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Polly Cotton 1802–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1802

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 24 Feb 1870

Death Location: Dale County, Alabama, USA

Father: Drury King

Mother: Sarah Salley

Spouse(s): Seth Cotton

Children(s): William Cotton, Gilford Cotton, Richard Cotton, Patience Cotton, Charity Cotton, Jane Cotton, Henry Cotton, Noel Cotton, John Cotton, Joseph Cotton, Elbert Cotton, Elijah Cotton

In 1802, Polly Cotton entered the world in North Carolina, born to Drury Drewry King And Sarah Salley. In 1820, Polly Cotton resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. Polly Cotton married Seth Joseph Cotton, and had children including Charity Cotton, Elbert A Cotton, Elijah Franklin Cotton, Gilford B Cotton, Henry Cotton, Jane Elizabeth Cotton, John James Cotton, Joseph William Cotton, Noel Cotton, Patience Mary Anne Cotton, Richard Guilford Cotton, Sabeal Cotten, Sally Cotten, William George Marion Cotton. Polly Cotton passed away in 1870 in Dale County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1802, Polly Cotton entered the world in North Carolina, born to Drury Drewry King And Sarah Salley.
  • In 1820, Polly Cotton resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
  • Polly Cotton married Seth Joseph Cotton, and had children including Charity Cotton, Elbert A Cotton, Elijah Franklin Cotton, Gilford B Cotton, Henry Cotton, Jane Elizabeth Cotton, John James Cotton, Joseph William Cotton, Noel Cotton, Patience Mary Anne Cotton, Richard Guilford Cotton, Sabeal Cotten, Sally Cotten, William George Marion Cotton.
  • Polly Cotton passed away in 1870 in Dale County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Drury King
1755–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
DK
Sarah Salley
1760–1850
Birth Location: Wake, North Carolina, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

Seth Cotton
1793–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina
SC

Children(s)

William Cotton
1822–1862
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
WC
Gilford Cotton
1828–1907
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
GC
Richard Cotton
1830–1880
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
RC
Patience Cotton
1831–1858
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
PC
Charity Cotton
1832–1906
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
CC
Jane Cotton
1832–1880
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
JC
Henry Cotton
1834–1862
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
HC
Noel Cotton
1838–1861
Birth Location: Randolph Co. GA.
NC
John Cotton
1839–1861
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
JC
Joseph Cotton
1841–1913
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
JC
Elbert Cotton
1824–1869
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
EC
Elijah Cotton
1843–1902
Birth Location: Randolph, Georgia, United States
EC

Polly Cotton's Ancestors

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Polly Cotton
1802–1870
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Drury Drewry King
1755–1860
North Carolina, United States
Sarah Salley
1760–1850
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Polly Cotton's Descendants

