Mary Cornwell1

b. 14 December 1797, d. 19 April 1855
Family
Father*William Henry Cornwell2
Mother*Ann Price2 b. 15 Jun 1772, d. a 1835
Birth*14 December 1797Mary Cornwell was born on 14 December 1797, probably in either Brown County, Ohio or Washington County, Pennsylvania.3,4,5 
Name VariationShe was called Polly.6,7 
Marriage*She married William Weaver, son of Isaac Weaver and Abigail Price, at Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Residence*Shortly after their marriage, William and Mary settled on a farm his father owned on Muddy Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania.2 
Relocation*After the death of his stepmother, William and Mary moved with their children to the family homestead on Castile Run in Greene County, which he had inherited upon the death of his father.2 
Relocation1835They moved to Fulton County, Illinois, in 1835.2 
Occupation*Mary's husband became the owner of several farms and held various county and township offices in Fulton County.2 
Death*19 April 1855She died on 19 April 1855 at Deerfield, Fulton County, Illinois, at age 57 years, 4 months, and 5 days2,8 
Burial* and was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Young Hickory Township, Fulton County.9,2 

Family

 William Weaver b. 19 Feb 1791, d. 11 Apr 1879

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 610-611.
  3. [S1433] Newhouse Family: Gatchell & Getchell Descendants, online at http://www.newhousegetchell.net/…. Includes nine generations, 155 pages in PDF format, and was last updated on 02 December 2013, page 62, noting her date of birth as 14 December 1797, and the place as Brown County, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Gatchell & Getchell Descendants.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary "Polly" (Cornwell) Weaver, Memorial# 10156252, noting her date of birth as 14 May 1797 and reporting that the Cemetery Inscription book reads 'age 57yrs-4ms-5ds w/o William' which, because her date of death was 19 April 1855, would make her date of birth actually 14 December 1797; her place of birth was reported as Washington County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 610-611, probably incorrectly noting her date of birth as 14 May 1797, and the place as Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Cornwell) Weaver, Memorial# 10156252.
  7. [S1433] Gatchell & Getchell Descendants, online at http://www.newhousegetchell.net/…, page 62.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary "Polly" (Cornwell) Weaver, Memorial# 10156252, the place noted as Canton.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary "Polly" (Cornwell) Weaver, Memorial# 10156252.

William Henry Cornwell1

Family
Marriage*He married Ann Price, daughter of David Price and Ann Husband.1 

Family

 Ann Price b. 15 Jun 1772, d. a 1835
Children 1.Mary Cornwell1 b. 14 Dec 1797, d. 19 Apr 1855
 2.Eliza Cornwell2 b. 6 Oct 1802, d. 25 May 1886
 3.Charlotte Cornwell3 b. 15 Oct 1805, d. 16 Oct 1855

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 610-611. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 611-612, noting his name as "William."
  3. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, page 612, noting his name as "William."

Edward Corr1

b. 1870, d. before 29 November 1906
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Edward Corr1
Birth*1870Edward Corr was born about 1870.1 
Marriage*18 February 1896He married Ellen Mary Farmer of Newtown, daughter of Owen Farmer and Margaret Rorke, on 18 February 1896 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, County Roscommon. Edward was 27 years of age and a farmer, and Ellen was 21. The witnesses signing their marriage registration were Patrick Featherston and Ellen's sister, Minnie Farmer.1 
Death*before 29 November 1906He died before 29 November 1906, the date his widow married a second time.2 

Family

 Ellen Mary Farmer b. 23 Jul 1875

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Edward Corr, age 27, bachelor farmer of Farragher, County Roscommon, son of Edward Corr, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer, age 21, a spinster housekeeper of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 18 February 1896 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, and witnessed by Patrick Featherston and Minnie Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Patrick Murray, age 32, bachelor farmer of Ballinturly, County Roscommon, son of James Murray, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer (who signed her name "Ellen Corr"), age 28, a widow Lady of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 29 November 1906 at the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, and witnessed by Thomas Murray and Teresa Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

Edward Corr1

Family
Residence*He lived in Farragher, County Roscommon, Ireland,1 
Occupation* where he was a farmer.1 

