Interesting. Very Interesting.
Prince William County, Virginia Rent Rolls 1753 William Cockrell . . . .
in arrears John Johnson Elk Run 33 acres
Jeffrey Johnson 360 acres
John Johnson Pigmut Mountain
Prince William County, Virginia Minute Books
Lease and Release from William Cockrill to Jeffry Johnson were acknowledged and
Hannah the wife of the said William being privately examined
relinquished her right of Dower in the Lands conveyed which were admitted to
record.
Fauquier County, Virginia Minute Book page 23
Elizabeth Cockrell (Orphan) bound to Kerr (Carr) Bailey
Note: Elizabeth must be the daughter of William Cockrell and Hannah
Anderson.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deeds 1759-1778 Compiled by John K. Gott
Pages 473-479. 22-23 Feb 1763. Lease and Release. Between Henry Moffett and
Hannah, his wife, and John Moffett .. tract .. on Carters Run that was granted
to Walter Anderson of King George County for 818 acres. he devised one moiety
to his son Cyprain and his daughter Mary late wife of said Henry .. Cyprain
conveyed his right and property to Thomas Turner who conveyed the same to Henry
Mofett .. the moiety devised to the said Mary by Walter Anderson's will to her
and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten, the said John Moffett being that
legal and lawful heir is possessed of the same .. Henry Moffett doth hereby
relinquish all his right of dower..L100.. containing by est.200a. more or less,
adjoining the lands of the Rev. Mr. Scott, the Rt Hon. Lord Fairfaxes Manor of
Leeds, the land of William Fairfax, deceased. Signed Henry Moffett. Witness
Original Young, Wm Neavill, John Blakemore, John Shumate. Rec. 26 May 1763,
proved by order of William Neavill, Original Young, John Blakemore, wits.
Marriage Bonds Fauquier County, Virginia 1759-1854
COCKEREL, Joseph & Elizabeth Boaden Jan 26, 1765 bondsman John C Boaden
Will Book 1 1759-1783 Fauquier County, Virginia page 197..
Joseph COCKRELL Inventory is listed approved by Charles Morehead, John Hudnall,
and Absalom Adams dated 25 May 1772.
Revolutionary War Records Volume I
Northumberland County, Virginia lists a William Cockrell who is a Revolutionary
War Veteran. This cannot be our William COCKRELL who had passed away by this
time. Joseph Cockrell is also listed as a War Veteran.
Will Book 1 1759-1783 Fauquier County, Virginia pages 293-295
Peter Cornwell leaves a very interesting will which has witnesses for the
will dated 26 Aug 1776 as Anne COCKRELL and John Moffett. Also a Simon
Cornwell is listed as a son of Peter Cornwell. Simon Cornwell acted as a
security on the will of Anderson Cockrell. WHAT IS THIS RELATIONSHIP?
Duanna Holtzclaw married Jarvis Cornwell they later lived on land that
William Cockrell lived on Carter's Run.
Will Book 1 1759-1783 Fauquier County, Virginia pages 469-470
Jeffrey Johnson Will mentions that he lives on Carter's Run and that Anderson
Cockrell lives on the adjacent lands. Jeffrey Johnson has a daughter named
Mary Cockrell. Not only does this will establish that Anderson Cockrell
married Mary Johnson daughter of Jeffrey Johnson. It also establishes that
Anderson Cockrell lived on Carter's Run. Will is dated 11 Jun 1782 and is
proved 26 May 1783. Jesse Moffett is also a witness to the will.
Will Book 1 1759-1783 Fauquier County, Virginia page 479 is the inventory
Inventory of Jeffrey Johnson dated 28 July 1783. It is interesting that it is
approved by ANDREWSON COCKRELL.
Will Book 2 1783-1796 Fauquier County, Virginia page 221
Anderson Cockrell Will dated 7 Sep 1791
Will states that Anderson's son William COCKRELL and his brother Jesse
Moffett will be the administrators of his will.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 13
Jarvis Cornwell and Duanna sold two parcels of land to William Carr for 150
pounds. This land was sold to Elisha Cornwell by Joseph Neville as deeds
recorded in Fauquier County 24 Aug 1785 the said tracts purchased by the sad
Neville of WILLIAM COCKRELL containing one hundred sixteent acres land
purchased of Col John Bell or Bill containging one hundred eighty three acres
lying in Fauquier County on Carters run surveyed by Capt John Moffett 10 Nov
1787 contains three hundred acres with all house out houses gradens fences
orchards meadows pastures, mils woods underswoods ways water and water courses
and every advantage
Deed Book 9 page 159
Feb 22, 17856 from Joseph Neavill of Hampshire to Elisha Cornwell, for 200 L, two tract of land in Fauquier County on Carter's Run and Rappahannock Mounain, one whee o contains about 116 acres, purchased of William Cockrell and Hannah, hiswife, the other containing about 183 acres purchsed of Colo John Bell & Frances his wife. Signed Joseph Neavill. Wit - John Moffett, Jarvis (+his mark) Cornwell, JOhn Wilkenson. Recorded July 24, 1786.
Deed Book 9 page 529
Bailey Johnson of Pennsylvania Legatee of the Late Jeffrey Johnson deceased and
Sarah John Widow and relict Jarvis Cornwell of waters of Carter's Run
Bailey sells to Jarvis Cornwall and his heirs Manor of Leeds 7 acres Hannah
Johnson wife of said Bailey. Witness Jesse Moffett
Deed Book 9 page 442 Sarah Johnson, Presley Johnson and Alexander Johnson of
Fauquier and William Smith for 150 pounds paid to them land granted to Thomas
Colson (20 Nov 1741) by him conveyed to Jeffrey Johnson Spring Branch next to
John Hudnall to the corner of the land of Walter Anderson deceased to the
branch of Great Run 264 acres 24 Sep 1787.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 13
Jarvis Cornwell and his wife Duanne received from William Carr two tracts or
parcells of land purchased of Elizha Cornwell records in Fauquier Count 25 Sep
1786 which several tract of land was sold to Elisha Cornwell by Joseph Nevill
as recrorded in Fauquier County 24 Aug 1785 Neville purchase land of WILLIAM
COCKRELL containing 116 acres purchased of Col John Bill both tracts lyuing in
Fauquier County on Carters run survey by Capt John Moffett 10 Nov 1787containing three hundred acres.
The Complete Book of Emigrants 1607-1660
page 204 1639 William Cockerell of Staffordshire, England Tailor age 24
arrived 30 Mar 1639-8Apr 1639
page 421 25 May 1659 William Cockerell arrived.
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Chapter 11
William COCKRILL & Frances JONES
Allen County, Kentucky
1750-1824
NOTE: We believe that there are enough similarities to give this family their own chapter.
The birth date of William COCKRILL fits perfectly. Names of children match
beautifully. We cannot prove that this William COCKRILL was the son of William
COCKRILL and Hannah ANDERSON.
2c. William COCKRILL was born about 1750 possibly in Prince William County, Virginia He
married Frances JONES about 1773 probably in Virginia or North Carolina. William COCKRILL
died in Oct 1824 at Walnut Creek, Allen County, Kentucky. Frances JONES was born
about 1756 and died after 1841 at Walnut Creek, Allen County, Kentucky.
William COCKRILL was living in Rockingham County, North Carolina when on 6 May 1786 he
purchased 150 acres and another 90 acres on a state grant dated 11 Jul 1790. William sold 216
acres 24 Nov 1794 and 54 acres on 29 Oct 1813. In 1786 and 1794 William is listed as a resident of
Rockingham County, North Carolina. By 1813 William COCKRILL Junior lived in Barren County,
Kentucky and returned to and deputized his son Johnson J. to sell remaining land .
William COCKRILL also purchased land in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on 8 Jan1795 and
13 Apr 1796 both deeds were witnessed by Anderson COCKRILL. William COCKRILL’s eldest
son Lewis purchased land there on 16 Jan 1797. Anderson COCKRILL’s second eldest son
purchased land there 24 Feb 1801.
William COCKRILL is listed as number 2 member in the Boiling Spring Baptist Church records
which would seem to make him an original member , on the roll of 1794. The church was
reconstituted after an earlier congregation was scattered by Revolutionary disorder. William was
apparently religious and respected by his peers, so that he was elected messenger in 1795 and 1797
to 1800 and minister in 1802. He was called Reverend and probably preached part of the time from
1795 to 1800 during which time he attended meetings of the Bethel Association as a delegate. The
membership of the Boiling Springs Church totaled in the forties during this time period.
NOTE: We know that William COCKRILL and Frances JONES and Thomas COCKRELL and Lettetia BAILEY were members of the Baptist Religion. Very Interesting. A small
connection. Thomas and Lettetia were “Old School” Baptist at Thumb Run.
South Carolina Baptists 1670-1805 , Dr. Leah Townsend, 1935 page 128-130, Genealogical
Publishing Company, 1974. Dr. Townsend misidentifies our William as a different William living in
Chester County, South Carolina in the 1790 census.
Records of the Boiling Spring Baptist Church, of Spartan District, Spartanburg County, South
Carolina list the following:
#2 William COCKRILL
#6 Joseph VENABLE
#30 Frances COCKRILL
#31 Lucy VENABLE
#46 Rebeccah COCKRILL
#59 Discy HAMMETT
William as number 2 would seem to be an original member, on the roll 1794
William COCKRILL and his family migrated from South Carolina through the Cumberland Gap in the
spring of 1804 on their way to Kentucky. They settled on Walnut Creek which is a six mile tributary
of the Big Barren River in what was then Barren County and became a part of the new Allen County,
Kentucky in 1815. So many people settled in this area, from the two Carolinas that it was called
“Carolina District”.
