Henry Cockrum Family Update

Below is the information gathered so far on the Henry Cockrum family. Any additional information, corrections or comments would be appreciated.

Henry Cockrum 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 was born about 1831 in Missouri. Henry lived in Fannin County, Texas in 1850. He purchased land in Cooke County in 1858. By 1860, Henry had moved his family to the Choctaw Nation (Indian Lands). He was back in Cooke County by 1862. He died on 13 Oct 1862 in Gainesville, Cooke, Texas as a victim of "The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas 1862".

Question?? The 1860 Census has children in the household that don't seem to fit into the family. Were these extra children in the household, nieces & nephews, grandchildren, foster kids, or did they belong to Henry & Elizabeth? In the 1900 Census, Elizabeth states she gave birth to 6 children and 4 where still living. We need help figuring out all the children!!

Henry married13 Elizabeth Lackey Petell Jones 9,10,11,12, called "Lizzy,"on 19 May 1849 in Fannin County, Texas. Henry was her third husband. Elizabeth was born on 6 Mar 1820 in Kentucky.
Elizabeth was first married to John Petell. After he died, she married a second time to (unknown given-name) Jones. On her marriage record to Henry Cockrum, she is listed as Elizabeth Jones.
By 1870, Elizabeth had moved her family to Lawrence County, Missouri. In 1900, she is living with a grand-daughter in Indian Territory. She died on 10 Apr 1906 in Oil Center, Pontotoc, Oklahoma. She was buried in Box X Cemetery, Pontotoc, Oklahoma.

Henry and Elizabeth had the following children:
i. Amanda Cockrum was born on 2 Apr 1850 in Texas. She died14 on 8 Feb 1921 in El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma.
Amanda married (1) William Martin Elliott 15,16 on 20 May 1866 in , Cooke, Texas. William was born about 1838. He died on 14 May 1875 in , Cooke, Texas. Mande and William lived near the Red River where William ran a ferry boat at Horse Shoe Bend (now in Lake Texoma). William was murdered 14 May 1875 while trying to collect a debt.
Amanda married (2) James Franklin Meler on 7 Jun 1877 in Cooke Co., Texas. James was born in Dec 1856 in Alabama. He died17 on 3 Oct 1923 in El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma.
ii. Lucinda Cockrum was born on 17 Oct 1854 in Texas. She died on 25 Jun 1921 in Oklahoma. She was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc, Oklahoma.
Lucinda married Franklin Travis Jones about 1878 in Texas. Franklin was born on 13 Apr 1853 in Grayson, Texas.
iii. William Henry Cockrum was born about 1856 in Texas. He died in May 1889 in Dexter, Cooke, Texas.
William married Alveria Harriet Ford on 22 Jul 1875 in Cooke, Texas. Alveria was born in Apr 1859.
iv. Edward Cockrum was born on 17 Dec 1860 in Cooke, Texas. He died18 on 23 Apr 1924 in Joplin, Jasper, Missouri.
Edward married (1) Joycie F. Morton . Joycie was born on 18 Aug 1855 in Granby, Newton, Missouri. She died on 2 Dec 1913 in Joplin, Jasper, Missouri.
Edward married (2) Mary Smith .

Elizabeth was first married to John Petell on 8 Feb 1838 in , Pike, Illinois.
Elizabeth and John had the following known children:
v. John W. Petell was born about 1843 in Illinois.
vi. M. Petell, a female, was born about 1839 in Illinois.
Could this be the 22 year old Malvina in the 1860 census???

Elizabeth then married second husband, (unknown given-name) Jones about 1846.
They had one known child – a daughter born about 1848. She was listed as “A. Jones” in the 1850 census.
vii. A. Jones , a female, was born about 1848 in Texas.

