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Richard Cottrell 1791–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1791

Birth Location: Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Cottrell

Mother: Sarah Heston

Spouse(s): Matilda Vaught

Children(s): Andrew Cottrell, Richard Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, John Cottrell, Mary Cottrell, William Cottrell, Caroline Cottrell, Richard Cottrell, George Cottrell, Washington Cottrell, Washington Cottrell

In 1791, Richard Cottrell entered the world in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA, born to John L Cottrell And Sarah Heston. In 1850, Richard Cottrell resided in District 1, Blount, Tennessee, USA. Richard Cottrell married Matilda Vaught, and had children including Andrew Jackson Cottrell, Caroline Carrie Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Francis Cottrell, George Washington Cottrell, John W Cottrell, Mary Margaret Novie Cottrell, Richard Cottrell, Richard H Cottrell, Washington Cottrell, William Thomas Cottrell. Richard Cottrell passed away in 1860 in , Blount, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1791, Richard Cottrell entered the world in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA, born to John L Cottrell And Sarah Heston.
  • In 1850, Richard Cottrell resided in District 1, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • Richard Cottrell married Matilda Vaught, and had children including Andrew Jackson Cottrell, Caroline Carrie Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Francis Cottrell, George Washington Cottrell, John W Cottrell, Mary Margaret Novie Cottrell, Richard Cottrell, Richard H Cottrell, Washington Cottrell, William Thomas Cottrell.
  • Richard Cottrell passed away in 1860 in , Blount, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cottrell
1769–1846
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Heston
1772–1809
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Matilda Vaught
1804–1898
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Andrew Cottrell
1822–1914
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, USA
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Richard Cottrell
1833–1891
Birth Location: , Monroe, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Cottrell
1829–
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
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John Cottrell
1827–1864
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
JC
Mary Cottrell
1832–1870
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
MC
William Cottrell
1822–1912
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
WC
Caroline Cottrell
1822–1919
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
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Richard Cottrell
1824–1891
Birth Location: Monroe, Tennessee, USA
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George Cottrell
1828–1908
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
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Washington Cottrell
1826–1900
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, USA
WC
Washington Cottrell
1841–
Birth Location: , Blount, Tennessee, USA
WC

Richard Cottrell's Ancestors

Self
Richard Cottrell
1791–1860
Birth Place: Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John L Cottrell
1769–1846
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Sarah Heston
1772–1809
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Cottrell's Descendants

1.
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Richard Cottrell (abt 1791–1860) m. Matilda Vaught (abt 1804–1898)
  1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Cottrell 1822–1914 m. Sarah White 1825–1902 m. Ann (E) Cottrell 1839–
    1. 1. John (S.) Cauttrell 1847– m. Delilah (Ann) Crutchfield 1850–1882
      1. 1. Girtha Rogers m. Thomas (Audy) Rogers 1879–1951
        1. 1. Marie Rogers 1914–1984 m. Seigal (Raymond (Ray)) Gibbons 1908–1976 m. Harry (Dee) Keeney 1910–1992
        2. 2. Lois Rogers 1925–2003 m. John (Richard) Trzeciak
        3. 3. Everett Rogers 1918–1996 m. Genevieve (M) Barry 1918–2011
        4. 4. Leo (Warren) Rogers 1911–1978 m. Ruth (L) Peacock 1917–
        5. 5. Blanche Rogers 1903–2002 m. William (Louis) McCarron 1901–1957
        6. 6. Grace (Naomi) Rogers 1920–1921
        7. 7. Hallie Rogers 1923–2007 m. Sgt (Charles M.) Bard 1920– m. Russell (J) Jefferson 1918–2003
        8. 8. Raymond (Audy) Rogers 1915–1989 m. Bernice Darling 1906–
      2. 2. Minerva (May) Sons 1882–1945
      3. 3. Minerva (May (Sally)) Cauttrell 1882–1945 m. Drew (Fillmore) Sons 1856–1930
        1. 1. Vearl (Odum) Sons 1904–1942 m. Lee (Amie) McClanahan 1902–1961
        2. 2. Lester (Wilson) Sons 1912–1979
        3. 3. Annie (L) Sons 1898–1931
        4. 4. Lilly (May) Sons 1895–
        5. 5. Carl (C) Sons 1891–1942
      4. 4. Francis (Augustus) Cauttrell 1879–1957 m. Mary (Susan) Sons 1886–1945
        1. 1. Ernest (B.) Cauttrell 1903–1989
        2. 2. Alice Cauttrell 1913–
        3. 3. Farest (M.) Cauttrell 1906–1976
    2. 2. Mary (M) Cottrell 1856– m. Joseph Prince 1846–
      1. 1. John (Thomas) Prince 1881–1921 m. Togie (C) Stoker 1887–
        1. 1. Carmel (C) Prince 1912–
        2. 2. Fairraugher (Charles) Prince 1907–1993 m. Ellen (M) Grogan 1905–2005
      2. 2. Drue (P) Prince 1894–
      3. 3. Lela (B) Prince 1890–
      4. 4. Fanny (E) Prince 1883–
      5. 5. Bessie Prince 1897–
      6. 6. Kate Prince 1885–
      7. 7. Allie Prince 1896–
    3. 3. Flora (W) Cottrell 1855–
    4. 4. Isolar Cottrell 1852–
    5. 5. Mary (Margaret) Cottrell 1851–
    6. 6. William Cottrell 1845–
    7. 7. Susan (Elizabeth) Cottrell 1845–1900
  2. 2. Richard Cottrell 1833–1891
  3. 3. Elizabeth Cottrell 1829–
  4. 4. John (W) Cottrell 1827–1864
  5. 5. Mary (Margaret "Novie") Cottrell 1832–1870
  6. 6. William (Thomas) Cottrell 1822–1912 m. Elizabeth Cantrell 1840–
    1. 1. Calvin Cottrell 1864–
    2. 2. Harvey (R) Cottrell 1861–
    3. 3. Kesiah (J) Cottrell 1858–
    4. 4. John (R) Cottrell 1855–
    5. 5. Marion Cantrell 1866–
    6. 6. Bartley (R) Cottrell 1853–
  7. 7. Caroline (Carrie) Cottrell 1822–1919
  8. 8. Richard (H) Cottrell 1824–1891
  9. 9. George (Washington) Cottrell 1828–1908
  10. 10. Washington Cottrell 1826–1900
  11. 11. Washington Cottrell 1841–

Richard Cottrell's Timeline

3 Records

1791
abt 1791
Birth of Richard Cottrell in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 59
Richard Cottrell resided here in District 1, Blount, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 69
Death of Richard Cottrell in , Blount, Tennessee, USA
, Blount, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1791
    Event Place: Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M432_871; Page: 2A; Image: 9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Blount, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M432_871; Page: 2A; Image: 9
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