My father was Robert Estil Cockerel, born in Grayson County Kentucky; he is buried in Browns Cemetery in Edwards County Illinois. My mother is Anna Laverne Newton, born in Marion County Kentucky. Robert' s parents were James Amos & Lena Mae ( Basham) Cockerel; they are buried at Rabbit Flat Cemetery in Grayson County. Anna's parents were William Robert Sr. & Mary Ida (Brothers) Newton; they are buried at Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Holy Cross, Marion County.

My father was Robert Estil Cockerel, born in Grayson County Kentucky; he is buried in Browns Cemetery in Edwards County Illinois. My mother is Anna Laverne Newton, born in Marion County Kentucky. Robert' s parents were James Amos & Lena Mae ( Basham) Cockerel; they are buried at Rabbit Flat Cemetery in Grayson County. Anna's parents were William Robert Sr. & Mary Ida (Brothers) Newton; they are buried at Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Holy Cross, Marion County.