Wills and Records

Swain County Records:

Will of Madison Cochran

NORTH CAROLINA
SWAIN COUNTY

In the Superior Court
Before the Clerk

In the matter of the Will of M. Cochran deceased

The paper writing herewith attached purporting to be the last will and testament of M. Cochran deceased is presented to the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court and the following proof thereof was taken by the oath and examination of N.F. Leatherman and W.C. Hamrick the subscribing witnesses thereto as follows:

NORTH CAROLINA
SWAIN COUNTY

N.F. Leatherman and W.C. Hamrick being duly sworn deposes and says and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of M. Cochran decd.. and that he saw the said M. Cochran sign the same or make his mark to the same, and at the time of his execution thereof that he heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the affiant attested it in the presence of and at the request of the said M. Cochran, deceased and at the time of the execution and acknowledgement thereof the said M. Cochran was of sound mind and deposing memory.

N.F. Leatherman
W.C. Hamrick

Severally subscribed and sworn to before me this 17 day of February 1913.

R.M. Thomasson,
Clerk Superior Court

And whereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last Will and Testament of the said M. Cochran, deceased, and it is thereupon ordered that the same with the foregoing examination and certificate be registered and filed. This17 day of February, 1913.

R.M. Thomasson
Clerk Superior Court

NORTH CAROLINA.
SWAIN COUNTY

I M. Cochran of Swain County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking former Wills made by me. I Will and bequeath to A. Cochran and wife M.J. Cochran all of my property provided they take care of me my natural life.

I hereby appoint E.P. Gibson my executor to carry out this my last Will and Testament and authorize him my said executor to give out of my property at my death whatever he thinks just and proper to Ellen Herrin provided she stays with us and helps to care for me my natural life. August 5th, 1912.

M. (his x mark) Cochran

Witness:
N.F. Leatherman
W.C. Hamrick

Filed and docketed this 17th day of February 1913

R.M. Thomasson
Clerk Superior Court

Rutherford County Records:

Will of Robert Cochran:

E:206 ROBERT COCHRAN, 4 Aug. 1848, Spring Ct. 1851. Wife, LETITIA plantation whereon I live including mansion, house, furniture, tools, Negro man Andrew and Negro woman Mary & her child Lucindah, 2 horses. Son, REID COCHRAN, trustee to manage and take care of all property of his mother’s. Sons WM. K. & REID COCHRAN to divide Negroes at death of my wife. Plantation at her death to go to son REID. Grandsons BENJAMIN, JOSEPH, JOHN & GEORGE COCHRAN, sons of SARAH COCHRAN, widow of JOHN COCHRAN, dec’d. 50 a. where said. SARAH COCHRAN now lives, she’s to have use of said Land during her widowhood. Daughter, FRANCIS NORVILL, my Negro Priscilla; daughter MARY GUFFY my Negro Adaline. Grandau. MARTHA L. GUFFY my Negro Elizabeth, two beds & furn. and a horse, saddle & bridle worth $50. Grandchildren GEO. W. GUFFY, CYNTHIA R. GUFFY, ROBERT N. GUFFY & ELIZABETH E. GUFFY $25 each. Daughter, NANCY S. MOORE $1 having received her share. Grandchildren, the children of REBECCA LONG, $25 each. (no names stated) Extrs: son REID COCHRAN & GEORGE W. LOGAN. Wit: A.B. LONG, WILLIAM LONG.

Will of William Cochran:

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-99: "p. 71. 10 April 1841.. I, William Cochran, being very weak in body, but of perfect mind & memory. I give unto my two youngest sons Moses & Nathaniel 200 acres of land, 100 acres where we now live, the other tract adjoining Swan Cochran. I give unto my two daughters Jestin & Harriett 100 acres of land where on a trashing machine now stands called the Baseter tract to be equally divided between them. I give unto my daughter. Clara Rodgers one cow & calf. I give unto my two little grandchildren, children of E.B. Praytor a two year old cow brute a piece. I give unto my son Swan $5 and the balance of my property of stock, land, household & kitchen furniture I give unto Moses, Nathaniel, Jestin and Harriett, they are to take care of their mother and support her decently out of the same and I hereby make ordain Moses & Nathaniel Cochran executors. Wit; Thomas H. Burnett & E.B. Praytor.. Signed William X Cochran.. Proved on oath of E.B. Praytor in July Session 1841.."

Will of John Reed:

D;42 JOHN REED, SENIOR, 9 July 1819, Sept. 1825. Sons: JOHN & ARCHIBALD REED plantation whereon I now live, at decease of my Negro man Ace. Daus. AGNESS FLESSON (FLESISON ?), MARTHA GUFFEY, LITTESSE COCKRAN & FANNY HOAD, $8 each & livestock. Also to FANNY HOAD large looking glass. Dau. JANE REED, horse, large trunk, small trunk, feath. Bed & furn., books. To servant Ace, my tract of land & all my farming tools, horses, cows, feather bed & furn. 1 large bed rug, 1 large pot, 1 small pot, 1 oven, 2 pot crooks, 1 set fire dogs, tongs & shovel, 1 large trunk, ½ dresser furn. during his life and at his death to be divided between my sons JOHN & ARCHIBALD REED. Also to servant Ace ½ my chairs & table. Extrs: son-in-law ROBERT COCKRAN & friend JOHN CARSON. Wit: JOHN CARSON, jurat, JOHN LONG, jurat.

Will of Jane Reed:

D:111 JANE REED, 1 July 1829, Sept. Ct, 1829. Niece ELIZABETH GUFFEY all my plantation now occupied by HIRAM SMART, furn. and all other estate I die possessed of. Sisters: AGNES FLEMMING, MARTHA GUFFEY, LITITIA COCKRAN $3 each and to my Sister ELIZABETH GUFFEY, 1 cow and calf. “ I give and bequest unto free Ace ½ note I have on JAMES CHERRY when collected, 1 small cow, 1 piece shirting cloth, 10 pds. Wool, ½ bee hives, 1 demi john & 1 stone jug. Niece ELIZABETH GUFFEY bal. 1 still now in possession of WILLIAM JONES. Dau., USLEY QUEEN, mare, cattle. Extr: son EDWARD JONES. Wit: JOHN ROOKER Ordered to be recorded. See July M.C. 1824, p. 10.

Will of David Webb:

D:112 DAVID WEBB, 15 Sept. 1829, Sept. Ct. 1829. Wife, MARY WEBB all land & plantation with all personal estate during her life of widowhood and at her death or marriage to be divided between my then youngest children: JOHN WEBB, GEORGE WEBB & ANDREW WEBB and one as yet unborn. Also at death or marriage of my wife I give to oldest children: MARY LYLES, SPICEY WEATHERS, RICHMOND WEBB, RACHEL RANDLE, MARGARET COCKRAN, $1 each. Extr: neighbor & friend JOHN WALL. Wit: JOHN GOODE, jurat, EPHRAIM PADGETT, jurat, ELIAS PADGETT, jurat.

Will of Free Ace:

D:136 FREE ACE, 24 Mar. 1831, April Ct. 1831. ROBERT COCKRAN, SEN. $20 which I lent to him & balance of one $40 note on WILLIAM ERVIN. JAMES GUFFEY $20, 1 cow & 10 yds. flax cloth, 2 scythes & cradles, 1 side sole leather. JAMES GUFFEY, son of JOHN GUFFEY $20 out of a $40 note on WILLIAM ERVIN, 1 heifer, 1 axe, 1 frow, all leather only one side. Extrs: ROBERT COCKERAN & JAMES GUFFEY, son of JOHN GUFFEY. Wit: JOHN LONG, jurat, DANIEL WATSON.

DEED BOOK E:

147. Gift: WILLIAM COCKERHAM of Macon for natural love & affection for SARAH COCKERHAM, WILLIAM COCKERHAM, JOHN C. COCKERHAM, DANIEL COCKERHAM, CHARITY COCKERHAM, ELIZABETH A. COCKERHAM, DAVID COCKERHAM & the infant or youngest child, name not known, all children of DANIEL S. and CELIA COCKERHAM: one new green painted wagon and gearing, bay horse, sorrel horse, bay steed, gray mare, black mare, also 7 beds and furniture, 150 yards of domestic cloth & all the cooking utensils at DANIEL S. COCKERHAM'S. December 16, 1846. Wm. Cockerham. Witt: E. Dowdle. Ack. in December 1846 court. Registered January 9, 1847.

71. Gift: JOHN COCKERHAM of Macon for natural love & affection for son-in-law MATISON COCKERHAM of Macon, all my goods and cattles, 3 horses, 7 cattle, 50 hogs, 100 bu. corn, all household and kitchen furniture. January 10, 1846. John (his x mark) Cockerham. Witt: Uriah C. Burns & N. Burchfield. Proven by Burchfield in March 1846 court. Registered April 22, 1846.

74 Gift: JOHN COCKERHAM to MATISON COCKERHAM, son-in-law of John, both of Macon, for natural love, etc., also for better maintenance & perferments of Matison, 50 ac. where John now lives, also 100 ac. adjoining tract, also another 50 ac., all in Dis. 10: No. 672, 671, & 36. January 10, 1846. John (his x mark) Cockerham. Witt: Uriah C. Burns, N. Burchfield. Burchfield proved in March 1846 court. Registered April 22, 1846.

DEED BOOK B:

648.SG 90, WILLIAM COCKERHAM, $5 per 100 acre, 50 ac. on STUART COCKERHAM'S branch, Dis. 8, on corner Sec. 106. Granted February 26, 1838; registered September 26, 1838.

Records of Rutherford County:

C:52 JOHN COCHRAN- ROBT. COCHRAN, Power of Atty. 1 Sept. 1803, Oct Ct. 1816. JOHN COCHRAN of Greenville Co., S.C. appoints brother ROBERT COCHRAN of “Rebt.” Rutherord Co., NC lawful atty. to receive from HENRY SLINGARD or any other person owing me on account of my father’s estate. Wit: JONATHAN HAMPTON.

C:50 NINIAN COCHRAN – ROBT. COCHRAN, Power of Atty. 10 Apr. 1806, Oct. Ct. 1816. NINIAN COCHRAN of Greenville Co., S.C. hereunto moving appoints brother ROBERT COCHRAN of Rutherford Co., N.C. lawful atty. to receive from HENRY SLINKARD or any other person owing me on account of my father’s estate. Wit: IGNATIUS BRUCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON LEDBETTER.

B:137 WILLIAM GREENWOOD – HENRY COCKERAN, Bill of Sale; 12 March 1802, July Ct. 1802. WM. GREENWOOD sold 250 a. lying in Rutherford Co. on waters of Broad River, Maple Creek to HENRY COCKERAN for which we, HUGH GREENWOOD, WILLIAM GREENWOOD & HUGH BIRD GREENWOOD have bond on JAMES MILLER – I, WM. GREENWOOD hereby sign away my title & interest in sd. bond on JAMES MILLER to HENRY COCKERAN. Wit: JAMES COCHRAN, THOMAS A. CANNON, JOSEPH SHARP.

Civil Action Papers 1771-1806 of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Lincoln County, North Carolina comp. & edited by Anne Williams McAllister & Kathy Gunter Sullivan, 1989 Not extant Tryon Civil Action Papers 1779-1781. p. 53

224 ... John Cochran's Heirs vs. Henry Slinkard ... goods etc. of William, Robert & John Cochran, John Dunbar & his wife, Lewis Johnston & his wife, Henry Barkly & his wife & Susanna Cochran, Heirs of John Cochran dec'd... sum of L 5.8.9 adjudged Henry Slinkard for Costs & charges to said suit... have monies at Court first Monday October... Lawson Henderson, Clerk at office first Monday Jul 1896. Fi.Fa. To October Sessions 1806.

#3 Henry Slinkard ads. The heirs of John Cochran dec'd, viz: Robt. Cochran & others:
Writ, tax & bond 1.0.0
5 continuances 0.15.0
1 Subpena 0.1.0
Dismission & Execution 0.11.3
Sheriff J. Allen: 3 subpas. & trial 0.10.0
Writ & Bond 0.10.0
Atty. Lowrie & Pickens 2.0.0 5.8.9
This service 0.8.0 5.16.9
Rec'd of the within Execution L 5.6.3.
As to the balance of 10/6, the Plaintiff's counsel is to try the Defendant under a Rule to shew cause why he should not pay the same, D. Allen, Shff.

Rutherford Co., NC Grants/Entries

(Gen. Soc. of Old Tryon Co., copied May 1997 Stephen M. Brown) No. 747 Rutherford Co.

Miniard Cockrum 55 acres Grant No. 571,Issued 16 Nov 1795 Entry No. 609, Entered 14 apr 1788 Book 77:114 N. side of Main Broad River.... lay off survey for Miner Cockeram.. North Side of mean Broad River joyining his own land & joining Richard Scruges land including improvements.

1st Oct 1788 Plat d 2 May 1782-surveyed for Mineard Cockrum 50a Matthew Cockrum, James Cockrum CB [CB = chain bearers]
No. 1385 Miner Cockram 4a, Grant No. 1260, issued 23 Dec 1796
Entry No. 532 Entered 7 Aug 1794 Book 91:533. Both sides of __? Broad River. Lying on Mean Broad River joining his on land Including his one [sic] fisherey. Beg. N bank of the Riv. 3 Dec 1795. Samuel Paris, Henry Cockrum CB
No 772 Benjamin Cockram, 450a Grant No. 708, Issued 28 Nov 1792 Entry No. 208, Entered 16 Feb 1778. Book 79:415... on N fork of French Broad River joining Benjaman Davidson entry or next above entered 16 Feb 1779. Surveyed d 27 __? 1791. [Can't read CB--Edward Johnson? & __?]

No. 1388 John Cockran, 100a, Grant No. 1263, Issued 23 Dec 1796, Entry No. 675, Entered 2 Oct 1794 Bk 91:534 on a br. of White Oak Creek. Survey 25 Jul 1795. Surveyed 100a on a br of White Oak Creek beginning at a __? Michael Hawkins corner.... Ruckers line Robert Siler? William Henderson CB

No. 2452 Robert Cockram, 5a, Grant No. 2322, Issued 16 Dec 1803. Entry No. 2369, entered 15 Jan 1802. Book 118:175. Surveyed 21 Oct 1802. ..lying on the __? side of 2nd? Broad riv. on the Long Br. joining James Logans & Francis Logans lands and his own old? survey

No. 3092. James Cockerham, 54a, Grant No. 3056, Issued 20 Nov 1818. Entry No. 1399, Entered 16 Apr 1816. Book 132:325. Waters of Maple Creek joining the land where he now lives James Erwin & nr Cockerhams line.. beginning at a Black Oak James Erwins corner... in the line of the land he lives on then N with said line... Surveyed 29 Oct 1818. James Erwin, Henry McKinny CB.

No. 3223. Henry Cockram, 50a, Grant No. 3187, Issued 30 Nov 1820, Entry No. 2131, Entered 17 Apr 1820, Book 134:292. On E side of Maple Creek beginning at a small Post Oak on Milcalfs [sic] line ... stake on Mckennys line...to a chesnut James Cockrams cor. ... his own line... Surveyed 9 Sep 1820. Warner Metcalf, Wm. Metcalf? CB

Rutherford County 1790 US Census and 1782 Tax List North Carolina

Transcribed & Indexed by Mrs. Bill (Sue Hill) Koon, Rutherfordton, NC, published 1974 by The Gen. Soc. of Old Tyron Co., Forest City, NC. rpt. 1980 Table of Contents Map of Rutherford Co. showing location of the 14 Militia Co. of 1790.
1790 Us Census Alpha List.
1782 Tax List. & Index (No Cochrans, Cockrums etc)
1790 Jas Cochran 1-2-1 12th Company
Thos' Cochran 1-1-5 " "
Thos. Cochran 1-0-2 " "
Minor Cocran 1-4-5 10th Company

The 1800 Federal Census of Rutherford County, N.C. April 1779: ".. the County of Tryon shall be divided into 2 distinct counties by a line beginning at the S line, Near Broad River, on the dividing ridge between Buffalo Creek and the Little Broad River thence along said ridge to the line of Burke, thence along said line unto the old Cherokee line, thence a due W course into the top of a dividing ridge between the Eastering and Westering Waters, thence along said ridge unto the old line claimed by SC which lies on the E side of said line shall be called...Lincoln County and all that part of the county which lies on the other, or W side thereof shall be called & known by the name of Rutherford County."
--Act of the General Assembly--.
Extracted and Copyrighted by Paul H. Dellinger, Lincolnton, NC & Virginia Greene DePriest, Shelby, NC, 1986.
(Alpha Order)
Minor Cockrum 20101/02011
John Cockrum 12010/50010
Thomas Cockrum 60010/23011
Elizabeth Cockerum 03000/00110
James Cockrum 22102/00100
John Cockrum 00100/00000
James Cockrum 30100/20100

The 1810 Federal Census of Rutherford County, NC
Virginia Greene DePriest, Shelby, NC (nd)
(alpha order)
James Cockram 31010/41010-00
Robert Cockram 41010/22110-02
Miner Cockram 00201/00001-00
Thomas Cockram 21110/12211-00
Henry Cockram 20010/00100-00

The 1820 Federal Census of Rutherford County, NC
Virginia Greene DePriest, Shelby, NC (1986)
Thomas Cockran 000201/01000-00, p. 347
Henry Cockran 220010/3101-00, p. 348
John Cockran 100010/11010-00, p. 349
Robert Cockhorn 011201/01101-21, p. 350
William Cockram (nothing filled in at this name) p. 353
James Cockrum 110301/31201-00, p. 361
William Cockrum Town 200100/00100-00, p. 374