Sources
1. Gainesville Great Hanging Sources."One of forty Union sympathizing citizens of North Texas who were charged with treason against the Confederacy by a Citizens Court in Gainesville, Cooke County in October 1862 and then executed in the Great Hanging at Gainesville.References:1. Richard B. McCaslin, "Tainted Breeze, The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas, 1862" (Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University Press, 1994).2. George W. Diamond, "Account of the Great Hanging at Gainesville, 1862" SOUTHWESTERN HISTORICAL QUARTERLY, Vol. 66, no. 3, January, 1963, p. 331-414, edited by Sam Acheson and Julie Ann Hudson
O'Connell.3. James L. Clark, "Civil War Recollections of James Lemuel Clark, Including Previously Unpublished Material On The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas In October, 1862" (College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 1984).".
2. George Washington Diamond's Account of the Great Hanging at Gainesville, 1862, ManuscripteEdited by Sam Acheson and Julie, The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Vol. LXVI, January, 1963, No. 3, pages 331-414, pg .397.George W. Diamond was a brother of secessionists, John R. Diamond and James J. Diamond, who was a principal in the Great Hanging. After the hangings and the adjournment of the court, Diamond was given the records for the purpose of "preserving them and so disposing of them that the history of its (Citizen's Court) transactions might be perpetuated and justice done to those who participated in its deliberations. Diamond's compilation of "memoranda" was to be offered to the public as a just vindicaton of the conduct of those whose judgements were under national criticism. The members of the court examined Diamond's account and gave their unanimous and unqualified approval."pg 397The State vs. C. A. Jones("HumpBack"), James Powers ("Carpenter"), Eli M. Scott, Thomas Baker ("Old Man"), Geo W Anderson, Abraham McNeese, Henry Cochran ("30"), C.F. Anderson, Wm Wernell, B.F. Barnes ("35 or 40"), Wm Rodes, and N. M. Clark ("25").Disloyalty & Treason.The testimony against the above mentioned conspirators corresponds with the testimony herein before produced on the trial of Childs, Fields, Harper, Lock, and others. They all acknowledged their connection with the organization, and made full confession of their guilt at the gallows.===pg 398 Witness in trial against Ramey DayBen F. Barnes sworn.(Witness)I was at the meeting at Richie's Mill. Dr. Foster said the object of the meeting was to resue Harper; and he wanted us to take our guns and go -- myself and Ramey Dye. The reason we did not go to rescue Harper was because a messenger (Essman) told us that there were a great many soldiers in Gainesville and we were then afraid."
3. Connor, Seymour V. , Peters Colony of Texas, A History and Biographical Sketches of the Early Settlers, Texas State Historical Association; Austin; 1959."page 222 "Henry Cockrum was issued a certificate by the county court of Cooke County for 640 acres. Since his claim was later disallowed, it is doubtful that he was a bona fide colonist."(**note: There is also a Edward Cockrum listed as receiving a certificate for 320 acres in Cooke County and in 1857 having his claim also disallowed.)."
4. Probate Record, Cooke County Probate Book 1, page 380-381, Sep 1863."Cooke County Probate Book 1, page 380-381, 5 September 1863(bottom of page 380 and continuing on top of page 381)Appraisement Bill of the Community property of Henry Cockrum, Decd70 head of sheep @ $4 280.0035 head of stock cattle @$9 315.001 Yoke of Oxen $100 & 19 head of horses @ $80 1620.001span mules $400 & 1 bay horse $200 600.002 head of hogs @ $10 160 acres of land @$2 340.00160 acres of land & improvements 250.002 setts of harnes & one wagon 175.00Farming tools $25 2 log chains $14 39.001 corss but saw $10 1 box of tools $15 35.001 note $80 Debt on Doct Martin $350 430.00
1 block $25 Household furniture $150 175.002 steers @ $40 80.00 Total $4,329.00Page 381The State of TexasCounty of CookeThis is to certify that I have made a true and correct exhibit of all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Cockrum Decd, that has come to my knowledge.Elizabeth CockrumSworn to subscribed before me this 28th day of September AD 1863Saml Gooding, Clerk."
5. 1850 U.S. Census, Texas, Fannin County, Household #1, pg 142."In the 1850 Fannin County, Texas census, household #1Henry (Harry) Cockran, age 19, farmer, born MissouriElizabeth Cockran, age 26, born KentuckyA. Cockran, age 2/12 months, female, born TexasJno. W. Petell, age 6, born IllinoisM. Petell age 10, female, born IllinoisA. Jones, age 2, female, born Texas."
6. Land/Deed Records."Cooke County Deed Records3 July 1858Purchased 160 acres8 July 1858Purchased 100 acres."
7. 1860 U.S. Census, Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas.
"Name: Henry Cockram Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1860: Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas Gender: Male Value of real estate: Household Members: Name Age
Henry Cockram, 28 Elizabeth Cockram, 36 Malvina Cockram, 22 Isafena Cockram, 13 Susana Cockram, 9 Luanda Cockram, 8 Wm Henry Cockram, 5 Edward Cockram, 3 Catharine Cockram. 6 Malinda Cockram, 5 Manuel Cockram, 4 John Hoosier, 8.12 Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 1211; Image: 740.Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653,."
