YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

William Hershel Cockerham 1908–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 February 1908

Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Death Date: November 1978

Death Location: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Father: James Cockerham

Mother: Lora Cockerham

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William Hershel Cockerham began in 1908 in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA. William Hershel Cockerham passed away in 1978 in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for William Cockerham
WC

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:
B
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

  • The story of William Hershel Cockerham began in 1908 in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA.
  • William Hershel Cockerham passed away in 1978 in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cockerham's Ancestors

Self
William Cockerham
1908–1978
Birth Place: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Parents
James Wells Cockerham
1886–1965
Brownstown Twp, Jackson, Indiana
Lora (Francis Ferguson) Cockerham
1882–1912
Boone County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
William (Sherman) Cockerham
1865–1932
Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Nancy (Isabell “Belle”) Matlock
1864–1949
Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Cockerham
1837–1882
Nancy Cockerham
1843–1921
Wells Matlock
1829–1911
Mary Matlock
1825–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Cockerham
1807–1877
Nancy Griffin
1806–1850
Samuel Ahlman
1815–1876
Rebecca Hatton
1816–1858
Johnson Matlock
1799–1860
Dorthy Matlock
1810–1897
James Acton
1807–1880

William Cockerham's Timeline

2 Records

1908
4 February 1908
Birth of William Hershel Cockerham in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1978
November 1978
Age 70
Death of William Hershel Cockerham in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 February 1908
    Event Place: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1978
    Event Place: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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