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William Cotton 1803–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 APR 1803

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 24 MAY 1880

Death Location: Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Isaac Cotton

Mother: Polly Stephens

Spouse(s): Mariah Voorhies, Hannah Price

Children(s): Mary "Molly", Sarah Cotton, Oliver Cotten, Abigail Cotton, James Cotton, Almeda Cotton, William Cotton, Loretta Cotton, Christopher Cotten

The story of William Cotton began in 1803 in North Carolina, USA. In 1830, William Cotton resided in Vigo, Indiana, USA. In 1850, William Cotton resided in Division 10, Berrien, Michigan, USA. William Cotton married Hannah Price, Mariah Voorhies, and had children including Abigail Nancy Cotton, Almeda Cotton, Christopher Columbus Cotten, James Madison Cotton, Loretta Cotton, Mary Ann Baldwin Molly, Oliver Martin Cotten, Sarah Jane Cotton, William Cotton. William Cotton passed away in 1880 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Cotton began in 1803 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, William Cotton resided in Vigo, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, William Cotton resided in Division 10, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • William Cotton married Hannah Price, Mariah Voorhies, and had children including Abigail Nancy Cotton, Almeda Cotton, Christopher Columbus Cotten, James Madison Cotton, Loretta Cotton, Mary Ann Baldwin Molly, Oliver Martin Cotten, Sarah Jane Cotton, William Cotton.
  • William Cotton passed away in 1880 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Cotton
1768–1848
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
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Polly Stephens
1775–
Birth Location: Flat Swamp Creek, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mariah Voorhies
1804–1864
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Hannah Price
1800–1872
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Mary "Molly"
1824–1906
Birth Location: Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
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Sarah Cotton
1823–1823
Birth Location: Wayne,Indiana,USA
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Oliver Cotten
1827–1886
Birth Location: ,Wayne,Indiana,USA
OC
Abigail Cotton
1829–1908
Birth Location: ,Wayne,Indiana,USA
AC
James Cotton
1831–1888
Birth Location: Buchanan,,Michigan,USA
JC
Almeda Cotton
1835–1871
Birth Location: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
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William Cotton
1840–1876
Birth Location: Niles, Berrien, Mich.
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Loretta Cotton
1846–1852
Birth Location: Buchanan,,Michigan,USA
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Christopher Cotten
1848–1896
Birth Location: Buchanan,,Michigan,USA
CC

William Cotton's Ancestors

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William Cotton
1803–1880
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Isaac Cotton
1768–1848
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Polly Stephens
1775–
Flat Swamp Creek, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Cyrus (West) Cotton
1741–1786
Northampton County, North Carolina, British America
Emilia (Jeannette Brannon) "Milly"
1740–1800
Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Richard Stephens
1750–1829
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Ann) Roberts
1755–1825
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Cotton
1700–1764
Elizabeth West
1705–1774
John Stephens
1722–1779
Eleanor Roberts
1721–1770
William Roberts
1729–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John "Bertie"
1658–1728
Martha Godwin
1668–1732
Peter West
1689–1751
Priscilla Williams
1701–1780

William Cotton's Descendants

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William Cotton (30 APR 1803–24 MAY 1880) m. Mariah Voorhies (4 AUG 1804–26 JUL 1864) m. Hannah Price (1800–7 May 1872)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann Baldwin) "Molly" 1824–1906 m. Jesse (W) Noel 1816–1882
    1. 1. Margery (Harrison) Noel 1844–1915 m. AJ Berry 1828–1910
      1. 1. Anna (Bell) Berry 1875–1957 m. Andrew (Otto) Dankers 1865–1936
        1. 1. Scott (O) Dankers 1895–1966 m. Erie (Arminda) McMahan 1900–1978
        2. 2. Henry (Andrew) Dankers 1897–1974 m. Lucille (C) Peacher 1900–1981
        3. 3. James Dankers 1900–1972 m. Fritz (Wilhelm) Grun 1899–1955 m. Earl Vaught 1897–1972
        4. 4. Valera (Berry) Dankers 1903–1937
        5. 5. Margery Hall 1905–1994 m. Justin (Philips) Hall 1904–1991
      2. 2. Jesse (Noel) Berry 1868–1911 m. Mabel (Winona) Wilson 1878–1948
        1. 1. Wilson (James) Berry 1902–1974 m. Edith (Louise) Hendsbee 1899–1971
      3. 3. William (Emmett) Berry 1871–1903 m. Anna L 1870–
        1. 1. Venus (I) Berry 1894–
      4. 4. Lucy (A.) Berry 1866–1870
    2. 2. James (Madison) Noel 1848–
    3. 3. John (Francis Noel) "Frank" 1856– m. J E 1868–
      1. 1. J. (Frederic) Noel 1888– m. Thadene Dorsey 1888–1969
        1. 1. Thadene (Dorsey Sis) Noel 1916–2005
        2. 2. James (Frederick 'Sonny') Noel 1913–1989 m. Jean (L) Birkett 1918–1987
    4. 4. William (T) Noel 1851–1934 m. Lidia (Rowena) Williams 1851–1909
      1. 1. Albert Noel 1878–1898
      2. 2. Harry (Harrison) Noel 1884–1947 m. Florence (M) Helm 1898–1970
        1. 1. Harry (Harrison Noel) "Spike" 1919–1958 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Coyle 1920–2002
        2. 2. Daniel Noel 1920–
  2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Cotton 1823–1823
  3. 3. Oliver (Martin) Cotten 1827–1886 m. Nancy Stevens 1827–1886
    1. 1. Frank Cotten 1863–1947
    2. 2. Lou (Ella) Cotten 1867–
  4. 4. Abigail (Nancy) Cotton 1829–1908 m. Albert (Galiton) Hunter 1817–1900
    1. 1. E (W) Hunter 1852–
    2. 2. Ida (A) Hunter 1854–
  5. 5. James (Madison) Cotton 1831–1888 m. Artlissa (Roselea) Church 1832–1892
    1. 1. Lois (Gertrude) Cotton 1865–1939
    2. 2. Lulu (G) Cotton 1865–1939
    3. 3. Fannie Cotton 1862–
  6. 6. Almeda Cotton 1835–1871 m. Solomon (L) Estes 1828–1884
    1. 1. Anna (Maria) Estes 1865–1934
    2. 2. William (Comfort) Estes 1866–1934
  7. 7. William Cotton 1840–1876
  8. 8. Loretta Cotton 1846–1852
  9. 9. Christopher (Columbus) Cotten 1848–1896 m. Martha (E) Hewitt 1852–1943
    1. 1. Oliver (M.) Cotton 1880–1939
    2. 2. Roger (C.) Cotten 1875–1952

William Cotton's Timeline

6 Records

1803
30 APR 1803
Birth of William Cotton in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 27
William Cotton resided here in Vigo, Indiana, USA
Vigo, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 47
William Cotton resided here in Division 10, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Division 10, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 57
William Cotton resided here in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 67
William Cotton resided here in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1880
24 MAY 1880
Age 77
Death of William Cotton in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 APR 1803
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 148A; Family History Library Film: 552162
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M653_537; Page: 351; Family History Library Film: 803537
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 10, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 172A; Image: 341
    [4] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for Michigan, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T1164; Archive Roll Number: 74; Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
    [6] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Vigo, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 30; Page: 73; Family History Library Film: 0007719

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 10, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 10, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 172A; Image: 341

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M653_537; Page: 351; Family History Library Film: 803537

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 148A; Family History Library Film: 552162

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1875
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - St. Joseph Saturday Herald - 18 Sep 1875 - Page 3, A Call For an Old Settlers' Meeting 18 Sep 1875

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 MAY 1880
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for Michigan, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T1164; Archive Roll Number: 74; Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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