Cocke County, Tennessee Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Senator William Cocke (1747-1828) of Tennessee.

Parent County
1797--Cocke County was created 9 October 1797 from Jefferson County. Early records may be found in Jefferson County. County seat: Newport

Record Loss
1876 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:


 * Burned Counties Research in FamilySearch Wiki
 * Michael John Neill, Burned Counties in Family History Circle

Cemeteries
For a list of Cocke county cemeteries, click here.

Family Histories
It is anticipated that this bibliography will eventually identify all known family histories published about residents of this county. Use this list to:


 * Locate publications about direct ancestors
 * Find the most updated accounts of an ancestor's family
 * Identify publications, to quote Elizabeth Shown Mills, about an ancestor's "FAN Club" [Friends, Associates, and Neighbors]

General


 * Hensley, Benny E. Beneath the Oaks at the Foot of Meadow Creek Mountain, Oak Hill, Parrottsville, TN. FHL US/CAN Book 976.8895 D2h.

Bibliography

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog