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William Cotton 1733–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1733

Birth Location: Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 7 January 1790

Death Location: Sussex County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Hyde"

Mother: Jane Cotton

Spouse(s): Sarah Weaver

Children(s): Seth Cotton, Harris Cotton, Rebecca (Mangum), Archibald Cotten, Celia (Scoggins), Jane (Cook), Gabriel Cotton, Carey Cotton, William Cotton, Weaver ..., Salley (Ivey)

The story of William Cotton began in 1733 in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States. William Cotton married Sarah Elizabeth Weaver, and had children including Archibald Cotten, Carey A Cotton, Celia Cotton Scoggins, Gabriel Cotton, Harris White Cotton, Jane Jenny Gincy Cotton Cook, Rebecca Becky Cotton Mangum, Salley Cotton Ivey, Seth Cotton, Weaver Alexander Cotton Sr, Wells Cotton, William Cotton. William Cotton passed away in 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Cotton began in 1733 in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States.
  • William Cotton married Sarah Elizabeth Weaver, and had children including Archibald Cotten, Carey A Cotton, Celia Cotton Scoggins, Gabriel Cotton, Harris White Cotton, Jane Jenny Gincy Cotton Cook, Rebecca Becky Cotton Mangum, Salley Cotton Ivey, Seth Cotton, Weaver Alexander Cotton Sr, Wells Cotton, William Cotton.
  • William Cotton passed away in 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Hyde"
1692–1778
Birth Location: Sussex County, Colonial America, Virginia, USA
TH
Jane Cotton
1700–1769
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
JC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Weaver
1740–1781
Birth Location: Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, USA
SW

Children(s)

Seth Cotton
1750–1815
Birth Location: Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
SC
Harris Cotton
1753–1815
Birth Location: Surry, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
HC
Rebecca (Mangum)
1756–1828
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
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Archibald Cotten
1759–
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
AC
Celia (Scoggins)
1760–
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
C(
Jane (Cook)
1762–1816
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
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Gabriel Cotton
1762–1816
Birth Location: Sussex, Virginia
GC
Carey Cotton
1765–1805
Birth Location: Albermarle Parrish, Surry, Virginia, United States
CC
William Cotton
1769–1768
Birth Location: Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, United States
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Weaver ...
1768–1836
Birth Location: Albemarle Parish, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
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Salley (Ivey)
1747–
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
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William Cotton's Ancestors

Self
William Cotton
1733–1790
Birth Place: Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas T. C. Cotten "Immigrant 1666 VA-Same GP's as Spouse on both families Cotton & Hyde"
1692–1778
Sussex County, Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Jane Cotton
1700–1769
Sussex County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Walter (Cotton "Oxford) Alumni"
1643–1705
Woverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Elizabeth (Abigail) Cotton
1668–1726
Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America
Richard Hyde
1647–1710
England
Mary Cotton
1658–1729
England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Sr
1625–1702
Anne Harrison
1630–1658
Sir Cotton
1621–1702
Anne Harrison
1630–1658
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cotton
1594–1662
Margaret Howard
1593–1625

William Cotton's Descendants

1.
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William Cotton (1733–7 January 1790) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Weaver (1740–1781)
  1. 1. Seth Cotton 1750–1815 m. Rebecca Avent 1753–1820
    1. 1. Seth (Joseph) Cotton 1793–1870 m. Polly Cotton 1802–1870
      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
      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–
        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
        6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Cotton 1856–1933
        7. 7. Henry Cotton 1858–1932 m. Mary (J) Cotton 1870–1931
      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
      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
        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
        2. 2. Melissa Cotton 1859–1882 m. James (Buchannan) Smith 1857–1947
        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
        4. 4. Mary (E) Cotton 1887–
        5. 5. Irene Cotton 1891–1979
        6. 6. Green (Berry) Cotton 1876–1968 m. Joanadelia Cotton 1877–1969
        7. 7. Ida Cotton 1872–1973
        8. 8. Alesia Cotton 1874–
    2. 2. Gabriel Cotten 1789–1822
    3. 3. John (C) Cotton 1772–1863
    4. 4. Sally ("Sarah Ann") Cotton 1783–
    5. 5. Polly Cotten 1787–
      1. 1. Daughter SENTER 1801–1850
    6. 6. William (R) Cotton 1769–1836 m. Mary Hatch 1741–1818
    7. 7. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Cotten 1780–1844
    8. 8. Rebeckah Cotten 1785–1828
    9. 9. Avent Cotten 1793–1863 m. Winnifred Goodwin 1792–1866
      1. 1. Avent (Wesley) Cotten 1812–1908 m. Dorinda Durham 1816–1880
        1. 1. Cornelia Cotten 1861–
        2. 2. Cornelia Cotten 1861–
        3. 3. James Cotten 1836–
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Cotten 1838–1922 m. James (I) Robbinson 1830–
        5. 5. Samuel (Richard) Cotten 1840–1910
        6. 6. Nancy (Jane) Cotten 1842–
        7. 7. John (Willis) Cotten 1845–1901 m. Juritta (W) PRIEST 1856–1926
        8. 8. William (Thomas) Cotten 1847–1935 m. Mary (Elmira) Byrd 1855–1901 m. Kate (E.) Risslee 1854– m. Nancy (Lenora) Cotton 1876–
        9. 9. Rilla (J) Cotton 1858–1897 m. George (W) Godwin 1855–
        10. 10. Lovica Cotten 1838–
      2. 2. Joseph Cotten 1815–1859 m. Mary Trulove 1821–1880
        1. 1. Iona Hardie 1855–1918
        2. 2. Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Cotton 1850–1876
        3. 3. James (Y.) Cotton 1844–1894
        4. 4. John (G) Cotton 1847–1907
        5. 5. Tilitha (Jane) Cotton 1845–1921
        6. 6. William (avery) cotten 1855–1907
        7. 7. Louisa (W.) Cotton 1852–1876
        8. 8. John (Wesley) Cotton 1829–1881
        9. 9. Betsy (M) Cotton 1853–1920
        10. 10. Burton Cotton 1850–
        11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth "Betty") Cotton 1854–1936
        12. 12. Laura Cotten 1851–1936
        13. 13. Stephen Cotton 1852–
        14. 14. Lana Cotton 1853–
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Cotten 1823–1886
      4. 4. John (Wesley) Cotton 1825–1881 m. Christine (Jane Chrissie) Ausley 1830–1880
        1. 1. Laura (Jane) Cotton 1855–1910
        2. 2. Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Cotton 1856–1900 m. William (A.) Avent 1855–
        3. 3. Sarah (Cotten) Gunter 1858–1930
        4. 4. John (Henry) Cotton 1861–1923 m. Susie Buchanan 1866–1942
        5. 5. Martha (Isabell) Cotton 1864–1939
        6. 6. Nolar Cotten 1868–
        7. 7. Gland (Dara) Cotten 1871–1949 m. John (T O) Connell 1870–
        8. 8. Luzela (J) Cotton 1875–1951
        9. 9. Viola Cotten 1868–
        10. 10. Dara (Cotten) Oconnell 1871–1949 m. John (T O) Connell 1870–
      5. 5. James Cotten 1829–1870
      6. 6. Emeline Cotten 1835–1912 m. Pleasant (M) Smith 1834–1892
        1. 1. Bunyan (H) Smith 1867–1953
      7. 7. Benton Cotten 1838–
      8. 8. Stephen (G) Cotton 1815–1860
      9. 9. William Cotten 1817–1866 m. Martha Partridge 1819–1852
        1. 1. Angeline Cotten 1841–1878 m. A (Jackson) Griffin 1832–
        2. 2. Adalaide (Elizabeth) Cotton 1844–1917 m. Norman (T) Johnson 1842–1917
        3. 3. Frances Cotten 1848–1922
        4. 4. Margaret Cotten 1846–1920 m. Malcomb (J.) Senter 1845–
    10. 10. Carney (Capt.) Cotton 1791–1833 m. Margaret (Williams) Alston 1795–1855
      1. 1. John (Aliston) Cotton 1815–1859
      2. 2. Elizabeth (K) Cotton 1817–1818
      3. 3. Margaret Cotton 1819–1820
      4. 4. Emily Cotton 1821–1822
      5. 5. Richard (Carney Jr) Cotton 1830–1847 m. Adelaide Cotton 1832–
      6. 6. Richard (Carney Jr) Cotten 1829–1900 m. Adelaide Poe 1831–1902 m. Eda (Clemintine) Rawlings 1857–1944
        1. 1. F (C) Cotton 1854–
        2. 2. Ella Cotten 1851–1924 m. M (T) Williams 1851– m. Middleton (Thompson) Williams 1848–1927
        3. 3. Nellie (C) Cotton 1881–
        4. 4. Mattie (C) Cotton 1881–
        5. 5. Maude Richard 1883–1966
        6. 6. May (A) Cotton 1893–
    11. 11. Sally Cotton 1794–1842 m. William Fuller 1790–1843
      1. 1. George (Henry) Fuller 1815–1881
      2. 2. William (C.) Fuller 1818–1878
