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Blanche Cotton 1899–1979

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Blanche Cotton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 SEP 1899 · Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Died 21 OCT 1979 · Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA
Father William Dudley Cotton
Mother Mary Benina Davis
Spouse West
Siblings Alta Agnes Cotton, Burl J Cotton, Frances Burle Cotton, Georgia Faye Fay Cotton, Jim Roy Cotton, Lloyd Thomas Cotton, Mae Francis Cotton, Raymond Franklin Cotton, Rudie Lee Cotton, William Joseph Cotton

Researchers connected through Blanche Cotton 1899–1979

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
West
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Blanche Cotton began in 1899 in Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska. Blanche Cotton married west. Blanche Cotton passed away in 1979 in Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1899
Birth of Blanche Cotton in Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Birth
1979
Death of Blanche Cotton in Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Blanche Cotton

This ancestor line traces from Oregon, Holt, Missouri, United States (1864) to Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska (1899) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Blanche Cotton (1899–1979) was born in Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska and died in Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Blanche in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Blanche Cotton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Blanche Cotton PTP
1899–1979
Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Blanche Cotton's Descendants

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Blanche Cotton PTP 1899–1979