The Cockman Family of Moore County, NC – Miscellaneous Records
1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Jos. Cockman listed as paying $10 in Captain John Cox's District
1785, Apr 10 --1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#73 Joseph Cockman entered 50 acres located on Long Meadow of Buffalow Creek adjoining Michael Hill.
1785, Aug 19 --1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#82 Thos. Matthews and J. Hinson entered 200 acres located on Buffalow Creek adjoining Cockman, Furr and Cagle.
1786, Apr 20 -- Land Grant #148, Moore County, NC
John Henson & Thos. Matthews received a 200 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Furr and Cockman.
1786, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #142, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Michael Hill. Leonard Furr and Michael Hill were chain carriers.
1787 -- Marriage Licenses, Moore County, NC Will Book A Page 382
William Cagle and Mary Barrett were granted a marriage license. William Cockman was the surety.
1788, May 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 198
Joseph Cockman listed as serving Jury Duty
1788, Aug 19-Aug 20 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 201,204
Joseph Cockman listed as serving Jury Duty
1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 154
Joseph Cockman
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
3F
1792, May 24 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 358
Joseph Cockman listed as serving Jury Duty
1792, Aug 20 -- County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 361
Joseph Cockman listed as serving Jury Duty
1793, Aug 19 -- County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 406
Joseph Cockman listed as serving Jury Duty
1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records
Petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockmon listed as a signer (Petition failed)
1794, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #1190, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining his own line and James Milton. Wm. McDonald and James Milton were chain carriers.
1797, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #1270, Moore County, NC
Stephen Richardson received a 100 acre Land Grant located North of Buffalo Creek adjoining Edwards. Joseph Cockman and James Melton were chain carriers.
1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 50
Joseph Cockmon
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 3F
1801, Oct 28 -- Land Grant #1940, Moore County, NC
James Melton received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Robert Sandifer, Neil McLeod and his own line. Jos. Cockman and Jno. Martin were chain carriers.
1802, Jun 17 -- Land Grant #1772, Moore County, NC
William Dunn received 50 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining his own line, Michael Hill and Robert Edwards. Joseph Cockman and James Melton were chain carriers.
1802, Feb -- Will of Henry Cagle, Moore County, NC, Will Book A, Page 224
Executors: Wife Caterana Cagle and Son William Cagle
Witnesses: Hardy Davis, Peter Davis and Charles Tyler
Eldest Son - William Cagle: five shillings
Son - Christian Cagle: 55 acres of land joining the land he now lives on
Son - Henry Cagle: five shillings
Son - Peter Cagle: five shillings
Son - John Cagle: 200 acres of land joining Cornelius Lathem's land except what Mr. John McAulay has taken off. Also 21.5 acres of land joining the said 200 acres, also one horse that he has now and the two cows and calves, a two year old Bull which he now has
Son - Jacob Cagle: 100 acres of land which I bought of John McAulay laying on the Meadow Branch of Wolf Creek. Also the horse he now has and one cow and calf
Son - George Cagle: 100 acres of land joining Peter Cagle where he now lives, one horse and one cow and calf
Wife - Caterana Cagle: 225 acres of land containing the plantation where I now live, joining the lands of William, Christian, and Henry Cagle and my sons Cagle during her natural life and at her (death) deceased to go to my last son Martin Cagle
Dau - Inna Caterena Cockman: five shillings
Dau - Eliza Hubbard: fifteen pounds
Dau – Mary Auman: five shillings
1802, Oct 7 -- Land Grant #0144, Moore County, NC
James Melton received a 300 acre Land Entry located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Neil McLeod, Joseph McGee, Robert Wilkins and his own line. Jos. Cockman and Everet Wallis were chain carriers. [note – never granted]
1803, Oct 11 -- Land Grant #0125, Moore County, NC
Robert Wilkins received a 65 acre Land Grant located on Meadow Branch and Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line. Jos. Cockmon and Danl. McQueen were chain carriers. [note – never granted]
1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 600
John Cockman
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 1M
(0-10) 1M 1F
1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 604
Catherine Cockman
(45+) 1F
(16-26) 1M 2F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1F
1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Cockmon lists 100 acres valued at $100
Catherine Cockman lists 150 acres valued at $150
1817, Sep 11 -- Land Grant #2352, Moore County, NC
Solomon Brewer received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Joseph Cockman. James Melton and Abner Brown were chain carriers.
