Who was Bennett Cockey?

Bennett Cockey (1901–1969) was born in Maryland, USA and died in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bennett in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Bennett B Cockey 1901–1969

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1901 · Maryland, USA

Died 4 Apr 1969 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Father Joshua Frederick Cockey

Mother Anna Annie Buchanan Bussey Cockey

Siblings Winfield Scott Schley Cockey

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Frederick Cockey

Anna Annie Buchanan Bussey Cockey

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Bennett B Cockey was born in 1901 in Maryland, USA, the child of joshua frederick cockey and anna annie buchanan bussey cockey. Bennett B Cockey passed away in 1969 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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Birth of Bennett B Cockey in Maryland, USA

Birth

1969

Death of Bennett B Cockey in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bennett Cockey

This ancestor line traces from Crawley, Sussex, England (1449) to Maryland, USA (1901) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bennett Cockey (1901–1969) was born in Maryland, USA and died in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bennett in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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