My ancestor, Isaac Wilson Griffin b.1800 N.C./Tnn (as per census') named his first born son Newton Cokley/Coakley Griffin.
We do not know where the Coakley name came from but I have heard that there was a Newton Coakley/Cokley.
I am asking you all to please keep an eye openb for a Griffin in your family tree.
Much thanks,
Melissa Griffin Jacobs