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William Allen Cottrell 1775–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 Mar 1847

Death Location: Attala County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Jacob Cottrell

Mother: Elizabeth Allen

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ford

Children(s): Mary Cottrell, Issac Cottrell, John Cottrell, Judah Cottrell, Lucinda Cottrell, George Cottrell, Thomas Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Elvira Cottrell, Mary Cottrell, Alfred Cottrell, William Cottrell, William Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Jacob Cottrell, Jacob Cottrell

The story of William Allen Cottrell began in 1775 in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA. William Allen Cottrell married Elizabeth Ford, and had children including Alfred M Cottrell, Elizabeth Betsy Ann Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Elvira Cottrell, George Cottrell, Issac Aron Cottrell, Jacob Cottrell, Jacob Lewis Cottrell, John A Cottrell, Judah Cottrell, Lucinda Cottrell, Mary C Cottrell, Mary Lucinda Cottrell, Thomas Jefferson Cottrell, William Marion Cottrell, William R Cottrell. William Allen Cottrell passed away in 1847 in Attala County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Allen Cottrell began in 1775 in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.
  • William Allen Cottrell married Elizabeth Ford, and had children including Alfred M Cottrell, Elizabeth Betsy Ann Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Elvira Cottrell, George Cottrell, Issac Aron Cottrell, Jacob Cottrell, Jacob Lewis Cottrell, John A Cottrell, Judah Cottrell, Lucinda Cottrell, Mary C Cottrell, Mary Lucinda Cottrell, Thomas Jefferson Cottrell, William Marion Cottrell, William R Cottrell.
  • William Allen Cottrell passed away in 1847 in Attala County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Cottrell
1753–1808
Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Allen
1758–1812
Birth Location: Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ford
1790–1862
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
EF

Children(s)

Mary Cottrell
1809–1871
Birth Location: Caney Fork, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
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Issac Cottrell
1818–1873
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
IC
John Cottrell
1816–1893
Birth Location: Caney Fork, Smith, Tennessee
JC
Judah Cottrell
1808–1818
Birth Location: Caney Fork, Smith, Tennessee
JC
Lucinda Cottrell
1809–1869
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
LC
George Cottrell
1812–1814
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
GC
Thomas Cottrell
1814–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
TC
Elizabeth Cottrell
1815–
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
EC
Elvira Cottrell
1817–1840
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
EC
Mary Cottrell
1818–1840
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
MC
Alfred Cottrell
1821–
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
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William Cottrell
1823–1825
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
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William Cottrell
1825–1904
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Elizabeth Cottrell
1828–
Birth Location: –
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Jacob Cottrell
1829–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Jacob Cottrell
1827–1853
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
JC

William Cottrell's Ancestors

Self
William Cottrell
1775–1847
Birth Place: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Parents
Jacob Cottrell
1753–1808
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Allen
1758–1812
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Cottrell) Jr
1710–1792
St Peters, New Kent County, Virginia, USA
Judith Smith
1715–1753
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
George (H) Allen
1734–1778
St James Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Mary Ballard
1737–1821
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Sr
1687–1715
Anne Waddill
1691–1714
Jacob Smith
1690–1790
Mary Cocke
1690–1753
Peter Jefferson
1706–1757
Mary Hunt
1695–1763
Wm Ballard
1711–1774
Elizabeth Clopton
1715–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Cottrell
1662–1715
Mary Anderson
1667–1691
William Sr
1665–1777
Susannah Noel
1668–1721
Capt Ballard
1693–1745
Elizabeth Bland
1665–1745

