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J. J. Cotton 1858–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1858

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 13 Jun 1905

Death Location: North Carolina

Father: None None

Mother: Nancy None

Spouse(s): Annie Proctor

Children(s): Alonzo Cotton, Raymont Cottin, Charlie Cotton, Thomas Cotton, John Cotton, Laura Allen

The story of J. J. Cotton began in 1858 in North Carolina. In 1870, J. J. Cotton resided in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina. J. J. Cotton married Annie Proctor, and had children including Alonzo Cotton, Charlie Edward Cotton, John W Cotton, Laura Allen, Raymont Cottin, Thomas R Cotton. J. J. Cotton passed away in 1905 in North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of J. J. Cotton began in 1858 in North Carolina.
  • In 1870, J. J. Cotton resided in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina.
  • J. J. Cotton married Annie Proctor, and had children including Alonzo Cotton, Charlie Edward Cotton, John W Cotton, Laura Allen, Raymont Cottin, Thomas R Cotton.
  • J. J. Cotton passed away in 1905 in North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1782–1874
Birth Location: North Carolina
Nancy None
1820–1889
Birth Location: North Carolina
N

Spouses(s)

Annie Proctor
1869–1951
Birth Location: Winton Twp, Hertford Co., North Carolina
AP

Children(s)

Alonzo Cotton
1900–1918
Birth Location: North Carolina
AC
Raymont Cottin
1897–1958
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
RC
Charlie Cotton
1893–1919
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
CC
Thomas Cotton
1888–1953
Birth Location: North Carolina
TC
John Cotton
1886–1959
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Laura Allen
1889–1959
Birth Location: Hertford, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
LA

J. Cotton's Ancestors

Self
J. Cotton
1858–1905
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
1782–1874
North Carolina
Nancy
1820–1889
North Carolina
Grandparents
Samuel (Overton) Cotten
1744–
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1718–1787
FNU Overton
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cotton
1674–1728
Martha Godwin
1683–

J. Cotton's Descendants

1.
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J. (J.) Cotton (abt 1858–13 Jun 1905) m. Annie Proctor (Aug 18 1869–1 Sep 1951)
  1. 1. Alonzo Cotton 1900–1918
  2. 2. Raymont Cottin 1897–1958 m. Katheleen (L) Prince 1907–1958
  3. 3. Charlie (Edward) Cotton 1893–1919 m. Annie (Martha) Goodwin 1898–
    1. 1. Wallace (Edward) Cotton 1918–2004 m. Margaret (Irene) Danner 1923–1966 m. Minnie (Lee) Webb 1921–2009
  4. 4. Thomas (R) Cotton 1888–1953 m. Mamie Clements 1895–1989
    1. 1. Edith (Louise) Cotten 1923–2000
    2. 2. Helen (Virginia) Clements 1913–1982 m. Thomas (Lloyd Le) Compte 1910–
    3. 3. Anne (Love) Cotten 1925–1976
    4. 4. Marguerite (Elizabeth) Cotten 1928–1993
    5. 5. Anne (Lou) Arrington 1925–1976 m. Irvin (Lee) Arrington 1926–1974 m. James (B) Hutchison 1922–1998
    6. 6. Edith (L.) Cotten 1923–
  5. 5. John (W) Cotton 1886–1959 m. Ruth (Myrtle) Ferrell 1891–1961
    1. 1. Thelma (L) Cotton 1923–2000 m. George (Henry) Vest 1920–1970
      1. 1. George (Henry) Vest 1941–2000
    2. 2. Charles (Lonnie) Cotton 1920– m. Grace (Mae) Cardin 1926–1995
    3. 3. Ruth Cotton 1925–2014
    4. 4. Evelyn (Cotton) Stuart 1891–1965 m. Joe Daniel 1922–1975
    5. 5. Benjamin (James) Cotton 1926–2002
    6. 6. Raymond (Earl) Cotton 1923–1998 m. Eva Comins 1922–1998
    7. 7. William Cotton 1919–1995 m. Frances (Elaine) Wagner 1918–1985
      1. 1. Dianne (Marie) Ingham 1938–1995
    8. 8. Dorothy (Mae) Cotton 1914–1981 m. Paul (T Mancos) Sr 1909–1980
      1. 1. Paul (Thea Mancos) Jr 1939–1981
  6. 6. Laura Allen 1889–1959 m. George (Norfleet) Barrow 1887–1914 m. Albert Allan 1872–1960
    1. 1. Dorothy Dodson 1926–1997 m. Charles (Jennings) Dodson 1919–1994
    2. 2. Velma (D.) Allen 1923–1997 m. Charles (W.) Bowers 1921–2001
    3. 3. Loraine (D) Wilhelm 1919–1971 m. Homer (Earl) Wilhelm 1914–1973
    4. 4. Ella (M) Meador 1912–1998 m. George (Wilbur) Gormus 1911–1981 m. James (Edward) Meador 1908–1974
      1. 1. James (Earl) Meador 1932–2014 m. Silvia (Eva Maria) Grunert 1935–2007
      2. 2. George (Verrel) Meador 1933–2011
      3. 3. James (E "Sonny Boy") Meador 1932–1932
      4. 4. Herman (Francis) Meador 1928–2019
    5. 5. Georgie Allan 1913–2000 m. Thomas (Manson) Granger 1910–1984
      1. 1. Robert (Donald) Granger 1935–1988
    6. 6. Bessie (Laura) Mansfield 1910–1997 m. James (Edward) Mansfield 1909–1973
    7. 7. Arthur (L) Allen 1921– m. Alice (Sherley) Knight 1915–2000 m. Marion (Frances) Montoya 1927–2010

J. Cotton's Timeline

6 Records

1858
28 Dec 1858
Birth of J. J. Cotton in Harrellsville, Hertford Co., North Carolina
Harrellsville, Hertford Co., North Carolina
1858
abt 1858
Birth of J. J. Cotton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 12
J. J. Cotton resided here in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina
Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 22
J. J. Cotton resided here in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 42
J. J. Cotton resided here in North Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina
North Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina
1905
13 Jun 1905
Age 47
Death of J. J. Cotton in North Carolina
North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1858
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford Co., North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: T9_967; Family History Film: 1254967; Page: 363.3000; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0714.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina; Roll: T623 1188; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 27.
    [4] North Carolina, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1858
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina; Roll: T623 1188; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 27.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: T9_967; Family History Film: 1254967; Page: 363.3000; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0714.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina; Roll: T623 1188; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 27.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1905
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Cotton Family Bible, Birth and Death Records
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