Jeremiah Vardaman Cockrell, also known as Vard Cockrell, was a U.S. Representative from Texas, after having served as a field commander in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was a prominent member of the political... Wikipedia
Born: May 7, 1832, Warrensburg, MO
Died: March 18, 1915 (age 82 years), Abilene, TX
Nephew: Ewing Cockrell
Niece: Marion Cockrell
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Representative (1893–1897)
Siblings: Francis M. Cockrell