William COCKRILL joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church in what is now Allen County, Kentucky in
1804 and again was elected messenger.
William died in 1824 in his early 70’s . His widow Frances lived until at least 1841 when she
relinquished ownership rights to their land.
Children of William COCKRELL and Frances JONES
2a. Lewis COCKRILL was born about 1774 appears in the 1800 Spartanburg , S C, 1800 census,
1810 census of Lincoln County, Kentucky in 1820 Simpson County, Kentucky in 1840
Maury County, Tennessee.
2b. Dianah COCKRILL was born about 1777 in Virginia or North Carolina. Dianah
married Jesse HAMMETT. Dianah died 1852 at Walnut Creek, Allen County
Kentucky.
2c. Anderson COCKRILL was born 12 Dec 1778 in North Carolina. Anderson COCKRILL married
Rebecca VENABLE 19 Feb 1799 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Anderson died 27 Oct 1861 at
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Rebecca VENABLE was born 5 Nov 1778 in
Spartanburg, South Carolina the daughter of Joseph VENABLE and Lucy DAVENPORT.
Rebecca VENABLE died 10 Apr 1872, Salinas, Monterey County, California.
2d. Nancy COCKRILL was born 1780-1789. Nancy married William HAMMETT. Nancy
died after 1846 in Allen County, Kentucky. Nancy is buried in Scottsville, Allen County,
Kentucky.
2e. William COCKRILL Junior was born 1783 in North Carolina. William married
Elizabeth CLAYTON 16 Apr 1806 in Barren County, Kentucky. William and Elizabeth
are living in the 1860 Franklin County, Illinois census.
2f. Johnson J. COCKRILL was born about 1784 in North Carolina. Johnson J. COCKRELL
married Obedience CUSENBERRY 2 Jan 1815 in Warren County, Kentucky. Johnson died
30 Jul 1851 in Allen County, Kentucky.
2g. Joseph Greene COCKRILL was born about 1789 in North Carolina. Joseph COCKRELL
married Nancy FOSTER in 1817 in Barren County, Kentucky. Joseph COCKRELL died in 1860
in Barren County, Kentucky.
2h Frances COCKRILL was born in 1795 in North Carolina. Frances married George Washington
MANSFIELD 5 Apr 1817 in Allen County, Kentucky. Frances died 1852, 1853, or 1854.
George Washington MANSFIELD died in 1854.
2I. Mary COCKRILL was born 1790-1800 not positively identified as a child of William and
Frances listed as a child, but may not be. Mary COCKRELL married Alexander RICHEY 25 May
1816 in Allen County, Kentucky.
NOTE: Jesse HAMMETT and William HAMMETT were brothers.
2a. Lewis COCKRILL was born about 1774. Census records show Lewis with a family but
of children are unknown.
Dianah COCKRILL and Jesse HAMMETT
2b. Dianah COCKRILL was born about 1777 probably in Virginia or North Carolina.
Dianah COCKRILL married Jesse HAMMETT about 1798 probably in Spartanburg
County, South Carolina. Dianah died in 1852 at Walnut Creek, Allen County, Kentucky.
Jesse HAMMETT was born about 1768 the son of John HAMMETT Senior and Sarah
UNDERWOOD. Jesse died 1818-1819 at Walnut Creek, Allen County, Kentucky.
NOTE: We would like to refer readers to an excellent book entitled Descendants
of HAMMETT FAMILIES compiled by W. Thomas Edwards and Miss Delphine
MILLER copyright 1983 Printed by Industrial Printing Service, Inc. Route 1 Arbor
Hill Road, Canton, Georgia 30114.
3a. Anderson HAMMETT was born 18 Nov 1799 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Anderson married Mary Andrews NICHOLS 28 Jul 1831in Scottsville, Allen County,
Kentucky. Anderson died 11 Oct 1883 in Rineyville, Kentucky.
1994 Kentucky Ancestors V30-2 page 83 (Submitted by Herbert J. BOOTHROYD)
Born near Spartanburg, South Carolina, on 18 November 1799, Anderson HAMMETT
was the son of Jesse HAMMETT and Dianah COCKRILL. (See Mr. Boothroyd’s entry,
“Anderson HAMMETT and Mary Andrews NICHOLS,” KA 24-2-123). With his parents
younger sister, Cockrill grand parents and extended family (including his uncle Anderson
COCKRILL for whom he was named; see above), Anderson HAMMETT came to Kentucky
in 1804. He was married in Scottsville in July 1831 to another young teacher like himself
Mary Andrews NICHOLS. Anderson and Mary, who was born in 1809 near Canadargua,
New York, were the parents of eight children born in Allen County. The youngest Amine, was
Born 10 Jun 1852.
Also a merchant in Scottsville and Allen County coroner, Anderson experienced the
failure of his business in the panic of 1837 and again in 1852. In 1855, the family moved
to Hardin County, Kentucky, oxen-hauling their belongings over the Louisville Turnpike
--a journey of seventy miles which took five days. Failing in their efforts to reclaim lands
bought by Mary’s father in the land speculation in 1819, both parents and the three eldest
daughters turned to teaching.
Given land in Wisconsin by her brother in 1865, Mary and Anderson and their six
unmarried children began yet another move. They went first to Louisville, where they found
the city illuminated one night in celebration of the Union’s victory, only to be draped in
mourning the next day for the assassinated Lincoln. The Hammett family traveled nine days
by boat in the company of returning soldiers, down the Ohio and up the Mississippi to near
Tunnel City, Wisconsin. There Anderson was elected justice of the peace and was a berry
grower with the daughters began to marry. Anderson HAMMETT returned to Kentucky in
1871 to live with his daughter Teresa BRAWNER (1839-1920).
In Wisconsin, the three youngest daughters married English emigrant weavers,
including Amine, who was married to John BOOTHROYD on 4 July 1875. Mother Mary
HAMMETT made her home with the BOOTHROYDS, tutoring and selling school books.
In 1885, Mary moved with the Boothroyd’s to Iowa, where she died near Rock Falls on 30
May 1891. John Boothroyd who tried farming successfully enough to retire to the city in
1898, died 17 Jun 1929, Amine died on 14 Jan 1933 in Mason City, Iowa.
Submitted by Herbert J. BOOTHROYD (51 Indian Hill Road, Weston, Ma 02193),
the great-grandson of Anderson and Mary HAMMETT
3b. Malinda HAMMETT was born about 1802 in South Carolina. Melinda married Micajah
FRANCIS 14 Jun 1830 in Allen County, Kentucky. Melinda died in 1847 in Allen
County, Kentucky.
3c. William HAMMETT was born 1804 and died in 1825 in Allen County, Kentucky. (Twin)
William died unmarried.
3d. John HAMMETT was born 1804 and died in 1826 in Allen County, Kentucky. (Twin)
John died unmarried.
3e. Teresa HAMMETT was born 1804-1810 and died before 1822 in Allen County, Kentucky
3f. Frances HAMMETT was born about 1812 in Kentucky. Frances married Wiley
DICKERSON 28 Jan 1835 in Allen County, Kentucky. Frances died after their 1869
move to Alabama.
3g. Carolina HAMMETT was born in Kentucky and died about 1851 in Allen County,
Kentucky.
3h. Mary HAMMETT was born about 1815 in Kentucky. Mary married Lorenso Dow PECK
in Kentucky. They moved to Benton County, Missouri in 1834 or 1835. Mary died about 1900 possibly in Illinois or Missouri
Westmorland County, Virginia Order Book 1675-1689
page 610 dated (28 Sep 1687)
Mallachi Peale vs Wm Cotterell
page 682 dated 1688
Rebeccah Pitts vs Peter Fletcher per attacment. The plaintiff haveing made it appear there is due unto her 550 pounds of tobacco and the Sheriff haveing returned an attachment against the goods of the defendant in the hands of Willim Cotterell, the Court ordred that after valueation made he deliver to Rebeccah Pitts 550 pounds of tobacco.
Westmorland County, Virginia 1675-1689 Order Book
page 684 1 Nov 1688
Severall horses were impressed to carry and gard the prisioners suspected guilty of the death of Sarah Blagden to James Citty, who haveing petitioned the court for certificate to the next Assembly, the Court ordere that the Clarke give certificates to John Scripture for two Horses, to Thomas Vaughan for one horse, to John Minor for one horse, to WILLIAM COTTERELL for one horse, that soe they may be enabled to demand according to the Act of the Assembly. The 2 horses of Scripture's were legally valued at 2260 pounds of tobacco.
Westmorland County 1686-1687 John Frederick Dorman
Mich. Wellington addignee of Peale vs John Cockerill
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CHAPTER 4
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
ANDERSON, BROOKE, BROWN, COCKRILL
As far as I know this is the first time that the COCKRILL family of Westmoreland County, Virginia has been researched. Thanks to Isabel GOUGH and her wonder work The COCKRELL path Through Northumberland and Lancaster Counties and Some of the Families that Path Touched (1991) we are lead to research the few records that exist in Westmoreland County, Virginia. If we are not related to the COCKRELL families in Northumberland then perhaps we are related to the COCKRILL family in Westmoreland County. (See the Chapters at the end of this work for more information.)
Researching in Westmoreland County three hundred years ago is a challenge. We have to look at several families to see a very interesting pattern develop. My conclusion is that there is a very good chance that our family descends from the following Robert COCKRELL and William COCKERILL who obviously were connected with David Anderson, Henry BROOKE, and Original BROWN. I present the following information for our review. These families are so interrelated that there must be a connection.
