Cokley

b. June 1862, d. between 1910 and 1919
  • Cokley was born in June 1862 in Texas.
  • Following emancipation, Cokley adopted the name Coke Gilford.
  • Guilford and Dilcey appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Walker County, Texas, enumerated near Gip's sister Cloe and near Green Wood's grandson Solomon William.. Other members of the household included Cokley, Cherry, Clarissa Gilford and Maria Gilford.
  • He was a farm hand, according to the 1880 census.
  • He married Dora Reece on 30 December 1886 in Montgomery County, Texas.
  • Cokley and Dora Reece appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Walker County, Texas. Other members of the household included Bertha Gilford, Jane Gilford and Coke Gilford Jr.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1900 census.
  • Cokley and Dora Reece appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Walker County, Texas. Other members of the household included Bertha Gilford, Coke Gilford, Frances Gilford, Lloyd Gilford and Dora Lee Gilford. Also in the household was granddaughter Ethel, who was born about 1909.
  • He was A farmer, according to the 1910 census.
  • Cokley died between 1910 and 1919.
  • His wife Dora Reece became a widow at his death.
  • Last Edited: 9 Sep 2015

Family: Dora Reece b. December 1866, d. 19 September 1947