William Cottrell's Descendants

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William (Allen) Cottrell (1775–12 Mar 1847) m. Elizabeth Ford (29 Jan 1790–30 Oct 1862)
  1. 1. Mary (C) Cottrell 1809–1871 m. John (Mitchell Lancaster) Sr 1801–1868
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Lancaster 1847–1934 m. Harrison Williams 1843–1912
      1. 1. Oscar (Preston "O.P.") Williams 1877– m. Stella (Florence) Nesbitt 1880–1919
        1. 1. Hugh (Erwin) Williams 1913–2007 m. Effie (Dell) Faussett 1920–1999
        2. 2. Cuva (Rutilla) Williams 1900–1998 m. Shelby (Eli) Neal 1888–1953
        3. 3. Clifton (Ray) Williams 1902–1986 m. Naomi (or Nooma) Anderson 1909–1976 m. Emma (Katherine) Pike 1917–1983
        4. 4. Charles (Ralph) Williams 1904–2002 m. Elsie (Cornelia) Herring 1909–1999 m. Bonnie Davis 1914–1937
        5. 5. Guy (Williams) Sr 1906–1994 m. Ruby (Lillian) McCasland 1911– m. Vashti (Eugenia) Russell 1908–1981
        6. 6. Eunice (Wilma) Williams 1908–1998 m. Roy (Kenneth Steele) Sr 1903–1971
        7. 7. Amy (Elizabeth) Williams 1910–1989 m. Boyd (H) Robinett 1899–1963 m. Albert (Barney) Noecker 1895–1976 m. Floyd (Harmon) Himmilwright 1903–1986
        8. 8. Gladys (Erdine) Williams 1916–2017 m. Alfred (Christian Sorenson) Sr 1911–1954
        9. 9. Verno Williams 1903–1919
        10. 10. Lawrence Williams 1912–1912
        11. 11. Linnie (Frances) Williams 1918–1919
      2. 2. Delia (Dorinda) Williams 1867–1929 m. William (L) Carez 1858–
        1. 1. Francis (Voltaire) Carez 1905–1919
      3. 3. Charles (Franklin) Williams 1869–1951 m. Dora (Albertie) Nesbitt 1877–1970
        1. 1. Alpha (M) Williams 1899–2000
        2. 2. Eufaula (J) Williams 1901–1983 m. Floyd (Edwin) Hayes 1900–1976
        3. 3. Luckie (Thurlow) Williams 1903–1990 m. Myrtle (Mannie) Davis 1908–1992
        4. 4. Herschel (Sadie) Williams 1906–2007 m. Clay (Monroe) Smith 1902–1974
        5. 5. Ima (F) Williams 1909–1991 m. John (Raford) Malone 1909–1980
        6. 6. Helen (Selma) Williams 1913–2011 m. John (Paul) Lane 1913–1996
        7. 7. Harriet Williams 1916–2003 m. Howard (E.) Rhinehart 1919–
        8. 8. Stanley Williams 1912–2006 m. Lenora (H) Cargill 1917–2009
        9. 9. Eifel (Gretchen) Williams 1919–2010 m. Cecil (Truett) Roberts 1909–1972
        10. 10. Vernie (A) Williams 1905–1971
        11. 11. Howitt (Kipling) Williams 1924–2000 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Lavender 1924–2017
      4. 4. Ella (E.) Williams 1871–1958 m. Charles (Henry) Waugh 1846–1924
        1. 1. Ruth Waugh 1894–1970 m. J (B) McCauley 1875–1933 m. Fred Smith 1890– m. William (Iris) Robertson 1906–1971
        2. 2. Gertrude Waugh 1895–
        3. 3. Gardie Waugh 1898–
        4. 4. Roy (Franklin Waugh) Sr 1900–1991
        5. 5. John (L Turley) Waugh 1906–
        6. 6. Sarah (Gertrude) Waugh 1895–1927 m. Guy (Dillard) McSpadden 1896–1996
        7. 7. Julia (Maria) Waugh 1898–1982
      5. 5. Ira (Mitchell) Williams 1873–1952 m. Lula (Jane) Burnes 1886–1965
        1. 1. Virgil (Haiden) Williams 1907–1985
      6. 6. Robert (H) Williams 1875–1949 m. Jennie (Velona) Moffitt 1872–1964 m. Lona Moffett 1883–1915
        1. 1. Robert (Columbus) Williams 1902–1977 m. Ella (Mae) Dunavion 1906–1987 m. Ella (May) Dunavin 1906–1987
        2. 2. Maggie (Mozelle) Estes 1907–1991 m. H (A) Snyder 1905–
        3. 3. Curtis (Howard) Williams 1909–1984 m. Cora (I) Williams 1896–
        4. 4. Chester (W) Williams 1912–1998 m. Nina (M) Finley 1916–2002
        5. 5. Myrtle (C.) Williams 1911–1974 m. Fred (Elmo) Young 1914–1988
        6. 6. Masel Williams 1907–
      7. 7. John (Astor) Williams 1879–1967 m. Amanda ("Maudy" Elizabeth) Grimes 1877–1971
        1. 1. Ena Williams 1913–
        2. 2. Odis (Malvin) Williams 1907–1990 m. Percilla (B) Langston 1911–1985
        3. 3. Delbert (Cleveland Williams) Sr 1914–1977 m. Myrtle (May) Langston 1918–2007
        4. 4. Melton (Edward) Williams 1916–1946 m. Minnie (Mae Hester) Canard 1910–1943
        5. 5. Zola Williams 1919–
        6. 6. Hubert Williams 1921–
        7. 7. Antie Williams 1908–
        8. 8. Nettie (Gertrude) Williams 1922–
      8. 8. Frances (M.) Williams 1886–1903
      9. 9. Jane (E) Williams 1881–1961
      10. 10. Claria (Zone) Williams 1888–1929 m. Rueben (Robert) Atchison 1892–1968
        1. 1. Talmage (Oris) Atchison 1915–1950 m. Velma (Lorene) Davis 1913–1990
        2. 2. Troy (Ivan) Atchison 1919–1989 m. Lateka Ledford 1922–
        3. 3. Monnie (Opal) Atchison 1914–2001 m. Roy Burroughs 1911–1964
        4. 4. Wanda (Mae) Atchison 1926–1960 m. Leonard (H) Burroughs 1916–
        5. 5. Lois Atchison 1922–2020 m. Leonard (Weldon) Adams 1915–1998
      11. 11. Grover (Cleveland) Williams 1886–1914
    2. 2. Harriett ((Bird Song Pretty)) Lancaster 1831–1907 m. George (W) Trammell 1830–1860
      1. 1. George (W) Trammell 1853–1920
      2. 2. Harriett (E) Trummell 1857–
      3. 3. Daniel (Tucker) Trammell 1860–1928
      4. 4. John (M) Trammell 1851–
      5. 5. Thomas Trammell 1861–
    3. 3. Minerva Lancaster 1834–1880 m. George Boyls 1844–1895
    4. 4. Perrin (Wayne) Lancaster 1836–1884 m. Mary Wylie 1849–
    5. 5. Allen (Powell) Lancaster 1838–1910 m. Henrietta Nichols 1843–1928
      1. 1. Robert (C) Lancaster 1878–1939
      2. 2. Jesse Lancaster 1874–1947
      3. 3. John (A) Lancaster 1882–
      4. 4. David (L) Lancaster 1885–
      5. 5. General (Franklin 'Frank') Lancaster 1888–1973 m. Josie Pack 1892–
      6. 6. Thomas (Henry "Tobe") Lancaster 1865–1928 m. Monica (Virginia) Mitchell 1868–1956
        1. 1. Mary (Meslissa) Lancaster 1902–1964
        2. 2. Archie (Allen E) Lancaster 1898–1969 m. Della (Myrtle) Jackson 1899–1986
        3. 3. Etta (Louise "Bum") Lancaster 1905–1993
        4. 4. Della (Minnie) Lancaster 1888–1946
        5. 5. Joseph (Perry) Lancaster 1891–1966
        6. 6. Fitzhugh (Lee) Lancaster 1895–1954
        7. 7. Dellar (Minnie) Nicholas 1888–1946
        8. 8. Steve Lancaster 1908–1913
        9. 9. Thomas (Henry) Lancaster 1890–
      7. 7. Mary (E.) Lancaster 1869–
      8. 8. Joseph (V.) Lancaster 1872–
      9. 9. Jamima Lancaster 1873–
      10. 10. Fannie Lancaster 1883–
    6. 6. Charles (Blunt) Lancaster 1840–1910
    7. 7. John (Mitchell Lancaster) Jr 1843–1897 m. Narcissus (Laura) Prichard 1852–1916
      1. 1. Malinda (A.) Lancaster 1870–1975
      2. 2. Charles (Conrad) Lancaster 1872–1949
      3. 3. Henretta ("Etta") Lancaster 1874–1963
      4. 4. Fannie (Bell) Lancaster 1878–1959
      5. 5. Cora (Cotrell) Lancaster 1884–1975
      6. 6. Autie (Ennis) Lancaster 1890–1980
      7. 7. Richard (Powell "Dick") Lancaster 1887–1972
      8. 8. John (Cleburn) Lancaster 1892–1957
      9. 9. Alice (Malinda) Lancaster 1870–1952 m. John (Calvin) McGinnis 1868–1932
        1. 1. Robert (Anderson) McGinnis 1889–1954
        2. 2. Gracie (C.) McGinnis 1905–1983
        3. 3. Susie (Jane) McGinnis 1892–1948
        4. 4. Jessie (Mae) Davis 1901–1983
        5. 5. Clarance Mcginnes 1897–
        6. 6. Earl Mcginnes 1897–
        7. 7. Roy Mcginnes 1899–
        8. 8. Jessie Mcginnes 1902–
      10. 10. Albert (Ross) Lancaster 1881–1963 m. Eva ("Evie" Lee) Glaspie 1881–1957
        1. 1. Cal (T) Lancaster 1917–2002
        2. 2. Bonnie (Marie) Lancaster 1915–1992
        3. 3. Wallace (L) Lancaster 1919–1994
        4. 4. Pauline Lancaster 1913–1914
        5. 5. Dixie (Valine) Lancaster 1922–1923
        6. 6. James (Clayborn "Bo") Lancaster 1911–1986
        7. 7. Paul Lancaster 1913–1914
    8. 8. Laura (Delinda) Lancaster 1849–1921 m. James (L) Waugh 1819–
      1. 1. Charles Waugh 1847–
    9. 9. Mariah Lancaster 1852–1860
    10. 10. Lee (R) Lancaster 1854–
    11. 11. Sophronia Lancaster 1856–
    12. 12. Adeline Lancaster 1860–
    13. 13. Jamima (Jane) Lancaster 1862–1910
    14. 14. Andrew (J) Lancaster 1832–1850
    15. 15. Hannah Lancaster 1858–
  2. 2. Issac (Aron) Cottrell 1818–1873 m. Sarah (Keturah) Reynolds 1832–1918
    1. 1. William (S) Cattrell 1854–
    2. 2. George (G) Cattrell 1860–
    3. 3. Thomas (W) Cattrell 1862–
    4. 4. Robert (J) Cattrell 1864–
    5. 5. Eliza (E) Cattrell 1868–
  3. 3. John (A.) Cottrell 1816–1893 m. Sarah Dannelly 1825–1900
    1. 1. James (Buchanan) Cottrell 1859–1942 m. Rachel (Ann) Cooper 1858–1889 m. Nancy (Catherine "Nannie") Northcott 1863–1957
      1. 1. Huddie (Dannelly Cottrell) Sr 1880–1963
      2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Cottrell 1881–1955
      3. 3. Mary (Evangelina "Venga") Cottrell 1885–1944
      4. 4. Agnes (Gertrude) Cottrell 1887–1981
      5. 5. James (Monroe) Cottrell 1888–1976
      6. 6. Esther (Lois) Cottrell 1884–1982
    2. 2. John (W) Cottrill 1853–
    3. 3. Andrew Cottrill 1856–
    4. 4. Julia (S) Cottrell 1845–1904
  4. 4. Judah Cottrell 1808–1818
  5. 5. Lucinda Cottrell 1809–1869
  6. 6. George Cottrell 1812–1814
  7. 7. Thomas (Jefferson) Cottrell 1814–1860 m. Martha (Ann) McCrary 1821–
    1. 1. Elmira (E.) Cottrell 1846–1924
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Betsy Ann) Cottrell 1815–
  9. 9. Elvira Cottrell 1817–1840
  10. 10. Mary (Lucinda) Cottrell 1818–1840 m. Hampton Fondrum 1814–1843
    1. 1. William (Jesse) Fondren 1838–1900
    2. 2. James (J) Fondren 1839–1867
  11. 11. Alfred (M) Cottrell 1821–
  12. 12. William (R) Cottrell 1823–1825
  13. 13. William (Marion) Cottrell 1825–1904 m. Cornelia (Elizabeth) Nash 1826–1878
    1. 1. Mary (L) Cottrell 1858–1901
    2. 2. Jacob (Henry) Cottrell 1849–1931
    3. 3. Cornelia Cottrell 1863–1933
    4. 4. William (Barton) Cottrell 1854–1941
    5. 5. Jane Cottrell 1854–1910
    6. 6. Jane (E) Cottrell 1852–1895
    7. 7. Cora (C) Cottrell 1861–
  14. 14. Elizabeth Cottrell 1828–
  15. 15. Jacob Cottrell 1829–
  16. 16. Jacob (Lewis) Cottrell 1827–1853

William Cottrell's Timeline

5 Records

1775
1775
Birth of William Allen Cottrell in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1787
7 Mar 1787
Age 12
Birth of William Allen Cottrell in Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
1807
Abt. 1807
Age 32
William Allen Cottrell was married in Virginia or Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Virginia or Smith County, Tennessee, USA
1820
1820
Age 45
William Allen Cottrell resided here in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1847
12 Mar 1847
Age 72
Death of William Allen Cottrell in Attala County, Mississippi, USA
Attala County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1787
    Event Place: Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1807
    Event Place: Virginia or Smith County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Page: 49; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 63

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Attala County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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