We may never know the full story of the COCKRELL / COCKRILL family in Westmoreland County, Virginia, as the records are sketchy to say the least. Westmoreland and Northumberland counties are obviously neighboring counties. It is not a coincidence that all these folks with the COCKRELL surname came to Virginia in the 1644 to 1664 time period. We have to believe that there is a connection with all of these families. Perhaps the answer lies in England. Perhaps the connection could be in the Church found at SAINT BENET CHURCH, PAULS WHARF, LONDON, ENGLAND.
Cockrill family in Northumberland County, Virginia are very good all things considered. Westmoreland County, Virginia records on the Cockrill family are very limited.
Our goal is to determine which of these COCKRELL emigrants is our ancestor. To put our William COCKRILL in proper perspective we must understand that he was born about 1710 possibly as early as 1695. With that in mind let’s go hunting for his father.
Was William COCKRELL mentioned in these early COCKRELL Virginia emigrants our ancestor? We may never be able to answer that question. The William COCKRELL who came in 1654, was probably a young man may have been born about 1640. If we speculate this William could be the grandfather of our William.
We know that our William COCKRIL died about 1758 and have guess that he was born about 1710. We have always believed our William was a young man when he died in 1758. If we speculate that William was old 40 when he married Hannah, he could have been born say 1680-1685. Now we are getting closer to a father son relationship. We need documentation
The two Robert COCKRELL’s are older and possible father figures for the William COCKRELL of Westmoreland County. Certainly several of our COCKRILL families had sons named Robert.
To get a picture of the Cockrill family in Westmoreland County, Virginia I have divided the names into three generations with hopes that we may begin to see possible families emerge.
GENERATION I (1640-1675)
1644 Robert COCKRELL to Westmoreland County, Virginia (headright of Robert Alexander)
1650 John COCKRELL to Northumberland County, Virginia wife Hannah
1654 William COCKRELL to Virginia (Where did he go?)
1656 Andrew COTTRELL to Northumberland County, Virginia
1658 Jeremiah COTTRELL to Northumberland County, Virginia (Where did he go New Kent County, Virginia?)
1658 Thomas COCKRELL to Virginia (Where did he go?)
1664 Robert COCKRELL to Westmoreland County, Virginia
1657 John COCKEREL Chronicles of Saint Mary’s County, Maryland mentions a
John COCKEREL who was sued for 271 pounds of tobacco. “said Cockerel not
being a resident.”
Northumberland County Deeds & ORDERS 1650-1652
Page 47 Tho COCKRILL (notice spelling) According to sufficient proofe made to this Court, there is
due to Rice MADDOX Two hundred acres of land for transportation of these persons into the Collony,
Vizt. About 25 Feb 1650.
Tho COCKRILL Susan HALE
Tho TILLITT Rice MADDOX
QUESTION: Who was this Tho COCKRILL? Where did he go?
Northumberland County, Virginia Deeds and Orders 1650-1652
38. COLE, Edwd Cert
COLE, Edwd Dep
39. BENNETT, Jno sale to Edwd Cole
COCKRELL, Jno inde to Edwd Cole
GENERATION II (1675-1700)
William COCKRELL witness to the Will of William BUTLER dated 1681. Could
this be the William who came to Virginia in 1654?
GENERATION III (1700-1725)
William COCKRIL born about 1710 married Hannah ANDERSON King George
County, Virgniia.
29 Apr 1702 Mary COCKERILL relict of Luke DEMENET (inventory
Westmoreland County
25 Oct 1702 John COCKERILL received 100 acres from Richard DUDLEY -
Westmoreland
1 Jun 1724 John COCKRELL son in law of John Longworth - Westmoreland
GENERATION 4 1725-1750
1730 Presley COCRELL left wan orphan when his father died. Presley
COCKRELL half sister removed from the family and taken to Westmoreland County
to be raised by Mrs Jane WROE of Westmoreland County, Virginia
1740 Thomas COCKRILL is on the Rent Rolls of King George County, Virginia
1740 John COCKRELL in Richmond County, Virginia (from Scotland) married twice migrated to
southwest Missouri
1740 Anderson COCKRILL was born later married Mary JOHNSON
26 Jan 1741 Thomas COCKERILL listed Westmoreland county, Virginia (freeholder)
Virginia Genealogist Vol 25 page 287
19 Jan 1748 Presley COCKRELL mentioned as the brother of Elizabeth Butler in
Westmoreland County, Virginia
1750 William COCKRILL married Frances JONES migrated to Allen County,
Kentucky
24 Feb 1752 Joseph COCKRELL is mentioned as the Godson of John Barnet.
Will of John BARNET found in Westmoreland County ,Virginia
Several others mentioned in Isabel Gough book.
Early COCKRELL VIRGINIA Emigrants
The early COCKRELL emigrants of Virginia have not been traced well. Records are scarce to say the least. One of the following emigrants to Virginia may be our ancestor. Want a genealogical challenge? You have it.
In 1656 David ANDERSON “assigned” a Robert COCKRELL to Henry BROOKS. (See information on the Brooks family for more intriguing documentation to dream about. Is it a co-indence that these names seem to fit. What is David ANDERSON’s relationship to Walter ANDERSON? What is the relationship between Robert COCRELL and William COCKRIL of King George County, Virginia? The following information is presented to someday understand how these gentlemen are related.
Early Emigrants to Virginia by Peter Wilson COLDHAM named COCKRELL are:
William COCKERELL 1639 to Staffordshire County, England to Barbados
Robert COCKRELL 1644 to Westmoreland County, Virginia. At least his headright Robert
Alexander was from Westmoreland. Where did he go?
Ambrose COTTRELL 1649
Thomas COCKRELL 1650
John COCKERELL 1650 from Northumberland who married Hannah
William COCKRELL 1654
Andrew COCKRELL / COTTERELL 1656 of Northumberland County, Virginia.
Thomas COCKERELL 1658 from New Kent County, Virginia.
Jeremiah COTTRELL 1658 Northumberland County, Virginia. Where did he go?
Thomas COCKERELL 1658
Thomas COTTELL 1656 West side of the Elizabeth River
Robert COCKRELL 1664 Westmoreland County, Virginia
Nicholas COCKRELL 1678 to Barbados to Virginia.
Two Robert COCKRELL’s came to Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Cavaliers & Pioneers Patent Book 4 page 326
Richard COALE & David ANDERSON, 150 acres Westmoreland County 24 Oct 1665, p 15 (23) 100 acres Wly upon a creek divided this from land of Hercules Bridges; 50 acres Nly upon said land of Henry Brookes. Transporting 3 persons: Fra Thomas, Jno Frizzer, Anne Perry.
Cavaliers & Pioneers Patent Book 5 page 447
Robt. Alexander, John Alexander, Jr. & Xtopher LUND, JR., 1464 acres Westmoreland County, 23 Mar 1664, page 162, (41), south side of Attapin Creek Dam beginning at corner tree of George Weading, Daniel White & Miles Phillips, extend west by south &c to North side of a small runn that falls into Appomattocks Creek &c trans, of 29 persons: Roger Korman (or Norman), Ann Phillips, Edward Massey, Henry Coplyn, Charles Perches, John Ellis, Robert Franck, Lawrence Tomkins, Thomas Webb, Joyce Axell, Wm. Butler, Robert Cockerell, Thomas Wilkenson, Daniel Liss, Thomas Moore, Wm West, Rachaell Hailes, Richard Huff, John Gayle, Thomas Butler, Henry Vincent, Ellen Browne, Thomas Lund, Jno Walton, Maurice Smith, Wm Hills, Samll. Mottershead, Lucy Stratton, Judeth Beach.
Parentage of William COCKRIL
It would have been a short ride through the country from Westmoreland or Northumberland County, Virginia to Richmond and King George County, Virginia and an even shorter boat ride up the Rappahannock River. The deeds that are found in Fauquier County, Virginia give proof of the marriage between William and Hannah.
Theory I (The Westmoreland Connection)
Early Immigrants to Westmoreland County, Virginia are William COCKRELL 1644 (do
not know where he went) and Robert COCKRELL to Westmoreland in 1644. The
following records are very interesting.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Book 1 page 62.
David ANDERSON ages 25 yeares or thereabouts being sworne and examined saith
That Henry Brookes solde to this Depon't a boy named Robert COCKRELL for
one yeare and that the said Brookes did make no Assignment of the said boy".
Etc. That indentures were delivered with the boy by Brookes. Signed David
ANDERSON. 20 Aug 1656. Jurat in Cur.
NOTE: The more I study this document the more I believe this may be our family; not
at all sure of the relationship.
But I am reasonably sure there is a relationship. Why David Anderson? Yes the names William and Robert are common, but they are the same. The name Original BROWN follows in both the Cockril information and in the ANDERSON family - “Orginal” is not a common name.
Westmoreland County, Virginia by James Colvert Bailey Nicklin
Will Oct 28, 1681 The last will and testament of William Butler was probated by his wife Jane, his widow by the oath of the witnesses: Charles PORTER, William COCKERILL, and Gilbert HUBBARD. Patrick SPENCE and Gilbert HUBBARD became her securities. Thomas Territt (sic) and Original BROWN laid out the children's proportions (p225) 25 Mar 1685.
Westmoreland County, Virginia 25 Mar 1685 Daniel White, Walter Morgan, and William COCKERILL to appraise the estate of Edward May deceased. Page 394
NOTE: This is PURE conjecture Could the above Robert or William COCKERILL be the father of our William COCKRIL? Do we have a connection to our immigrant ancestors? What is the relationship of David ANDERSON? The Original BROWN connection definitely makes sense. The names seem to fit.