8. Family Information."I am sorry it has taken me so long to get this out to you. I have had a very_busy couple of weeks._I am attaching six family group sheets for William Henry Cockrum, his_children and grandchildren._My husband's family descends through Amanda Cockrum Meler's daughter Alice._Alice was quite a person in her younger years. As a result Amanda raised_Novva Cockran (one of Alice's marriages was to William Cockran-no relation)._This is my husband's grandmother. She lived to be 100 years old. Amanda had told her that she watched her father hang and Novva passed this story down to the family. I have corresponded with a few Meler relatives and a few_Elliot relatives so I know there are many descendants out there._The information on Preston, Isom and some on William Henry comes from "A_History of the Cockrum Family in America" by Emmett Cockrum. There is a_family that is posted on Ancestry that has a different ancestry for William_Henry. I have not done enough research on this family to know which I think_is correct._I have a copy of the marriage cert for William and Elizabeth Jones. Given_that there were children in the census named Peters and Jones, it is_possible that Elizabeth was married before. The cert does not identify her_as Mrs. Jones. They could have been taking care of others children also._Elizabeth is buried in Box X Cemetery, Pontotoc County, OK. Amanda and Frank_Meler are buried in El Reno, OK. I have copies of the records from the Cooke_County Courthouse regarding the property left by William Henry. William_Henry filed for land in Fannin County. William Henry, Elizabeth and family_are in the Fannin County census in 1850 and Jacks Fork, Indian Territory_census in 1860. _If I come across anything else I will let you know. It has been several_years since I have worked on this family line. Please let me know if these_come through alright and if there is anything else I can do._R. Sheppard."
9. 1850 U.S. Census, Texas, Fannin County, Household #1, pg 142."In the 1850 Fannin County, Texas census, household #1Henry (Harry) Cockran, age 19, farmer, born MissouriElizabeth Cockran, age 26, born KentuckyA. Cockran, age 2/12 months, female, born TexasJno. W. Petell, age 6, born IllinoisM. Petell age 10, female, born IllinoisA. Jones, age 2, female, born Texas."
10. 1860 U.S. Census, Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas. "Name: Henry Cockram Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1860: Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas Gender: Male; Value of real estate: Household Members: Name Age Henry Cockram, 28 Elizabeth Cockram, 36 Malvina Cockram, 22 Isafena Cockram, 13 Susana Cockram, 9 Luanda Cockram, 8 Wm Henry Cockram, 5 Edward Cockram, 3 Catharine Cockram. 6 Malinda Cockram, 5 Manuel Cockram, 4 John Hoosier, 8.12 Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 1211; Image: 740.Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the
United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653,."
11. 1870 U.S. Census, Mount Pleasant, Lawrence, Missouri.
"Name: Elizabeth Cochrum Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821 Age in 1870: 49 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Mount Pleasant, Lawrence, Missouri Post Office: Mount Vernon Race: White Gender: Female Value of real estate: No Real Estate
Household Members: Name Age Elizabeth Cochrum, 49 Susan Cochrum, 17 Lucinda Cochrum, 16 William H Cochrum, 13 Edward Cochrum, 11 Malinda Petell, 14 John Petell, 10 (Note: Who are the Petell children? Elizabeth’s children by John Petell are listed in the 1850 census for the Cockrum family. Could these Petell children be Elizabeth's grandchildren from the 10 year old female in the 1850 census??) Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Lawrence, Missouri; Roll: M593_787; Page: 458; Image: 86.Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data: 1870."
12. 1900 U.S. Census, Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; page 41, ED 120, 7 Jul 1900. "Note: Living with granddaughter's family, Annie McCurry, daugther of Lucinda Jones.Name: Lizzy Cochran Home in 1900: Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory Age: 81 Born: Mar 1819; Birthplace: Kentucky Race: White; Relationship to head-of-house: Mother-in-law (should read grandmother-in-law)Household Members: Name Age Daniel McCurry, 29 Annie McCurry, 19 Arthur McCurry, 4 Myrtle McCurry, 1 Lizzy Cochran, 81, Mar 1819, widowed, 6 births 4 living, Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: T623 1846; .Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623."
13. Marriage Record, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909; Ancestry.com. "Name: Henry Cochrum Marriage Date: 19 May 1849 Spouse: Elizabeth Jones Marriage County: Fannin Marriage State: Texas Source: Texas Marriages, 1814-1909 Source Information: Ancestry.com. Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005."
14. Cemetery Records."Amanda is buried in El Reno, OK's only cemetery next to her husband. They are buried in the old section,
Block 39, Lot 4, Grave C."
15. Family Tradition & Stories. "It was at Dexter,Tx that William ran the Ferryboat. Martin Elliott Jr is my GG Grandfather and I have the data to show my Great X (10) Grandparents. Rabourn Elliott was also a brother to William Elliott and he was my Great grand father and he married Elvoria (Elvira) Brown (Elliott) he too ran the Ferryboat and died in 1875 Cooke Co Tx. Willim Elliott had been killed by horse thiefs and ones that owed him a debt. We have proof of this and it is on his Grave marker at Burneyville,Ok. When Rabour died, that left my Grandfather to run the Dexter Ferryboat along with my Grandmother Annie Jane Hilton (Elliott) His name, Doc McHenry Elliott and like to be called Big Doc Elliott. He was thirteen years old when he began to run the Ferryboat. I have articles on Him and my grandmother. They called him "The Riverboat Man" and Her "The Boat Woman" She loved the River and didnt want to leave and go back to Love Co Marietta, Oklahoma where they both lived and died. Most of the Elliotts are in that part of the country today. My Grandpa Doc was forced to take Bonnie and Clyde Parker (outlaws) over into Texas by means of the Red River. He use to lay around on the porch and tell me the stories.From Cockrum Genforum."
16. Family Tradition & Stories. "Mande and William lived near the Red River where William ran a ferry boat at Horse Shoe Bend (now in Lake Texoma). William was murdered 14 May 1875 while trying to collect a debt."
17. Cemetery Records ."Amanda is buried in El Reno, OK's only cemetery next to her husband. They are buried in the old section, Block 39, Lot 4, Grave C."
18. Death Certificate, http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/."Missouri Death Certificate Edward Cockrum Death: April 23, 1924, Jasper Joplin 11619 Birth: December 17, 1860, Cooke County, Texas Father: Wm Cockrum Mother: unknown Informant: Mary Cockrum (2nd wife to Edward)."

