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Raymond Earl Cotton 1923–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1923

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 March 1998

Death Location: Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA

Father: John Cotton

Mother: Ruth Ferrell

Spouse(s): Eva Comins

Children(s):

In 1923, Raymond Earl Cotton entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to John W Cotton And Ruth Myrtle Ferrell. In 1930, Raymond Earl Cotton resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia. In 1935, Raymond Earl Cotton resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia. Raymond Earl Cotton married Eva Comins, and had children including Alan Lee Cotton, Barbara Cotton, Denise Cotton, Kandi Cotton, Raymond Cotton. Raymond Earl Cotton passed away in 1998 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Raymond Earl Cotton entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to John W Cotton And Ruth Myrtle Ferrell.
  • In 1930, Raymond Earl Cotton resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • In 1935, Raymond Earl Cotton resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Raymond Earl Cotton married Eva Comins, and had children including Alan Lee Cotton, Barbara Cotton, Denise Cotton, Kandi Cotton, Raymond Cotton.
  • Raymond Earl Cotton passed away in 1998 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cotton
1886–1959
Birth Location: North Carolina
JC
Ruth Ferrell
1891–1961
Birth Location: Bentley Norfolk, Virginia, USA
RF

Spouses(s)

Eva Comins
1922–1998
Birth Location: Rogers City, Presque Isle, Michigan, USA
EC

Children(s)

Raymond Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Raymond Cotton
1923–1998
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
John W Cotton
1886–1959
North Carolina
Ruth (Myrtle) Ferrell
1891–1961
Bentley Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
J. (J.) Cotton
1858–1905
North Carolina
Annie Proctor
1869–1951
Winton Twp, Hertford Co., North Carolina
Mack (M) Farrell
1863–1910
North Carolina
Annie (Rebecca) Wood
1867–1952
Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
1782–1874
Nancy
1820–1889
Wellis Beal
1830–1900
Mary Beal
1837–1916
Stephen Ferrall
1846–1901
Sarah McDermott
1852–1899
Joseph Carmine
1842–
Clarra Carmine
1852–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cotten
1744–
Drewry Beale
1793–1870
Sarah Beal
1797–
James Gatling
1770–1855
Pleasant Gatling
1810–

Raymond Cotton's Timeline

5 Records

1923
14 Nov 1923
Birth of Raymond Earl Cotton in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Raymond Earl Cotton resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 12
Raymond Earl Cotton resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Raymond Earl Cotton resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1998
10 March 1998
Age 75
Death of Raymond Earl Cotton in Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, United States of America
Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1923
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: 147, Records of the Selective Service System; Box: 165
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-14
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-18-9573; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 2452; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 934.0; FHL microfilm: 2342186
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 2452; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 934.0; FHL microfilm: 2342186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: 147, Records of the Selective Service System; Box: 165

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 March 1998
    Event Place: Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-18-9573; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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