Hezekiah co*ckran, [19 February 1762 (2024)

Notes for Hezekiah co*ckran

Notes for several men named Hezikiah co*ckram, of Greenville County, South Carolina, are shown below. We suspect that most of these notes relate to Hezekiah co*ckram (1762-1846), perhaps a son of William co*ckerham.

1790 Hezekiah co*ckran lived in Greenville County, South Carolina, in a household with 4 males under age 16, 1 males age 16 and over, and 1 females. [1]

1793 Hezekiah co*ckreham purchased 150 acres of land on the waters of Reedy Fork, Greenville District, South Carolina, from James West. Dated March 1. [2]

1800 Hezekiah co*ckrum lived in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household with males: 1 (under 10), 3 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44); and females: 2 (under 10) and 1 (26 thru 44). [3]

1812 Hezekiah co*ckrum was a private in 3 Regiment (Alston's) South Carolina Militia. [4] Another researcher suggests that this is a different Hezekiah co*ckrum, FamilySearch profile 2ZWG-LP2, who was married to Lucy Marshall. They were married on 19 Dec 1822 in Greenville SC and then moved to TN, where that Hezekiah co*ckrum died 22 February 1848 per her pension: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8CR-5YH

1819 John co*ckram sold land to son Matthew co*ckram, both of Greenville County, South Carolina. [5]

1820 Hezekiah co*ckrum sold land on the Reedy fork of Reedy Creek to John co*ckrum. The 140 acre tract tract had been granted to James West in 1786. The tract was by Wm co*ckrum's corner by an old pond, Gililand's line. Dated August 19. [6]

1820 There were census listings for two different households for Hezekiah co*ckrum.

1820 Hezekiah co*ckrum lived in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (10 thru 15), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and free white females: 1 (10 thru 15), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (26 thru 44); and 1 slaves. [7]

1820 Hezekiah co*ckrum lived in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household with males: 1 (16 thru 25) and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (16 thru 25) and 1 (45 and over). John was listed adjacent. [8]

1822 William co*ckrum of Greenville District, North Carolina granted land to Hezekiah co*ckrum and Reny co*ckrum. The tract was part of a larger tract granted to George Seabourn and after some transfers to Spellers to co*ckrum. The 192 acre tract was on the waters of Maple swamp. Witnessed by John co*ckrum and Robert Stone on October 15. [9]

1826 George Spellars Senior petitioned the Court of Equity in Greenville County on April 24. George, while in financial distress, had sold 192 acres to son-in-law William co*ckrum in 1820. George charged that the said William co*ckrum confedrabing? with diverse other persons to ch? and defraud your orator [George] which said confederates, your orator prays may be made parties to this bill when ? After your orator had made the deed when and before he reconveyed to ? secretly and ? made and executed an ? and of conveyance for the same land to Arena co*ckrum and Hezekiah Allen co*ckrum his children thereby … William co*ckram testified in response that, after George had sqandered other lands that William had given to George, George had expressed a desire to William that William should transfer the land to William's oldest chldren Arena and Hezikiah Allen co*ckrum. William testified that there was a misunderstanding about an agreement. Arena co*ckrum and Hezekiah Allen co*ckrum, minors under the age of 21, also gave testimony. John co*ckrum, Sarah co*ckrum, and Miles Stone were summoned. It was complicated. [10]

1826 Hezekiah co*ckrum sold land on the Reedy fork of Reedy Creek to William co*ckrum Junr. The tract was part of a tract granted to James West in 1786. The 189 acre tract was in Greenville County on a branch of the reedy fork of Reedy River by Patty Prince's line at John Masoust? corner, the said Hezekiah co*ckrum's line, and John Moses line. Dated January 16. Witnessed by Doctor D. Croft and John W. Croft. [11]

1826 John co*ckrum sold a tract of 140 acres on the Reedy Fork of Reedy River to Daniel co*ckrum, both of Greenville District. The land had previously been owned by James West. The deed was dated February 19. Witnessed by Miles Stone, William co*ckrum and John co*ckrum. [12]

1826 Hezekiah co*ckrum sold land on the south side of Reedy fork waters of Reedy River to his lawful son-in-law Daniel co*ckrum for natural love and affection. The tract had been granted to James West in 1786, who sold it to Hezekiah co*ckram. The tract was by land of John Gordin, Daniel co*ckram's smoke house. Dated December 29. Witnessed by Saml Carter and John co*ckrum. [13]