1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Cockmon lists 100 acres valued at $100
Catherine Cockman lists 150 acres valued at $120
1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 309
John Cockmon
(26-45) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 4M 1F
1823, Jan 4 -- Land Grant #2631, Moore County, NC
John Cockman received a 13.75 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Stephen Richardson, Mrs. Wood, his own line, James Melton and McLeod. Jesse Upton and Drury Richardson were chain carriers.
1823, Nov 27 -- Land Grant #2632, Moore County, NC
Jesse Upton received a 150 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining John Stutts, McLeod, Solomon Brewer, his own line and Drury Richardson. John Cockman and Wm. Rives were chain carriers.
1824, Apr 12 -- Land Grant #2661, Moore County, NC
John Cockman received a 38 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch & the Glade adjoining his own line and Solomon Brewer. Michael Cockman and David Cockman were chain carriers.
1825, Feb 24 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 70
Deed from Solomon Brewer to John Cockman is proven by Wm. Cagle
Deed from Emmanuel Yow to Abner Brown is proven by John Cockman
1825, Aug 16 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 87
Ordered that John Cockman be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to Branch near McQueen
1825, Aug 19 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 92-93
John Cockman served Jury Duty
1827, Nov 19 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC
John Cockmon served Jury Duty
1828, Aug 26 -- Land Grant #2765, Moore County, NC
John Cockman received a 150 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line. Josiah Cockman and Michael Cockman were chain carriers.
1828, Nov 9 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 154-55, Moore County, NC
Estate of George Moore, decd.
1 account on John Cockman for $1.50
1828, Nov 19 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 245
A deed from Aaron Kennedy to John Cockmon is proven by Abner Brown
1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 446
John Cockman
(40-50) 1M 1F
(15-20) 3M
(10-15) 2M 1F
(5-10) 2M
1830 -- Census, WayneCounty, TN Page 297-B
Joseph Cockman
(30-40) 1F
(20-30) 1M
(10-15) 3F
(5-10) 2F
(0-5) 1M 1F
1835, Fall -- 1834-1851 State Docket County Court Page 19
#16 State v. Franklin Muse
Enich Wallis and Joseph Cockman were witnesses.
1835, Nov 21 -- Land Grant #2952, Moore County, NC
John Cockman received a 100 acre Land Grant adjoining his own line and Griffith. John McLeod and James Milton were chain carriers.
1835, Nov 21 -- Land Grant #2976, Moore County, NC
David Jones received 52 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining John Cockman, Solomon Barrett, McKay, McGee and Matheson. James Melton and John McLeod were chain carriers.
1836, Mar 1 -- Land Grant #2959, Moore County, NC
William Dannelly received a 150 acre Land Grant located on McCallum's Fork adjoining Calvin Cox (formerly Donald McQueen), Caddell, and Noah Fry. John Cockman and Michael Cockman were chain carriers.
1836, Spring -- 1796-1841 CountyAccounts, Moore County, NC Page 70
D. Cockman v. N. Fry
1836, Nov 4 -- Land Grant #2957, Moore County, NC
David Cockman received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Locust Branch, North of Richland Creek adjoining McKay, Griffith and James H. Muse. John Cockman and George Cockman were chain carriers.
1836, Nov 5 -- Land Grant #2965, Moore County, NC
Michael Cockman received 100 acre Land Grant located on Locust Branch, North of Richland Creek adjoining Donald McQueen, Joseph Cockman and David Cockman. John Cockman and David Cockman were chain carriers.
1837, Feb --1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 134
State v. Joseph Cockman
1838, Dec 19 -- Record of Estates Book D Page 25, Moore County, NC
Estate of Ansel Melton, decd.
Michael Cockman purchased 1 stack fodder and 500 bundles
1839, May 21 – Record of Estates Book D Page 96-97, Moore County, NC
Estate of John Upton, decd.
1 note on John Cockman for $1.50 due Oct 19, 1837
1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 174
John Cockman
(60-70) 1F
(40-50) 1M 1F
(20-30) 1M 1F
(15-20) 3M
(10-15) 1F
(5-10) 1M
1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 179
Michael Cockman
(20-30) 1M 1F
(0-5) 1M
1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 182
David Cockman
(20-30) 1M 1F
(0-5) 2M
1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 182
Josiah Cockman
(20-30) 1M 1F
(0-5) 2F
1840 -- Census, Wayne County, TN Page 101
Joseph Cockman
(40-50) 1M 1F
(15-20) 2F
(10-15) 1M 2F
(5-10) 1M 2F
1840, Jun 24 -- Marriages, Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC
In Moore County, on Jun 18, Mr. George Cockman, son of John Cockman to Miss Clarky Wallis, daughter of Isham Wallis - all of Moore County
1841, Oct 26 -- Land Grant #3160, Moore County, NC
George W. Horner received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Hill, Edwards, Thomas Williams, John Cockman and Daniel McRummen. George Williams and Elisha Cagle were chain carriers.
