Rebecca Massey BURRUSS

Female 1814 - 1891  (77 years)


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  • Name Rebecca Massey BURRUSS 
    Birth 19 Jun 1814  Christain County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 30 Dec 1891  San Marcos, Hays County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I24246  Marshall and Allied Families
    Last Modified 6 Feb 2012 

    Family David Rolland COCKERHAM,   b. 7 Jul 1816, Allen County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Aug 1907, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 1 Apr 1845  , Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Thomas Edward COCKERHAM, Dr.,   b. 10 Jan 1850, Hempsted County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 May 1920 (Age 70 years)
     2. Licurgus Kay COCKERHAM,   b. 20 Jul 1852, Hempsted County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Mar 1877 (Age 24 years)
     3. Dora Alice COCKERHAM,   b. 2 Oct 1854, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jun 1912 (Age 57 years)
    Family ID F8516  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 1891 obituary
      Cocreham, Died Dec. 30 1891. Mrs. Rebecca M. Cocreham. She was born June 19, 1814, and was married to Mr. David B. Combs in 1833. They moved to Johnson Co. MO. in 1837. In 1841 Mr. Combs died leaving five children, two girls and three boys. Four of them are still living. Sister Cocreham's madien name was Burruss. In 1845 she was married to Brother D.R Cocreham in Johnson Co. MO. who survives her. In 1846 they moved to Hempsted County Arkansas. In 1854 they moved to San Marcus, Texas and there and in the vicinity have since lived. Sister Cocreham was converted when a girl and had been a member of the church for sixty years. I but give expression to the voice of all.