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Francis Cockburn 1740–1813 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 JUL 1740

Birth Location: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: July 1813

Death Location: Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Cockburn

Mother: Kathryn Snyder

Spouse(s): Lydia Headly

Children(s): Eleazer Cockburn, Lydia Coburn, Daniel Coburn, Martha Coburn, Azariah Coburn, Nancy Coburn, Elijah Coburn, Winnifred Cockburn, Francis Coburn, Kenneth Cockburn, Patsy Cockburn, Garrich Cockburn, Headley Cockburn

Francis Cockburn was born in 1740 in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA, the child of George Cockburn And Kathryn Elizabeth Snyder. In 1784, Francis Cockburn resided in Martin, North Carolina, United States. In 1787, Francis Cockburn resided in Undesignated District, Martin County, NC. Francis Cockburn married Lydia Ross Headly, and had children including Azariah Coburn, Daniel Coburn, Eleazer Cockburn, Elijah Coburn, Francis Coburn, Garrich Cockburn, Headley Cockburn, Kenneth Cockburn, Lydia Elizabeth Coburn, Martha Coburn, Nancy Coburn, Patsy Cockburn, Winnifred Cockburn. Francis Cockburn passed away in 1813 in Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Francis Cockburn was born in 1740 in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA, the child of George Cockburn And Kathryn Elizabeth Snyder.
  • In 1784, Francis Cockburn resided in Martin, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1787, Francis Cockburn resided in Undesignated District, Martin County, NC.
  • Francis Cockburn married Lydia Ross Headly, and had children including Azariah Coburn, Daniel Coburn, Eleazer Cockburn, Elijah Coburn, Francis Coburn, Garrich Cockburn, Headley Cockburn, Kenneth Cockburn, Lydia Elizabeth Coburn, Martha Coburn, Nancy Coburn, Patsy Cockburn, Winnifred Cockburn.
  • Francis Cockburn passed away in 1813 in Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis Cockburn's Ancestors

Self
Francis Cockburn
1740–1813
Birth Place: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
George Cockburn
1700–1784
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Kathryn (Elizabeth) Snyder
1710–1785
Albermarle, Stanley, North Carolina
Grandparents
Wilfred (Patrick) Cockburn
1675–1748
Udny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Schneider
1678–
North Carolina, United States
John Snyder
1700–1777
Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina USA
Great-Grandparents
Anna Garden
1648–1695
John Cockburn
1652–1729
Johann Schneider
1666–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cockburn
1610–1666

Francis Cockburn's Descendants

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Francis Cockburn (13 JUL 1740–July 1813) m. Lydia (Ross) Headly (1742–1813)
  1. 1. Eleazer Cockburn 1774–1843 m. Nancy Cockburn 1775–1843
    1. 1. H (S) Cobern 1798–1880 m. Martha Cobern 1833–1880
      1. 1. Henry (D) Coburn 1866–1946 m. Elizah (V) Coburn 1878–1938
        1. 1. Mary (Eliza) Coburn 1912–1996 m. Ira (Isiah) Watson 1912–1973
        2. 2. Malena Stevenson 1902–1985 m. Elmer (Caroline) Stevenson 1898–1962
        3. 3. George (Headley) Coburn 1903–1942 m. Elsie (H) Coburn 1905–
        4. 4. Huey (Clifton) Coburn 1908–
        5. 5. Marion (Hays) Coburn 1915–1998
        6. 6. Martha (Elizabeth) Coburn 1898–1952
        7. 7. Harvey (Eugene) Coburn 1900–
        8. 8. William (Henry) Coburn 1906–1973
        9. 9. Hubert (Edward) Coburn 1918–1997 m. Maxine Bishop 1923–2015
        10. 10. Letha (Ernestine) Coburn 1921–
        11. 11. Hard Coburn 1916–
      2. 2. Betty Mathews 1861–1924
      3. 3. John (William Hedley) Coburn 1863–1943
        1. 1. John (Hedley) Coburn 1898–1992
        2. 2. Robert (Elwood) Coburn 1894–1991
        3. 3. Agnes (Marie) Coburn 1892–1911
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") Coburn 1861–1924
        1. 1. John (Daniel) Matthews 1896–1933
        2. 2. Martha (Ann) Mathews 1890–1963
        3. 3. Lewis (L) Matthews 1881–
      5. 5. Alvenia ("Allie") Coburn 1865–1911
    2. 2. Daniel Cockburn 1795–1853
    3. 3. Benjamin (F.) Coburn 1819–1860
      1. 1. James Coburn 1853–1908
        1. 1. Debbie (Vinona) Coburn 1884–1965
      2. 2. Susan (A) Coburn 1864–
    4. 4. Mary Coburn 1820–
  2. 2. Lydia (Elizabeth) Coburn 1766–1858
  3. 3. Daniel Coburn 1762–
  4. 4. Martha Coburn 1763–1844
  5. 5. Azariah Coburn 1777–1837
  6. 6. Nancy Coburn 1778–1830
  7. 7. Elijah Coburn 1776–1824
  8. 8. Winnifred Cockburn 1794–
  9. 9. Francis Coburn 1797–1871
  10. 10. Kenneth Cockburn 1800–1890
  11. 11. Patsy Cockburn 1802–
  12. 12. Garrich Cockburn 1804–1823
  13. 13. Headley Cockburn 1772–1824

Francis Cockburn's Timeline

5 Records

1740
13 JUL 1740
Birth of Francis Cockburn in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
1784
1784
Age 44
Francis Cockburn resided here in Martin, North Carolina, United States
Martin, North Carolina, United States
1787
1787
Age 47
Francis Cockburn resided here in Undesignated District, Martin County, NC
Undesignated District, Martin County, NC
1813
July 1813
Age 73
Death of Francis Cockburn in Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
1813
Jul 1813
Age 73
Francis Cockburn - Probate in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 JUL 1740
    Event Place: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Undesignated District, Martin County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 1813
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and estate papers (Anson County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Anson, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1751-1962, Also Contains A Few Family Sketches; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County); Probate Place: Anson, North Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Jul 1813
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and estate papers (Anson County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Anson, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1751-1962, Also Contains A Few Family Sketches; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County); Probate Place: Anson, North Carolina

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