      3. 3. Susannah Fuller 1820–
      4. 4. John (K) Fuller 1824–1864
      5. 5. Willis Fuller 1823–
      6. 6. Mary (Matilda Polly) Fuller 1825–1889
      7. 7. Edward (Henry) Fuller 1829–1898
      8. 8. Sarah Fuller 1831–
      9. 9. Robert Fuller 1833–
  2. 2. Harris (White) Cotton 1753–1815 m. Margaret Shumate 1764–1848
    1. 1. Chauncey Cotton 1810–
    2. 2. Nancy (Dodson) Cotton 1793–1873
    3. 3. Harris (White) COTTON 1794–1836 m. Abigail Craig 1796–1881
      1. 1. Abigail COTTON 1824–1881
      2. 2. Emmett (S W) Cotton 1828–1881
      3. 3. Loretta Cotton 1831–1893
      4. 4. Amarilla (Margaret White) Cotton 1836–1881
    4. 4. Mary (Polly) Cotton 1796–1863
    5. 5. Louise (White) Cotton 1799–1852 m. Thomas (III) Merrill 1801–
    6. 6. Pamelia Cotton 1799–
    7. 7. John (White) Cotton 1800–1884 m. Maria Conley 1800–1838 m. Bertha (Shackelford) Conley 1820–1915
      1. 1. Bruce (W) Cotton 1836–1900
      2. 2. Nancy (D) Cotton 1837–1907
      3. 3. William (Conley) Cotton 1844–1918
      4. 4. John (P) Cotton 1846–
      5. 5. James (C) Cotton 1848–
      6. 6. MB Cotton 1850–
      7. 7. Sarah (C) Cotton 1852–1900
      8. 8. Charles Cotton 1853–
      9. 9. Emmet (Emerson) Cotton 1854–1930
      10. 10. Louisa (Brinton) Cotton 1858–1946
      11. 11. Dora (Belle) Cotton 1862–
      12. 12. Ella (M) Cotton 1865–
      13. 13. Minnie Cotton 1868–
    8. 8. Emmett (White) Cotton 1808–1890 m. Sarah (Polly) Merrill 1811–1890
      1. 1. Liberty (Leslie) Cotton 1832–1870
      2. 2. Homer COTTON 1834–
      3. 3. Houston COTTON 1836–1881
      4. 4. Lucy Cotton 1840–1881
      5. 5. Thomas (B) Cotton 1841–1890
      6. 6. Virginia (Ellen) Cotton 1845–1881
      7. 7. Franklin (White) Cotton 1851–1881
      8. 8. Roseanne Cotton 1852–
  3. 3. Rebecca ("Becky" Cotton) (Mangum) 1756–1828 m. Samuel Mangum 1756–1827
    1. 1. Balaam Mangum 1727–1819
    2. 2. William Mangum 1765–1817
    3. 3. Zachariah (Mangrum) Mangum 1780–1860
    4. 4. Mary Mangum 1785–1781
    5. 5. Sarah Mangum 1785–1779
    6. 6. Joel Mangum 1789–1862
    7. 7. James (H) Mangum 1814–1840
    8. 8. Lucy Mangum 1826–1826
  4. 4. Archibald Cotten 1759–
  5. 5. Celia (Cotton) (Scoggins) 1760– m. William Scoggin 1760–1781
    1. 1. Cecilia Scoggins 1783–1826
    2. 2. James Scoggins 1790–
    3. 3. Sally Scoggins 1792–1826
  6. 6. Jane ("Jenny" Gincy Cotton) (Cook) 1762–1816
  7. 7. Gabriel Cotton 1762–1816 m. Rebecca Avent 1753–1820
  8. 8. Carey (A.) Cotton 1765–1805
  9. 9. William Cotton 1769–1768
  10. 10. Weaver (Alexander Cotton, Sr.) ... 1768–1836 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Bennett 1780–1850
    1. 1. Sarah (M) COTTON 1814–1857
    2. 2. Mary Cotton 1807–1861
    3. 3. Nancy (M) Cotton 1810–1855
    4. 4. Henry Cotton 1795– m. Mariah Jenkins 1806–
      1. 1. James Cotton 1827–
      2. 2. William Cotton 1837–1864
      3. 3. Judson Cotton 1839–
      4. 4. Rosanna Cotton 1842–
      5. 5. Alabama Cotton 1846–
      6. 6. Robert Cotton 1847–
      7. 7. Washington Cotton 1848–
      8. 8. Thomas Cotton 1850–
      9. 9. Tennesee Cotton 1844–1927
    5. 5. W (Cary) Cotton 1802–1881 m. Hannah Cotton 1806–
    6. 6. Eli Cotton 1803–1883 m. Sarah Cotton 1818–1897
      1. 1. Charles (Boyd) Cotton 1856–1930 m. Clara (M) Cotton 1856–1966
        1. 1. Ellie (L) Cotton 1880–
        2. 2. Charley Cotton 1888–
        3. 3. James (T) Cotton 1890–
        4. 4. Willie Cotton 1894–
        5. 5. Sam (S) Cotton 1898–
        6. 6. William (A) Cotton 1895–
        7. 7. Gabie (Anna) Cotton 1882–1966
      2. 2. Mahondire Cotton 1859–
      3. 3. Rebecca (Dandridge) Cotton 1842–
      4. 4. Lewis (CW) Cotton 1845–
      5. 5. Eli Cotton 1846–
      6. 6. James (Buddy) Cotton 1848–
      7. 7. Anna Cotton 1851–
    7. 7. Rachel (M) COTTON 1808–1881
    8. 8. Sarah Cotton 1810–1857
    9. 9. Travis Cotton 1815–1850 m. Nelly Cotton 1819–
      1. 1. William (W) Cotton 1838–1903 m. Rebecca (D.) Cotton 1845–
        1. 1. Ilee Cotton 1875–
        2. 2. Willie (A) Colton 1876–
        3. 3. Johonder Cotton 1877–
        4. 4. Verdy (E) Colton 1883–
      2. 2. Matthew (Bennett) Cotton 1840–1862
      3. 3. Auther (L) Colten 1842–1862
      4. 4. James Cotton 1846–
    10. 10. Weaver (Alexander) Cotton 1822–1896 m. Mary (Ann) Wherry 1833–1920
      1. 1. John (Wherry) Cotton 1853–1859
      2. 2. Baby (Daughter) Cotton 1849–1849
      3. 3. Georgia (Ann "texas" Cotton) Collins 1860–
      4. 4. Alice Cotton 1869–1895
      5. 5. Weaver (Alexander Cotton) Jr 1863–1922
      6. 6. Catherine Cotton 1867–1909
      7. 7. Minnie (Lee) Cotton 1868–1906
      8. 8. Andrew (Calvin) Cotton 1871–1942
      9. 9. Edgar Cotton 1874–1918 m. Sarah (Louvisa Lula) Pennington 1878–1968
        1. 1. May Cotton 1904–1992
        2. 2. Ralph Cotton 1905–1998
        3. 3. Ruth Cotton 1908–
        4. 4. Auther Cotton 1910–
        5. 5. Arthur (William) COTTON 1910–2002
      10. 10. Ivan (W.) Cotton 1874–1958
      11. 11. Archibald (Watkins) Cotton 1877–1934
    11. 11. Bennett Cotton 1824–1842
    12. 12. Mary Cotton 1826–
  11. 11. Salley (Cotton) (Ivey) 1747–

