Jim Roy Cotton 1907–1982
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jim 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
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Jim Roy Cotton began in 1907 in Near Barney, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA. Jim Roy Cotton married ellen hallenbeck, sylvia jean railsback. Jim Roy Cotton passed away in 1982 in Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jim Cotton
This ancestor line traces from Oregon, Holt, Missouri, United States (1864) to Near Barney, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA (1907) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jim Cotton (1907–1982) was born in Near Barney, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA 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 Jim 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.
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Jim Cotton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record