1830 Sarah Craines, formerly Sarah Sparkes, daughter of Jesse Sparkes, deceased gave testimony to the Court of Equity in Greenville County. Sarah testified that Jesse Sparkes had died and bequeathed his estate to Sarah and her brother Jacob. Jacob died soon after Jesse, leaving Sarah entitled to the entire estate of Jesse, upon the death or marriage of Juda Sparkes, the widow of Jesse. After the death of Jesse Sparkes, Juda intermarried with Hezikiah co*ckrum, whereby Sarah became vested of the entire estate. Sarah asked for an account of the estate. [14]

1830 Hesekiah co*ckram lived in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (60 thru 69); and free white females: 1 (50 thru 59); and 3 slaves. [15]

1830 John co*ckram lived in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household with free white males: 2 (under 5), 2 (5 thru 9), and 1 (30 thru 39); and free white females: 1 (under 5), 1 (5 thru 9), and 1 (20 thru 29); and 2 slaves. [16] Based on his age (30-39), this might be Hezekiah's son.

1832 Hezekiah co*ckrum and wife Juda and William Crain and wife Sara sold land to John P Martin, all of Greenville District, South Carolina. The land was on Thompsons Beaverdam Creek. [17]
1832 Hezekiah co*ckrum and wife Juda and William Crain and wife Sara sold land to John P Martin, all of Greenville District, South Carolina. The land was on Thompsons Beaverdam Creek. [18]

1832 Daniel co*ckrum sold 50 acres of land to Hezekiah Filbert by deed dated February 24. The land had been deeded to Hezekiah co*ckrum by James West and then deeded by gift from Hezekiah to Daniel. The land was on the south side of Reedy Fork waters of Reedy River. Nancy, wife of Daniel, gave her consent. [19]

Obituary: Judah co*ckrum died March 5 in Greenville, SC.
The Charleston Daily Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, March 29, 1838. [20]

Obituary. Deaths - In Greenville District, (S. C.) om the 5th instant, Mrs. Judah co*ckrum, wife or Hezekiah co*ckrum, aged about 62 years.

1838 William Crane et al brought a claim against Hezikiah co*ckram. Juda had died. One document was witnessed by John W. Croft, who also witnessed the 1826 deed between Hezekiah and son William. [21]

1840 Hezekiah co*ckrum lived in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household with free white males: 1 (40 thru 49) and 1 (70 thru 79); and free white females: 1 (40 thru 49); and 1 slaves. [22] Perhaps Hezikiah and son John lived in this household.
(March, 1838)

1841 Lucy, now the wife of Hesekiah co*ckrum, formerly a daughter of Dr. Marshall was party to a case in the Court of Equity in Greenville County. The case involved a deed that Dr Dennis Marshall had been party to with Burwell Chick, before the death of Dennis Marshall. All the heirs of Dr. Marshall lived out of the state [South Carolina]. [23]

1846 Hezekiah co*ckrum of Greenville District granted land to his grandchildren, the heirs of his son John co*ckrum, deceased. The tract adjoined lands of William Cureton, David Roberts and others, being 325 acres that son Daniel is to live on during his natural life and that wife Sarah is to live on during her widowhood. The land was originally granted to James West. Dated March 7. N.B. "I do hereby appoint my son John co*ckrum and G. V. co*ckrum agents to superintend to Daniel and Sarah co*ckrum to rent and receive and act as guardians for them". John co*ckrum made oath that he had seen Hezekiah co*ckrum sign the deed. [24]

1846 The will of Hezekiah Cochram was dated March 8, 1846 and was in probate court on April 19, in Greenville District, South Carolina, on April 29. The will gave half of the estate to each of wife Sarah Cochran and son Daniel Cochran [the probate copy of the will incorrectly reports the name David]. Several other children had already been provided for. William P Dacus, Thomas P Ashmore, and David co*ckram were appointed executors. Greenville District, South Carolina Will C-204. Ashmore and Dorcas stated that they had no intention of serving as executors. [25] [26]

1847 Daniel co*ckram, executor of the estate of Hezekiah co*ckram, returned his account. Among other payments, one was to the Exct of James Pickett. [27]

1850 Daniel Cochran (age 50, born in South Carolina) lived in Greenville County, South Carolina, in a household with Sarah Cochran (age 50). Daniel Cochran was a laborer. [28]

1850 Daniel co*ckran (age 60, born in South Carolina) lived in Greenville County, South Carolina, in a household with Lydia co*ckran (age 22). Daniel co*ckran's occupation was laborer, Industry not reported. [29] The family of Allen co*ckram (age 26) was listed adjacent with Elizabeth co*ckrum (age 58).

