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George Cockburn 1746–1834 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1746

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 4 Sep 1834

Death Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States

Father: George Cockburn

Mother: Elizabeth Pringle

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sneider, Elizabeth Snyder

Children(s): Clark COCKBURN, Sarah Cockburn, Jeremiah Cockburn, Russell Cockburn, John Cockburn, Janie Cockburn, James Cockburn, Jerusha Cockburn, Archibald Cockburn, Malissa Cockburn, Rachel Cockburn, George Jr.

The story of George Cockburn began in 1746 in Virginia, United States. In 1783, George Cockburn resided in Amherst County, VA. In 1790, George Cockburn resided in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. George Cockburn married Elizabeth Sneider, Elizabeth Snyder, and had children including Archibald Cockburn, Clark Terrell Cockburn, George Cockburn Jr, James Cockburn, Janie Cockburn, Jeremiah E Cockburn, Jerusha Cockburn, John Cockburn, Malissa Cockburn, Rachel Cockburn, Russell Cockburn, Sarah Cockburn. George Cockburn passed away in 1834 in Elbert, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of George Cockburn began in 1746 in Virginia, United States.
  • In 1783, George Cockburn resided in Amherst County, VA.
  • In 1790, George Cockburn resided in Franklin County, Georgia, United States.
  • George Cockburn married Elizabeth Sneider, Elizabeth Snyder, and had children including Archibald Cockburn, Clark Terrell Cockburn, George Cockburn Jr, James Cockburn, Janie Cockburn, Jeremiah E Cockburn, Jerusha Cockburn, John Cockburn, Malissa Cockburn, Rachel Cockburn, Russell Cockburn, Sarah Cockburn.
  • George Cockburn passed away in 1834 in Elbert, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Cockburn
1700–1799
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Pringle
1720–1785
Birth Location: Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Sneider
1750–1834
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Snyder
1745–1794
Birth Location: , , , Germany
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Children(s)

Clark COCKBURN
1812–1856
Birth Location: Franklin, Murray, Georgia, United States
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Sarah Cockburn
1810–1839
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Jeremiah Cockburn
1804–1894
Birth Location: Carnesville, Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Russell Cockburn
1802–1866
Birth Location: Forsythe, Georgia, United States
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John Cockburn
1799–1872
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Janie Cockburn
1790–
Birth Location: –
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James Cockburn
1778–1863
Birth Location: Charles City, Charles River, Virginia, United States
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Jerusha Cockburn
1777–1844
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Archibald Cockburn
1775–1853
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Malissa Cockburn
1772–1834
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Rachel Cockburn
1770–1834
Birth Location: Forsyth, Georgia, United States
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George Jr.
1781–1847
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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George Cockburn's Ancestors

Self
George Cockburn
1746–1834
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
George Cockburn
1700–1799
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Pringle
1720–1785
Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Cockburn's Descendants