New Information on Henry Cockrum

New information has been sent by a Cockrum descendant.

A big thanks for sharing!!

Also included in this post is a copy of the 1860 census for Henry Cockrum, the 1870 Census & 1900 Census for Elizabeth Cockrum.
According to a family descendant, Henry's full name was: William Henry Cockrum

Family Story sent by descendant: "My husband grew up hearing the story from his Grandmother of this hanging. She had been raised by her grandmother, Amanda, who had witnessed her father being hung... William Henry Cockrum (called by Henry) was my husband's 3rd great grandfather. His wife, Elizabeth, is buried in Oklahoma.

My husband's family descends through Amanda Cockrum Meler's daughter, Alice. Alice was quite a person in her younger years. As a result Amanda raised Novva Cockran (one of Alice's marriages was to William Cockran-no relation). This is my husband's grandmother. She lived to be 100 years old.

Amanda had told her that she watched her father hang and Novva passed this story down to the family. I have corresponded with a few Meler relatives and a few Elliot relatives so I know there are many descendants out there.

The information on Preston, Isom and some on William Henry comes from "A History of the Cockrum Family in America" by Emmett Cockrum. There is a family that is posted on Ancestry that has a different ancestry for William Henry. I have not done enough research on this family to know which I think is correct.

I have a copy of the marriage certificate for William and Elizabeth Jones. Given that there were children in the census named Peters and Jones, it is possible that Elizabeth was married before. The certificate does not identify her as Mrs. Jones. They could have been taking care of others children also.

