YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Helen "Nellie" Cockburn 1866–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1866

Birth Location: Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 21 December 1940

Death Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Father: John Cockburn

Mother: Agnes Anderson

Spouse(s): Charles Metcalfe

Children(s): Florence Metcalfe, Clara Metcalfe, Agnes Metcalfe, Ruth Metcalfe, Margaret Metcalfe?, Helen Metcalfe, Charles Metcalfe?, Edith Metcalfe

In 1866, Helen "Nellie" Cockburn entered the world in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to John Cockburn And Agnes Kirkland Anderson. In 1880, Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided in Barton, Allegany, Maryland, USA. Helen "Nellie" Cockburn married Charles Metcalfe, and had children including Agnes Maud Metcalfe, Charles Metcalfe, Clara Patti Metcalfe, Edith Jean Metcalfe, Florence Elizabeth Metcalfe, Helen K Metcalfe, Margaret Metcalfe, Ruth Mary Metcalfe. Helen "Nellie" Cockburn passed away in 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Find more search results for Helen Cockburn
HC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1866, Helen "Nellie" Cockburn entered the world in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to John Cockburn And Agnes Kirkland Anderson.
  • In 1880, Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided in Barton, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • Helen "Nellie" Cockburn married Charles Metcalfe, and had children including Agnes Maud Metcalfe, Charles Metcalfe, Clara Patti Metcalfe, Edith Jean Metcalfe, Florence Elizabeth Metcalfe, Helen K Metcalfe, Margaret Metcalfe, Ruth Mary Metcalfe.
  • Helen "Nellie" Cockburn passed away in 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Helen Cockburn's Ancestors

Self
Helen Cockburn
1866–1940
Birth Place: Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
John Cockburn
1835–1894
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Agnes (Kirkland) Anderson
1839–1931
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
John Cockburn
1810–1867
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Mary Connell
1816–1867
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Cockburne
1782–1867
Martha Leitch
1793–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Laurence Cockburne
1753–1837
Margaret Allison
1753–1840

Helen Cockburn's Descendants

1.
HC
Helen ("Nellie") Cockburn (1 Nov 1866–21 December 1940) m. Charles Metcalfe (11 Jan 1864–Aft. 1915)
  1. 1. Florence (Elizabeth) Metcalfe 1907–1995
  2. 2. Clara (Patti) Metcalfe 1895–1974 m. Roderick (Chisholm) Davison 1889–1948
    1. 1. Dr. (Roderick Charles) Davison 1922–1987
  3. 3. Agnes (Maud) Metcalfe 1894–1905
  4. 4. Ruth (Mary) Metcalfe 1910– m. Björn Swainson 1905–1985
  5. 5. Margaret Metcalfe? 1910–
  6. 6. Helen (K) Metcalfe 1897–
  7. 7. Charles Metcalfe? 1910–
  8. 8. Edith (Jean) Metcalfe 1900–

Helen Cockburn's Timeline

8 Records

1866
1 Nov 1866
Birth of Helen "Nellie" Cockburn in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
1880
1880
Age 14
Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided here in Barton, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Barton, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1893
1893
Age 27
Helen "Nellie" Cockburn was married in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
1901
1901
Age 35
Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided here in Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
1906
03 Jul 1906
Age 40
Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided here in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
1916
1916
Age 50
Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided here in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
1921
01 Jun 1921
Age 55
Helen "Nellie" Cockburn resided here in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
1940
21 December 1940
Age 74
Death of Helen "Nellie" Cockburn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1866
    Event Place: Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Barton, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Jul 1906
    Event Place: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1940
    Event Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE