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Rachel M Cotton 1808–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 December 1808

Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 11 August 1881

Death Location: Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA

Father: Weaver Sr

Mother: Sarah Bennett

Spouse(s): William Evans

Children(s): William Evans, Hardin Evans, Bennett Evans, Sophia Evans, Reuben Evans

Rachel M Cotton was born in 1808 in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA, the child of Weaver Alexander Cotton Sr And Sarah Elizabeth Sally Bennett. In 1840, Rachel M Cotton resided in District 2, Coweta, Georgia, USA. In 1850, Rachel M Cotton resided in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA. Rachel M Cotton married William Bennett Evans, and had children including Bennett Evans, Hardin Evans, Reuben Vardeman Evans, Sophia Evans, William Clement Evans. Rachel M Cotton passed away in 1881 in Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • Rachel M Cotton was born in 1808 in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA, the child of Weaver Alexander Cotton Sr And Sarah Elizabeth Sally Bennett.
  • In 1840, Rachel M Cotton resided in District 2, Coweta, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Rachel M Cotton resided in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA.
  • Rachel M Cotton married William Bennett Evans, and had children including Bennett Evans, Hardin Evans, Reuben Vardeman Evans, Sophia Evans, William Clement Evans.
  • Rachel M Cotton passed away in 1881 in Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Weaver Sr
1768–1836
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Bennett
1780–1850
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

William Evans
1810–1868
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
WE

Children(s)

William Evans
1837–1914
Birth Location: –
WE
Hardin Evans
1842–1915
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
HE
Bennett Evans
1845–1914
Birth Location: Georgia
BE
Sophia Evans
1835–1900
Birth Location: Georgia
SE
Reuben Evans
1840–1910
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
RE

Rachel Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Cotton
1808–1881
Birth Place: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Weaver Alexander Cotton Sr
1768–1836
Sussex County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth (Sally)) Bennett
1780–1850
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Micajah Bennett
1761–1825
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Mary Snow
1752–1811
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Bennett
1724–1778
Frances Vardeman
1729–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
? Bennett
1703–1777
Mary Humphrey
1704–1733
William I
1698–1789
Magdelina Peterson
1702–1752

Rachel Cotton's Descendants

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Rachel (M) Cotton (31 December 1808–11 August 1881) m. William (Bennett) Evans (7 January 1810–1 January 1868)
  1. 1. William (Clement) Evans 1837–1914
  2. 2. Hardin Evans 1842–1915
  3. 3. Bennett Evans 1845–1914 m. Sarah (Ann (Sallie)) Hagan 1841–1923
    1. 1. Lula Evans 1873– m. Charlie (O) Jones 1864–
      1. 1. Eva (Lou) Jones 1891–1948
      2. 2. Essie (Jewell) Jones 1896–
        1. 1. Harriett Bailey 1923–1997
        2. 2. Charles (Allen) Bailey 1914–1979
        3. 3. Mildred (A) Bailey 1921–2006
    2. 2. Minnie Evans 1871–1898 m. Robert (A.) Goodman 1866–1891
      1. 1. Mary (Lou) Goodman 1888–
      2. 2. W (O) Goodman 1889–
  4. 4. Sophia Evans 1835–1900 m. Calloway (Monroe) Webb 1835–1901
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Murphy 1858–1938
    2. 2. Reuben (V.) Webb 1869–1927 m. Lillian (Gertrude) SEWELL 1872–1900
      1. 1. Sallie Webb 1892–
      2. 2. Ralph (S) Webb 1894–
        1. 1. Ruben (Carlyle) Webb 1932–1998
      3. 3. Reuben (Vardeman Webb) Jr 1896–1956
      4. 4. Cleo Webb 1900–
    3. 3. Sarah (Frances) Cotton 1856–1900
    4. 4. Nancy Cotton 1859–1958
    5. 5. Sofa (I) Webb 1861–
    6. 6. L (Burl) Webb 1866–
  5. 5. Reuben (Vardeman) Evans 1840–1910 m. Mahala Evans 1845–1915
    1. 1. Sarah ((Sallie)) Whitaker 1880–1940
    2. 2. William (Bennett) Evans 1870–1956
    3. 3. Barton Evans 1886–1934
    4. 4. James (Alexander) Evans 1871–1944
    5. 5. Isadora ((Dora)) Glazier 1877–1954 m. Whitfield (C) Glazier 1876–
      1. 1. Mattie (M) Glazier 1912–
      2. 2. Harvey Glazier 1914–
      3. 3. James (L) Glazier 1918–
      4. 4. Maybelle (R) Glazier 1922–
      5. 5. Terie Glazier 1905–
      6. 6. Jewel Glazier 1907–
      7. 7. Waymond Glazier 1909–
      8. 8. Burtrom (H) Glazier 1911–
    6. 6. Reuben (Vardeman Evans) Jr 1874–1893
    7. 7. Janie (L.) Brown 1882–1953
    8. 8. Belzora Evans 1876–1966 m. Redden (George) Keith 1870–
      1. 1. George (Dewey) Keith 1902–1979 m. Tommie (Lou) Keith 1916–2000
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Lilly) Keith 1904–
      3. 3. Lizzie Keith 1910–
      4. 4. Rubie (V) Keith 1893–1969
        1. 1. Ralph Crews 1930–1994
      5. 5. Roy Keith 1894–
      6. 6. Rachael (L) Keith 1913–
      7. 7. Clora (M) Keith 1915–

Rachel Cotton's Timeline

5 Records

1808
31 December 1808
Birth of Rachel M Cotton in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 32
Rachel M Cotton resided here in District 2, Coweta, Georgia, USA
District 2, Coweta, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Rachel M Cotton resided here in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Rachel M Cotton resided here in Militia District 1139, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1139, Coweta, Georgia, USA
1881
11 August 1881
Age 73
Death of Rachel M Cotton in Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA
Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 December 1808
    Event Place: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 1139, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M593_145; Page: 365A; Family History Library Film: 545644
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 371A; Image: 556
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 2, Coweta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 2, Coweta, Georgia; Page: 346

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 371A; Image: 556

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 1139, Coweta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 1139, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M593_145; Page: 365A; Family History Library Film: 545644

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 August 1881
    Event Place: Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moreland, Coweta County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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