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Richard Cottrell 1779–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1779

Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 11 Nov 1829

Death Location: Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Father: Peter Cottrell

Mother: Susanna Sheppard

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The story of Richard Cottrell began in 1779 in Henrico, Virginia, United States. Richard Cottrell passed away in 1829 in Shelby, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Cottrell began in 1779 in Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  • Richard Cottrell passed away in 1829 in Shelby, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Cottrell
1760–1815
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Susanna Sheppard
1763–1805
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Richard Cottrell's Ancestors

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Richard Cottrell
1779–1829
Birth Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
Peter Cottrell
1760–1815
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Susanna Sheppard
1763–1805
Virginia, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Cottrell's Timeline

2 Records

1779
26 Oct 1779
Birth of Richard Cottrell in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1829
11 Nov 1829
Age 50
Death of Richard Cottrell in Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1779
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1829
    Event Place: Shelby, Kentucky, United States
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