Freestone County, Texas Obituaries [Cairo was the son of William Henry Sr & Plema Neal (Powell) Cockerell. 1900 census shows his birth as July 1881. His burial is assumed at Rehoboth because of his parents were buried here.] Fairfield Recorder - Aug 25, 1905 issue One day last week, Mr. Cairo Cockrell, who had been ill for some time, went to Wortham with the intention of consulting a doctor. He was taken ill that night, dying next day. We understand Mr. Cockrell was aged about 25 years, and leaves a family.