John ANDERSON who left his will in 1721 in King George County, Virginia had a son in law named William BROWNE
In my opinion there is a definite relationship between the Anderson, Cockrill, Brown, Brooks, and other families.
Very Interesting
Theory II (The Northumberland Connection)
William COCKRELL may be related to the COCKRELL families in Northumberland
County, Virginia. The COCKRELL Path Through Northumberland and Lancaster
Counties and some of the Families that Path Touched by Isabel Gough.
One of the greatest experiences in my life was to meet Isabel Gough. Certainly she is the
Best authority on the COCKRILL family in the Northumberland County, Virginia. Mrs
GOUGH did not believe that our William COCKRIL was related to her family unless he
was an illegitimate child of one of the Northumberland County COCKRELL men.
Serious researcher should review her work on the Northumberland County, Virginia
Cockrell family.
I prefer to entertain the theory that our William COCKRIL of King George County,
Virginia was from Westmoreland, just speculation on my part..
"COCKRILL, Presley estate estimated and administered by William COCKRILL 17 Sep
1735." We have estimated the birth of our William COCKRILL as 1710, so this
William COCKRILL would have Been About the correct age to administer a will.
Isabel Gough spent her life studying these families. She makes the following quote.
"Oh The fact that William administered the estate of Presly may indicate they were
in. Were they Uncle and nephew and nephew and Uncle? Or were they half
brothers."
Isabel Gough sent us a letter more or less disproving the fact that our William was a
descendant of Andrew or John COCKRELL
To many coincidences not enough records.
Edward COCKRELL’s Virginia Ancestors 1630-1822 William Lombus 1992
Page 24 “Young Presly, “not more than age 5 when his father died was an orphan. His half sister Elizabeth Whaley was only 7 or 8 years old, and she was soon removed from the scene by her mother’s sister MRS JANE WROE of Westmoreland County. Who apparently raised Elizabeth in the Wroe household (see sketch of Lyne Family). Little Presley and his sister Susanna were care for by their own aunt Judith wif of Uncle Willoughby Cockrill. Who was made administrator of Presly Cockrill’s estate in September 1735.”
Letter from Isabel Gough, - Author & Historian
Dear Mr. Burgess, 10 Aug 1995
Thank you for sending me your manuscript to review and I have enjoyed reading it.
However, I don’t agree that William COTTRELL moved out of Northumberland County. My records show that William COTTRELL (and he was always COTTRELL) died on or before 20 9ber 1735 and his estate was administered in Northumberland County. On 9 ber 1735, a judgment was given to Joseph Wildy against the estate of William COTTRELL in the hands of George Berry, administrator of the estate. This may mean that Winifred COTTRELL BERRY, George’s wife was a full sister of William COTTRELL. Administrations often were family members. Elizabeth Wildy, who Angell COTTRELL refers to in her will as “my granddaughter Elizabeth Neale (Elizabeth married (1) Peter NEALE and (2) Joseph WILDY) was William’s sister or more than likely his half sister.
My theory is and I’ve never been able to prove it that John, who married Elizabeth PRESLEY, had been previously married and had sons, William, Thomas and possibily John. Also there is mention of a Hannah COCKRILL being in court from having an illegitimate child. I’ve never been able to determine whether that Hannah was daughter of John and Hannah or of John and Elizabeth. Apparently the daughter of John and Hannah never married because Elizabeth Presly COCKRELL speaks of her will of plates that were “my sister’s” (sister in law), Hannah COCKRELL’s.
What became of that child who would have been a COCKRELL? There was not as much stigma about illegitimate children in that time as it was later and I think the child would have been accepted into the household.
I find a William COCKRILL administrator the estate of Presly COCKRILL Sep 17, 1735. Now where did he come from? Since Wm COTTRELL had died by 20 9 ber 1735 he probably was not living by Sep 17, 1735. I can’t remember how the 9 ber would translate into months - what month it would be.
There were some COCKRILL’s that sprung up and I do not know from where unless they rooted in that illegitimate child, but they are that branch that eventually went over to the Flood Point in Northumberland County.
I do not think your William was the grandson of Andrew and Angell. Andrew (the emigrant) had two sons Andrew who died without issue and left a bequest to his sister in law Elizabeth COTTRELL, for taking care of him, and John who apparently was fairly well off and had several children by his two wives Lucretia NEALE and Elizabeth ?????. But this William apparently did not leave the Northumberland county. I am Sorry
The latter part of your manuscript I cannot help you with because I do not know anything about Anderson, etc. Seems to me someone else was looking for information about him, but I am not sure. So many people are looking for COCKRELL branches.
No one to my knowledge ever has traced the COCKRELL’s to Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Oh The fact that William administered the estate of Presly may indicate they were kin. Were they Uncle and nephew and nephew and Uncle? Or were they half brothers.
I do not know why Angel COCKRELL changed her name to COTTRELL - must have been a family fuss. The family remained COTTRELL forever after, except once in a while Daniel’s name was written COCKRELL. he was one of John’s sons.
I wish I could be more help.
I have been very sick and in hospital for 6 months. Am making slow improvement.
With best wishes
Isabel Gough
Henry BROOKS who sold Robert COCKRELL to David ANDERSON gives us more interesting clues.
1a. Henry BROOKE of Westmoreland County, Virginia married twice: (1) Joane (2) Lydia
Henry BROOKE left a will dated 21 Jun 1662 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills by Augusta B. Fothergill
BROOKS, Henry, shipwright, 21 June 1662, will proved 8 Feb 1662
My wife Joane to be exx.; daughter Dorothy BROOKS; grandchild Lidia daughter of
Lawrence ABBINGTON; Henry SOXTON my godson and his father Nicholas SAXTON;
daughter Jane HIGDON; daughter Lidia ABBINGTON, Richard COLE to be overseer.
Henry BROOKS patented land in Northumberland County, Virginia (later Westmoreland) 31
May 1650 land was adjacent to Nathaniel POPE I and Hercules BRIDGES with
headrights including Henry BROOKE, David Whitliff, Eman BROOKE, Jane BROOKE,
Robert WHITLIFFE, Lydian BROOKE, Alice WHITLIFFE - Virginia Land Patent Book 2
page 225..
Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume page 194. 24 Oct 1655 the land of Henry BROOKE
mentioned as being adjacent to Hercules BRIDGES and the patent of Richard COALE &
David ANDERSON for 150 acres
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills - Augusta B. Fothergill
COLE, Richard, Parish of Appomattox; 4 Nov 1663; 27 Apr 1664.
Widow Brooks; Nicholas Saxton; my god daughter Jane the wife of Richard HIGDEN;
Joice Arbell; Thoms Webb; the widow Brooks to be exx. Witnesses; John BROOK and
John BELL.
2a. Dorothy BROOKS
2b. Lidia BROOKS married Lawrence ABBINGTON
3a. Lawrence ABBINGTON
3b. Mary ABBINGTON
3c. Lydia ABBINGTON
3d. Abigail ABBINGTON
3e. Jane ABBINGTON
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills probated 25 May 1670.
2c. Jane BROOKS married (Jane died after 1702)
(1) Richard HIGDON died in Westmoreland County, Virginia before 1677.
Original BROWN I
James CAMPBELL
William BUTLER
CHILDREN OF ORIGINAL BROWN I AND JANE BROOKS
2c. Jane BROOKS married Original BROWN I. Original BROWN died in Westmoreland
County, Virginia in 1698. His will was dated 5 Feb 1697/8 and proved 27 Apr 1698.
3a. Jane BROWN married Nathaniel. POPE
4a. Mary POPE married ? MR. WEEKS
4b. William POPE (lived in Richmond County, Virginia)
4c. Lewis POPE
4d. John POPE of Washington County, Virginia. Married Elizabeth POPE
daughter of Nathaniel POPE and Elizabeth PIERCE.
5a. Jane POPE was born before 1715. Jane married George WILLIAMS of
Stafford County, Virginia before 30 Oct 1730. George WILLIAMS was
born before 1710 George died in Stafford County, Virginia about 1750.
3b. Judith BROWN was born about 1677. married William ROE Judith died before
1726
4a. Original ROE
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Presley COCKRELL (C1730-1783)
Young Presley, not more than age 5 when his father died was truly an orphan. His mother had died even before his father. His half sister Elizabeth WHALEY was only 7 or 8 years old, and she was oon removed from the scene by her mother’s sister Mrs Jane Wroe of Westmoreland County, who apparently raised Elizabeth in the Wroe household (see sketch of Lyne Family). Little Presley and his sister Susanna were cared for by their own aunt Judith, wife of Uncle Willoughby Cockrill, who was made administrator of Presley Cockrill’s estate in Steptember 1735. page 24
Edward COCKRELL’s Virginia Ancestors 1630-1822 by William Lombus page 24.
3c. Mary BROWN age 16 in 1698 born 1682 John ANDERSON (SON OF
WALTER?)
4a. Walter ANDERSON was born before 1721. Walter married Ann
THORNTON daughter Thomas THORNTON and Susan SMITH before
1729
5a. Sarah ANDERSON
3d. William BROWN married Miss ANDERSON
4a. William BROWN born before 1725
4b. Walter BROWN born before 1725
CHILDREN OF RICHARD HIGDON AND JANE BROOK
3e. John HIGDON I was born just before 1662 (see James CAMPBELL will found in
Westmoreland County, Virginia Will dated 7 Sep 1718, proved 21 Oct 1718
4a. Original HIGDON
4b. Daniel HIGDON was born about 1682. Daniel married Mary ELLIOT
(daughter of John ELLIOT and Sarah FOXHALL) Mary died in 1737 Daniel
married secondly Margaret after Mary died in 1737.