Family
Child 1.Edward Corr1 b. 1870, d. b 29 Nov 1906

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Edward Corr, age 27, bachelor farmer of Farragher, County Roscommon, son of Edward Corr, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer, age 21, a spinster housekeeper of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 18 February 1896 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, and witnessed by Patrick Featherston and Minnie Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

Anna Corshick1

Family
Marriage*She married John Stiles.1 

Family

 John Stiles
Child 1.Bertha E. Stiles1 b. 7 May 1888

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Eli Hitchens of St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, laborer, married once before, age 46 years on 21 February 1910, born in Rockford, Mercer County, Ohio, son of James Hitchens and Margaret Rutledge, and Bertha Stiles of St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, housekeeper, not previously married, age 22 years on 7 May 1910, born in Lakeview, Logan County, Ohio, daughter of John Stiles and Anna Corshick, on 19 March 1910 in Auglaize, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000963060. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Susan Cortright1

b. 2 January 1813, d. 1 April 1889
Family
Birth*2 January 1813Susan Cortright was born on 2 January 1813.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel E. Westbrook.1,2 
Death*1 April 1889She died on 1 April 1889 at age 761 
Burial* and was buried in a Plot called Big Old E in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, LaGrange County, Indiana.1 

Family

 Daniel E. Westbrook b. 1 Jun 1813, d. 3 Nov 1892
Child 1.Mary E. Westbrook1,3 b. 12 Sep 1855, d. 8 Sep 1916

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan (Cortright) Westbrook, Memorial# 32956287. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel E. Westbrook, Memorial# 32956278.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary E. (Westbrook) Nowells, Memorial# 33064571.

Ephraim Corwin1

Family
Marriage*He married Rebecca Sharp, daughter of Isaac Sharp and Mary Wolverton.1,2 

Family

 Rebecca Sharp b. 1794

Citations

  1. [S1436] J.H. Beers, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania, containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of many of the Early Settled Families, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Chicago, Illinois: J.H. Beers, 1893), The Sharp Family, pages 170-174. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), page 456. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

Anne Cosby1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Gerrard of Gibbstown, County Meath, Ireland and his Brothers
Father*_____ Cosby2
(Bride) Deed Memorial13 December 1756A memorial deed bearing date 13 December 1756 was made between Thomas Gerrard of Liscartan, gentleman, sole executor of the last will and testament of his brother Samuel Gerrard, late of Gibbstown in the county of Meath, Esq., deceased, and the said Thomas is also the residual legatee of the said Samuel, of the first part, Thomas Cosby of Ballieborough, County Cavan, gentleman, and Samuel Gerrard of Parcellstown in the county of Westmeath, gentleman, of the second part, and William Gerrard, son of the said Thomas Gerrard, and Anne Cosby of the city of Dublin, spinster sister of the said Thomas Cosby, of the third part.

Reciting that Eleazer Edwards the younger of London, merchant, by lease therein mentioned did devise, lease and let to farm unto the said Samuel, deceased, all those two several parcels of land commonly called and known by the name of Tankardstown, County Meath, containing on the east part 219 acres Irish measure little more or less and on the west part 186 acres Irish measure little more or less and all those two several parcels of land called Castlemartin, land containing on the east part 92 acres Irish measure little more or less and all that parcel of land called Great Aganstown containing 7 and 20 acres Irish measure little more or less and all that parcel of land called Betaghstown containing 142 acres Irish measure little more or less, which said several parcels of lands contain in the whole and together by estimation 756 acres Irish plantation measure or 1,225 acres English statute measure or thereabouts according to a survey formerly taken thereof by Alexander Stewart by the order and appointment of the Fraternity of Drapers of the city of London all which said lands are situate lying and being in the Baronies of Kells and Navan in the county of east Meath in the Kingdom of Ireland with the appurtenances for the term and at the rent therein mentioned.

