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Seth Joseph Cotton 1793–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1793

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Dale County, Alabama, USA

Father: Seth Cotton

Mother: Rebecca Avent

Spouse(s): Polly Cotton

Children(s): William Cotton, Gilford Cotton, Richard Cotton, Patience Cotton, Charity Cotton, Jane Cotton, Henry Cotton, Noel Cotton, John Cotton, Joseph Cotton, Elbert Cotton, Elijah Cotton

Seth Joseph Cotton was born in 1793 in South Carolina, the child of Seth Cotton And Rebecca Avent. In 1800, Seth Joseph Cotton resided in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina. Seth Joseph Cotton married Polly Cotton, and had children including Charity Cotton, Elbert A Cotton, Elijah Franklin Cotton, Gilford B Cotton, Henry Cotton, Jane Elizabeth Cotton, John James Cotton, Joseph William Cotton, Noel Cotton, Patience Mary Anne Cotton, Richard Guilford Cotton, Sabeal Cotten, Sally Cotten, William George Marion Cotton. Seth Joseph Cotton passed away in 1870 in Dale County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Seth Joseph Cotton was born in 1793 in South Carolina, the child of Seth Cotton And Rebecca Avent.
  • In 1800, Seth Joseph Cotton resided in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina.
  • Seth Joseph Cotton married Polly Cotton, and had children including Charity Cotton, Elbert A Cotton, Elijah Franklin Cotton, Gilford B Cotton, Henry Cotton, Jane Elizabeth Cotton, John James Cotton, Joseph William Cotton, Noel Cotton, Patience Mary Anne Cotton, Richard Guilford Cotton, Sabeal Cotten, Sally Cotten, William George Marion Cotton.
  • Seth Joseph Cotton passed away in 1870 in Dale County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Seth Cotton
1750–1815
Birth Location: Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
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Rebecca Avent
1753–1820
Birth Location: Pea Hill, Northampton, North Carolina, United States,
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Spouses(s)

Polly Cotton
1802–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

William Cotton
1822–1862
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
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Gilford Cotton
1828–1907
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
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Richard Cotton
1830–1880
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
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Patience Cotton
1831–1858
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
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Charity Cotton
1832–1906
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Jane Cotton
1832–1880
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
JC
Henry Cotton
1834–1862
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Noel Cotton
1838–1861
Birth Location: Randolph Co. GA.
NC
John Cotton
1839–1861
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
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Joseph Cotton
1841–1913
Birth Location: Randolph County, Georgia, USA
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Elbert Cotton
1824–1869
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Elijah Cotton
1843–1902
Birth Location: Randolph, Georgia, United States
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Seth Cotton's Ancestors

Self
Seth Cotton
1793–1870
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Seth Cotton
1750–1815
Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Avent
1753–1820
Pea Hill, Northampton, North Carolina, United States,
Grandparents
William Cotton
1733–1790
Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Weaver
1740–1781
Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, USA
William (John) Avent
1706–1761
Northhampton, Surry, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Moore) Massey
1728–1779
Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hyde"
1692–1778
Jane Cotton
1700–1769
Edward Weaver
1709–1776
Mary Griffis
1712–1762
Col Avent
1671–1757
Margaret Gooch
1685–1756
Joseph Massey
1690–1760
Elizabeth Lee
1700–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Alumni"
1643–1705
Elizabeth Cotton
1668–1726
Richard Hyde
1647–1710
Mary Cotton
1658–1729