5a. Mary HIDGON born after 1716
5b. Jane HIGDON was born after 1716
4c. John HIGDON II was born between 1682 and 1698. John died testate in 1720 in
Westmoreland County, Virginia dated 28 Apr 1720 proved 29 Jun 1720. John
married Magadeline
5a. John HIGDON born between 1706-1719
JAMES CAMPBELL & Jane BROOK
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills by Augusta Fotheringon
CAMPBELL, James, 20 November 1702; 30 Dec 1702
To John HIGDON’S sons Original, Daniel, and John one heifer each’ to Nathaniel Pope’s two children Mary and William late of Richmond county when 21 years of age two cows and calves; to Elizabeth Higgins two sons 5 shillings each; to Mary Triplett 20 Shillings; to Original Roe 2 years schooling; wife Jane exx. And estate not willed.
Early Immigrants to Westmoreland County, Virginia are William COCKRELL 1644 and Robert COCKRELL to Westmoreland in 1644. The following records are very interesting.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Book 1 page 62.
David ANDERSON ages 25 yeares or thereabouts being sworne and examined saith That Henry Brookes solde to this Depon't a boy named Robert COCKRELL for one yeare and that the said Brookes did make no Assignment of the said boy". Etc. That indentures were delivered with the boy by Brookes. Signed David ANDERSON. 20 Aug 1656. Jurat in Cur.
Westmoreland County, Virginia by James Colvert Bailey Nicklin
Will Oct 28, 1681 The last will and testament of William Butler was probated by his wife Jane,
his widow by the oath of the witnesses: Charles PORTER, William COCKERILL, and Gilbert
HUBBARD. Patrick SPENCE and Gilbert HUBBARD became her securities. Thomas Territt
(sic) and Original BROWN laid out the children's proportions (p225) 25 mar 1685.
Westmoreland County, Virginia 25 Mar 1685 Daniel White, Walter Morgan, and William
COCKERILL to appraise the estate of Edward May deceased. Page 394
Richmond County, Virginia Deed dated 2 Feb 1702/3 recorded 6 Feb 1702/1703. Nathaniell POPE of Westmoreland County, “prectioner & law,” deeded to William WROE and Judith his wife, “for divers good causes and consideration me hereunto moving but more especially for and in consideration of the love I beare unto William ROE and Judith his wife, … land scituate and being in the County of Richmond being part of the Devident of land I formerly lived on now in the occupation of WALTER ANDERSON beginning in the line next to Pottomack att a marked Hickory standing close by the Path that goes by the burnt Poplar Stump and standing close by the said Poplar Stump and running along the said path about one hundred and fifty yards to a small valley called Dogwood Valley and so down the said Valley and the meanders thereof to the utmost extent of the said land by estimation on hundred and fifety acres bee the same more or less, I say that part of the said Land next and adjoining to the land formerly belonging to William Wheeler now in the occupation and tenor of John PITTMAN……TO THE SAID william ROE AND Judith his wife for and during their natural life and after their deceased to the son Originole ROE his wife for and during their naturall life and after their deceased to their son Originole ROE and the heires of his body lawfully begotten forever.”
Signed Nath: POPE. Witnesses Witnesses Robert Payne, Jonas Scott, Jane POPE relinquished dower on 2 Feb 1702/3, same witnesses(Richard County) Virginia Deed Book 206-208, Deed Abstracts of Richmond, County, Virginia 1701-1704 Antient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, McLean, Virginia.
NOTE: THIS IS PURE CONJECTURE Could the above Robert or William COCKERILL
be the father of our William COCKRIL? Do we have a connection to our immigrant ancestors?
What is the relationship of David ANDERSON? The Original BROWN connection
definitely makes sense. The names seem to fit.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills
LONGWORTH, John 22 Jun 1724; 1 Jun 1727
Children Anne, Frances, Margaret, Thomas and Elizabeth Longworth my personal property;
my son in law John COCKERELL and William SANDERS.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills - Augusta B Fothergill
BUTLER, Elizabeth, 19 Jan 1748; 27 Mar 1750
Estate had by my deceased husband William Butler except a gold ring and my riding horse to brother in law Thomas Butler; a gold ring to Catherine Hardidge; horse to my brother Presley COCKRELL and also 2 negro girls. To Ellen Clington my side saddle; my aunt Jane Wroe 2 gold rings and residue of estate; exrs. Original Wroe and Thomas Butler.
Northumberland Family with connections in Westmoreland.
a. Elizabeth COCKRELL married William BUTLER who died before 27 Mar 1750
Elizabeth was the half sister of Presly -
Elizabeth was the daughter of Oswald WHALEY and Susannah Lynn.
Oswald WHALEY and Susannah LYNE. Susannah LYNE WHALEY
a. Elizabeth COCKRELL married William BUTLER
Presly COCKRELL married Susannah Lynn WHALEY BUTLER after William BUTLER died.
a. Presly COCKRELL married Sarah BALL
b. Susannah COCKRELL died before age 16
NOTE: We do not know who raised these three children because Susannah some time after Presly's birth in 1732 and before her husband Presly d. in 1735.
What is Presley COCKRELL of Northumberland doing in Westmoreland County.? Is there a relationship.
Just remember that these families did not care much for County boundaries.
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills by Augusta B. FOTHERGILL
Page 136
BARNET, John, 24 Feb 1752; 30 Apr 1754
Son Richard; gr. Son Henry Barnet 1 Slave; daughter Elizabeth Finch 1 slave; grand son John Finch
and his sister Mary; daughter Mary Barnet 1 slave, 1 bed and L20; God son Joseph COCKRELL 1
heifer; wife Elizabeth one half of personal estate and 1 negro.
GODSON Joseph COCKRELL. Is this the Joseph COCKRELL who left an inventory in Fauquier county, Virginia or is he from an earlier generation of COCKRELL’s.
Page 7
FOWKE, Thomas, gentleman, 11 May 1660; 24 Jun 1663. Wife Susanna; brother Gerard Fowke to be exr.
Page 7
COLE, Richard, Parish of Appomattox; 4 Nov 1663; 27 Apr 1664. Widow Brooks; Nicholas Saxton; my god daughter Jane the wife of Richard HIGDEN; Joice Arbell; Thomas Web; the widow Brooks to be exx. Witnesses; John Brook and John Bell.
Page 9
ABBINGTON, Lawrence, No Date; probated 25 May 1670. Wife Lydia; son Lawrence; daughters Mary, Lydia, Abigail, Jane.
Page 21
FOXHALL, John 10 Feb 1697; 30 Mar 1698
To Robert Vaulx and Sarah Elliot all my estate in Great Britain lying in Birmingham, Warwickshire; to James Vaulx and John Elliot; to Susannah Comocke plantation on Pope’s Creek; to Mary and Martha Elliott colt and mare; my loving brother Caleb Butler exr.
Page 22.
BROWN, Original, 5 Feb 1697/8; 27 Apr 1698.
Chest of drawers to daughter Jane Pope; daughter Judith Roe 10 shillings, daughter Mary Brown at age of 16 years one Negro girl, feather bed and furniture; son William horses pistols and bayonets; Law Abbington one-half stock, books, etc., wife Jane exx. And residue of estate.
Page 22
TUNBRIDGE, George, 30 Mar 1698; 27 Apr 1698. To Mary Brown daughter of Original Brown and Jane his wife all my estate. Latter to be exx; said Mary under age.
Volume III
Page 30
PURKINS, John , 29 Oct 1701. Inventory
Page 32
DEMENET, Luke 29 Apr 1702
Inventory returned by Mary COCKERILL the relict.
Page 33
Dudley, Richard, 27 October 1702; 25 October 1702. To John Cockerill 100 acres of land by Westd. Court House; to John Follins one cow, horse etc’ to James Taylor’s son William one heifer;; wife Mary Dudley residue to estate and exx. James Tayler and Ann Tayler witnesses.
Page 33
CAMPBELL, James 20 Nov 1702; 30 Dec 1702.
To John Higdon’s sons, Original, Daniel and John one heifer each; to Nathaniel Pope’s two children Mary and William late of Richmond county when 21 years of age two cows and calves; to Elizabeth HIGDON’S TWO SONS 5 shillings each; to Mary Triplett 10 shillings; to Original Roe 2 years schooling; wife of Jane exx. And estate not willed.
Page 44
PRICE, Meriday 14 Apr 1708; 24 Nov 1708. (Jim Burgess Ancestor)
Land to son Thomas; son in law John Butler chest. And coat; daughter Mary Cole one stear; daughter Grace one bed and furniture; sons Meriday and John 200 acres of land each’ daughter Katherine t o keep daughter Grace
1716 John COMBES (son of Archdale COMBS) and Elizabeth BUTLER married Hannah_________ Left his will in Richmond County, Virginia in 1716
John ANDERSON owed money to Mason COMBS son of John COMBS (brother in law William BROWN)
Westmoreland County, Virginia (Continued)
Page 63
PRICE, Thomas 3 Sept 1717; 27 Nov 1717 (of Washington Parish).(Burgess Ancestor)
Home plantation to wife Margaret and 1 horse; eldest son William 100 acres in Stafford County, son Thomas 88 acres of land; son Meridice; 50 acres of land; son John, 30 acres on Wedoen’s Dam; daughter Susanna Price 1 Negro Child, son William 1 Horse etc; brother Meridice Price overseer of will; wife. Exx.
Page 67
HIGDON, John 7 Sep 1718; 21 Oct 1718
Sons Daniel and John land 1 negro and person property; son John Exr.