Elizabeth is buried in Box X Cemetery, Pontotoc County, OK. Amanda and Frank Meler are buried in El Reno, OK. I have copies of the records from the Cooke County Courthouse regarding the property left by William Henry. William Henry filed for land in Fannin County. William Henry, Elizabeth and family are in the Fannin County census in 1850 and Jacks Fork, Indian Territory census in 1860."

Census Records for the Cockrum Family:

The 1850 Census for the Henry Cockrum family in Fannin County, Texas is in an earlier post on this blog.

1860 Census, Choctaw Nation, Indian Lands, Arkansas
(note by gengals: There seems to be several families combined on this census, perhaps Henry & Elizabeth are caring for other children also. The Malinda listed in 1860 may be the Malinda Petell listed in the 1870 census.)


1870 Census, Mt Pleasant Township, Lawrence, Missouri. (Note by gengals: Petell children are living with Elizabeth -- the 1850 census also had Petel children in the household. Who is the Petell/Petel family and how are they related to the Cockrums?)



1900 Census, Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, page 40, hh 734
Elizabeth (Lizzy) is living with her grand-daughter, Annie McCurry, the daughter of Lucinda Cockrum Jones. Elizabeth states that she gave birth to 6 children and 4 were still living.

Henry Cockrum Probate

Probate Record for Henry Cockrum
Cooke County Probate Book 1, page 380-381, 5 September 1863 (bottom of page 380 and continuing on top of page 381)
Appraisement Bill of the Community property of Henry Cockrum, Decd
70 head of sheep @ $4 280.00
35 head of stock cattle @$9 315.00
1 Yoke of Oxen $100 & 19 head of horses @ $80 1620.00
1 span mules $400 & 1 bay horse $200 600.00
2 head of hogs @ $10
160 acres of land @$2 340.00
160 acres of land & improvements 250.00
2 setts of harnes & one wagon 175.00
Farming tools $25 2 log chains $14 39.00
1 corss but saw $10 1 box of tools $15 35.00
1 note $80 Debt on Doct Martin $350 430.00
1 block $25 Household furniture $150 175.00
2 steers @ $40 80.00Total $4,329.00
Page 381The State of TexasCounty of Cooke This is to certify that I have made a true and correct exhibit of all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Cockrum Decd, that has come to my knowledge. (signed)Elizabeth Cockrum Sworn to subscribed before me this 28th day of September AD 1863 Saml Gooding, Clerk.

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Henry Cockrum

This is what we have on Henry Cockrum. Any additional information would be appreciated, especially children, parents and wife's maiden name.

Henry Cockrum 1,2,3,4,5,6 was born about 1831 in , , Missouri. He died on 13 Oct 1862 in Gainesville, Cooke, Texas as a victim of "The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas, 1862".

Research notes for Henry Cockrum
Possible 1850 census entry for Henry Cockrum?? According to the probate record in the Cooke County records, Henry's wife was Elizabeth. In the marriage records for Cooke Co. in 1866, Amandy Cockrum married Wm. Elliott. Could Amandy (Amanda) who married in 1866 be the "A. Cochran" in the census record below??
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In the 1850 Fannin County, Texas census, household #1
Henry (Harry) Cockran, age 19, farmer, born Missouri
Elizabeth Cockran, age 26, born Kentucky
A. Cockran, age 2/12 months, female, born Texas
Jno. W. Petell, age 6, born Illinois
M. Petell age 10, female, born Illinois
A. Jones, age 2, female, born Texas





Henry married Elizabeth (?) . Elizabeth was born in , , Kentucky.
What was Elizabeth's maiden name? Who are the Petell children in the home? Was Elizabeth married before Henry Cockrum to a Petell?

Sources
1. Gainesville Great Hanging Sources."One of forty-two Union sympathizing citizens of North Texas who were charged with treason against the Confederacy by a Citizens Court in Gainesville, Cooke County in October 1862 and then executed in the Great Hanging at Gainesville.References:1. Richard B. McCaslin, "Tainted Breeze, The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas, 1862" (Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University Press, 1994).2. George W. Diamond, "Account of the Great Hanging at Gainesville, 1862" SOUTHWESTERN HISTORICAL QUARTERLY, Vol. 66, no. 3, January, 1963, p. 331-414, edited by Sam Acheson and Julie Ann Hudson O'Connell.3. James L. Clark, "Civil War Recollections of James Lemuel Clark, Including Previously Unpublished Material On The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas In October, 1862" (College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 1984).".