And also reciting that a marriage was intended to be had and solemnized between the said William Gerrard and the said Ann Cosby. And, by which said deed, the said Thomas Gerrard, for the considerations therein mentioned, did grant, bargain, sell, assign and make over unto their trustees, Ann Cosby's brother Thomas Cosby of Ballieborough, and William Gerrard's brother Samuel Gerrard of Parcellstown, all that and those the herein before mentioned lands and premises in and by the said recited indenture of lease devised with all appurtenances upon and under and subject to the several trusts, provisos, limitations and agreements therein mentioned.

The deed was signed and sealed by all parties, witnessed by Hugh Reilly and Robert Wallis, both of the city of Dublin, and registered on 14 December 1756.2 
Marriage*15 December 1756She married, by license dated 13 December, William Gerrard Esq. of Liscartan, County Meath, son of Thomas Gerrard and Catherine Cooper, on 15 December 1756 at St. Andrew's Church of Ireland, Dublin.1,3,4 

Family

 William Gerrard d. bt 1789 - 1793
Children 1.Rebecca Gerrard+1,5
 2.Sarah Gerrard+1,5
 3.Elizabeth Gerrard+5,1
 4.Catherine Gerrard
 5.Anne Gerrard+ d. 6 May 1818

Citations

  1. [S1620] Betham Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Marriage of William Gerrard of Liscartan, County Meath, and Ann Cosby of the parish of St. Andrew, spinster, 13th December 1756. Hereinafter cited as Betham Genealogical Abstracts.
  2. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1756; Film# 461380, Volume 187, pages 5-6, deed number 123035. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  3. [S1640] Mairéad Crinion of Evergreen Oak Family Research Services at https://www.facebook.com/…, "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research," e-mail messages exchanged on multiple dates, citing the Church Records on IrishGenealogy.ie, at https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/…. Hereinafter cited as "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research."
  4. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Church Records, marriage by licence on 15 December 1756 of William Gerrard and Anne Cosby in the Parish of St. Andrew, Dublin, page 32, with the church register page attached. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  5. [S1620] Betham Genealogical Abstracts, online at www.findmypast.com, Thomas Gerrard of Liscartan, will dated 3 October 1763, probated 4 December 1763l.

John Cosby1

Family
Marriage*He married Mary __?__.1 

Family

 Mary __?__
Child 1.Robert Anderson Cosby1 b. 2 Feb 1855, d. 13 Nov 1941

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Anderson Cosby, Memorial# 163835021. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Robert Anderson Cosby1

b. 2 February 1855, d. 13 November 1941
Family
Father*John Cosby1
Mother*Mary __?__1
Birth*2 February 1855Robert Anderson Cosby was born on 2 February 1855 in Fredonia, Crawford County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*1883He married, as her second husband, Mrs. Sophia Jane (Smith) Bass about 1883.1,2 
Children*1900 On the 1900 census, Robert's wife Sophia reported she had given birth to nine children, six of whom were living. Four children, all with the Cosby surname and born after the couple's marriage in 1883, were enumerated with the couple that year. All four were reported to have survived Robert in his 1941 obituary, which also stated that four children had been born of his union with his first wife. From this information, we believe it safe to think that from Sophia's first marriage, Florence Bass and one of her siblings were living in 1900 and that three of Sophia's Bass children from her first marriage had died before the 1900 census. So... Bottom line, Sophia and Robert had four children together, and Sophia with her first husband had five children together.2,3 
(Husband) Death1907Robert became a widower when Sophia Jane (Smith) Bass Cosby died about 1907 at about age 47.1 
Marriage*1911He married second, as her third husband, Mrs. Mary E. (Jones) Pace Anspach, daughter of Thomas Jones and Mary Jane Curtis, about 1911 in Crawford County, Indiana.1,4 
(Husband) Death12 February 1934Robert became a widower for the second time when Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Pace Anspach Cosby died on 12 February 1934 at age 69.4 
Death*13 November 1941He died on 13 November 1941 in Birdseye, Dubois County, Indiana, at age 861 
Burial* and was buried in Birdseye Cemetery, Birdseye.1 

Family 1

 Sophia Jane Smith b. Apr 1860, d. 1907

Family 2

 Mary Elizabeth Jones b. 15 Jul 1864, d. 12 Feb 1934

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Anderson Cosby, Memorial# 163835021. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and Sophia Cosby, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 365; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240365. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, "Robert Cosby, Birdseye, Dies at the Age of 81", The Herald, Jasper, Indiana, 21 November 1941, page 1, son of John and Mary Cosby, husband of Mrs. Sophia Bass and Mrs. Elizabeth Pace, survived by four children with first wife, Martin, Sherman and Charles Cosby, and Mrs. Stella Mitchell, a stepdaughter Florence Bass McCown, and a stepson William Pace. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Cosby, Memorial# 174790467.