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Polly Cotton (abt 1802–24 Feb 1870) m. Seth (Joseph) Cotton (1793–1870)
  1. 1. William (George Marion) Cotton 1822–1862 m. Mary ("Rebecca") Hardaway 1826–1899
    1. 1. Lenora Cotton 1849–
    2. 2. Richard Cotton 1857–
    3. 3. George (Edward) Cotten 1859–1904 m. Emily Youngblood 1871–1904
      1. 1. George (Jackson) Cotten 1885–1958 m. Daisy (Jewel) Cooper 1895–1966
        1. 1. Willis (Jackson) Cotten 1911–1985 m. Theopal (Okjuanita) Heath 1918–2017
        2. 2. Robert (Carley) Cotten 1913–1988 m. Ila (Mae) Wood 1916–2012
        3. 3. Marcellus ("Ted") Cotten 1923–2018 m. Dorothy Huston 1917–2005
      2. 2. Jefferson (Franklin) Cotton 1887–1929 m. Ethel Lord 1887–1929
        1. 1. Lottie (Myrle) Cotten 1917–1988 m. Bernie (Yancy) Pearce 1912–1986
      3. 3. William (Barney) Cotten 1889–1938 m. Sallie Cotten 1889–1974
        1. 1. Jimmie (Clarae) Cotten 1923–1923
        2. 2. John (Ellis "Jay") Cotten 1911–1995 m. Blanche (Jane) Holloway 1915–2008 m. Willa (Mae) Hitchcock 1916–2012
        3. 3. Maurine Weaver 1914–1996 m. C. (E.) Weaver 1908–1974
        4. 4. Jennings Cotten 1927–2008 m. Marcella (Marian) Bennett 1927–2010
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Brock 1893–1934 m. John (E) Brock 1883–1962
        1. 1. Myrl Brock 1920–2002 m. Eula (Mae) Fillpot 1924–1994
        2. 2. Robert (J.) Brock 1924–2004
        3. 3. Marvin (Earnest) Brock 1917–2001 m. Mary (Jo) Anderson 1919–1992
        4. 4. James (Ellis) Brock 1914–1975
      5. 5. Claud (Henry) Cotten 1898–1926 m. Olla (Beatrice) Whitley 1894–1987
        1. 1. Lewis (Irvin) Cotten 1923–2005 m. Royce (Elaine) Hemphill 1929–2011
        2. 2. Mary (Sue) Cotten 1919– m. Arthur (Resley) Walker 1905–1989
        3. 3. Edward (Harrison) Cotten 1920–2001
        4. 4. Claude (Ewell) Cotten 1925–1945
      6. 6. Maple (Rose) Cotten 1901–1970 m. Lawerence (E) White 1895–1957
        1. 1. Estelle (Okemah) White 1927–2012 m. Ollie (Aubrey) Williamson 1923–2000
        2. 2. Lawrence (Edward) White 1930–2011
        3. 3. Linda (Pearl) White 1934–2006 m. Frank ("Bud") Williams 1923–1995
        4. 4. Martha (Lee) White 1939–1945
  2. 2. Gilford (B) Cotton 1828–1907 m. Jane (E.) Muir 1849–1921 m. Nancy (Jane) Thompson 1828–1896
    1. 1. Ernest Cotton 1869–1942
    2. 2. Shem (Allen) Cotton 1859–1924 m. Serenia (Evella) Spears 1864–1900 m. Birdie Cotton 1885–
      1. 1. Ada (Bessie) COTTON 1879–1963
      2. 2. Gilford (Daniel Cotton) Sr 1882–1961
      3. 3. Alvin (H) Cotton 1883–1902
      4. 4. Annie (Jane "Anna") Cotton 1880–1957
      5. 5. Donnie (Elizabeth) COTTON 1886–1961
      6. 6. Nancy (Caroline) Cotton 1888–1959 m. Nathaniel (Henry) York 1879–1942
        1. 1. Avin (Henry) York 1908–1973 m. Viola Spooner 1909–1993
        2. 2. Serena (Evella) York 1903–1988
        3. 3. William (Nathan) York 1905–1981
        4. 4. Andrew (David) York 1915–1927
        5. 5. Harvey York 1911–1964
        6. 6. Rupert (Columbus) York 1908–1911
        7. 7. Willie York 1906–
        8. 8. Robert York 1909–
      7. 7. Ella Cotton 1890–1953
      8. 8. John (B) Cotton 1896–1896
      9. 9. Weedie Cotton 1898–1972
      10. 10. Gladiss Cotton 1904–
      11. 11. Allen (H) Cotton 1905–
      12. 12. Josie (Demovel) COTTON 1907–1986
      13. 13. Geroge (Washington) COTTON 1909–1972
      14. 14. Columbus Cotton 1900–1901
      15. 15. George (W) Cotton 1910–
      16. 16. Gladys McCurley 1903–1987
      17. 17. Josie (D) Cotton 1907–
      18. 18. Allen (Hampton) Cotton 1905–1980 m. Birdie (D.) Killcrease 1910– m. Bertie (D.) Kilcrease 1910–1995
        1. 1. Jack (Hampton) COTTON 1931–1989
        2. 2. Mary (Allen) COTTON 1930–2001
    3. 3. S. (D.) Cotton 1862–1928
    4. 4. Louisiana (Jane) Cotton 1864–1910
    5. 5. Richard Cotton 1852–1924 m. Virginia (Augusta "Gussie") Bates 1857–1922
      1. 1. John (Wilborn) Cotton 1881–1944
      2. 2. Dennis (Richard) Cotton 1896–1950
      3. 3. Mattie (Lula) Cotton 1894–1941
      4. 4. Susie (Edna) Cotton 1892–1970
      5. 5. Drew (Gilford) Cotton 1890–1970
      6. 6. Lon?? Catta 1886–1932
      7. 7. James (Matthew) Cotton 1886–1953
      8. 8. Margaret (Jane "Maggie") Cotton 1883–1956
      9. 9. Frances (Virginia "Jenny") Cotton 1883–1957
      10. 10. Neppie (Ann) Cotton 1882–1965
      11. 11. Walter (Allen (Walt)) Cotton* 1879–1963
      12. 12. William Catta 1878–1922
      13. 13. Louea Catta 1895–
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Cotton 1856–1933
    7. 7. Henry Cotton 1858–1932 m. Mary (J) Cotton 1870–1931
      1. 1. Josephine Cotton 1904–1987
      2. 2. Earl (M) Cotton 1893–1960
      3. 3. Joseph (J) Cotton 1904–1946
