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Kenneth Cotton 1903–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 January 1903

Birth Location: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 15 October 1984

Death Location: Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America

Father: William Cotton

Mother: Anna Murray

Spouse(s): Thelma Wills

Children(s):

In 1903, Kenneth Cotton entered the world in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to William Sherman Cotton And Anna Annie Murray. In 1910, Kenneth Cotton resided in New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Kenneth Cotton resided in New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. Kenneth Cotton married Thelma Mae Wills. Kenneth Cotton passed away in 1984 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Kenneth Cotton entered the world in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to William Sherman Cotton And Anna Annie Murray.
  • In 1910, Kenneth Cotton resided in New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Kenneth Cotton resided in New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Kenneth Cotton married Thelma Mae Wills.
  • Kenneth Cotton passed away in 1984 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Kenneth Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth Cotton
1903–1984
Birth Place: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
William Sherman Cotton
1858–1943
Law County, Pennsylvania
Anna ("Annie") Murray
1861–1939
Wales
Grandparents
William Cotton
1827–1872
Leesburg, Mercer Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (L) Smith
1834–1907
Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
Thomas Murray
1830–1916
Wales
Mary Murray
1834–1901
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Cotton
1798–1855
Elizabeth Cotton
1803–1853
Johnston Smith
1800–1885
Susan Henning
1811–1883
Thomas Murry
1844–
Bridget Callan
1848–
Michael Foley
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Cotton
1776–1830
William Ewart
1781–
William Smith
1769–1837
SARAH JOHNSON
1774–

Kenneth Cotton's Timeline

9 Records

1903
9 January 1903
Birth of Kenneth Cotton in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 7
Kenneth Cotton resided here in New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Kenneth Cotton resided here in New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Kenneth Cotton resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Kenneth Cotton resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 37
Kenneth Cotton resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 39
Kenneth Cotton resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Kenneth Cotton resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1984
15 October 1984
Age 81
Death of Kenneth Cotton in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America
Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 January 1903
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 482
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03536; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 37-18
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1586; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 93
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 2341794
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1361; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375374
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Republic; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1984; Publication Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ,0.72858214,0.18401004,0.8055127&xid=3355
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Republic; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1984; Publication Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ,0.41670164,0.340366,0.49594516&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Neshannock, Lawrence
    [10] Pennsylvania, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Church Records, Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania; Norristown, Pennsylvania; Church Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1361; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375374

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Castle Ward 3, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1586; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 93

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 2341794

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03536; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 37-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03536; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 37-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 482

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Neshannock, Lawrence

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sun City
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Republic; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1984; Publication Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ,0.72858214,0.18401004,0.8055127&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Republic; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1984; Publication Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ,0.41670164,0.340366,0.49594516&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 October 1984
    Event Place: Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Republic; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1984; Publication Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ,0.72858214,0.18401004,0.8055127&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Republic; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1984; Publication Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ,0.41670164,0.340366,0.49594516&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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