Thomas Cosby1

Family
Father*_____ Cosby1
Residence*December 1756At the time of his sister Ann's marriage in December 1756, Thomas lived in Bailieborough, County Cavan.1 
(Bride's Brother) Deed Memorial13 December 1756Thomas was named as a trustee in a memorial deed bearing date 13 December 1756 made between Thomas Gerrard of Liscartan, gentleman, sole executor of the last will and testament of his brother Samuel Gerrard, late of Gibbstown in the county of Meath, Esq., deceased, and the said Thomas is also the residual legatee of the said Samuel, of the first part, Thomas Cosby of Ballieborough, County Cavan, gentleman, and Samuel Gerrard of Parcellstown in the county of Westmeath, gentleman, of the second part, and William Gerrard, son of the said Thomas Gerrard, and Anne Cosby of the city of Dublin, spinster sister of the said Thomas Cosby, of the third part.

Reciting that Eleazer Edwards the younger of London, merchant, by lease therein mentioned did devise, lease and let to farm unto the said Samuel, deceased, all those two several parcels of land commonly called and known by the name of Tankardstown, County Meath, containing on the east part 219 acres Irish measure little more or less and on the west part 186 acres Irish measure little more or less and all those two several parcels of land called Castlemartin, land containing on the east part 92 acres Irish measure little more or less and all that parcel of land called Great Aganstown containing 7 and 20 acres Irish measure little more or less and all that parcel of land called Betaghstown containing 142 acres Irish measure little more or less, which said several parcels of lands contain in the whole and together by estimation 756 acres Irish plantation measure or 1,225 acres English statute measure or thereabouts according to a survey formerly taken thereof by Alexander Stewart by the order and appointment of the Fraternity of Drapers of the city of London all which said lands are situate lying and being in the Baronies of Kells and Navan in the county of east Meath in the Kingdom of Ireland with the appurtenances for the term and at the rent therein mentioned.

And also reciting that a marriage was intended to be had and solemnized between the said William Gerrard and the said Ann Cosby. And, by which said deed, the said Thomas Gerrard, for the considerations therein mentioned, did grant, bargain, sell, assign and make over unto their trustees, Ann Cosby's brother Thomas Cosby of Ballieborough, and William Gerrard's brother Samuel Gerrard of Parcellstown, all that and those the herein before mentioned lands and premises in and by the said recited indenture of lease devised with all appurtenances upon and under and subject to the several trusts, provisos, limitations and agreements therein mentioned.

The deed was signed and sealed by all parties, witnessed by Hugh Reilly and Robert Wallis, both of the city of Dublin, and registered on 14 December 1756.1 

Citations

  1. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1756; Film# 461380, Volume 187, pages 5-6, deed number 123035. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.

_____ Cosby1

Family

Family
Children 1.Thomas Cosby1
 2.Anne Cosby+1

Citations

  1. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1756; Film# 461380, Volume 187, pages 5-6, deed number 123035. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.

_____ Cosio1

Family
Marriage*A man whose surname was Cosio probably married, as her first husband, Margo B. Headrick, daughter of Gerald C. Headrick and Eleanor Edmond. Two documents have led us to that conclusion: first, when she married John W. Gomes in 1964, her name was indexed as Margo B. Cosio and also as Margo B. Headrick and second, we believe she was the Mrs. Margo Cosio who was listed in the 1959 San Diego City Directory in San Ysidro.1,2,3 

Family

 Margo B. Headrick b. 25 Jun 1936

Citations

  1. [S2490] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 April 1964 in San Diego, California, USA, of Margo B Cosio, age 27, born about 1937, and John W Gomes, age 31, born about 1933. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S2490] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 April 1964 in San Diego County, California, USA, of John W Gomes, age 31, born about 1933, and Margo B Headrick, age 27, born about 1937.
  3. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Mrs. Margot Cosio, home at 227 Cypress Drive, San Ysidro, San Diego County, California, USA in the San Diego, California, City Directory, 1959. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.