      4. 4. John (Henry) Cotton 1895–1963
      5. 5. Theodore (T) Cotton 1906–1971
      6. 6. Ollie (M) Cotton 1898–1950
      7. 7. Elijah Cotton 1895–1959
      8. 8. Noah (Allen) Cotton 1892–1985 m. Cora (Bell) Cotton 1893–1974
        1. 1. Wilburn (Fred) Cotton 1916–1973 m. Frances Wilson 1920–2013
        2. 2. Glenn Cotton 1923–1989
        3. 3. Mattie (Pearl) Cotton 1919–
        4. 4. Floyd (L) Cotton 1916–
        5. 5. Willie (F) Catton 1926–
      9. 9. Lonnie (D) Cotton 1900–1967
      10. 10. Henry (R) Cotton 1880–1972
      11. 11. Mary (J) Cotton 1884–1972
      12. 12. William (Wiley) Cotton 1881–1957
  3. 3. Richard (Guilford) Cotton 1830–1880 m. Charity (Ann) Cobb 1832– m. Gatsey (W.) Jones 1841–1910
    1. 1. William (Henry Cotton) "Bill" 1855–1903
    2. 2. Williford Cotton 1854–
    3. 3. Gilford (B) Cotton 1851–1920
  4. 4. Patience (Mary Anne) Cotton 1831–1858 m. Zachariah Nichols 1823–1865
    1. 1. James (Edward "Jim Eb") Nichols 1849–1920
    2. 2. Zachariah (J Nichols) Jr. 1854–1914
    3. 3. Matilda (J) NICHOLS 1851–1907
    4. 4. S. (J. M) NICHOLS 1852–1914
  5. 5. Charity Cotton 1832–1906 m. Frank Thompson 1825–
    1. 1. Anthony Thompson 1848–
    2. 2. Burton Thompson 1852–
    3. 3. George Thompson 1855–
    4. 4. Claracy Thompson 1857–
    5. 5. Allen Thompson 1859–
    6. 6. Laura Thompson 1861–
    7. 7. Lone Thompson 1863–
    8. 8. Eliza Thompson 1865–
  6. 6. Jane (Elizabeth) Cotton 1832–1880 m. Green Coston 1845– m. Green Coston 1845–
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth(Adopted)) Costen 1874–1958
  7. 7. Henry Cotton 1834–1862
  8. 8. Noel Cotton 1838–1861 m. Emily (Jane) Brunson 1844–1876
    1. 1. Andrew (Bryant) Cotton 1870–1928
    2. 2. Charles (D) Cotton 1867–1939
    3. 3. Ella Cotton 1868–1935
    4. 4. Thomas Cotton 1869–
    5. 5. Blanchey Cotton 1872–
    6. 6. Lucy Cotton 1875–
    7. 7. Katy Cotton 1876–
    8. 8. Blanchey Cotton 1872–
    9. 9. Lucy Cotton 1875–
    10. 10. Katy Cotton 1876–
    11. 11. Daniel Cotton 1870–
    12. 12. AVIN (MAE) COTTON 1864– m. WILLIAM (HENRY) SPANN 1871–1949
      1. 1. Mary (Mardeline) Spann 1900– m. JOE (CEPHUS) HALL 1900–1949
      2. 2. Ruth (C) Spann 1917–
      3. 3. Obed (A) Spann 1919–
  9. 9. John (James) Cotton 1839–1861
  10. 10. Joseph (William) Cotton 1841–1913 m. Elva (A) Cattan 1845–
    1. 1. Emma Catton 1881–1954
    2. 2. Bennie Catton 1883–
    3. 3. Julia (McInvale "Mackie") Cotton 1885–1959
    4. 4. Elijah (J) Cotton 1887–1948
    5. 5. Sarah (Josephine) Cotton 1879–1956 m. Greame ("Green" Berry) Smith 1879–1972
      1. 1. Wallis (G) Smith 1904–1965
      2. 2. Edna (M) Smith 1906–
      3. 3. Thelma Smith 1908–1997
      4. 4. Beattress Smith 1909–1999
      5. 5. Pattie Smith 1914–
    6. 6. Anglish Cotton 1877–1953
    7. 7. John (D.) Cotton 1873–1892
  11. 11. Elbert (A) Cotton 1824–1869 m. Nancy (Emaline) Bigbie 1832–1912 m. Sarah (Ann) Carter 1820–1850
    1. 1. Francis (Marion) Cotton 1851–1928 m. Georgia (Eugenia) Spigner 1853–1955
      1. 1. Joseph (Lafette) Cotton 1877–1960
      2. 2. Julia (F.) Cotton 1884–1958
      3. 3. Lena (Melissa) Cotton 1887–1965
      4. 4. Jessie (Franklin) Cotton 1888–1901
      5. 5. Barnabias ("Barney") Cotton 1893–1930
      6. 6. Mary (Cornelia (Neelie)) Cotton 1875–1950
      7. 7. Elbert (Lee) Cotton 1873–1962
      8. 8. Sarah (W.) Cotton 1880–
    2. 2. Melissa Cotton 1859–1882 m. James (Buchannan) Smith 1857–1947
      1. 1. Virginia Smith 1883–1967
      2. 2. Marvin (Alexander) Smith 1878–1937
    3. 3. Carrie Cotton 1861–
    4. 4. N (E) Cotton 1869–
    5. 5. Pacer Cotton 1869–
    6. 6. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) COTTON 1858–
  12. 12. Elijah (Franklin) Cotton 1843–1902 m. Julia (Ann) Baker 1854–1905
    1. 1. Alma (Enamore) Cotton 1873–
    2. 2. James (Baker) Cotton 1881–1961
    3. 3. Seth (Joseph) Cotton 1884–1980 m. Lilla (M) Powell 1888–1971
      1. 1. Claudia (Antinette) Cotton 1907–2000
      2. 2. Julia Cotton 1909–2004
      3. 3. Lillie Cotton 1913–2001
      4. 4. Ollie Cotton 1916–
      5. 5. Mildred Cotton 1925–
      6. 6. Seth (Otis) Cotton 1921–2005
    4. 4. Mary (E) Cotton 1887–
    5. 5. Irene Cotton 1891–1979
    6. 6. Green (Berry) Cotton 1876–1968 m. Joanadelia Cotton 1877–1969
      1. 1. Vernis Cotton 1899–1976 m. Hattie Cotton 1901–1982
        1. 1. James (M) Cotton 1922–
        2. 2. Raymond (Stewart) Cotton 1925–2006 m. Mildred Carter 1928–2011
        3. 3. James (Morrison) Cotton 1921–2008
      2. 2. Bonnie (James) Cotton 1905–1905
      3. 3. Winnie (Ida) Gratehouse 1907–1997
      4. 4. Mary (E) Cotton 1910–
      5. 5. Winnie (I) Cotton 1908–
    7. 7. Ida Cotton 1872–1973
    8. 8. Alesia Cotton 1874–