1843, Mar 1 -- Deed, Moore County, NC Book 61 Page 260
John Cockman deeded 2 tracts (100a & 9a) to Sampson Cockman on Buffalo Creek. A. McKinnon was a witness.
1843, Apr 25 -- Land Grant #3324, Moore County, NC
David Cockman received a 40 acre Land Grant located on Locust Branchadjoining McKay, John Cockman, Griffith and James H. Muse. John Cockman and Noah Cockman were chain carriers.
1844, Apr 23 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 7
Ordered that Joseph Upton be appointed overseer of the road from George Moores to the branch near McQueens and have the following hands to work: Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornl. Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George Cockman, George W. Horner, Noah Richardson hands, Seburn Jones, John Cockman, Abram Hunsucker, William Williams, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, William Richardson, John Jones, Allen Jones, and Jeremiah Williams.
1844, Jul 22 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 39-40
Ordered that George Cockmanto serve Jury Duty next term in October
1845, May 1 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 173
Rebecca Cockman granted Administration rights of John Cockman Junr.
George Hunsucker Esq. and Bryan Stafford were securities.
1845, Jul 29 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 196
Rebecca Cockman Administrator of John Cockman dec’d. returned inventory and account of sales
1845, Jul 29 -- Record of Estates Book E Page 97-98, Moore County, NC
Estate of John Cockman, Jr.
Rebecca Cockman listed as Administrator
James H. Muse for Joseph Cockman purchased several items
1845, Jul 29 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 197
Ordered that Michael Cockmon to serve Jury Duty in August
1845, Aug 1 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 213
John Cockman Senr. be released from payment of one white poll tax amounting to $1.10 as he is not liable to pay poll tax
1845, Fall -- 1834-1851 State Docket County Court Page 288
State v. Aaron Wallace [P.L.]
George Cockman was a witness.
Continued Spring 1846 Page 296
1845, Oct 27 -- Revolutionary War Application
Sarah Richardson (age 85), widow of veteran David Richardson applied
lists David Richardson as dying on May 17, 1842 in Moore County, NC
listed marriage as 1785 in Cumberland County, NC
lists children as John Richardson, Polly Cockman, Jenney Smith, Nancy Richardson, Vicey Richardson, Betsey Morgan, Angy Brown, Peggy Richardson & Malony Smith.
1846, Jan 26 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 267
Ordered that Sampson Cockman to serve Jury Duty in February
1846, Jan 30 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 273
Ordered Joseph Cockman to serve Jury Duty in April
1846, Apr 27 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 309
Joseph Cockman served Jury Duty
1846, Apr 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 317
A deed from Michael Cockmon to William Rieves proven by William Danielly
1846, Apr 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes Page 319
Ordered that George W. Horner be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornelius Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Seburn Jones, Abram Hunsucker, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, William Richardson, John Jones, Allan Jones, John W. Jackson, Westly Wallace, Chesly Horner, Enoch Williams, William Reaves, and Richard Phillips.
1846, Jul 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 349
A deed from Michael Cockman to John Cockman was proven by William Dannielly
1846, Aug 15 -- Record of Estates Book E Page 167-168, Moore County, NC
Estate of Neil McIntosh, decd.
1 note on Michael Cockman for $100 dated Jul 13, 1842
1 note on Michael Cockman for $77.70 dated Jul 13, 1842
1 note on Michael Cockman, Wm. Dannielly and John Cockman for $80.50 dated Apr 28, 1844
1846, Nov 24 -- Record of Estates Book E, Moore County, NC
Estate of William Jones, decd.
David Cockman purchased 1 half shovel
1847 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman listed 100 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Locust Branch
1847, Jan 30 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes Page 465-467
State v. Aaron Wallace
George Cockman, Carrol Brady, John McLeod, Stephen Davis, William Hunsucker, Bryan Boroughs, Neill McIntosh, William Ritter and George Cole were witnesses.