1830 Census Rutherford County, North Carolina
Abst. by Miles S. Philbeck, Jr.
The Gen. Soc. of Old Tryon Co., Inc., Forest City, NC (1982)
101 Robert Cochran 000000001/01002001
102 John Cochran 220001/11001
103 William Cochran 00001/1001
104 Robert Cochran, Jr. 00001/00001
105 Reed Cochran 10001/00001
123 Robert Cochran 2011001/0021001
1851 Henry Cockaham 1002101/2321001
1867 David Cockerham 00122001/00103001
1996 William Cockaram 11001/11001
1997 Mary Cockrum 0/000000001
2229 Charles Cockerham 00001/1001
(Census Books belong to Stephen M. Brown)

Deed Abstracts of Tryon, Lincoln & Rutherford Counties North Carolina

1769-1786 Tryon County Wills & Estates

Brent Holcomb (So. Hist. Press) pp. 171-173. 24 Jul 1775. Thomas Beaty, Hugh Beaty & Robert Abernathy, EX of L.W. & T of Francis Beaty, dec'd to Benjamin Cochran for L40 proc. money.. 149a granted 15 May 1772 adj. Haslers corner on W side Catawba Wit: Francis Beatty, Joseph Byers, Agness Armstorn. r Jul Term 1775.
p. 300-301. 29 Apr 1776. Benjamin Cochran of Tryon Co., weaver, to John Henderson, planter, ... 140a adj. W side Cataba river & Hesleps land, granted 15 May 1772 to Francis Beaty & by his ex. sold to Benjamin Cochran... Benjamin Cochran (seal) Wit: John Hill, John Henderson, William Henderson. Jan term 1778

Abstracts of Deeds: Lincoln Co., NC 1786-1793 (Books 3,4, & 18)Dr. A.B. Pruitt (1988)

Book 16 Jun 4, 1786 William Bradshaw of Lincoln Co. to Alexander Nelson... 100a on W side of Catawba River, ... granted 1772 to Francis Beatty & sold 24 Jul 1775 by Hugh Beatty & Robert Armstrong ex for Francis Beatty dec'd to Benjamin Cochran who sold 24 Apr 1778 to John Henderson... Book 16, p. 1

Abstracts of Deeds: Lincoln Co., NC 1793-1800 (Books 17,18, and 19)Dr. A. B. Pruitt, (1988)

Book 17, p. 299 17 Jun 1795. Rebecca Cohorn of Lincoln Co. to heirs of husband John Cohorn sold her rights to husband's estate obtained by his will or due as his wife ...S/ Rebecca Cohorn (mark) Wit: Wm. Beatty & Abel Wm. Dockworth. Oath Jul 1795.

Lincoln County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions April 1779-January 1789

McAlister-Sullivan January Ct. 1783. A deed of sale from John Eagle to John Cochran for 150a dated 16 Nov 1781 proved by Robert Carruthers ordered to be registered.

Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Lincoln County, North Carolina 1789 April-1796 April

Anne Williams McAllister & Kathy Gunter Sullivan (1987, 2nd prt. 1990) Apr Ct. 1791. John Cochran to Samuel McMinn a Lie Bill d 1791. Feb 11 proved by James & John Nixon. [John Cochran admitted telling false stories about Samuel McMinn]
April Ct. 1794. Last W & T of John Cochran d 1793 Nov 24 proved by Samuel Carson.
Jul Ct. 1795. Release from Robison [Robertson?] Cochran to the heirs of John Cochran, dec'd, for his part of said estate d 1795 Jun 17 proved by William Beatey.
April Ct. 1796. Deed of sale Martin Shigle [Shittle] to Elisabeth Cogrin [Cochran?] for 200a.

Lincoln County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions July 1796- January 1805

McAllister-Sullivan p. 75 (of book) Robert Cochran, Overseer of road from Beaty's Ford to Henry Slinker's [Slinkard] etc. (no date this page, pbc) [Robert's brother John & Ninian migrated to Greenville Co., SC. Ninian moved to GA & John died in Greenville 1829. They were sons of John of Lincoln Co. & they had a brother Wm.]

