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Green Berry Cotton 1876–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Montgomery County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 27 Jan 1968

Death Location: Bath, Walker County, Texas

Father: Elijah Cotton

Mother: Julia Baker

Spouse(s): Joanadelia Cotton

Children(s): Vernis Cotton, Bonnie Cotton, Winnie Gratehouse, Mary Cotton, Winnie Cotton

In 1876, Green Berry Cotton entered the world in Montgomery County, Texas, USA, born to Elijah Franklin Cotton And Julia Ann Baker. In 1880, Green Berry Cotton resided in Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas, United States. In 1900, Green Berry Cotton resided in Goshen, Walker, Texas. Green Berry Cotton married Joanadelia Cotton, and had children including Bonnie James Cotton, Mary E Cotton, Vernis Cotton, Winnie I Cotton, Winnie Ida Gratehouse. Green Berry Cotton passed away in 1968 in Bath, Walker County, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Green Berry Cotton entered the world in Montgomery County, Texas, USA, born to Elijah Franklin Cotton And Julia Ann Baker.
  • In 1880, Green Berry Cotton resided in Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, Green Berry Cotton resided in Goshen, Walker, Texas.
  • Green Berry Cotton married Joanadelia Cotton, and had children including Bonnie James Cotton, Mary E Cotton, Vernis Cotton, Winnie I Cotton, Winnie Ida Gratehouse.
  • Green Berry Cotton passed away in 1968 in Bath, Walker County, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Cotton
1843–1902
Birth Location: Randolph, Georgia, United States
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Julia Baker
1854–1905
Birth Location: Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States,
JB

Spouses(s)

Joanadelia Cotton
1877–1969
Birth Location: Texas
JC

Children(s)

Vernis Cotton
1899–1976
Birth Location: Texas
VC
Bonnie Cotton
1905–1905
Birth Location: –
BC
Winnie Gratehouse
1907–1997
Birth Location: Smith County, Texas, USA
WG
Mary Cotton
1910–
Birth Location: Texas
MC
Winnie Cotton
1908–
Birth Location: Texas
WC

Green Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Green Cotton
1876–1968
Birth Place: Montgomery County, Texas, USA
Parents
Elijah Franklin Cotton
1843–1902
Randolph, Georgia, United States
Julia (Ann) Baker
1854–1905
Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States,
Grandparents
Seth (Joseph) Cotton
1793–1870
South Carolina
Polly Cotton
1802–1870
North Carolina
James (Dykes) Baker
1828–1916
North Carolina, United States
Celia (W) Waters
1830–
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Seth Cotton
1750–1815
Rebecca Avent
1753–1820
Drury King
1755–1860
Sarah Salley
1760–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cotton
1733–1790
Sarah Weaver
1740–1781
William Avent
1706–1761
Sarah Massey
1728–1779

Green Cotton's Descendants

1.
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Green (Berry) Cotton (8 Aug 1876–27 Jan 1968) m. Joanadelia Cotton (28 January 1877–16 April 1969)
  1. 1. Vernis Cotton 1899–1976 m. Hattie Cotton 1901–1982
    1. 1. James (M) Cotton 1922–
    2. 2. Raymond (Stewart) Cotton 1925–2006 m. Mildred Carter 1928–2011
    3. 3. James (Morrison) Cotton 1921–2008
  2. 2. Bonnie (James) Cotton 1905–1905
  3. 3. Winnie (Ida) Gratehouse 1907–1997
  4. 4. Mary (E) Cotton 1910–
  5. 5. Winnie (I) Cotton 1908–

Green Cotton's Timeline

7 Records

1876
8 Aug 1876
Birth of Green Berry Cotton in Montgomery County, Texas, USA
Montgomery County, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Green Berry Cotton resided here in Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas, United States
Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 24
Green Berry Cotton resided here in Goshen, Walker, Texas
Goshen, Walker, Texas
1910
1910
Age 34
Green Berry Cotton resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Grimes, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Grimes, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Green Berry Cotton resided here in School District 12, Walker, Texas, USA
School District 12, Walker, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Green Berry Cotton resided here in Precinct 5, Walker, Texas
Precinct 5, Walker, Texas
1968
27 Jan 1968
Age 92
Death of Green Berry Cotton in New Waverly, Walker, Texas, USA
New Waverly, Walker, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 12, Walker, Texas; Roll: T625_1851; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 858
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Walker County, Texas; Roll: 1983772; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas; Roll: 1320; Family History Film: 1255320; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Grimes, Texas; Roll: T624_1555; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375568
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas; Roll: 1320; Family History Film: 1255320; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goshen, Walker, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Grimes, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Grimes, Texas; Roll: T624_1555; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375568

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: School District 12, Walker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 12, Walker, Texas; Roll: T625_1851; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 858

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Walker, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Huntsville, Walker, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walker, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Walker County, Texas; Roll: 1983772; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1968
    Event Place: New Waverly, Walker, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bath, Walker County, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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