1.
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George Cockburn (1746–4 Sep 1834) m. Elizabeth Sneider (1750–1834) m. Elizabeth Snyder (1745–1794)
  1. 1. Clark (Terrell) COCKBURN 1812–1856
  2. 2. Sarah Cockburn 1810–1839
  3. 3. Jeremiah (E) Cockburn 1804–1894
  4. 4. Russell Cockburn 1802–1866
  5. 5. John Cockburn 1799–1872
  6. 6. Janie Cockburn 1790–
  7. 7. James Cockburn 1778–1863 m. Obedience Wood 1801–1871 m. Elzada Spurling 1820–1923
    1. 1. Elizabeth Cockburn 1829–1867
    2. 2. Dorcus (J) Cockburn 1831–1915
    3. 3. Frances (M) Cockburn 1833–1917
    4. 4. Mary (M) Cockburn 1835–1923
    5. 5. Mary (M) Cockburn 1835–1915
    6. 6. James Cockburn 1842–
    7. 7. William Cockburn 1844–1862
    8. 8. Amanda Cockburn 1850–1918
    9. 9. George (Washington) Cockburn 1853–
    10. 10. George Cogburn 1853–1914
    11. 11. Andrew (J) Cogburn 1856–
    12. 12. Sarah (Jane) Cogburn 1858–
    13. 13. Lucinda Cogburn 1860–
    14. 14. Leander Cogburn 1864–
  8. 8. Jerusha Cockburn 1777–1844
  9. 9. Archibald Cockburn 1775–1853
  10. 10. Malissa Cockburn 1772–1834
  11. 11. Rachel Cockburn 1770–1834
  12. 12. George (Cockburn,) Jr. 1781–1847 m. Catharine Norrell 1810–1857
    1. 1. Edney Norrell 1845– m. Benjamin Lamb 1845–
      1. 1. John (T.) Lamb 1868–
      2. 2. James (B.) Lamb 1869–
      3. 3. Cinthia Lamb 1871–
      4. 4. Ana (C.) Lamb 1873–
      5. 5. Julia (A.) Lamb 1874–
      6. 6. Susan (J.) Lamb 1876–
      7. 7. Mary Lamb 1878–
    2. 2. Amanda Byers 1837–1889 m. F. (M.) Byers 1840–1907
      1. 1. George (E) Byers 1858–1921
      2. 2. John (A) Byers 1879–1932
      3. 3. Robert (D) Byers 1875–
      4. 4. Nancy Byers 1873–1916
      5. 5. M (E) Byers 1871–
      6. 6. Lilian Byers 1865–
      7. 7. William (Alfred) Byers 1861–1936 m. Martha (Menerva) Dotson 1868–
        1. 1. Ollie Byers 1887–
        2. 2. Nolie Byers 1889–
        3. 3. Vadie Byers 1891–
        4. 4. William (Alfred "Dusty") Byers 1896–
        5. 5. Lambert Byers 1898–
      8. 8. Lillian (Ann) Byers 1862–1939 m. William (M. (Bill)) Armer 1856–1930
        1. 1. Mamie (Angeline Florence) Armer 1901–1981
        2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Armer 1883–1972
        3. 3. Nelson (Wilson) Armer 1888–1981
        4. 4. Rosco (Conklin) Armer 1890–1982
        5. 5. Francis (Marion) Armer 1892–1957
        6. 6. Dewitt (Sinter) Armer 1896–1970
        7. 7. Cynthia (Vesta) Armer 1882–1967
        8. 8. MANDY (I) ARMER 1885–1934
        9. 9. Cora (Isabelle) Armer 1886–1982
      9. 9. Catherine Byers 1866–1909 m. James (E) Dotson 1850–1934
        1. 1. Dra (S) Dotson 1899–
        2. 2. James (Frances) Dotson 1891–1988 m. Elsie Dotson 1898–1987
        3. 3. Sidney Dotson 1896–1897
        4. 4. Georgia (M) Dotson 1904–1996 m. Samson (A) McGill 1891–1960 m. Samuel McGill 1892–
        5. 5. Doe (Stephan) Dotson 1902–1964
        6. 6. Captain (Henry) Dotson 1898–1959 m. Mary 1908–
        7. 7. Gertrude (Luanna) Dotson 1895–1947
        8. 8. William (Lambert) Dotson 1893–1979 m. Sarah (Viola) Waits-Milner 1893–1972
        9. 9. Phoeby Dotson 1887–1971 m. Henry Johnson 1883–
    3. 3. Yerby Norrell 1830– m. Sarah (J.) unknown 1845–
      1. 1. Isabella Norrell 1878–
      2. 2. George (L.) Norrell 1876–
      3. 3. Daniel (R.) Norrell 1876–
      4. 4. Martha (A.) Norrell 1871–
      5. 5. John Norrell 1867–
    4. 4. John Norrell 1831– m. Susan (C.) Norrell 1846–

George Cockburn's Timeline

7 Records

1746
1746
Birth of George Cockburn in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1783
1783
Age 37
George Cockburn resided here in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County, VA
1790
1790
Age 44
George Cockburn resided here in Franklin County, Georgia, United States
Franklin County, Georgia, United States
1802
1802
Age 56
George Cockburn resided here in Franklin County, GA
Franklin County, GA
1830
1830
Age 84
George Cockburn resided here in Franklin, Georgia
Franklin, Georgia
1834
4 Sep 1834
Age 88
Death of George Cockburn in Elbert, Georgia, United States
Elbert, Georgia, United States
1834
17 Nov 1834
Age 88
George Cockburn - Probate in Franklin, Georgia, USA
Franklin, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1746
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Amherst County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Telamon Cuyler Collection, Manuscript #1170 [Hargrett Library, University of Georgia]; Call Number: Box 42, Folder 8; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 30

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Franklin County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Georgia
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 17; Page: 234.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1834
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1834
    Event Place: Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Georgia
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