Polly Cotton's Timeline

11 Records

1799
28 Dec 1799
Birth of Polly Cotton in Wake,,North Carolina,USA
Wake,,North Carolina,USA
1802
abt 1802
Birth of Polly Cotton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 18
Polly Cotton resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 28
Polly Cotton resided here in Randolph, Georgia, USA
Randolph, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 38
Polly Cotton resided here in Randolph, Georgia, United States
Randolph, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 48
Polly Cotton resided here in District 6, Randolph, Georgia, USA
District 6, Randolph, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 68
Polly Cotton resided here in Beat 3, Dale, Alabama, USA
Beat 3, Dale, Alabama, USA
1870
24 Feb 1870
Age 68
Burial of Polly Cotton in Dale County, Alabama, USA
Dale County, Alabama, USA
1879
Jun 1879
Age 77
Death of Polly Cotton in Dale, Alabama, United States
Dale, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 78
Polly Cotton resided here in Geneva, Alabama, USA
Geneva, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 78
Polly Cotton resided here in Geneva, Alabama, United States
Geneva, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1799
    Event Place: Wake,,North Carolina,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 3, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M593_12; Page: 180A; Family History Library Film: 545511
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M432_81; Page: 374A; Image: 205
    [4] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 12; Census Year: 1879; Census Place: Redbone, Upson, Georgi
    [5] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1802
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 201; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 120

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Randolph, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Randolph, Georgia; Page: 245; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 20; Family History Film: 0007040

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Randolph, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: District 811, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: 49; Page: 229; Image: 471; Family History Library Film: 0007046

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Randolph, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M432_81; Page: 374A; Image: 205

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 3, Dale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 3, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M593_12; Page: 180A; Family History Library Film: 545511

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Geneva, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1879
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Marriages, Deaths, Wills, Court, and Other Records, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama
    [2] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 12; Census Year: 1879; Census Place: Redbone, Upson, Georgi

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1870
    Event Place: Dale County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Marriages, Deaths, Wills, Court, and Other Records, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012
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