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Sarah J Ann Cotton 1824–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1824

Birth Location: Lyon, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Kentucky, United States

Father: John Cotton

Mother: Martha Faughn

Spouse(s): John (Leitchfield)

Children(s): Ezekial Litchfield, John Litchfield, Thomas Litchfield, "Wryley" Litchfield, Elbert Litchfield, Levi Litchfield, Mason Litchfield

In 1824, Sarah J Ann Cotton entered the world in Lyon, Kentucky, USA, born to John Cotton And Martha Patsy Faughn. In 1850, Sarah J Ann Cotton resided in District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Sarah J Ann Cotton resided in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA. Sarah J Ann Cotton married John Litchfield Leitchfield, and had children including Elbert Marion Litchfield, Ezekial Wimberly Litchfield, John James Litchfield, Levi Lee Litchfield, Mason L Babe Litchfield, Thomas L Litchfield, Wryley William Riley Litchfield. Sarah J Ann Cotton passed away in 1880 in Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Sarah J Ann Cotton entered the world in Lyon, Kentucky, USA, born to John Cotton And Martha Patsy Faughn.
  • In 1850, Sarah J Ann Cotton resided in District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Sarah J Ann Cotton resided in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sarah J Ann Cotton married John Litchfield Leitchfield, and had children including Elbert Marion Litchfield, Ezekial Wimberly Litchfield, John James Litchfield, Levi Lee Litchfield, Mason L Babe Litchfield, Thomas L Litchfield, Wryley William Riley Litchfield.
  • Sarah J Ann Cotton passed away in 1880 in Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Cotton
1824–1880
Birth Place: Lyon, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Cotton
1802–1860
Christian Co. KY
Martha (Patsy) Faughn
1796–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Cotton's Descendants

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Sarah (J Ann) Cotton (1824–1880) m. John (Litchfield) (Leitchfield) (1828–1870)
  1. 1. Ezekial (Wimberly) Litchfield 1846–1904 m. Louisa (Elizabeth Jane) Ladd 1843–1920
    1. 1. James (Marion) Litchfield 1867–1939 m. Mattie (Charlina) James 1873–1946
      1. 1. Piccola (Jane) Litchfield 1908–2001 m. Jesse (Lawrence) Thomas 1904–1963
        1. 1. Verena (Doris) Thomas 1931–2006 m. Montague (McMillian) King 1928–1987
        2. 2. Frances (Charlina Thomas) Gossett 1928–2017
        3. 3. Kenneth (Wayne) Thomas 1938–2018
        4. 4. Jesse (Ray) Thomas 1934–2023
      2. 2. Lula (Viola) Litchfield 1899–1995
      3. 3. Effie (Mae (May)) Litchfield 1892–1910
      4. 4. Clarence (M) Litchfield 1890–1970
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Litchfield 1871–1956
    3. 3. Minnie (A) Litchfield 1876–1886
    4. 4. John (R) Litchfield 1879–1886
    5. 5. Thomas (Walter) Litchfield 1874–1939
    6. 6. Melissa (Ann) Litchfield 1873–1960
  2. 2. John (James) Litchfield 1848–1919
  3. 3. Thomas (L) Litchfield 1850–
  4. 4. "Wryley" (William Riley) Litchfield 1852–1936 m. Mary (Nancy Elizabeth) Morgan 1851–1905 m. Effie (Lee) Seymore 1883–
    1. 1. Dora (M) Litchfield 1880–
    2. 2. Alameda Litchfield 1876–1892
    3. 3. Martha (Bell) Litchfield 1875–1942
    4. 4. Hattie (Lee) Litchfield 1883–1945
    5. 5. Henryetta Litchfield 1913–
    6. 6. Julia Litchfield 1912–
    7. 7. Allie (M) Litchfield 1878–
  5. 5. Elbert (Marion) Litchfield 1854–1940
  6. 6. Levi ("Lee") Litchfield 1855–1951
  7. 7. Mason (L "Babe") Litchfield 1857–1907

Sarah Cotton's Timeline

5 Records

1824
1824
Birth of Sarah J Ann Cotton in Lyon, Kentucky, USA
Lyon, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 26
Sarah J Ann Cotton resided here in District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Sarah J Ann Cotton resided here in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Sarah J Ann Cotton resided here in Bainbridge, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Bainbridge, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Death of Sarah J Ann Cotton in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Lyon, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bainbridge, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 409; Page: 115a; Enumeration District: 006
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Christian, Kentucky; Roll: M653_362; Page: 585; Family History Library Film: 8033
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky; Roll: 194; Page: 373a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 2, Caldwell, Kentucky; Roll: 194; Page: 373a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Christian, Kentucky; Roll: M653_362; Page: 585; Family History Library Film: 8033

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bainbridge, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 409; Page: 115a; Enumeration District: 006

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

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