Order Book 1713-1719 page 355 dated 21 Jan 1718 Westmoreland County, Virginia
“Upon the petition of John and Ann COCKERILLE it is ordained that David and Ann
SPENCE pay the said John and Ann COCKARILLE a part of their deceased father
Nicholas EDWARDS estate which is a sixth of Nicholas Edward estate…. To 2779 pound
of tobacco.
Page 68
HIGDON, John, 28 Apr 1720; 29 Jun 1720.
Son John: brother Daniel; wife Magdalene exx; son and wife equal parts of estate.
LONGWORTH, John 22 Jun 1724; 1 Jun 1727
Children Anne, Frances, Margaret, Thomas and Elizabeth Longworth my personal property;
my son in law John COCKERELL and William SANDERS.
Volume 8
Page 83
WROE, HENRY 21 Nov 1725; 23 Feb 1725
Sons Bunch Wroe and Henry Wroe; daughters Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary and Susannah Wroe; Robert Stephens and his wife Elizabeth to pay 500 lbs tobacco a year for land they live on; wife Mary my personal estate; brother Bunch Wrote exr.
Page 107
HIGDON, Daniel 26 Oct 1739; 27 Nov 1739
Lands to my daughters Mary and Jane; son in law John Muse; wife Margaret; Humphrey Pope that married my daughter in law Sarah; John McLarran my clothes.
Page 143 BROWN, Original 29 Jan 1744; 29 Nov 1757. All estate to wife Elizabeth and to be exx.
Northern Neck Land Grants 1693-1742
E304 Original Brown of Westmoreland County 43 acres on Mattox Creek adjoining William SMITH now John PIPERS Col John Washington was heirs of Thomas Asbury, Thomas Thomison, (Thompson) surveyed by James Thompson the younger 11 July 1741.
1a. Thomas LYNE & Elizabeth LYNE
2a. Susannah LYNE was probably the oldest child and was born about 1705 in Lancaster County,
Virginia. Susannah married twice:
(1) Oswald WHALEY
(2) Presley COCKRELL
2b. Thomas LYNE was born about 1706 listed as the heir to his father in 1716.
A Thomas LYNE left a will in 1765 in Richmond County, Virginia
2c. Jane LYNE was born 25 July 1710. Jane married Original WROE who was born about 1697 and
died about 1774 Original WROE and Jane LYNE were married about 1733/1735
Original WROE was a widower and large landowner in Westmoreland County, Virginia
a. Elizabeth WROE was born 12 Mar 1736 and died 21 Oct 1737
b. Richard WROTE was born 3 Apr 1738 and died 18 Sep 1813 Richard married Rebecca CHANCELLOR daughter of Thomas CHANCELLOR
c. Judith WROE was born 18 Nov 1740 and married a Mr BIGGS of Westmoreland County,
Virginia
d. Elizabeth WROE was born 4 Aug 1743 and married a Mr. SCOTT
e. Thomas WROE was born 10 Jan 1745/6 and married Katherine CHANCELLOR daughter of Thomas CHANCELLOR
f. Susanna WROTE was born 1 May 1748 and married John Edward who was later a Senator
In Kentucky
Benjamin WROE was born 2 Jan 1750 and married Sarah CHANCELLOR daughter of Thomas CHANCELLOR
Lucetta WROE was born 4 July 1753.
NOTE TO COCKRELL RESEARCHERS: This name Original WROE name appears in the records a generation earlier as mentioned in this Chapter having a relationship with our earlier study.
1a. William PRESLY died in December 1656. William married Jane
2a. William PRESLY
2b. Peter PRESLY married Elizabeth THOMPSON
3a. Elizabeth PRESLY was born about 1665. Elizabeth married (1) Ebenezer
SAUNDERS Who died soon after their marriage. Elizabeth married to (2)
John COCKRILL about 1694. John COCKRILL died between 1712 and 1714
3a. Elizabeth SAUNDERS was born about 1687. Elizabeth married by (1) 1711 to
Samuel DOWNING of Horsehead Plantation in Fairfield’s Parish Samuel died
by 19 Oct 1715 when his will was proved on the oath of Mrs Eliz Cockrill
Ordinance Book page 141. Elizabeth married (2) Charles NELMS by 17 May
1716 Nelms was the executor for Elizabeth COCKRILL IN 1719 guardian for
Presly COCKRILL and Hannah COCKRILL DIED 1733
3b. Edward SAUNDERS was born about 1690 (received father’s estate in 1711.
Edward SAUNDERS was a resident in Lancaster County, Virginia. (See
Northumberland County Feen Book 1735-1736 page 19)
2b. Jane PRESLY was born 29 Jun 1664 at St Stephen’s Parish. Jane married (1)
Richard ROGERS about 1685 Richard ROGERS was the son of Capt John
ROGERS. Richard Rogers died in 1697. Jane married (2) Capt Christopher
NEALE who was a Justice, Sherriff, and member of the House of Burgesses from
Northumberland County, Virginia.
2c. Ursula PRESLY married (1) Daniel NEALE of Cople Parish, Westmoreland
County, Virginia. Daniel died by 1713. Ursula married (2) by 1718 Wharton
RANSDALL of Westmoreland County, Virginia
2d. Mary PRESLY married by 1718 Charnock COX who died in 1751. Charnock
COX was from Westmoreland County, Virginia
2e. Peter PRESLY was born in 1683 and died without heirs 1718.
Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book 1652-1658 (no page numbers)
Will of William PRESLY
In the name of God Amen. I William PRESLY o(
Com for the County of Northumberland being w(
Sick in body but of perfect mind & memory parse ( torn
Almighty God for the same, considering with my
Certainty of death & the uncertainty of the (
Of have therefore made this my last will & teatament ( )
Maner & forme following. Imprimist, I gave & bequeath ( )
Soule into the hands of almighty God my Creater & Pro
Beseeching him for Jesus Christ his sonnes sake & my alone so ( )
To accept thereof pure & unspotted being made cleane by ( )
Of his Sonnes Blood & hope to live with him & his glorio
Angells in Heaven forever. For my Body I bequeath to ye ea ( )
(in certaine hope of a joyfull resurrection) to be buried as ( )
to my deceased Wife as conveniently may be. As for that ( )
ly goods wch it hath please Almighty God to posesse me with all )
in this World, I give & bequeath as followeth, Imprimis I
give unto my Sonne Wm Presly the Codd of Land lying and ( )
bounding as is exprest in the Pattent being by Estimation thr ( )
hundred & fourty acres. Be it more or lesse, to him & his )
heirs forever. Moreover I give him the rights of one )
hundred acres of land due to me for Anne Gibbet and )
Jonathan Parsons & one hundred acres of land more ( )
Above Ycocomico River betweene John Ear & Phil ( )
Silvester, in case one Sturville doe not come into the )
& demand it eyther this shipping of the next. Item I ( )
give to my sd Sonne William one Pyde Cowe Black and )
White wch was formerly John Haynies & one Red Cowe wch
Came from Mr Humphrey Tabb, one steer of twelve
Months old & the advantage wch my sonne Peter shall
Think fit to deliver. Item more I give him the sd Wm
Two steere calves. Item My Will is yt a thousand pounds
Of porke being paid to George Berry for a Servant I
Am to have of him this yeare, & another thousand pounds
Of porke being laid out of my stock of hoggs for ye
Buying of another servant this year, that the remainder of
My hoggs be divided into three parts, two parts where of
I give to my Sonne Wm & the rhird part to my Sonne
Peter. Item I give unto my sonne Wm either the boy Jonothan
Or the servant wch Berry shall bring in wch my Sonne Peter shall think fitt. And the other thousand pounds of
Porke above mentioned I give to my sonne William to buy him a
Man. Item I give my sonne Wm one of the pieces of Loricam?
Whc I bough of Henry Roche & one of my best suites of
clothers either cloth or stuffe wch hee
pleaseth with a cloth cloake. After Henry Roche & James
Willis is paid for his cloth eighter in porke or corn, the
Corne of this crop is equally to be divided into three parts
two parts there of I give unto my sonne Wm & the thrird part
I give unto my sonne Peter. Item I give unto my sonne
Wm a thousand pounds of tobco to build he a house
Item Ive him one hundred of the best apple trees yt
Be in the Nursery. I desire that my two sonnes may live
Together, & in case they part that my sonne Peter help my sonne
Wm to cleare his plantation at convenient times
When Peter & his servants be most at leisure and not
Hindered by it. I tem I give Humphrey Fulford
Fulford at the end of the time he is to serve me,
One Cowe Calfe. Item my will & please is yt if either of my sonnes
Dye with out issue, that the survivor be heire to his brother. I give unto
my son Wm the wooden chest that stands in yt roome where he lodgeth. Item I give unto my grand child Wm Presly one Cowe calfe to be
delivered at the next calveing. Item all the rest of my goods, household
stuffe, debts, cattle & chattels what soever with all the rest of my land not herein
gtiven nor bequeathed with all my houses, tobacco houses & other edifices to the same
plantacion belonging with what servants I shall then be possessed of at the
time of my death not herein otherwise given. I give unto my sonne Peter Presly
whom I make I make the full & whole executor of this my last Will & testament,
ratifying & confirmeing this same & renouncing all former wills be me made,
And I appoint Wm Presly my sonne to be guardian to my sonne Peter till he comes of age,
& that they live together till my sonne Peter come to one & twenty years &
longer if they thinke good. And I will that my sonne Peter have the benefit of his cattle
& labour during his minority. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale this fifteenth day of August Ano Donmini 1650. Willia Presly. Wittness at the subscribing, sealing & delivering hereof.
