Born c1856 in Bristol, the brother of George Henry Cooksey I and the father of William John Cooksey II (71C, 01C).
| 1871 | 10 Rose Alley, Temple parish (15), living with his parents William and Cecile Cooksey, labourer (71C). |
| 1878 | 25 Dec. John Street (23) he married Betsy Thomas (25) the daughter of William Thomas, labourer (PPR). |
| 1879 | 30 Nov. Bright Street, St Philip’s parish (PPR). |
| 1881 | 20 St Silas Place, St Philip’s parish (25), living with his wife Margarite (27), born in Bristol, and children (81C). |
| 1881 | 3 Jul. St Philip’s Marsh, St Philip’s parish (PPR). |
| 1883 | 4 Mar. 13 Bright Street, Russel Town, St George (PPR). |
| 1891 | 13 Bright Street, St George (35), living with his wife Betsey (35), born in Bristol, and children (91C). |
| 1901 | Stoneware potter, 13 Bright Street, St George (45), living with his wife Betsy (47) and children (01C). |
| 1911 | Stoneware potter, widower, 4 Sturdon Road, Luckwell Road, Ashton, Bedminster (55), living with his children (11C). |
| Children: Betsy, born c1880 in Bristol (81C), William John, born 1 Nov 1879, bapt 30 Nov 1879 (PPR), Arthur, born 31 May 1881, bapt 3 Jul 1881 (PPR), Florence, born 3 Feb 1883, bapt 4 Mar 1883 (PPR), Maud, born c1886 in Bristol (91C), Ernest, born c1889 in Bristol (91C) |