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Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton 1892–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Sep 1892

Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 16 August 1976

Death Location: Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Jiles Cotton

Mother: Susan Ward

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Morgan Cotton

In 1892, Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton entered the world in Banks County, Georgia, USA, born to Jiles Morgan Giles Cotton And Susan J Susie Ward. In 1900, Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton resided in Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton resided in Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA. Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton married Emmie Mae House, and had children including Morgan J Cotton. Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton passed away in 1976 in Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton entered the world in Banks County, Georgia, USA, born to Jiles Morgan Giles Cotton And Susan J Susie Ward.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton resided in Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton resided in Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton married Emmie Mae House, and had children including Morgan J Cotton.
  • Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton passed away in 1976 in Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cotton
1892–1976
Birth Place: Banks County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Jiles Morgan "Giles" Cotton
1837–1917
Habersham, Georgia, USA
Susan (J. "Susie") Ward
1850–1918
Georgia
Grandparents
Tipton (Whitecotton) Jr.
1808–1877
Kentucky
Clarissa Davis
1813–1870
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Robert (N) Ward
1822–
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Tipton Sr.
1788–1844
Francis Dillen
1792–1850
Vann Jr.
1770–1823
Clarissa Tate
1776–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Whitecotton
1763–1807
Lavina Tipton
1765–
Van Sr.
1725–1810
Susannah Cary
1734–1801
William Tate
1738–1792
Elizabeth Hester
1742–1832

Benjamin Cotton's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Carl "Ben") Cotton (29 Sep 1892–16 August 1976)
  1. 1. Morgan (J.) Cotton 1920–2005 m. Grace (Pearl) McCoy –2009

Benjamin Cotton's Timeline

4 Records

1892
29 Sep 1892
Birth of Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton in Banks County, Georgia, USA
Banks County, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton resided here in Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA
Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton resided here in Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA
Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA
1976
16 August 1976
Age 84
Death of Benjamin Carl "Ben" Cotton in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Homer, Banks, Georgia; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240179
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Homer, Banks, Georgia; Roll: T624_171; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374184
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Homer, Banks, Georgia; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240179

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Homer, Banks, Georgia; Roll: T624_171; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 August 1976
    Event Place: Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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