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Benjamin James Cotton 1926–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sept 1926

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 17 June 2002

Death Location: Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Cotton

Mother: Ruth Ferrell

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In 1926, Benjamin James Cotton entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to John W Cotton And Ruth Myrtle Ferrell. In 1930, Benjamin James Cotton resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia. Benjamin James Cotton passed away in 2002 in Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1926, Benjamin James Cotton entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to John W Cotton And Ruth Myrtle Ferrell.
  • In 1930, Benjamin James Cotton resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Benjamin James Cotton passed away in 2002 in Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA.

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Benjamin Cotton's Ancestors

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Benjamin Cotton
1926–2002
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
John W Cotton
1886–1959
North Carolina
Ruth (Myrtle) Ferrell
1891–1961
Bentley Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
J. (J.) Cotton
1858–1905
North Carolina
Annie Proctor
1869–1951
Winton Twp, Hertford Co., North Carolina
Mack (M) Farrell
1863–1910
North Carolina
Annie (Rebecca) Wood
1867–1952
Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
1782–1874
Nancy
1820–1889
Wellis Beal
1830–1900
Mary Beal
1837–1916
Stephen Ferrall
1846–1901
Sarah McDermott
1852–1899
Joseph Carmine
1842–
Clarra Carmine
1852–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cotten
1744–
Drewry Beale
1793–1870
Sarah Beal
1797–
James Gatling
1770–1855
Pleasant Gatling
1810–

Benjamin Cotton's Timeline

6 Records

1926
20 Sept 1926
Birth of Benjamin James Cotton in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1926
20 Sept 1926
Birth of Benjamin James Cotton in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Benjamin James Cotton resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 9
Benjamin James Cotton resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Benjamin James Cotton resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
2002
17 June 2002
Age 76
Death of Benjamin James Cotton in Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA
Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sept 1926
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sept 1926
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 June 2002
    Event Place: Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA

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