John Aires,
Simon Demibiellle
Th Wilsford Notary Publics 20 Jan 1656. This will was proved by the oathers of Mr. Thos
Wilsford & John Aires & is recorded.
RECORDS IN ENGLAND
John COCKERELL (Male) C 6 Oct 1634
Father John COCKERELL Saint Benet Church, Pauls Wharf London London England
CERTAINLY WE HAVE AN EXCITING POSSIBILITY TO DO FURTHER RESEARCH IN ENGLAND.
WE MUST LEARN MORE ABOUT SAINT BENET CHURCH, PAULS WHARF IN LONDON, ENGLAND. THIS RECORD IS SIMILAR TO OUR VIRGINIA RECORDS. IS THIS THE JOHN COCKAREL OF NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA?
I stopped at 1650 since our COCKRELL’s were in Northumberland County, Virginia. A sad note
there were no Andrew COCKRELL’s in these records.
S = Miscellaneous Record
B = Birth
M = Marriage
C = Christened
Andrew COTTRELL B 1542 Easthampstead Berkshire England
Andrew COTTRELL B 1552
Father Richard COTTRELL Easthampton Berkshire England
Mother Mrs Richard COTTRELL
Andrew COTTERILL M 7 Oct 1566
Spouse: Elizabeth COTTERILL Odiham Hampshire England
Andreas COTTERELL C 25 Jul 1594
Father Rici COTTERELL Easthampton Berkshire England
Andreas COTTERELL C 13 Dec 1599
Father - Johis COTTERELL Easthampton Berkshire England
Andrew COTTERELL B 1609
Father Richard COTTRELL Binfield Berkshire England
Mother John Thornsone
Andrew COTTERELL C 27 Nov 1678
Father - Thomas COTTERELL Saint Mary Lichfield Stafford England
Andrew COTTERELL B 27 May 1716
Father Charles COTTERELL St Clement Danes London England
Mother Ann
Angela COTTERELL B 13 Jun 1654
Father Thomas COTTERELL Saintbury Gloucester England
Mother Fraunces
Angella COTTERILL C 9 Oct 1674
Father Francis COTTERILL Broadway Worcester England
Angela COTTERELL C 26 Jul 1682
Father Edwd COTTERELL Weston Subedge Gloucester England
Angel COTTEREL C 23 Sep 1703
Father Francis COTTERELL Broadway Worcester England
Edward COCKERILL B about 1587
Spouse Ellen BROMLEY of Bolton Lancashire England
Edward COCKRLL C 2 Jun 1602
Father Charles COCKRILL Caistor Lincoln England
Edward COCKRELL C 16 Jun 1639
Father Roart COCKRELL Manfield Yorkshire England
Mother Marye
Edward COCKRILL C 3 Apr 1642
mother Margrett COCKRILL Manfield Yorkshire England
Edward COCKERILL B 5 Nov 1650
Father John COCKERILL OF Bolton Lancashire England
Edward COCKRILL C Nov 1650
Father John COCKRILL Saint Peter Bolton Lancashire England
John COCKERELL (Male) S 4 May 1561
Spouse Alice COBBES Kelvedon Near Colchester, Essex England
John COCKERILL or COCKRELL S ABOUT 1565
Spouse Katherin KINGE Navenby, Lincoln England
John COCKERYLL (Male) S 14 Sep 1565
No Parents Listed Rogate Sussex England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 10 Nov 1566
Father - John Cheshunt Hertford England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 10 Nov 1566
Father - Richard St Giles, Christopher London England
John COCKRELL (Male) S 14 Sep 1567
Spouse - Anne’s BIRD Polstead Suffolk England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 10 Oct 1568
Father - John Polstead Suffolk England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 7 Aug 1569
Father - Henry Chesthunt Hertford England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 24 Dec 1587
Father - John COCKRELL Kirmond, LeMire Lincoln England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 9 Feb 1586
Father - Henrici COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 2 May 1585
Father - Willmi. COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COKERELL (Male) C 23 Nov 1583
Father - Edmond COCKERELL East Dereham Norfolk England
Mother - Annes
John COCKRELL (Male) C 19 Feb 1583
Father - John St Botolph Without Aldgate London England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 24 Jun 1581
Father Henrici COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKERELL (Male) S 17 Jul 1580
Spouse Isabel Saint Nicholas Durham Durham England
Johan_ COCKRILL (Female) C 11 Oct 1577
Father: Henrici COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 19 Jan 1577
Father - Stephen COCKRELL St Botolph with Aldgate London England
John COCKERIL (Male) S 28 May 1856
Spouse Joan COLLIN Chalton, Hampshire Hampton England.
John COCKERELL (Male) C 31 Oct 1571
Father COCKERELL Bourton on the Hill Gloucester England
John COCKERILL (Male) C 24 Sep 1671
(no parents given) Kelvendon near Colchester Essex England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 7 Aug 1569
Father Henry Chestnut Hertford England
John COCKERILL (Male) S 24 Oct 1588
Spouse (Katherine Gill) Kelvedon near Colchester Essex England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 3 Oct 1688
Father Thomas COCKRILL North Somercotes Lincoln England
John COCKERILL (Male) S 14 May 1593
Spouse Joan SKYNNER West Stoke Sussex England
John COCKRILL (Male) S 24 Jan 1596
Spouse Ellen Thomson Tattershall Lincoln England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 30 Aug 1599
Father Willm COCKRELL Boston Lincoln England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 17 Nov 1600
Father Thomas COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
JOHNE COKROLL (Male) C 8 Dec 1601
No Parents Listed Carlton Juxta Smith Yorkshire England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 15 Jan 1602
Father Willm COCKRELL Boston Lincoln England
Johnes COCKRILL (Male) C 15 Aug 1602
Father Ignatii COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKERILL (Male) S 25 Nov 1604
Spouse Joane BESTOWE Gamlingay Cambridge England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 14 Aug 1605
Father Henry COCKRILL Cheshunt Hertford England
John COCKERILL (Male) C 24 Feb 1605
Father Robert COCKERILL Boston Lincoln England
Johes COCKERELL (Male) C 31 Jan 1608
Father Richi COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
Johes COCKERELL (Male) C 25 Nov 1610
Father Thomae COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKRELL (Male) M 28 Oct 1611
Rel Alebrt A Quellmalz of Maidstone Kent England
John COCKRELL (Male) M 28 Oct 1611
Rel Fred Samel of Maidstone Kent England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 13 Jun 1612
no parents listed Rippingale Lincoln England
John COCKERELL (Male) S 19 Nov 1616
Spouse Katherine JOHNSON Kirby on Bain Lincoln England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 1 Apr 1616
Father John COCKRELL Navenby Lincoln England
John COCKRELL (Male) B about 1618
Rel Wahlen of Bolton Lancashire England
Mrs John COCKERIL (Female) B about 1622
Spouse John COCKERILL of Bolton Lancashire England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 18 Jul 1622
Father Thomas COCKEREL Boston Lincoln England
John COCKERILL (Male) C 12 Mar 1625
Father Thomas COCKERILL Navenby Lincoln England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 22 Dec 1625
Father John COCKERELL Broadway Worcester England
John COCKERILL (Male) S 27 Nov 1626
Spouse Joane BALL Terwick Sussex England
John COCKRILL (Male) S 28 Sep 1629
Spouse Anne Maschall Saint Dunstan Canterbury/Kent England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 14 Feb 1629
Father George COCKERELL Mereworth Kent England
John COCKERILL (Male) B 22 Sep 1631
Father Matthew COCKERIL York Yorkshire England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 11 Apr 1631
Father Thomas COCKRILL Barton St Mary Yorkshire England
John COCKERELL (Male) S 13 Apr 1632
Spouse Elizabeth WILKINSON Saint Edward Cambridge Cambridge England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 24 Feb 1632
Father Nicholas COCKRELL Shalford Surrey England
John COCKRELL (Male) S 28 May 1632
Spouse Elizabeth SHEPPEY Inkberrow Worcester England
John COCKKERELL (Male) C 22 Sep 1632
Father Mathewe COCKKERELL Holy Trinity Goodramgate York Yorkshire England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 24 Aug 1634
Father Will COCKERELL Cheshunt Hertford England
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JOHN COCKERELL (Male) C 6 Oct 1634
Father John COCKERELL Saint Benet Pauls Wharf London London England
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John COKERRILL (Male) C 22 Oct 1634
Father William COKERRILL Scarborough Yorkshire England
Johes COCKERIL (Male) S 2 Jun 1637
Spouse Margareta JOANES Saint Martin in the Fields London England
Westminster
John COCKERELL (Male) C 30 Apr 1637
Father Samuel COCKERELL St Giles Cripplegate London London England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 29 Oct 1637
Father Henry COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COKERELL (Male) C 25 Dec 1638
Father Thomas COKERELL Turvey Bedford England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 8 Mar 1640
Father John COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKRELL (Male) S 1 Jul 1641
Spouse Ann Sames Terling Essex England
John COCKERILL (Male) C 3 Aug 1641
Father Thomas COCKERILL Copford Essex England
Johes COCKRELL (Male) C 7 Nov 1641
Father Johis COCKRELL St Martin in the Fields London England
