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Jefferson Franklin Cotton 1887–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1887

Birth Location: Holland, Bell, Texas

Death Date: 1929

Death Location: San Saba, Texas

Father: George Cotten

Mother: Emily Youngblood

Spouse(s): Ethel Lord

Children(s): Lottie Cotten

In 1887, Jefferson Franklin Cotton entered the world in Holland, Bell, Texas, born to George Edward Cotten And Emily Youngblood. In 1900, Jefferson Franklin Cotton resided in Holland, Bell, Texas. In 1910, Jefferson Franklin Cotton resided in Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas, USA. Jefferson Franklin Cotton married Ethel Lord, and had children including Lottie Myrle Cotten. Jefferson Franklin Cotton passed away in 1929 in San Saba, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Jefferson Franklin Cotton entered the world in Holland, Bell, Texas, born to George Edward Cotten And Emily Youngblood.
  • In 1900, Jefferson Franklin Cotton resided in Holland, Bell, Texas.
  • In 1910, Jefferson Franklin Cotton resided in Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas, USA.
  • Jefferson Franklin Cotton married Ethel Lord, and had children including Lottie Myrle Cotten.
  • Jefferson Franklin Cotton passed away in 1929 in San Saba, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jefferson Cotton's Ancestors

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Jefferson Cotton
1887–1929
Birth Place: Holland, Bell, Texas
Parents
George Edward Cotten
1859–1904
Dale County, Alabama, USA
Emily Youngblood
1871–1904
Bell County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William (George Marion) Cotton
1822–1862
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Mary ("Rebecca") Hardaway
1826–1899
Wilkes Cty, Georgia, USA
George (Harmon Hiram) Youngblood
1822–1905
Butler County, Alabama, USA
Mary (A E) Pool
1837–1904
Mississippi, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Seth Cotton
1793–1870
Polly Cotton
1802–1870
Henry Youngblood
1792–1863
Alice Ray
1794–1868
Jason Poole
1813–1862
Rebecca Fancher
1815–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Seth Cotton
1750–1815
Rebecca Avent
1753–1820
Drury King
1755–1860
Sarah Salley
1760–1850
Abraham Youngblood
1769–1847
Amy McNeil
1771–1830
William Ray
1774–1837
Elizabeth Langston
1776–1870
Joseph POOL
1780–1824
Dycy Clark
1785–1840
Richard Fancher
1767–1849
Mary
1766–1856

Jefferson Cotton's Descendants

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Jefferson (Franklin) Cotton (17 Jun 1887–1929) m. Ethel Lord (June 1887–about 1929)
  1. 1. Lottie (Myrle) Cotten 1917–1988 m. Bernie (Yancy) Pearce 1912–1986
    1. 1. Clelland (D) Pearce 1936–1936
    2. 2. Gary (Bryan) Pearce 1938–2020

Jefferson Cotton's Timeline

4 Records

1887
17 Jun 1887
Birth of Jefferson Franklin Cotton in Holland, Bell, Texas
Holland, Bell, Texas
1900
1900
Age 13
Jefferson Franklin Cotton resided here in Holland, Bell, Texas
Holland, Bell, Texas
1910
1910
Age 23
Jefferson Franklin Cotton resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas, USA
1929
1929
Age 42
Death of Jefferson Franklin Cotton in San Saba, Texas
San Saba, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Holland, Bell, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Runnels County, Texas; Roll: 1983583; Draft Board: 0.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holland, Bell, Texas; Roll: T623_1610; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 20.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas; Roll: T624_1586; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1375599

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Holland, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holland, Bell, Texas; Roll: T623_1610; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Runnels, Texas; Roll: T624_1586; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1375599

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Runnels, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Runnels County, Texas; Roll: 1983583; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: San Saba, Texas

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