1850 John Cochran (age 60, born in South Carolina) lived in Greenville County, South Carolina, in a household with Sarah Cochran (age 50), Lucinda Cochran (age 23), John Cochran (age 21), James Cochran (age 19), Sarah Cochran (age 16), and Elizabeth Cochran (age 13). John Cochran was a farmer. [30]

Research Notes:

Greenville, SC Equity Court index. [31]

A family bible has been transcribed with several entries that are likely related to this family. The family of Hezikiah and Elizabeth co*ckrum named in the bible are plausibly the same family whose notes are given above. Hezikiah co*ckrum, died August 11, 1803, may have been a different person. [32]:

Submitted November 23, 1996 by: Gail Moore. Email: embracer@ct.net "I have copies only from an old family bible now sealed and held by a cousin, no address."

Hezikiah co*ckruin entered this life 19th day of February 1762 A D.

William son of Hezikiah and Elizabeth his wife entered this life 24th day of January 1786 A D.

John son of abefore mentioned Hezikiah entered this life 20th day of August 1789 A D.

Martha daughter of abefore mentioned Hezikiah entered this life 11th day of March 1792 A D.

Daniel son of abefore mentioned Hezikiah entered this life 4th day of June 1794 A D.

Elizabeth daughter of abefore mentioned Hezikiah entered this life 28th day of February 1796 A D.

Nancy daughter of abefore mentioned Hezikiah entered this life 15th day of October in the year 1800 A D.

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Hezikiah co*ckrum departed this life the 11th day of August 1803 A D.

Daniel co*ckrum departed this life on the 28th day of March in the year 1811 A D.

Elizabeth daughter of Hezikiah departed this life on the 11th day of August 1803.

Elizabeth the wife of Hezikiah co*ckrum departed this life on the 11th day of August in the year 1825 A D.

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Irene daughter of William Cothrum and Polly his wife entered this life the 21st day of August 1813.

Hezikiah son of William entered this life on the 26th day of September in the year 1815.

Bethany a daughter of William entered this life on the 23rd day of Feburary in the year 1818.

Caira L. son of William entered this life on the 11th day of July in the year 1820.

Enos son of William entered this life on the 15th day of December in the year 1821.

John Maloy Wilson son of William entered this life on the 15th day of March in the year 1823.

Cortes DeLafayette son of William entered this life on the 13th day of September in the year 1825.

Edward A. son of William entered this life on the 4 day of December in the year 1827.

George Washington Lafayette son of William entered this life on the 23rd day of March in the year 1831.

Andrew Jackson son of William entered this life on the 17th day of March in the year 1835.

Elizabeth Sarah Ann daughter of William entered this life on the
24th day of May in the year 1838.

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William Cothrum departed this life on the 27th day of February 1840.

Polly wife of William departed this life on the 4th day of August 1845.

Bethany departed this life on the 24th day of September 1880.

Enos departed this life on the 15th day of December 1826.

Cortes DeLafayette died 25th day of December 1825.

Edward died 20th day of September 1896.

G.W.L. Cothrum died on January 18, 1897.

Andrew Jackson died May 29th, 1862.

Elizabeth Sarah Ann died on June 12th 1876.

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Hezikiah co*ckruin and Elizabeth his wife was married [date smeared from old water stains can't be read just big black blob]

William co*ckrum and Polly his wife was married on the 28th day of May in the year 1812 A D.

Hezikiah Cothrum and Methele Crouch was united in Marriage on the 24th day of November in the year 1842.

William H. Hawkins and Bethany Cothrun was married on the 25th day of March 1838.

John Maloy Wilson Cothrum and Sarah Ann Wester was married January 5th 1851.

G.W.L Cothrun and Harriet McColman was united on June 11th in the year 1869.

Thomas A. Harris and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Cothrum was married January 5th in the year 1851.

[This is the only information still intact, the last page had been torn out!]

The Sparks Quarterly, Vol 49-50 summarizes some facts about Hezekiah's marriage to Juda (Judith Cooley) [33]

5496
Earlier we noted that Jesse Sparks had died within a few weeks after making his will. On the same day that his widow, Juda Sparks, appeared before the Greenville District Court to present his will to be entered for probate (December 14, 1824), she also signed by mark a request that, as co-executor, she be permitted to sell part of her husband's personal property to pay certain debts. Permission was granted by the court, and a sale was conducted.