Derilla Cosner1

b. 3 May 1873, d. 17 August 1908
Family
Birth*3 May 1873Derilla Cosner was born on 3 May 1873 in Mississippi.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Rilla.1 
Marriage*1891She married, as his first wife, Joseph Nuckles Britt, son of Benjamin Britt and Ursula A. Britt, in 1891.1,3,2 
Death*17 August 1908She died on 17 August 1908 at age 351 
Burial* and was buried in Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.1 

Family

 Joseph Nuckles Britt b. 14 Feb 1870, d. 21 May 1956

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Derilla “Rilla” (Cosner) Britt, Memorial# 50055751. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joe and Derilla Britt, (her name transcribed as "Serilla" by Ancestry), Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Craighead, Arkansas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240055. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Nuckles “Joe” Britt, Memorial# 50055699.

Clarissa Costley1

b. 8 February 1869
Family
Father*Dallas Polk Costley1,2 b. Feb 1845, d. b 1880
Mother*Luticia J. Cannon1,3 b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 23 Sep 1893
Birth*8 February 1869Clarissa Costley was born on 8 February 1869 in Ellenboro, Grant County, Wisconsin.1 
Name VariationShe was called Clara.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 1880Her father died at age 34 when Clarissa was about 11 years old, leaving Clarissa's mother with five children between the ages of 4 and 18 years.2 
(Daughter) Marriage13 May 1880Several months after the death of her father, on 13 May 1880, her mother married a second time to his Uncle Michael N. Bracken, whose first wife had been her mother's sister, Mary Frances (Cannon) Bracken. Clarissa's Uncle Michael had also been widowed and had eight children between the ages of 4 and 21 years.3,4 
Marriage*22 February 1885She married, as her first husband, Henry E. Wrage on 22 February 1885 in Clifton, Grant County, Wisconsin.5,1,6 
(Daughter) Death23 September 1893Her mother died on 23 September 1893 at age 46 when Clarissa was 24 years old. The Find a Grave memorial page for Clarissa's half-sister, Maggie (Bracken) Eggers, reported that their mother Luticia was killed in a run-away buggy accident.3,7 

Family

 Henry E. Wrage b. 20 Jul 1860

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarissa “Clara” (Costley) Wrage, Memorial# 132632619. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luticia J. (Cannon) Bracken, Memorial# 29205516.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Michael N. “Mick” Bracken, Memorial# 29205408.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Edmund Wrage, Memorial# 132632945.
  6. [S2297] Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 22 February 1885 in Clifton, Grant County, Wisconsin , of Clarissa Costley and Henry E Wrage, referencing Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Marriage Records Pre-1907. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret “Maggie” (Bracken) Eggers, Memorial# 19179200.

Dallas Polk Costley1

b. February 1845, d. before 1880
Family
Father*Pierce Costley2,1 b. 1810, d. Oct 1849
Mother*Martha Sparks3,1 b. 1 Apr 1811, d. 30 Jun 1864
Birth*February 1845Dallas Polk Costley was born in February 1845 in Crane, Stone County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*13 January 1867He married, as her first husband, Luticia J. Cannon, daughter of John M. Cannon Sr. and Charlotte __?__, on 13 January 1867 in Grant County, Wisconsin.1,4 
Death*before 1880He died before 1880 in Grant County, Wisconsin, at age 34, leaving his wife and five children between the ages of 4 and 18 years.1 
Burial*He was buried in Buck Wheat Ridge Cemetery, Ellenboro, Grant County.1 

Family

 Luticia J. Cannon b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 23 Sep 1893
Children 1.Samuel L. Costley5,1 b. 29 Mar 1862
 2.William Thomas Costley6,1 b. 11 Dec 1867
 3.Clarissa Costley7,1 b. 8 Feb 1869
 4.Minnie Costley8 b. 1873
 5.Sarah Jane Costley9,1 b. 1876

