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Mae Francis Cotton 1897–1983

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 Mae 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 10 FEB 1897 · Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Died 21 MAY 1983 · Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
Father William Dudley Cotton
Mother Mary Benina Davis
Siblings Alta Agnes Cotton, Blanche Cotton, Burl J Cotton, Frances Burle Cotton, Georgia Faye Fay Cotton, Jim Roy Cotton, Lloyd Thomas Cotton, Raymond Franklin Cotton, Rudie Lee Cotton, William Joseph Cotton

Researchers connected through Mae Cotton 1897–1983

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1897, Mae Francis Cotton entered the world in Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska, born to william dudley cotton and mary benina davis. Mae Francis Cotton passed away in 1983 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

Sources

Life Timeline

1897
Birth of Mae Francis Cotton in Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Birth
1983
Death of Mae Francis Cotton in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mae Cotton

This ancestor line traces from Oregon, Holt, Missouri, United States (1864) to Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska (1897) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mae Cotton (1897–1983) was born in Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska and died in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. 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 Mae 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.

Mae Cotton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mae Francis Cotton PTP
1897–1983
Near Brownsville, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mae Cotton's Descendants

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Mae Francis Cotton PTP 1897–1983