Lincoln County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions April 1805-October 1808

McAllister-Sullivan Oct 1806. The heirs of John Cochran vs Henry Slinkard. Ordered by Ct. that the Defendant in this Cause tried July Sessions last pay the Sheriff's & Clerk's fees which accrued in summoning wits. where no issue of fact was made up to be tried. Jul Ct. 1808. Ordered that Samuel Ramsy, Samuel Wilson & John Tucker, Esq. be a comm. to settle he estate of William Varner, dec'd...Ordered that Thomas Wheeler, Henry Connor & John Turbyfill, Esqs., or any 2 of them be a committee to settle the estate of John Cochran, dec'd. Issued.

Grantee Index Rutherford Co., NC

(Copied by Stephen M. Brown Rutherford Co. April/May 1997--Steve also copied Grantor Index but I, Peggy Chapman, had that from FHC film)

Minor Cochran -James Cannon Deed, E-1:124 (no file date)
John Cochran-State of NC Grant 15-17:227, 1801
Robert Cochran -William Elliotte Deed 20-21:57, 1803
Robert Cochran-State of NC Grant 22-23:340, 1805
Thomas Cochran-William Edwards Deed 27-28:151, 1813
Robert Cochran-William Tate Deed 27-28:302, 1815
Robert Cochran-John Carson Deed 29-31:59, 1816
David Cockran-Thomas Justice Deed 29-31:197, 1817.
Robert Cockram -S. Greenlee Deed 29-31344, 1818.
Following--not listed here by Peggy Chapman
Cockram--Henry 1821, William K., 1834, William, Reed 1834
Cochran--Henry, Mineard-1835
Cockran--Henry 1842-1843-1853
Cockran--Obadiah grant 1855..
Steve copied these deeds down thru 1867...
Cockerham, John-Michael Hawkins Deed 4-6:120, 1797
Cockerham, James-John Greenwood, Shf, Shf deed 22-23:583, 1806
Cockerham, James- H. Bird Greenwood, deed 22-23:609, 1806
Cockerham, Thomas-John Taber, deed 27-28:160, 1814
Cockerham, Henry-William Cockerham, deed 41-42:240, 1835
Cockerham, Henry, atty, Obadiah Cockerham al, POA, 45:110, 1844
Cockerham, Obediah-James R. Nelan, deed, 45:1119, 1853
Cockerham, Elizabeth-James Cowart, deed, R-1-3:12, 1797.
(Steve copied all the Cockerham deeds--print copies)
Grantors
Cochran, Elizabeth -Benjamin Coward, deed, 25:42, 1809
Robert-William K. Cochran, deed, 39-40, 1834
(none after 1834 listed here by Peggy Chapman)
Cockerham, Henry -Samuel Hunter, deed, M-Q:377, 1796
Philip-Anthony Junel, deed, 15-17:232,1801
Cockrum, John -Marvill Mills, deed, 24-26:161, 1808
James (by Shf)-John Lewis, Shf deed, 24-26:565, 1812
David, al-Benjamin Coward, deed,27-28:429, 1816
David, al-Elisha Coward, deed, 27-28:450, 1816
David, al-Elisha Coward, QCD, 27-28:451, 1816
David,al-Benjamin Coward,QCD,27-28:462,1816
Thomas-John Hester,deed,29-31:190,1817
Thomas-James McKinney,deed,29-31:220,1817
Minor-William Suttle,deed,29-31:530,570,1819
David-Jane Graham, deed,34:6,1822
(not copied here after 1822)
(Steve made print copies of these deeds thru 1844.)

Following deeds--print copies from Stephen M. Brown. (1st line no. of deed, rec. date, deed)

DB E-1:124-125. No. 692. Indenture made 25 Dec 1786. James Cannon, eldest son & heir of James Cannon, dec. of Mecklenburg Co. of the one part & Minor Cochrum of Rutherford Co. both in state of NC... 34 pds 2/5 current money .. on N side Broad River joining below Matthew Floyds land beginning at said Floyds beginning two hickorys in the bank? of said river 150a, being the full __? of patent granted by Wm. Tryon to Joseph Cannon the 22 Apr 1767 & conveyed by deed Aug 17, 1768 by said Joseph Cannon to said James Cannon, dec'd of whom the present grantor is the eldest son & heir as well as acting Admistrator of said James Cannon dec'd estate w/ Ezekiel Alexander one of the evidences to this deed with the appurtainances ... S/ James Cannon. Wit: Ezekiel Alexander, Margaret Cannon, John Hill

DB M-Q:377-378 30 May 1796. No. 1748 [On same line]10 Feb 1791. Henry Cockerham to Samuel Hunter 50 pds... 50a on Bullins Creek out of Green River about a mile from the mouth of said creek S/ Henry Cockerham. Wit: Robert Young, John Young

R-1-3:12-13. No. 1935. 26 Jan 1797. This indent. made this 28 Nov 1795. between James Coward to Elizabeth Cockerham... 50 pds lawful money.. tract containing 50a being on both side of Green River beginning at a white oak on S side of said river... patent was granted James Coward bearing date 1789... S/ James Coward. Wit: Jacomia Waldrope, Jesse Mills.

