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Harriet R Cotton 1853–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1853

Birth Location: Sharon, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 14 June 1944

Death Location: Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: William Cotton

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Josiah Selah

Children(s): Edith Selah, Annie Selah, Gerald Selah, Mary Selah, Clayton Selah

The story of Harriet R Cotton began in 1853 in Sharon, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Harriet R Cotton resided in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Harriet R Cotton resided in Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA. Harriet R Cotton married Josiah L Selah, and had children including Annie Selah, Clayton Selah, Edith Selah, Gerald Tyson Selah, Mary Selah. Harriet R Cotton passed away in 1944 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Harriet R Cotton began in 1853 in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Harriet R Cotton resided in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Harriet R Cotton resided in Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Harriet R Cotton married Josiah L Selah, and had children including Annie Selah, Clayton Selah, Edith Selah, Gerald Tyson Selah, Mary Selah.
  • Harriet R Cotton passed away in 1944 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cotton
1827–1872
Birth Location: Leesburg, Mercer Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Smith
1834–1907
Birth Location: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Josiah Selah
1847–1917
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Edith Selah
1877–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Annie Selah
1875–1926
Birth Location: Sharon, Pennsylvania
AS
Gerald Selah
1901–1976
Birth Location: –
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Mary Selah
1880–1892
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Clayton Selah
1871–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CS

Harriet Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Harriet Cotton
1853–1944
Birth Place: Sharon, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Cotton
1827–1872
Leesburg, Mercer Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (L) Smith
1834–1907
Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John Cotton
1798–1855
County Derry, Ireland
Elizabeth Cotton
1803–1853
Ireland
Johnston Smith
1800–1885
Wolf Creek Twp., Mercer Co.
Susan Henning
1811–1883
Maryland, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
George Cotton
1776–1830
William Ewart
1781–
William Smith
1769–1837
SARAH JOHNSON
1774–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Smyth
1744–1778
Mary Blair
1751–1796

Harriet Cotton's Descendants

1.
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Harriet (R) Cotton (May 1853–14 June 1944) m. Josiah (L) Selah (Feb 1847–1917)
  1. 1. Edith Selah 1877–
  2. 2. Annie Selah 1875–1926 m. Wilbur (H.) Zimerman 1875–1933
  3. 3. Gerald (Tyson) Selah 1901–1976 m. Julia Farrar 1897–1959
    1. 1. Virginia Selah 1921–1951
  4. 4. Mary Selah 1880–1892
  5. 5. Clayton Selah 1871– m. Edith (M.) Coates 1871–
    1. 1. Gerald Selah 1901–1976

Harriet Cotton's Timeline

11 Records

1853
May 1853
Birth of Harriet R Cotton in Sharon, Pennsylvania
Sharon, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 7
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Steubenville Ward 2, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Steubenville Ward 2, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Steubenville Ward 3, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Steubenville Ward 3, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
1929
1929
Age 76
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Steubenville, Ohio, USA
Steubenville, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 82
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 87
Harriet R Cotton resided here in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
1944
14 June 1944
Age 91
Death of Harriet R Cotton in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1853
    Event Place: Sharon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03092; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-59
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 106001-109000
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341559
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1156; Page: 445D; Enumeration District: 228
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1373; Page: 313B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Steubenville Ward 2, Jefferson, Ohio; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241290
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1140; Page: 752; Family History Library Film: 805140
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Steubenville Ward 3, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1201; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375214
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 752; Family History Library Film: 805140

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1373; Page: 313B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1156; Page: 445D; Enumeration District: 228

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Steubenville Ward 2, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Steubenville Ward 2, Jefferson, Ohio; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241290

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Steubenville Ward 3, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Steubenville Ward 3, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1201; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375214

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Steubenville, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341559

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03092; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-59

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03092; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-59

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 June 1944
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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