1847, Jan 30 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes Page 470-473
State v. William L. Wallace
Abraham Hunsucker and George Cockman were witnesses.
1847, Sep 9 -- Land Grant #3507, Moore County, NC
James Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant located on the Willow Meadow adjoining McKay, John Jones and the Rutherford Road. George Williams and David Cockman were chain carriers.
1847, Oct 25 -- 1847-1849 County Court Minutes Page 81
Ordered that Josiah Cockman be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: George W. Horner, Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornelius Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George C. Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Seburn Jones, Abram Hunsucker, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, Wm. Richardson, John Jones, Allan Jones, John W. Jackson, Westley Wallace, Chesley Horner, Enoch Williams, William Reaves, Richard Phillips, and James Jones.
1848, Oct 24 -- 1847-1849 County Court Minutes Page 274
Ordered that John Jones be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: Josiah Cockman, George W. Horner, Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornelius Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Seburn Jones, Abram Hunsucker, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, William Richardson, Allen Jones, Westley Wallace, Chesley Horner, Enoch Williams, William Reaves, Richard Phillips, and James Jones.
1849 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Cockman listed 500 acres valued at $650 located in District 9 on Buffalow Creek
Joseph Cockman listed 100 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Locust Branch
1849, Jan 23 -- 1847-1849 County Court Minutes Page 325
A deed from Isaac Jones to Isham Wallace proven by George Cockman
1849, Nov-Jan 31, 1850 -- Record of Estates Book F Page 179-183
Estate of Joseph Cockman, dec’d. Noah Richardson was Administrator.
Lydia Cockman and S. Cockman were among the individuals purchasing items from the estate.
1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 238
George Cockman 32 M, Farmer, $200 Real Estate, Born in NC
Clarkey Cockman 26 F, Born in NC
William M. Cockman 8 M, Born in NC
Mary E. Cockman 6 F, Born in NC
Sarah L. Cockman 4 F, Born in NC
Isham W. Cockman 2 M, Born in NC
Nancy J. Cockman 3/12 F, Born in NC
1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 239
John Cockman 64 M, Farmer, $350 Real Estate, Born in NC
Mary Cockman 66 F, Born in NC
Leno Richardson 18 M, Born in NC
1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 239
Sampson Cockman 31 M, Farmer, Born in NC
Elizabeth Cockman 26 F, Born in NC
Clarkey Cockman 8 F, Born in NC
Noah Cockman 6 M, Born in NC
Sarah Cockman 4 F, Born in NC
Isham Cockman 4/12 M, Born in NC
1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 239
Noah Cockman 24 M, Farmer, Born in NC
Mary Cockman 22 F, Born in NC
George Cockman 3 M, Born in NC
John Cockman 2 M, Born in NC
1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 239
David Cockman 38 M, Farmer, $100 Real Estate, Born in NC
Sarah Cockman 30 F, Born in NC
Elizabeth Cockman 10 F, Born in NC
Mary Cockman 8 F, Born in NC
Angeline Cockman 6 F, Born in NC
David Cockman 5 M, Born in NC
1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 244
Michael Cockman 41 M, Laborer, Born in NC
Alumina Cockman 31 F, Born in NC
William Cockman 13 M, Born in NC
Westley Cockman 9 M, Born in NC
Loveday Cockman 5 F, Born in NC
Eli Cockman 3 M, Born in NC
1850 -- Agricultural Census, Moore County, NC Page 989
John Cockman listed 40 acres Improved, 460 Unimproved valued at $350
1850 -- Census, Wayne County, TN Page 307, 11th Civil District
Joseph Cockman 53 M, $800 Real Estate, Born in TN
Joseph Brewer 19 M, Born in TN
Elizabeth Cockman 52 F, Born in SC
Thos W. Cockman 17 M, Farmer, Born in TN
Emaline Cockman 15 F, Born in TN
Caroline Cockman 15 F, Born in TN
1852 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Cockman listed 550 acres valued at $350 located in District 9
Noah Richardson (for the heirs of Joseph Cockman) listed 100 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Richland Creek
1852, Oct 25 -- Revolutionary War Application
John Richardson, son and administrator of David Richardson, deceased veteran, applied for pension
lists David Richardson as dying on May 17, 1842 in Moore County, NC
lists Sarah Richardson as dying on Oct 30, 1847
lists children as Polly Cockman, Jenny Smith, Nancy Richardson, Vicy Richardson, Betsey Morgan, Angy Brown, Peggy Richardson & Malony Smith.