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Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook 1877–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1877

Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 7 February 1942

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

Father: Thomas Westbrook

Mother: Martha Rice

Spouse(s): William Cotton

Children(s): Louis Sr., Essie Cotton, Bessie Cotton, Gibb Cotton, Myrtle Cotton, Thomas Cotton, Sylvia Cotton, Irene Cotton, Willard Cotton, Pledger Cotton, Elizabeth Cotton, William Cotton, Edward Cotton, Willie Cotton

In 1877, Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook entered the world in Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA, born to Thomas Crofford Westbrook And Martha Ann Rice. In 1880, Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided in District 912, Banks, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided in Grove River, Banks, Georgia, USA. Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook married William Joseph Nando Cotton, and had children including Bessie Ann Cotton, Edward C Eb Cotton, Elizabeth Cotton, Essie Cotton, Gibb Leroy Cotton, Irene W Cotton, Louis Henderson Cotton Sr, Myrtle Myrt Cotton, Pledger Dillard Cotton, Sylvia C Cotton, Thomas Cotton, Willard Edward Cotton, William Atwood Cotton, Willie May Cotton. Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook passed away in 1942 in Lula, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook entered the world in Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA, born to Thomas Crofford Westbrook And Martha Ann Rice.
  • In 1880, Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided in District 912, Banks, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided in Grove River, Banks, Georgia, USA.
  • Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook married William Joseph Nando Cotton, and had children including Bessie Ann Cotton, Edward C Eb Cotton, Elizabeth Cotton, Essie Cotton, Gibb Leroy Cotton, Irene W Cotton, Louis Henderson Cotton Sr, Myrtle Myrt Cotton, Pledger Dillard Cotton, Sylvia C Cotton, Thomas Cotton, Willard Edward Cotton, William Atwood Cotton, Willie May Cotton.
  • Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook passed away in 1942 in Lula, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Westbrook
1834–1907
Birth Location: Georgia
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Martha Rice
1837–1926
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

William Cotton
1868–1946
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Louis Sr.
1913–2000
Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
LS
Essie Cotton
1894–1975
Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
EC
Bessie Cotton
1898–1989
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
BC
Gibb Cotton
1907–1951
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, USA
GC
Myrtle Cotton
1906–1963
Birth Location: Georgia
MC
Thomas Cotton
1896–1897
Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
TC
Sylvia Cotton
1917–2004
Birth Location: Georgia
SC
Irene Cotton
1912–1991
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, USA
IC
Willard Cotton
1901–1971
Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
WC
Pledger Cotton
1903–1989
Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
PC
Elizabeth Cotton
1925–2009
Birth Location: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
EC
William Cotton
1920–1991
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, USA
WC
Edward Cotton
1922–1962
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, USA
EC
Willie Cotton
1913–
Birth Location: Banks County, Georgia, USA
WC

Elisabeth Westbrook's Ancestors

Self
Elisabeth Westbrook
1877–1942
Birth Place: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
Parents
Thomas Crofford Westbrook
1834–1907
Georgia
Martha (Ann) Rice
1837–1926
Franklin, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Bartley) Westbrook
1793–1850
Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth Allen
1799–1873
Thomas (Jep) Rice
1806–
Georgia
Harriet Askew
1812–
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Westbrook
1756–1820
Anpheladay Hudson
1764–1804
Nathaniel Allen
1750–1812
Permelia Hudson
1763–1798
Claiborne Rice
1775–1829
Lucy Blanton
1774–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Westbrook
1733–1790
Barbara Richardson
1735–1783
Cuthbert Hudson
1733–1799
Elizabeth Hudson
1734–1825
Thomas Allen
1720–1793
Sarah Keyes
1724–1798
William Rice
1742–1824
Frances Crenshaw
1742–1825

