Thomas Cotton 1748–1795
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Cotton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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
Researchers connected through Thomas Cotton 1748–1795
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1748, Thomas Cotton entered the world in Bertie, North Carolina, United States, born to thomas cotton and patience sarah bridgers. Thomas Cotton passed away in 1795 in Cottontown, Sumner, Tennessee, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cotton
This ancestor line traces from Checkenden, Oxfordshire, England (1380) to Bertie, North Carolina, United States (1748) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Cotton (1748–1795) was born in Bertie, North Carolina, United States and died in Cottontown, Sumner, Tennessee, United States. 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 Thomas 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 14 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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Thomas Cotton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record