A document preserved by the court dated January 23, 1826, called "First years Return of the Receipts & Expenditures of the Estate of Jesse Sparks, Dec'd" and signed by Juda, reveals that four men had paid her a total of $184 for items from the estate. They were John W. co*ckrum, Hezikiah Cochrum, Solomon Dill, and Spartan Goodlet. She reported having paid off the debts, including $5 to Wm. Berry for Jesse's coffin.

It will be recalled that in his will [34], Jesse had directed that Juda and Jacob Cooley serve as co-executors. Jacob Cooley, who had been called Jr. prior to his father's death in 1816, was Juda's brother. Young Cooley had made his own will on February 2, 1826; it was probated on June 19, 1826, by the Greenville District Court (Book B-88). Thus, with her brother's death, Juda was left as the sole executor of the estate of her deceased husband.

… of her father's estate. Meanwhile, however, her step-father, Hezikiah co*ckrum, now assumed the role of executor and heir to Jesse's estate.

5496-7 On January 16, 1827, Hezikiah co*ckrum sold to William Crain, Jr. [sometimes spelled Crane], a tract of 100 acres of land located on the "north side of Thompson's Beaver Dam Creek" in lower Greenville County. (Book P, p. 280) This tract had been purchased ten years earlier by Hezikiah, but the significance of this sale is the fact that William Crain either was, or would soon be, married to Sarah Sparks, daughter of Jesse, to whom her father's estate now rightfully belonged. … out following the marriage of Sarah's mother to Hezikiah co*ckrum.

The date of the marriage of William Crain and Sarah Sparks has not been discovered. (Book P, p. 280) We know, however, that they were married before September 30, 1830, for on that date a justice of the peace in Greenville County named John Watson, on behalf of "William Crain and Sarah his wife, formerly Sarah Sparks," registered a complaint before the Greenville District Court that the provisions in Jesse Sparks's will of 1824 affecting his daughter, Sarah, had not been carried out following the marriage of Sarah's mother to Hezikiah co*ckrum. A copy of Jesse Sparks's will made by John Watson was presented to the Court to prove his point. …

5497 It appears that so long as her mother, Juda, was living, Sarah (Sparks) Crain did not make further demand for a final settlement of her father's estate, but by March 27, 1838, Juda had died, yet Hezikiah co*ckrum continued to refuse to abide by the provisions of Jesse Spark's will and to give Sarah her rightful inheritance.

It was on March 17, 1838 that William and Sarah (Sparks) Crain appealed to the Court of Equity of the State of South Carolina to demand, at last, a settlement from Hezikiah co*ckrum. This appeal provides a detailed history of this controversy and from it we learn a number of interesting details not known earlier. For example, William and Sarah acknowledged that when they had been married, "one of the children of the said negro woman Dorcas was given to your Oratrix and your orator by the said Hezikiah co*ckrum & his wife Juda." …

… It was in this complaint, which was signed by William Crain as well as John Watson, that the statement appears that Sarah's brother, "Jacob Sparks died shortly after his father, whereby Sarah Crain had become entitled to the whole property on the death or marriage of Juda Sparks, widow of the said Jesse Sparks."

Jesse's most valuable personal property when he died had been his slave, Dorcus, and her two children, valued at $530.00 according to the inventory. The slave children's names according to this 1830 document were Harriett and Anderson.

In response to the Greenville District Court's acceptance of the complaint of William Crain through Justice of the Peace Watson, notice was taken of an earlier document dated September 17, 1829. Witnessed by John W. Croft and William Bain, this 1829 document stated that at the marriage of Hezikiah and Juda it had been agreed by them that Hezikiah should "take a certain negro girl named Dorcus and defry [sic] the Expenses of said negro for the services of the same during the pleasure of his wife." It had been stated also that "if the said Negro shall have any children …

5499 William and Sarah (Sparks) Crain also noted in their appeal to the Court of Equity in 1838 that at the time of their marriage William Crain had agreed:

that the said negro woman Dorcas should remain in the possession of the said Juda co*ckrum and your orator gave his approbation to this effect. He also transferred his right, or sold, one of the children of the said Dorcus, to the said Hezikiah co*ckrum in payment of some demands which the said Hezikiah protested to have against the estate of the said Jesse Sparks.

Meanwhile, a third child had been born to Dorcas between 1824 and 1838, and William …

… that the said negro woman Dorcas should remain in the possiession of the said Juda co*ckrum and your orator gave his approbation to this effect. He also transferred his right, or sold, one of the children of the said Dorcus, to the said Hezikiah co*ckrum in payment of some demands which the said Hezikiah protested to have against the estate of the said Jesse Sparks.