William Cotton's Timeline

10 Records

1720
1720-1729
Birth of William Cotton in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, United States
Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, United States
1730
1730
Birth of William Cotton in Albemarle, Surry Counry, Virginia, USA
Albemarle, Surry Counry, Virginia, USA
1733
1733
Birth of William Cotton in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
1771
1771-1971
Age 38
William Cotton resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1782
1782
Age 49
William Cotton resided here in Sussex County, VA
Sussex County, VA
1790
7 January 1790
Age 57
Death of William Cotton in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States
1790
7 January 1790
Age 57
Death of William Cotton in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
1790
7 January 1790
Age 57
Death of William Cotton in Sussex County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA
Sussex County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA
1794
1794
Age 61
Death of William Cotton in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1794
1794
Age 61
Death of William Cotton in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Albemarle, Surry Counry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720-1729
    Event Place: Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1771-1971
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Chatham County, 1771-1971

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Sussex County, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia Census
    [2] Heads of families at the first census of the United States taken in the year 1790. : records of the state enumerations, 1782 to

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 January 1790
    Event Place: Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Edgecombe County, North Carolina Vital Records, 1720-1880
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 January 1790
    Event Place: Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Unknown, Early Families of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Its Past and Present. North Carolina, USA: The Tarboro Society for Genealogy and Biography, 1881. Compiled by the Ladies' Tarboro, NC Genealogy and Library Association for the Preservation, Dissemination
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 January 1790
    Event Place: Sussex County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA
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