Trying to locate Coker's in Florida. We cover Lake City, Wabasso, Aucilla, Madison and all throughout different parts. I know that my grandfather's father was Hector Coker and his father and mother were James and Caroline Coker. I don't have Caroline's maiden name. Caroline had three children, Hector, Lula and Mary any information would be helpful.

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I'm also researching Cogers (Cokers) in Florida. We are decendants of Hanna and Daniel Coger who were freed slaves. I do not have Caroline's maiden name, however, I do have some information on the Coger family. I found that their last name was spelled many different ways. I'll love to share whatever information I have with you.

I really want to know how did they get to Florida and who were their owners during slavery. Do you have any idea?

Thanks a Million!!

I have found that my Coker's in Florida are from a large plantation in South Carolina and came to Florida in the late 1800 early 1900 knowing that having indian in your blood automatically provided you with freedom from the Spanish Colony. If you can place your Coker's in Florida then they are most likely from the same plantation in South Carolina and I have also found the tribe in Seirra Lione, Africa that the Coker's were from in Africa. It is very exciting I use the historical censuses a great deal and just review of personal records maintain in each county or town. Give me some more details and I would love to see if you fit my family tree.

I almost know we fit on the same family tree. I do not know Caroline's maiden name. In the 1900 Census, Caroline stated she had 9 children and 7 were living. I have a family tree on ancestry.com. The name of the tree is "Coger's Quest". Take a look at it and tell me what you think. I've interviewed 3 family members in their 80's who remember some information. Although some of the information I pulled form the census reports is incorrect (relationship of household members to head of household), I do feel I'm on the right track and plan to request birth and death records in the future for comparison. I am so excited - I've been working on this research for more than 10 years.

I an white and research the Coker family, but not so much in Florida. Some of the descendants of Benjamin Coker migrated to Florida and also some descendants of a Daniel Coker, but I have not researched Daniel. What plantation was the home of your ancestors?

Warmest regards,
Beth Gay, Auburn, Al

I do not know what plantation(s) were considered home for my ancestors. None of the living relatives I've spoken with, recall the plantations or slave owners. I was able to pick up my ancestors beginning with the 1870 federal census. It seems they came into Florida via Madison and/or Taylor counties, them to Jefferson county where they remained until the 1910s. The census also indicates they came from South Carolina.

Do you have any information on plantations in Florida that Coker (Coger) owned? I've done research on the names of plantations in the area and do find as of yet, a plantation with Coker (Coger) in the planation names.

Thanks a Million!!

No, I don't have any information in Florida about Coker plantations. The surname spelled Coger is not usually a variant for the surname Coker but maybe in your case. Some of the descendants of Benjamin and Elizabeth Coker of Barnwell, South Carolina migrated to Florida. Their grandson Joseph Coker died in 1856 in Alachua County. I am attaching copies of the wills of Benjamin and his wife Elizabeth. These are typed transcripts probably done by the WPA project during President Franklin Roosevelt's tenure.

These images of the wills were divided for another website and rather than rescan I am sending the parts. Beth

Thank you so much for sharing the names and copies of the wills. This is very intriguing, because some of the family members I'm researching are: Daniel, Benjamin, James and Joseph. I will start researching the names in Will. I am so excited! I think our surname "Coger" evolved over time. I do believe "Coker" is the original surname. I have found them in each census since 1870. Each census survey has their names spelled different (Coker, Cogger, Coger, Cogar). I believe this was due to my family's illiteracy. Census enumerators spelled the names for them, thus the variations.

You are welcome. I have some more data but haven't had time to post on my webpage. Keep me informed and I will take a look at my paper file next week. My email is bethgATintegrity.com
Warmest regards,
Beth Gay, Auburn, AL

Hi, I am researching the Coker family in Florida. My husband's GGGrandmother was Nannie Coker Forbes, born about 1849 in GA. Don't know when her family came to FL. Her husband RB Forbes lived in FL when they married. I believe the met in FL. Have hit dead-end at every turn where she is concerned. Can't identify her parents as of yet. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Dana Forbes