Seth Cotton's Descendants

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Seth (Joseph) Cotton (1793–1870) m. Polly Cotton (abt 1802–24 Feb 1870)
  1. 1. William (George Marion) Cotton 1822–1862 m. Mary ("Rebecca") Hardaway 1826–1899
    1. 1. Lenora Cotton 1849–
    2. 2. Richard Cotton 1857–
    3. 3. George (Edward) Cotten 1859–1904 m. Emily Youngblood 1871–1904
      1. 1. George (Jackson) Cotten 1885–1958 m. Daisy (Jewel) Cooper 1895–1966
        1. 1. Willis (Jackson) Cotten 1911–1985 m. Theopal (Okjuanita) Heath 1918–2017
        2. 2. Robert (Carley) Cotten 1913–1988 m. Ila (Mae) Wood 1916–2012
        3. 3. Marcellus ("Ted") Cotten 1923–2018 m. Dorothy Huston 1917–2005
      2. 2. Jefferson (Franklin) Cotton 1887–1929 m. Ethel Lord 1887–1929
        1. 1. Lottie (Myrle) Cotten 1917–1988 m. Bernie (Yancy) Pearce 1912–1986
      3. 3. William (Barney) Cotten 1889–1938 m. Sallie Cotten 1889–1974
        1. 1. Jimmie (Clarae) Cotten 1923–1923
        2. 2. John (Ellis "Jay") Cotten 1911–1995 m. Blanche (Jane) Holloway 1915–2008 m. Willa (Mae) Hitchcock 1916–2012
        3. 3. Maurine Weaver 1914–1996 m. C. (E.) Weaver 1908–1974
        4. 4. Jennings Cotten 1927–2008 m. Marcella (Marian) Bennett 1927–2010
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Brock 1893–1934 m. John (E) Brock 1883–1962
        1. 1. Myrl Brock 1920–2002 m. Eula (Mae) Fillpot 1924–1994
        2. 2. Robert (J.) Brock 1924–2004
        3. 3. Marvin (Earnest) Brock 1917–2001 m. Mary (Jo) Anderson 1919–1992
        4. 4. James (Ellis) Brock 1914–1975
      5. 5. Claud (Henry) Cotten 1898–1926 m. Olla (Beatrice) Whitley 1894–1987
        1. 1. Lewis (Irvin) Cotten 1923–2005 m. Royce (Elaine) Hemphill 1929–2011
        2. 2. Mary (Sue) Cotten 1919– m. Arthur (Resley) Walker 1905–1989
        3. 3. Edward (Harrison) Cotten 1920–2001
        4. 4. Claude (Ewell) Cotten 1925–1945
      6. 6. Maple (Rose) Cotten 1901–1970 m. Lawerence (E) White 1895–1957
        1. 1. Estelle (Okemah) White 1927–2012 m. Ollie (Aubrey) Williamson 1923–2000
        2. 2. Lawrence (Edward) White 1930–2011
        3. 3. Linda (Pearl) White 1934–2006 m. Frank ("Bud") Williams 1923–1995
        4. 4. Martha (Lee) White 1939–1945
  2. 2. Gilford (B) Cotton 1828–1907 m. Jane (E.) Muir 1849–1921 m. Nancy (Jane) Thompson 1828–1896
    1. 1. Ernest Cotton 1869–1942
    2. 2. Shem (Allen) Cotton 1859–1924 m. Serenia (Evella) Spears 1864–1900 m. Birdie Cotton 1885–
      1. 1. Ada (Bessie) COTTON 1879–1963
      2. 2. Gilford (Daniel Cotton) Sr 1882–1961
      3. 3. Alvin (H) Cotton 1883–1902
      4. 4. Annie (Jane "Anna") Cotton 1880–1957
      5. 5. Donnie (Elizabeth) COTTON 1886–1961
      6. 6. Nancy (Caroline) Cotton 1888–1959 m. Nathaniel (Henry) York 1879–1942
        1. 1. Avin (Henry) York 1908–1973 m. Viola Spooner 1909–1993
        2. 2. Serena (Evella) York 1903–1988
        3. 3. William (Nathan) York 1905–1981
        4. 4. Andrew (David) York 1915–1927
        5. 5. Harvey York 1911–1964
        6. 6. Rupert (Columbus) York 1908–1911
        7. 7. Willie York 1906–
        8. 8. Robert York 1909–
      7. 7. Ella Cotton 1890–1953
      8. 8. John (B) Cotton 1896–1896
      9. 9. Weedie Cotton 1898–1972
      10. 10. Gladiss Cotton 1904–
      11. 11. Allen (H) Cotton 1905–
      12. 12. Josie (Demovel) COTTON 1907–1986
      13. 13. Geroge (Washington) COTTON 1909–1972
      14. 14. Columbus Cotton 1900–1901
      15. 15. George (W) Cotton 1910–
      16. 16. Gladys McCurley 1903–1987
      17. 17. Josie (D) Cotton 1907–
      18. 18. Allen (Hampton) Cotton 1905–1980 m. Birdie (D.) Killcrease 1910– m. Bertie (D.) Kilcrease 1910–1995
        1. 1. Jack (Hampton) COTTON 1931–1989
        2. 2. Mary (Allen) COTTON 1930–2001
    3. 3. S. (D.) Cotton 1862–1928
    4. 4. Louisiana (Jane) Cotton 1864–1910
    5. 5. Richard Cotton 1852–1924 m. Virginia (Augusta "Gussie") Bates 1857–1922
      1. 1. John (Wilborn) Cotton 1881–1944
      2. 2. Dennis (Richard) Cotton 1896–1950
      3. 3. Mattie (Lula) Cotton 1894–1941
      4. 4. Susie (Edna) Cotton 1892–1970
      5. 5. Drew (Gilford) Cotton 1890–1970
      6. 6. Lon?? Catta 1886–1932
      7. 7. James (Matthew) Cotton 1886–1953
      8. 8. Margaret (Jane "Maggie") Cotton 1883–1956
      9. 9. Frances (Virginia "Jenny") Cotton 1883–1957
      10. 10. Neppie (Ann) Cotton 1882–1965
      11. 11. Walter (Allen (Walt)) Cotton* 1879–1963
      12. 12. William Catta 1878–1922
      13. 13. Louea Catta 1895–
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Cotton 1856–1933
    7. 7. Henry Cotton 1858–1932 m. Mary (J) Cotton 1870–1931
      1. 1. Josephine Cotton 1904–1987
      2. 2. Earl (M) Cotton 1893–1960
      3. 3. Joseph (J) Cotton 1904–1946
      4. 4. John (Henry) Cotton 1895–1963
      5. 5. Theodore (T) Cotton 1906–1971
      6. 6. Ollie (M) Cotton 1898–1950
      7. 7. Elijah Cotton 1895–1959
      8. 8. Noah (Allen) Cotton 1892–1985 m. Cora (Bell) Cotton 1893–1974
        1. 1. Wilburn (Fred) Cotton 1916–1973 m. Frances Wilson 1920–2013
        2. 2. Glenn Cotton 1923–1989
        3. 3. Mattie (Pearl) Cotton 1919–
        4. 4. Floyd (L) Cotton 1916–
        5. 5. Willie (F) Catton 1926–
      9. 9. Lonnie (D) Cotton 1900–1967
      10. 10. Henry (R) Cotton 1880–1972
      11. 11. Mary (J) Cotton 1884–1972
      12. 12. William (Wiley) Cotton 1881–1957
  3. 3. Richard (Guilford) Cotton 1830–1880 m. Charity (Ann) Cobb 1832– m. Gatsey (W.) Jones 1841–1910
    1. 1. William (Henry Cotton) "Bill" 1855–1903
    2. 2. Williford Cotton 1854–
    3. 3. Gilford (B) Cotton 1851–1920
  4. 4. Patience (Mary Anne) Cotton 1831–1858 m. Zachariah Nichols 1823–1865
    1. 1. James (Edward "Jim Eb") Nichols 1849–1920
    2. 2. Zachariah (J Nichols) Jr. 1854–1914
    3. 3. Matilda (J) NICHOLS 1851–1907
    4. 4. S. (J. M) NICHOLS 1852–1914
  5. 5. Charity Cotton 1832–1906 m. Frank Thompson 1825–
    1. 1. Anthony Thompson 1848–
    2. 2. Burton Thompson 1852–
    3. 3. George Thompson 1855–
    4. 4. Claracy Thompson 1857–
    5. 5. Allen Thompson 1859–
    6. 6. Laura Thompson 1861–
    7. 7. Lone Thompson 1863–
    8. 8. Eliza Thompson 1865–
  6. 6. Jane (Elizabeth) Cotton 1832–1880 m. Green Coston 1845– m. Green Coston 1845–
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth(Adopted)) Costen 1874–1958
  7. 7. Henry Cotton 1834–1862
  8. 8. Noel Cotton 1838–1861 m. Emily (Jane) Brunson 1844–1876
    1. 1. Andrew (Bryant) Cotton 1870–1928
    2. 2. Charles (D) Cotton 1867–1939
    3. 3. Ella Cotton 1868–1935
    4. 4. Thomas Cotton 1869–
    5. 5. Blanchey Cotton 1872–
    6. 6. Lucy Cotton 1875–
    7. 7. Katy Cotton 1876–
    8. 8. Blanchey Cotton 1872–
    9. 9. Lucy Cotton 1875–
    10. 10. Katy Cotton 1876–
    11. 11. Daniel Cotton 1870–
    12. 12. AVIN (MAE) COTTON 1864– m. WILLIAM (HENRY) SPANN 1871–1949
      1. 1. Mary (Mardeline) Spann 1900– m. JOE (CEPHUS) HALL 1900–1949
      2. 2. Ruth (C) Spann 1917–
      3. 3. Obed (A) Spann 1919–
  9. 9. John (James) Cotton 1839–1861
  10. 10. Joseph (William) Cotton 1841–1913 m. Elva (A) Cattan 1845–
    1. 1. Emma Catton 1881–1954
    2. 2. Bennie Catton 1883–
    3. 3. Julia (McInvale "Mackie") Cotton 1885–1959
    4. 4. Elijah (J) Cotton 1887–1948
    5. 5. Sarah (Josephine) Cotton 1879–1956 m. Greame ("Green" Berry) Smith 1879–1972
      1. 1. Wallis (G) Smith 1904–1965
      2. 2. Edna (M) Smith 1906–
      3. 3. Thelma Smith 1908–1997
      4. 4. Beattress Smith 1909–1999
      5. 5. Pattie Smith 1914–
    6. 6. Anglish Cotton 1877–1953
    7. 7. John (D.) Cotton 1873–1892
  11. 11. Elbert (A) Cotton 1824–1869 m. Nancy (Emaline) Bigbie 1832–1912 m. Sarah (Ann) Carter 1820–1850
    1. 1. Francis (Marion) Cotton 1851–1928 m. Georgia (Eugenia) Spigner 1853–1955
      1. 1. Joseph (Lafette) Cotton 1877–1960
      2. 2. Julia (F.) Cotton 1884–1958
      3. 3. Lena (Melissa) Cotton 1887–1965
      4. 4. Jessie (Franklin) Cotton 1888–1901
      5. 5. Barnabias ("Barney") Cotton 1893–1930
      6. 6. Mary (Cornelia (Neelie)) Cotton 1875–1950
      7. 7. Elbert (Lee) Cotton 1873–1962
      8. 8. Sarah (W.) Cotton 1880–
    2. 2. Melissa Cotton 1859–1882 m. James (Buchannan) Smith 1857–1947
      1. 1. Virginia Smith 1883–1967
      2. 2. Marvin (Alexander) Smith 1878–1937
    3. 3. Carrie Cotton 1861–
    4. 4. N (E) Cotton 1869–
    5. 5. Pacer Cotton 1869–
    6. 6. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) COTTON 1858–
  12. 12. Elijah (Franklin) Cotton 1843–1902 m. Julia (Ann) Baker 1854–1905
    1. 1. Alma (Enamore) Cotton 1873–
    2. 2. James (Baker) Cotton 1881–1961
    3. 3. Seth (Joseph) Cotton 1884–1980 m. Lilla (M) Powell 1888–1971
      1. 1. Claudia (Antinette) Cotton 1907–2000
      2. 2. Julia Cotton 1909–2004
      3. 3. Lillie Cotton 1913–2001
      4. 4. Ollie Cotton 1916–
      5. 5. Mildred Cotton 1925–
      6. 6. Seth (Otis) Cotton 1921–2005
    4. 4. Mary (E) Cotton 1887–
    5. 5. Irene Cotton 1891–1979
    6. 6. Green (Berry) Cotton 1876–1968 m. Joanadelia Cotton 1877–1969
      1. 1. Vernis Cotton 1899–1976 m. Hattie Cotton 1901–1982
        1. 1. James (M) Cotton 1922–
        2. 2. Raymond (Stewart) Cotton 1925–2006 m. Mildred Carter 1928–2011
        3. 3. James (Morrison) Cotton 1921–2008
      2. 2. Bonnie (James) Cotton 1905–1905
      3. 3. Winnie (Ida) Gratehouse 1907–1997
      4. 4. Mary (E) Cotton 1910–
      5. 5. Winnie (I) Cotton 1908–
    7. 7. Ida Cotton 1872–1973
    8. 8. Alesia Cotton 1874–

