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George Cotton 1824–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1824

Birth Location: County Derry Ireland

Death Date: 28 Jun 1909

Death Location: Leesburg, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Cotton

Mother: Elizabeth Cotton

Spouse(s): Amanda Black

Children(s): Amanda Cotton, William Cotton

In 1824, George Cotton entered the world in County Derry Ireland, born to John Cotton And Elizabeth Cotton. In 1850, George Cotton resided in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA. George Cotton married Amanda Black, and had children including Amanda Cotton, William Cotton. George Cotton passed away in 1909 in Leesburg, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, George Cotton entered the world in County Derry Ireland, born to John Cotton And Elizabeth Cotton.
  • In 1850, George Cotton resided in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George Cotton married Amanda Black, and had children including Amanda Cotton, William Cotton.
  • George Cotton passed away in 1909 in Leesburg, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cotton
1798–1855
Birth Location: County Derry, Ireland
JC
Elizabeth Cotton
1803–1853
Birth Location: Ireland
EC

Spouses(s)

Amanda Black
1827–1920
Birth Location: Mercer, Pennsylvania
AB

Children(s)

Amanda Cotton
1855–1924
Birth Location: Leesburg, Pennsylvania
AC
William Cotton
1862–1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WC

George Cotton's Ancestors

Self
George Cotton
1824–1909
Birth Place: County Derry Ireland
Parents
John Cotton
1798–1855
County Derry, Ireland
Elizabeth Cotton
1803–1853
Ireland
Grandparents
George Cotton
1776–1830
Ireland
William Ewart
1781–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Cotton's Descendants

1.
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George Cotton (5 Mar 1824–28 Jun 1909) m. Amanda Black (Dec 1827–4 January 1920)
  1. 1. Amanda Cotton 1855–1924 m. Samuel (J) Stephenson 1852–1945
    1. 1. George Stephenson 1877–1922 m. May (Lent) Hatfield 1870–2010
    2. 2. Ermina Stephenson 1878–1963 m. John (L.) Bromley 1871–
      1. 1. Howard Bromley 1909–1974 m. Opal (Mae) Deeds 1914–1989
  2. 2. William Cotton 1862–1940

George Cotton's Timeline

7 Records

1824
5 Mar 1824
Birth of George Cotton in County Derry Ireland
County Derry Ireland
1850
1850
Age 26
George Cotton resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
George Cotton resided here in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
George Cotton resided here in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
George Cotton resided here in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
George Cotton resided here in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1909
28 Jun 1909
Age 85
Death of George Cotton in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1824
    Event Place: County Derry Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 459; Volume #: Roll 0459 - Certificates: 2750-2999, 24 Jan 1918-25 Jan 1918
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 052401-056200
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1156; Page: 545C; Enumeration District: 233
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1374; Page: 137B
    [5] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1441; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1241441
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1140; Page: 754; Family History Library Film: 805140
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 796; Page: 443a
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1441; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1241441

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 796; Page: 443a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1140; Page: 754; Family History Library Film: 805140

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1374; Page: 137B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1156; Page: 545C; Enumeration District: 233

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1441; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1241441

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Belfast
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1909
    Event Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 052401-056200
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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