2. George Washington Diamond's Account of the Great Hanging at Gainesville, 1862, ManuscripteEdited by Sam Acheson and Julie, The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, pg .397, Vol. LXVI, January, 1963, No. 3.George W. Diamond was a brother of secessionists, John R. Diamond and James J. Diamond, who was a principal in the Great Hanging. After the hangings and the adjournment of the court, Diamond was given the records for the purpose of "preserving them and so disposing of them that the history of its (Citizen's Court) transactions might be perpetuated and justice done to those who participated in its deliberations. Diamond's compilation of "memoranda" was to be offered to the public as a just vindicaton of the conduct of those whose judgements were under national criticism. The members of the court examined Diamond's account and gave their unanimous and unqualified approval.
"pg 397The State vs. C. A. Jones("HumpBack"), James Powers ("Carpenter"), Eli M. Scott, Thomas Baker ("Old Man"), Geo W Anderson, Abraham McNeese, Henry Cochran ("30"), C.F. Anderson, Wm Wernell, B.F. Barnes ("35 or 40"), Wm Rodes, and N. M. Clark ("25").Disloyalty & Treason.The testimony against the above mentioned conspirators corresponds with the testimony herein before produced on the trial of Childs, Fields, Harper, Lock, and others. They all acknowledged their connection with the organization, and made full confession of their guilt at the gallows.===pg 398 Witness in trial against Ramey DayBen F. Barnes sworn.(Witness)I was at the meeting at Richie's Mill. Dr. Foster said the object of the meeting was to resue Harper; and he wanted us to take our guns and go -- myself and Ramey Dye. The reason we did not go to rescue Harper was because a messenger (Essman) told us that there were a great many soldiers in Gainesville and we were then afraid."

3. Connor, Seymour V. , Peters Colony of Texas, A History and Biographical Sketches of the Early Settlers, Texas State Historical Association; Austin; 1959."page 222
"Henry Cockrum was issued a certificate by the county court of Cooke County for 640 acres. Since his claim was later disallowed, it is doubtful that he was a bona fide colonist."
(**note: There is also a Edward Cockrum listed as receiving a certificate for 320 acres in Cooke County and in 1857 having his claim also disallowed.)."

4.Probate Record, Cooke County Probate Book 1, page 380-381, Sep 1863.
"Cooke County Probate Book 1, page 380-381, 5 September 1863
(bottom of page 380 and continuing on top of page 381)
Appraisement Bill of the Community property of Henry Cockrum, Decd
70 head of sheep @ $4 280.0035 head of stock cattle @$9 315.001
Yoke of Oxen $100 & 19 head of horses @ $80 1620.00
1span mules $400 & 1 bay horse $200 600.00
2 head of hogs @ $10 160 acres of land @$2 340.00
160 acres of land & improvements 250.00
2 setts of harnes & one wagon 175.00
Farming tools $25 2 log chains $14 39.00
1 corss but saw $10 1 box of tools $15 35.00
1 note $80 Debt on Doct Martin $350 430.00
1 block $25 Household furniture $150 175.00
2 steers @ $40 80.00
Total $4,329.00
Page 381The State of TexasCounty of Cooke
This is to certify that I have made a true and correct exhibit of all the property belonging
to the estate of Henry Cockrum Decd, that has come to my knowledge.
(signed)Elizabeth Cockrum
Sworn to subscribed before me this 28th day of September AD 1863
Saml Gooding, Clerk."

5. 1850 U.S. Census, Texas, Fannin County, Household #1, pg 142."In the 1850 Fannin County, Texas census, household #1
Henry (Harry) Cockran, age 19, farmer, born MissouriElizabeth Cockran, age 26, born KentuckyA. Cockran, age 2/12 months, female, born TexasJno. W. Petell, age 6, born IllinoisM. Petell age 10, female, born IllinoisA. Jones, age 2, female, born Texas."

6. Land/Deed Records."Cooke County Deed Records
3 July 1858Purchased 160 acres
8 July 1858Purchased 100 acres."