DB 4-6:120-121. No. 209. 29 Sep 1797. This indent. made 30 Oct 1795 between Michael Hawkins & John Cockerham .. 100 pds good & lawful money.. (description omitted in deed) S/ Michael Hawkins, Sarah (X) Hawkins. Wit: Martin Edwards, Anthony ___? [Juniell?]

DB 15-17:227-228. No. 1263? --John Cochran grant (can't read)

DB 15-17:232-233. No. ___ 19 Jun? 1801. 28 Dec? 1799. Philip Cockerham to Anthony Junel... 15? pds, tract joining his other entry ___ing? Minar? Cockerham 50a patent ___? (can't read) S/ Philip (X) Cockerham Wit: Joshua Linsey, Carlton Linsey, Dysy Cockerham

DB 20-21:57. 11 Jan? 1802. William Elliott to Robert Cochran $260, br. of Broad Riv., Craigs line... to the beg. Capt. Abraham Enlow? corner ...part of a __ containing 121a granted John Harris _? Aug 1768 & from Morris by several conveyances to Will Elliott. S/ William Elliotte. Wit: _? Walker, Archabald (?) Fleming. r 15 May 1803. No. 64?

DB 24-26:161 No. 175 30 Jan 1808 3 Mar 1806. John Cockrum to Marvill Mills. 300 pds. 100a br. of White Oak Cr. beg. Michael Hawkins cor. ... Rackers line... track was granted to by the state to said John Cochram....and another tract 100a middle fork of White Oak being tract granted by the state to one Michael Hawkins by patent d 24 Oct 1792 by the said Michael to me...p. 162--not copied.

DB 24-26:565-566. No. 154 16 Feb 1812. 10 Jan 1809 Wm. Carson Esq. sheriff (can't read) to James Cockrum 10 pds, 15 & 3 pence... both sides of the Long br. of White Oak beg. on the S side of the Br. below Moore? Cabbin 100a.to be put up at public sale to the higherst bidder on __ day of July 1807 which time & place the aford John Lewis became the last & highest bidder...

DB 25:42-43. No. 49. 1_ May 1809. 25 Feb 1805. Elizebeth Cockran to Benjamin Coward 50 pds 50a lying on both sides of Green Riv. beg. at a white oak on the S side of sd river, patent was granted to James Coward 1787 from him to the sd Elizebeth Cockram S/ Elizabeth (X) cchram. Wit: David Cochran, Abner (X) Cochran.

DB 27-28:151-152 No. 150 18 Mar 1819. [Only date] William Edward of Co. of Buncomb, state of NC to Thomas Cockram tract 100a beg. on N side Green Riv ... stump John Gravats cor. ... S/ Wm. Edward. Wit: Amos Justice, James Justice.

DB 27-28:160-161. No. 157 29 Mar 1814. John Taber to Thos. Cockerham 200 pds a plantation or tract 50a beg. at a burnt stump Hickory on N side Green Riv. on the side of Hill __? 21 Mar 1803. S. John Taber. Wit: Wm. Edwards, John Gravat, James Justice.

DB 27-28:302-303. No. 53 30 [sic] Feb 1815. 14 Jan 1813. Wm. Tate to Robert Cochran $300 ... Cleatons line, thence by Agness Newals? line Smarts line... 200a tract of land whereon Michael Tanner now lives which was granted by patent to Moses Marty 28 Apr 1768 including both sides of little Camp Cr. ... S. Wm. Tate, Wit: William (blank).John (+) Long.

DB 27-28:429-430. No. 178. 25 Feb 1815 21? Feb 1816. Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, James Coward, Stephen Coward, Elihu Coward, Milly Coward, Rebecca Coward, David Cockerham, Abraham Shatten & Absolem Shatten all of Rutherford Co. to Benjamin Coward.. 15 pds 85a part of tract of 200a granted to James Coward 1811?, beg. at a conditional line made by James Coward & sd Benjamin Coward. S: Peter Coward, Jas. Coward, Stephen Coward, Elihu (X) Coward, Abraham Chastain, David Cocaham, Absolom Chastain, Milly Coward, Rebecca Coward. 28 Feb 1816 No. 179.

