Annals of Platte County, Missouri - Paxton
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1349, JUNE. 116 THE COCKRILLS. tributed among his children. He is the largest capitalist in the county, and is still wealthy, though he has advanced his children largely. He loans money on real estate, makes his office in the Exchange Bank, and, though hard of hearing and of defective sight. manages his large estate with judgment and success. His insight into character is remarkable, and his judgment is so pro~ found that he is seldom deceived. The aged couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1886, and on every birthday of the father the Whole family gather around their parents. Mrs. Cockrill yet seems a young Woman. Mr. Cockrill depends upon his own judgment in all his dealings. He never formed a partnership, and has but seldom had a lawsuit. Children: I. EMMA COCKRILL, b.Oct. 1, 1845; md Nov. 25, 1862, John W. Spratley. They live in Leavenworth. Emma is now a fresh. hale, and hearty woman, and though moving in the highest sphere of society, is zealous in every good Work. She graduated at Prof. H. B. Todd's Academy, and by reading and by literary association keeps up with the learning of the day. She has traveled extensively, and has seen much of the world. Mr. Spratley has a turn for financial schemes, and has profited by his superior judgment and acumen. Children: 1. John Spratley, Jr. II. THOMAS G. COCKRILL. b. Oct. 3. 1849; married Nov. 22. 1870. Bettie Chesnut. b. May 25, 1852. dr. of Judge William Chesnut. After receiving a good education. Mr. Cockrill became a member of the banking firm of Merryman. Paxton & Cockri1l. in Platte City, and was cashier for the house. But here- moved to a fine farm five miles east of Platte City. and is engaged in raising stock. He is generous and honorable, and enjoys universal esteem. Mrs. Cockrill is a lovely woman. beautiful in person and fascinating in her manners. Children: 1. Dr. Chesnut Cockrill, b. Sept. 14, 1871; married Sept. 23, 1896, Nellie Oaks. 2. Ida Cockrill 3. June Cockrill, b. April 10, 1878 4. David Cockrill 5. Grundy Cockrill 6. Lucetta Cockrill 7. Narbonne Cockrill III. FIELDING (FEDE) N. COCKRILL, b. Dec. 4, 1851; married March 18, 1880, Dora B. Moore, daughter of John Moore. IV. HELEN C. COCKRILL, noticed above, married April 16, 1891, Byron Woodson, a young lawyer of finished education and superior acquirements. He practiced in Platte City and St. Joseph, but is now on the ancestral farm of the Cockrills. Children: 1. Jarvis Woodson V. CLINTON BARTLETT COCKRILL, b. Sept. 11, 1862; married Nov. 3, 1887, Mary McFarland (see). VI. ELLA MAY COCKRILL, b. Dec. 24, 1865; married Feb. 11, 1885, John T. Mason, b. Nov. 4, 1860. He is a man of native mind