resent by listowner ... From: "cockerham" <cockerham@amaonline.com> To: <lotusc@tyler.net> Subject: Henry J. and Jackson Cockerham Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:22:01 -0500 : : : : : Dear Lotus; Thank you for your prompt reply to my reminder: I suspected you were probably having computer problems or something. I guess what I am asking for is verification or confirmation that Henry J. and Jackson Cockerham are the same person. I'll present the facts as I know them and see what you think. Fact#1 Henry J. Cockerham entered the Confederate Army in Union County. Re: Widows application for pension ( I have a copy ) '' "#2 Henry J. Cockerham (Cockrin) married Mary Ann Robisson(Robinson) 10 Jan 1844, Union County Ar. Cornie TWP Re: Barnes/Cockerham and Bramlett/Brantley Family History compiled by Lois (Bramlett) Griffen and June (Bramlett) Hower, Azle , Tx. " "#3 Children of Henry J. and Mary Ann: John David b. 1847 Jane D.b. 1850 C. Ella b. 1852 Mary F. b. 1855 All born in Arkansas " "#4 John David applied for CSA pension. He listed Three Creeks Post Office as his home (less than Ten miles from Cornie) I Have a copy of this application. " " #5 My father's name was George Washington Cockerham (John David's son) There was a G.W. in Union County in the 1850's. A relative ? The following information was provided to me by fellow researchers, Debbie Richard and Lorris Cockerham, some of which is included in Tarver Gen. Lorris restates that Jackson Cockerham was the son of David and Jane Chadwick Cockerham. David s/o John,Sr. from Barnwell Co. SC. The strongest clue was provided by Debbie. She stated "Jane D .Cockerham (of Catahoula Pa. La.) was in Union Co. Ar. in 1848 giving power of attorney to a Claiborne Watson to handle her and her three unmarried daughter's share of the estate of her deceased husband, David." There is quite a bit more, but I think this is enough to get the idea across. Primarily, what we have done is track David and family to Union County from the East and Henry J. to Union County from the West. It's odd that we can't find any thing on Jackson after Union Co. and nothing on Henry J. before Union Co. If the J. in Henry's name stood for Jackson, it would probably satisfy me that the mystery was solved. I'm hoping, Lotus, that you may have come across something in your research to tie them together. I think Debbie and Lorris have concluded they are the same. The circumstances sure point that direction but I hate these little nagging doubts. I have sent off for Henry J.'s John David's military records but have'nt gotten them yet. Maybe the answer is there. With best regards, Jim #Lotus D. Cirilo, Executive Director <lotusc@tyler.net> #Tyler Independent School District Foundation #PO Box 2035 Tyler TX 75710 Ph.(903) 531-3543 #******************************************************** #Tarver-Gen <http://www.tarver-genealogy.net/> #Genealogy. Collaborative family research. Tarver Welch #Lee Cockerham Rogers Reeves others. Searchable gedcom, #queries, transcribed records, message forum, mail list.