DB 27-28:450-452. 19 Mar 1816 No. 196.This indent. 23 Aug 1815 between the legal legatees of James Coward dec'd to Elihu Coward.. consideration to us in hand pd as well as for the natural regard which we bear to sd Elihu... 70a S Side Green Riv. S. Absalem Chastain, Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, David Cockerham, Jas. Coward, Abm (X) Chastain, Millison Coward, Stephen Coward, Rebecca (X) Coward. Wit: William Garrett, Stephen Coward..

19 Mar 1816 No. 197. Indent. 28 Feb 1815 between Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, Bengamin Coward, Jas. Coward, Stephen Coward, Milby Coward, Rebecca Coward, David Cockerham, Abraham Shatteen, Absalom Shateen... to Elihu Coward $100 200a granted James Coward d 1811, beg. on the 3rd line of said tract at a conditional line made by said James Coward & Bengamin Coward...S/ Abraham Chastain, David Cockerham, Milly (X) Coward, Rebecca Coward, Peter Coward, Benj. Coward, Jas. Coward, Stephen Cowart, Absalom Chastain. Wit: Wm. Dimpscale?, Wm. Coxe.

DB 27-28:462-463. No. 208 2 Mar 1816. 25 Feb 1815. Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, James Coward, Stephen Coward, Elihu Coward, David Cockerham, Abraham Shatteen, Absolem Shatteen, Milly Coward, Rebeckah Coward to Benjamin Coward $55 25a on br. that runs into Green Riv. above Melious? on the S side of river both sides br. part of tract granted to said Maccy 13 Aug 1777.. beg. black oak ... to Mills? line... S/ Jonathan Coward, Peter Coward, James Coward, Stephen Coward, Elihu (X) Coward, Abm. Chastain, David Cockerham, Absalom Chastain, Milly (X) Coward, Rebacca (X) Coward. Wit: Wm. Dimp__?, John (3) Gragray.

DB 29-31:59-60. 3 May 1815. John Carson to Robt. Cochran $63.00 W side of E! ___? Cr. beg. nr mo of a br. known by name of MGaugheys folley --23a. S/ John Carson. Wit: John Cochran. r 1816.

DB 29-31:190-192. 25 Feb 1817 No. 13. 23 Sep 1816. Thomas Cochram to John Hester. $200... S side Green Riv. all known by name of riddles place... 40a S/ Thos. (C) Cockerham. Wit: Richd Allen, David Cockerham

DB 29-31:197-198. 24 Feb 1817 No. 18 20 May 1806 Thomas Justice of Buncomb Co. to David Cockram 10 pds. on the little Tabb, beg. at a chesnut ... 10a as may appear by the plat & grant to sd Thos. Justice d 26 Nov 1789. S/ Thos. Justice. Wit: Thos Cockram, Jas. Justice.

DB 29-31:220-221. 4 May 1817. No. 34. 28 Mar 1817. Thomas Cockerham to James McKinney $500 3 separate tracts of land all adjoining each other on both sides Green Riv. One tract containing 100a, One tract containing 50a... Thomas Justice line, tract of 30a N side of river includ. James __ improvement. S/ Thomas (C) Cockerham. Wit D. Dickey.

DB 29-31:344-345. 20 Jan 1818. No. 30 16 Sep 1817. Samuel Greenlee of Burk Co. to robert cochran $800...granted by the state to A___ Newans 20 April 1767, then by deed conveyed to Alexander McGaugh... 300a S/ S Greenlee. Wit: John Cochran, John M.Gee.

DB 29-31:530-531. 24 Jul 1819 #242. 11 Oct 1818. Miner Cocram to William Suttle $60 50a N side Main Broad Riv. Richd Scruggs cor.? S/ Miner (X) Cohrum. Wit: Chas Blackwell, Charles Cockerham.

DB 29-31:570. 16 Mar 1819 No. 284. 16 Oct 1818. Miner Cockerham to William Suttle ... 150a S/ Minor (X) Cochrum. Wit: Chas. Blackwell, Charles Cochram.

DB 32-33:304. 14 Jan 1821.No. 24 $10 for ever 100a. Grant to Henry Cochram... E side Maple Cr. 50a

DB 41-42:646. No. 571. Grant to Miniard Cockrum. 10 pds for every 100a. N. side Main Broad Riv., N bank Richard Scrugges corner. 50a.