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Nancy Cotton 1772–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1772

Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: Jul 1855

Death Location: Stokes Bridge, Darlington, South Carolina, United States

Father: Samuel slaveowner)

Mother: Elizabeth Cotten

Spouse(s): Jacob Braswell

Children(s): Elizabeth Braswell

The story of Nancy Cotton began in 1772 in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1835, Nancy Cotton established residence. Nancy Cotton married Jacob Braswell, and had children including Elizabeth Braswell. Nancy Cotton passed away in 1855 in Stokes Bridge, Darlington, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Nancy Cotton began in 1772 in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1835, Nancy Cotton established residence.
  • Nancy Cotton married Jacob Braswell, and had children including Elizabeth Braswell.
  • Nancy Cotton passed away in 1855 in Stokes Bridge, Darlington, South Carolina, United States.

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Nancy Cotton's Ancestors

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Nancy Cotton
1772–1855
Birth Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Samuel Cotten\Cotton (Rev. War Veteran, slaveowner)
1745–1795
Northampton County, North Carolina, Colonial America
Elizabeth (Ewell) Cotten
1750–1795
Northampton, NC, USA
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Nancy Cotton's Descendants

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Nancy Cotton (3 Dec 1772–Jul 1855) m. Jacob Braswell (7 Mar 1763–25 July 1837)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Braswell 1812–1881 m. Jacob ("Jake") JOHNSON 1806–1884
    1. 1. Sarah ('Sallie') Johnson 1839–1919 m. Emerson Faircloth 1847–1914
      1. 1. David (Franklin) Faircloth 1874–1956 m. Roberta (Viola) Brooks 1876–1958 m. Mary Ashley 1860–1899
        1. 1. James (A) Faircloth 1903–1980 m. Ada Harlow 1898–1969
        2. 2. Cliff (Buford) Faircloth 1910–1979
        3. 3. Annie (Viola) Faircloth 1917–1987
        4. 4. Leroy Faircloth 1907–1989
        5. 5. Eunice (Bessie) Faircloth 1917–1997
        6. 6. Idus (Leon) Faircloth 1895–1967
        7. 7. Elmas (Mascus) Faircloth 1905–1969
        8. 8. Bennie (Littleton) Faircloth 1898–1900
        9. 9. Ethel (Angilene) Faircloth 1900–1981
        10. 10. Alberta (May) Faircloth 1897–1910
        11. 11. David (Emerson) Faircloth 1893–1961

Nancy Cotton's Timeline

3 Records

1772
3 Dec 1772
Birth of Nancy Cotton in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1835
1835-1850
Age 63
Nancy Cotton resided here
None
1855
Jul 1855
Age 83
Death of Nancy Cotton in Stokes Bridge, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Stokes Bridge, Darlington, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1772
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1855
    Event Place: Stokes Bridge, Darlington, South Carolina, United States

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