Elisabeth Westbrook's Descendants

1.
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Elisabeth ("Lizzie") Westbrook (8 Mar 1877–7 February 1942) m. William (Joseph "Nando") Cotton (3 Mar 1868–28 February 1946)
  1. 1. Louis (Henderson Cotton) Sr. 1913–2000 m. Ruzell (Lizzie) Hembree 1913–1995
    1. 1. Mary (Geneva) Cotton 1934–2020 m. John (Colan) Webb 1918–1988 m. Henry (James "Hank" Moran) Sr. 1934–1958
    2. 2. James (Charles Cotton) Sr. 1943–1964 m. Janet (Frances) Bouley 1942–2009
    3. 3. Louis (Henderson Cotton) Jr 1938–2011 m. Glenda (Sue) Ledford 1943–2011 m. Janet Maley 1940–
  2. 2. Essie Cotton 1894–1975 m. Robert (Alonzo "Lon") Harrison 1890–1922 m. James (Claudius) Ariail 1881–1970 m. Jim Smith 1894–
    1. 1. Merchell (L.) Harrison 1913–2000 m. Flora Garrison 1908–
    2. 2. Dillard (H.) Harrison 1913–2005 m. Rosa (Lee) Blalock 1914–1980 m. Celeste (Beryl) Stephens 1922–1988
    3. 3. Dorothy (Mozelle) Harrison 1920–2012 m. J. (Howard) Martin 1914–1982
      1. 1. Dorothy (Lanell) Martin 1944–1945
  3. 3. Bessie (Ann) Cotton 1898–1989 m. Dewey (Morgan Davis) Sr 1898–1980
    1. 1. Rose (Bonnie) Davis 1919–2001 m. John (William Beckham) Sr 1915–2000
    2. 2. Jeannette Davis 1917–1945 m. Grover Cagle 1917–1945
      1. 1. Mildred Cagle 1938–1945
      2. 2. Willard Cagle 1936–1945
    3. 3. Jullie Davis 1916–
    4. 4. Dewey (Morgan Davis) Jr 1924–1996
    5. 5. Margret (Luoise) Davis 1922–1923
  4. 4. Gibb (Leroy) Cotton 1907–1951 m. Theodosia (E.) Cotton 1908–1995
    1. 1. Joseph (Edward) Cotton 1924–
    2. 2. Fletcher (Lamartine) Cotton 1926–1998
    3. 3. Otis (L.) Cotton 1930–1960
    4. 4. Eleanor (Wanda) Speir 1936–1994
  5. 5. Myrtle ("Myrt") Cotton 1906–1963 m. Henry (M.) Davidson 1902–1975
    1. 1. Johnnie Davidson 1925–
  6. 6. Thomas Cotton 1896–1897
  7. 7. Sylvia (C) Cotton 1917–2004 m. Warren (C) Veale 1916–1999
  8. 8. Irene (W.) Cotton 1912–1991 m. Joseph (Causey "Buck") Roach 1912–1992
    1. 1. Joseph (Kenneth) Roach 1936–1996 m. Shirley (Christine) Compton 1934–2009
    2. 2. Lou (Jeanne) Roach 1933–2014
  9. 9. Willard (Edward) Cotton 1901–1971 m. Robbie (L.) Savage 1900–1982
    1. 1. Buford (Nando) Cotton 1919–1989 m. Mamie (Pauline) Cotton 1919–1975
    2. 2. Horace (M) Cotton 1920–1990
    3. 3. Florella Cotton 1934–1987
    4. 4. Paul (W) Cotton 1923–
    5. 5. Clarence (Lee) Cotton –1997 m. Janie Tolbert –2008
  10. 10. Pledger (Dillard) Cotton 1903–1989 m. Clara (Belle) O'Dell 1904–1988
    1. 1. William (O’Dell) Cotton 1924–2020 m. Jeanette (Sarah) Pafford 1923–1995
    2. 2. Charles (Pledger) Cotton 1931–
    3. 3. John (Wayne "Butch") Cotton 1942–2009
    4. 4. Jerry (Lamar) Cotton 1937–1999
    5. 5. Robert (E.) Cotton 1934–1965 m. Wilma (Blanche) Underwood 1939–2017
    6. 6. Sara (Elizabeth) Cotton 1922–2003 m. George (Woodrow) Webb 1916–1979
      1. 1. John (Pledger) Webb 1947–2012
      2. 2. Melvin (H.) Webb 1941–2020
    7. 7. Annie ("Pat") Cotton 1929–2010
    8. 8. Grace Cotton 1927–2012 m. Sydney (Boyd) Crane 1923–1999
      1. 1. Philip (Boyd) Crane 1948–1999
  11. 11. Elizabeth Cotton 1925–2009 m. William (Clayton) Sisk 1913–1992
  12. 12. William (Atwood) Cotton 1920–1991
  13. 13. Edward (C. "EB") Cotton 1922–1962 m. Eunice (Mae) Sisk 1924–2010
    1. 1. Patrick (Juan "Pat") Cotton 1951–2010
  14. 14. Willie (May) Cotton 1913– m. Curtis (Winfield) Webb 1916–1947
    1. 1. Rachel (Ogretta) Webb 1938–1995

Elisabeth Westbrook's Timeline

9 Records

1877
8 Mar 1877
Birth of Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook in Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in District 912, Banks, Georgia, USA
District 912, Banks, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in Grove River, Banks, Georgia, USA
Grove River, Banks, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in Anderson, Banks, Georgia, USA
Anderson, Banks, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in Anderson, Banks, Georgia, USA
Anderson, Banks, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in Rural, Banks, Georgia
Rural, Banks, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 63
Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook resided here in Washington, Banks, Georgia, USA
Washington, Banks, Georgia, USA
1942
7 February 1942
Age 65
Death of Elisabeth "Lizzie" Westbrook in Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1877
    Event Place: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Banks, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00637; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 6-5
    [2] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 7085
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anderson, Banks, Georgia; Roll: T625_234; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 6
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anderson, Banks, Georgia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340072
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 912, Banks, Georgia; Roll: 133; Page: 294B; Enumeration District: 001
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grove River, Banks, Georgia; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1240179
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maysville, Banks, Georgia; Roll: T624_171; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1374184
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 912, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 912, Banks, Georgia; Roll: 133; Page: 294B; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grove River, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grove River, Banks, Georgia; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1240179

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Maysville, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maysville, Banks, Georgia; Roll: T624_171; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1374184

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Anderson, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anderson, Banks, Georgia; Roll: T625_234; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Anderson, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anderson, Banks, Georgia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340072

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Banks, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Banks, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00637; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 6-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Banks, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Banks, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00637; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 6-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1942
    Event Place: Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 7085
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lula, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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