Seth Cotton's Timeline

15 Records

1793
1793
Birth of Seth Joseph Cotton in South Carolina
South Carolina
1796
1796
Age 3
Birth of Seth Joseph Cotton in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 7
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 17
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1815
1815
Age 22
Seth Joseph Cotton - Probate in Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 27
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 37
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Randolph, Georgia, United States
Randolph, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 47
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Randolph, Georgia, United States
Randolph, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 57
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in District 6, Randolph, Georgia
District 6, Randolph, Georgia
1860
19 Jun 1860
Age 67
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Dale, Alabama, United States
Dale, Alabama, United States
1866
1866
Age 73
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Dale, Alabama
Dale, Alabama
1867
1867
Age 74
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Dale, Alabama, USA
Dale, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 77
Seth Joseph Cotton resided here in Beat 3, Dale, Alabama, United States
Beat 3, Dale, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 77
Death of Seth Joseph Cotton in County line baptist church, Dale County, Alabama, USA
County line baptist church, Dale County, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 77
Death of Seth Joseph Cotton in Dale, Alabama, United States,
Dale, Alabama, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Dale, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 507; Image: 9.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M432_81; Page: 374A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 3, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: 31; Page: 209; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: 39; Page: 195; Image: 0337912; Family History Library Film: 00360

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 201; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 120

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Randolph, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Randolph, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Randolph, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 811, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Randolph, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M432_81; Page: 374A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Dale, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 1; Line: 32; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Dale, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 507; Image: 9.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama State Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 3, Dale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 3, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: County line baptist church, Dale County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama, United States,

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dale County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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