Mother Margaretae Westminster
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John COCKRILL (Male) C 7 Apr 1644
Father John COCKRILL Saint Benet Paul’s Wharf London London England
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John COCKERELL (Male) C 13 Jun 1644
Father Richard COCKRELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKERILL (Male) B about 1645
Spouse Rebecca WEBB London London England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 13 Apr 1646
Father Henry COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 15 Nov 1646
Father John COCKRELL Manfield Yorkshire England
Mother Margrett
John COCKERELL (Male) C 16 Jan 1648
Father John COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 1 Oct 1648
Father Robert COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 1649
Father Henry COCKRELL Hackness Yorkshire England
John COCKRELL (Male) C 13 May 1649
Father Robert COCKRELL Manfield Yorkshire England
John COCKRILL (Male) C 26 May 1650
Father Henry COCKRILL Cheshunt Hertford England
John COCKERELL (Male) C 18 Nov 1650
Father John COCKERELL Cocking Sussex England
Mother Mary
Robtus COCKRELL S 23 Jun 1540
Spouse Joanna DAVID Alford Lincoln England
Robert COCERELL C May 1563
Father Ralph COCERELL Hinton Ampner Hampshire England
Robart COCKERRELL C 15 Sep 1565
(no parents listed) Rippingale Lincoln England
Robt COCKRILL C 20 Jun 1567
Father William COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
Robert COCKERELL C 5 Aug 1570
Father John COCKERELL Chestnut Hertford England
Robt. COCKERELL C 6 Oct 1573
Father Bartholomew COCKERELL Ingelby Greenhow Yorkshire England
Robtus COCKERELL (m) C 12 Sep 1754
Father Thoms COCKERELL Boston Lincoln England
Robart COCKERELL C 6 Oct 1583
Father William COCKERELL Ightham Kent England
Robt COCKRELL C 26 Jul 1584
Father Henry COCKRELL Chestnut Hertford England
Robt COCKERELL C 25 Apr 1586
Father Tho COCKERELL Fakenham Magna Suffolk England
Robt. COCKRILL C 25 Nov 1588
Father Willmi COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
Robert COCKERILL B 1591
(no parents listed) of Gainsborough Lincoln England
Robt. COCKRILL C 8 Feb 1595
Father Thome COCKRILL Hackness Yorkshire England
Robert COCKERILL S 2 Dec 1600
Spouse Jone WEST Boston Lincoln England
Robert COCKERELL M 25 Nov 1601
Rel William H. T. DARLEY OF Stokesley Yorkshire England
(no parents listed)
Robert COCKRILL S 28 Jun 1612
Spouse Cisley THORNTON Boston Lincoln England
Robert KOCRELL C 12 Sep 1624
Father Jo KOCRELL Lonborough Gloucester England
Robert COCKRELL C 15 May 1624
Father Richard COCKRELL Grundisburgh Suffolk England
Robert COCKERILL S about 1625
Spouse Avis CHRISTOPHER of Gainsborough Lincoln England
Robert COCKERELL C 10 Apr 1630
Father Robert COCKERELL St Andrew Parish Northumberland England
and Nonconf Newcastle upon Tyne
Robert COCKERELL or LISTER C 16 Apr 1630
Father Robert COCKERELL St Andrew Parish Northumberland England
Mother Marie LISTER Newcastle upon Tyne
Robte COCKRELL C 4 May 1634
Father Michaelis COCKRELL Kirby in Cleveland Yorkshire England
Robart COCKERELL C 20 Jul 1638
Father William COCKERILL Scarborough Yorkshire England
Robt COCKERILL S 31 May 1640
Marie VICKERS Market Rasen Lincoln England
Robart COCKRILL C 14 Nov 1641
Father Robart COCKRILL Manfield Yorkshire England
Robert COCKRELL b ABOUT 1649
Spouse Elizabeth EATON of Athelington Norfolk England
Roburt COCKRELL M 30 Jun 1654
rel John Harwood Danby in Cleveland Yorkshire England
Robart COCKERELL S 9 Sep 1655
Spouse Frances Driver Cratfield Suffolk England
Robert COCKERILL B Jan 1737
Spouse Elizabeth of Winslow Buckingham England’
Robert COCKRELL C 1 Feb 1740
Father William COCKRELL(COCKRILL) Wilby Suffolk England
Mother Mrs Mary COCKRELL
(Several more ROBERT COCKRELL listed after 1750)
Thomas COCKERILL C 13 Apr 1636
Father Matthew COCKERILL York Yorkshire England
Mother Mrs Matthew COCKERILL
Thomas COCKERELL B 3 Jan 1663
Father William COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
Mother Anne WARD
Thomas COCKERELL C 28 Jun 1714
Father William COCKERILL Hellidon Northampton England
Mother Mary Petifear or Pettiver
Thomas COCKERILL C 14 May 1726
Father William COCKERILL Wappenham Northampton England
Mother Martha
Thomas COCKERILL C 19 Nov 1736
Father William COCKERILL Napton Warwick England
Mother Mrs Anne COCKERILL
Thomas COCKERILL C 28 Jul 1745
Father Thomas COCKERILL Gayton Northampton England
Mother Mrs Anne COCKERILL
Thomas COCKERILL C 7 Nov 1746
Father George COCKERILL Staverton Northampton England
Mother Elizabeth MARKS
William COCKERELL (m) B about 1612
Spouse IBROOK of Hampton England
William COCKERILL C 9 Sep 1616
Father Edward COCKERILL Bolton Lancashire England
Mother Ellen Bromely
William COCKEREILL C 25 Nov 1627
Father Edward COCKERILL Bolton Lancashire England
William COCKERILL C 7 Feb 1637
Father Matthrew COCKERILL York Yorkshire England
Mother Mrs Matthrew COCKERILL
William COCKERILL B 10 Mar 1666
Father James COCKERILL Bolton Lancashire England
William COCKERELL B 24 Oct 1661
Father William COCKERELL Hackness Yorkshire England
Mother Anne WARD
William COCKERELL C 1684
Father Richard COCKERILL Wappenham Northampton England
Mother Anne
William COCKERILL B about 1685
Father Richard COCKERILL Howden Yorkshire England
Mother Margaret BURTON
William COCKERILL B 1695
(NO PARENTS LISTED) of Gainsborough Lincoln England
William COCKERILL C 18 Jan 1711
Father William COCKERILL Hellidon Northampton England
Mother Mary Petifear or Pettiver
William COCKRIL B about 1714
(no parents listed) Wseby Suffolk England
William COCKERILL B about 1724
Spouse Jane WILLIS of St Mary Warwick England
William COCKRILL B about 1731
Spouse Elizabeth GIBSON OF Math Fry Suffolk England
William COCKRILL B about 1734
(no parents listed) of Wilby Suffolk England
William COCKERILL B about 1737
Father William COCKERILL Napton Warwick England
Mother Mrs Anne COCKERILL
William COCKERILL C 21 Dec 1740
Father William COCKERILL Napton Warwick England
Mother Mrs Anne COCKERILL
Many more William’s are listed after 1750
Descendants of David Anderson Generation No. 1 1. David1 Anderson (Source: Library of Virginia, Virginia Land Office Patents and Grants, (
), "Electronic.") was born Bef. 1634, and died in Stafford County, Virginia. Notes for David Anderson: David Anderson & Richard Coale 10/24/1655 150 acres Westmoreland County 100 acres NWly upon a creek dividing this from land of Hercules Bridges, 50 acres Nly upon said land and land of Henry Brookes. Richard Coale sold to David Anderson who sold in 1664 to John Washington ancestor of George Washington 1657 imported to Lower Norfolk by William Cornix David Anderson 04/27/1668 800 acres Stafford County W branch of Pasbetancy Creek adj. Wm. & John Habeard. 400 acres granted to Thomas Friswell assigned to Abraham Rouse assigned to Gerard Fouke assigned to William Tilt assigned back to Fouke assigned to Anderson. 400 fro transport 8 persons transferred from John Ashton's 11/16/1664 patent 1668 adj. John Matthews Pasbetansey Creek Stafford County 1668 imported by Joseph Bridger to Isle Of Wight Co. 1669 adj. John and William Heabeard Stafford Co. 1673 imported by Henry Batts to Charles City County 1674 imported by James Harrison south of Rappahanock River David Anderson was an early resident of the base of the northern neck of Virginia. The county name changes make it appear that he moved up the Potomac but I would have to carefully trace his land to determine if he moved at all. It is likely that his descendants moved up the Potomac River to the Shenandoah Valley where in the 18th century there is a long string of David Anderson families. In the 1750's there is a David Anderson in Westmoreland County which is probably a descendant. No one appears to have traced this family and published anything. David 10/01/1743 Stafford Co 1064a branches of Pasbitanzy Creek adj Thomas Harris & Richard Bryan NNG F/136-137
Index of Revolutionary War Pension Applications
COCKRELL, John Virginia S35854
COCKRELL, Peter Virginia S35849
COCKERIL, Hanson Virginia W4658 26828-160-55
COCKRILL, William South Carolina S39349
Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files
COCKRELL, John of John COCKRILL S35854 Virginia Line applied 1 Jun 1818 Montgomery County Kentucky age 67 or 68 in 1822 Sold wife was deceased and no children were home.
Peter Cockerel S35849, Virginia Line soldier enlisted in Northumberland County applied 22 Aug 1818 in Bourbon County, Kentucky age 60 in 1820 had a wife aged 58 five daughters and 1 son
COCKRILL, William S393349, South Carolina line applied 16 July 1818 Chester District Solider born 13 Dec 1757 died in 1821 Soldier had a wife.
Index to Mexican War Pension Applications
COCKRELL, Geo W Kansas 7/12/1888 A19868
COCKRELL, Simon Texas 2/4/1887 C404
COCKRELL, Sterling R & May Ala, Calf 3/9/1887 C4949
COCKERILLS, Americus & Martha Lousiana 5/28/1900 A15622