Family Puzzlers [35]

Hezekiah co*ckreham was on the 1790 Greenville Co. census, and bought land in lower Greenville Co. from James West …

Hezekiah co*ckrum and his wife Juda.
Hezekiah had sons Daniel and John co*ckrum as well as a son-in-law Daniel co*ckrum. In 1846 before his death Hezekiah deeded his land to the unnamed children of his son John. Son John and G(eorge) S. co*ckrum were to care for his (2nd) wife Sarah …

Daughter Nancy, born 1800, was born 4 years too late to be Nancy Cochran, born 1796, the spouse of Isaiah Pickett.

The will names deceased son John and a living John; who are these men? Was there a son-in-law named John co*ckrum?

Perhaps John, deceased, was the subject of the following estate:

1828 John co*ckram of Greenville District, South Carolina dated his will on April 20, 1828. The will named wife Nancy, daughter Lucy, children Aggy co*ckram, Nancy Waldrop, Matthew co*ckram, and Biddy Harrel. George Russel was named executor. Witnessed by George Russell, Milton Ponder, and Samuel Page. The will was proved on October 12, 1829. [36]

1841 The account of the estate of John co*ckram was made by John Russel against the estate of Geo Russel deceased who was the executor of the estate of John co*ckeram. The account was dated October 1, 1838 with payments made as early as February 14, 1830. Legacy payments were made to Dan'l Waldrop, Mat(?) co*ckram First legacies payments of $4.50 were made to each of Mary co*ckram, James co*ckram, and John co*ckram. A payment of $32.00 was made to Bedoy Hume(?) and M. co*ckram. Payments of $4.50 were made to Madison co*ckram, with three payments to Jno co*ckram for Jesse co*ckram, Jarrat co*ckram, and Lucy co*ckram. A payment of $13.50 was made to the legatees of John co*ckrum. [37]

Perhaps John (1789-1846) shown here as a son was a son-in-law John Dunlap-co*ckram, spouse of an unnamed daughter of Hezekiah. This might correspond to an oral tradition noted in the co*ckerham genealogy by Emmet. [38]

Who was Arminda Cochran (1831-1891), daughter of Hezekiah (1803, Spartanburg, SC-1870, Gilmer GA)? [39]

Footnotes:

[1] United States Federal Census, 1790, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[2] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, C-299, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[3] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[4] U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815, [AncestryRecord].

[5] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, L-74, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[6] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, L-247, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[7] United States Federal Census, 1820, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[8] United States Federal Census, 1820, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[9] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, M-243, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[10] Greenville County, South Carolina, Equity Court Rolls, roll 27, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[11] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, O-353, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[12] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, P-72, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[13] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, P-241, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[14] Greenville County, South Carolina, Equity Court Rolls, Roll 55, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[15] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[16] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[17] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, R-49, image 321, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[18] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, R-49, image 321, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[19] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, R-53, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[20] The Charleston Daily Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, March 29, 1838, page 2, [NewspapersClip].

[21] Greenville County, South Carolina, Equity Court Rolls, Roll 89, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[22] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[23] Greenville County, South Carolina, Equity Court Rolls, Roll 102, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[24] Greenville County, South Carolina Deed, V-91, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].

[25] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, Greenville District, South Carolina Will C-204, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[26] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, Greenville District, South Carolina Will C-204, typed transcription, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[27] Greenville District (South Carolina) court of Ordinary, Returns book 1817-1824, B-155, [FamilySearchImage].

[28] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[29] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[30] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[31] Greenville County, South Carolina, Equity Court Rolls, Index continues for several pages, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[32] Cochran Family Bible, [URL].

[33] The Sparks Quarterly, Vol 49-50, 5496-97, [URL].

[34] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, B-59, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[35] Family Puzzlers, (1991: Heritage Papers), 13-14, [URL].

[36] Miscellaneous probate records, 1787-1868, B-108 to 109, [FamilySearchImage].

[37] Greenville District (South Carolina) court of Ordinary, Returns book 1817-1824, A-7 to 8, [FamilySearchImage].

[38] Emmett E. co*ckrum, A History and Genealogy of the co*ckrum Family in America, (1979), 167, [FHLBook].

[39] The family tree of a person who has a DNA match to Robert suggests a lineage to this sibling of Robert's ancestor. The lineage is through a descendant shown on our website, [Link].