Cockrum, William Monroe, 1837-1924

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William Cockrum was a soldier in the 42nd Indiana Regiment. He was taken prisoner and sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia where he remained for eight months. After the war, Cockrum returned home to Gibson County, Indiana where he resumed farming.

From the description of William Cockrum letters, 1863. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 317485447

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Birth 1837

Death 1924

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