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Pierce Costley, Memorial# 255534398.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Sparks) Costley, Memorial# 255532320.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luticia J. (Cannon) Bracken, Memorial# 29205516.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel L Costley, Memorial# 57277290.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Thomas “Will” Costley, Memorial# 8357767.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarissa “Clara” (Costley) Wrage, Memorial# 132632619.
  8. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mick and "Luticie" Bracken, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: 356; Pages: 431a-431b; Enumeration District: 301. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Jane (Costley) Felix, Memorial# 186404629.

Minnie Costley1

b. 1873
Family
Father*Dallas Polk Costley1 b. Feb 1845, d. b 1880
Mother*Luticia J. Cannon1 b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 23 Sep 1893
Birth*1873Minnie Costley was born about 1873 in Wisconsin.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 1880Her father died at age 34 when Minnie was about 7 years old, leaving Minnie's mother with five children between the ages of 4 and 18 years.2 
(Daughter) Marriage13 May 1880Several months after the death of her father, on 13 May 1880, her mother married a second time to his Uncle Michael N. Bracken, whose first wife had been her mother's sister, Mary Frances (Cannon) Bracken. Minnie's Uncle Michael had also been widowed and had eight children between the ages of 4 and 21 years.3,4 
(Stepdaughter) Census US 188016 June 1880Minnie was enumerated as Minnie Bracken on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in the household of her mother and her Uncle Mick Bracken, who had become her stepfather the month before, in Cedar, Mitchell County, Iowa. Minnie was 7 years old, at school, and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Daughter) Death23 September 1893Her mother died on 23 September 1893 at age 46 when Minnie was 20 years old. The Find a Grave memorial page for Minnie's half-sister, Maggie (Bracken) Eggers, reported that their mother Luticia was killed in a run-away buggy accident.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mick and "Luticie" Bracken, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: 356; Pages: 431a-431b; Enumeration District: 301. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luticia J. (Cannon) Bracken, Memorial# 29205516.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Michael N. “Mick” Bracken, Memorial# 29205408.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret “Maggie” (Bracken) Eggers, Memorial# 19179200.

Pierce Costley1

b. 1810, d. October 1849
Family
Birth*1810Pierce Costley was born about 1810 in Christian County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*26 March 1832He married Martha Sparks on 26 March 1832 in Crawford County, Missouri.2,1 
Death*October 1849He died in October 1849 in Bates County, Missouri, at age 39.1 

Family

 Martha Sparks b. 1 Apr 1811, d. 30 Jun 1864
Child 1.Dallas Polk Costley+1,3 b. Feb 1845, d. b 1880

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Pierce Costley, Memorial# 255534398. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Sparks) Costley, Memorial# 255532320.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435.

Samuel L. Costley1

b. 29 March 1862
Family
Father*Dallas Polk Costley1,2 b. Feb 1845, d. b 1880
Mother*Luticia J. Cannon1,3 b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 23 Sep 1893
Birth*29 March 1862Samuel L. Costley was born on 29 March 1862 in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.1 
(Son) Deathbefore 1880His father died at age 34 when Samuel was about 18 years old, leaving Samuel's mother with five children between the ages of 4 and 18 years.2 
(Son) Marriage13 May 1880Several months after the death of his father, on 13 May 1880, his mother married a second time to his Uncle Michael N. Bracken, whose first wife had been his mother's sister, Mary Frances (Cannon) Bracken. Samuel's Uncle Michael had also been widowed and had eight children between the ages of 4 and 21 years.3,4 
(Son) Death23 September 1893His mother died on 23 September 1893 at age 46 when Samuel was 31 years old. The Find a Grave memorial page for Samuel's half-sister, Maggie (Bracken) Eggers, reported that their mother Luticia was killed in a run-away buggy accident.3,5 
Marriage*6 May 1899He married Hattie N. Torney, daughter of Edward Torney and Rhoda Weller, on 6 May 1899 in West Mitchell, Mitchell County, Iowa.6,7,1 

Family

 Hattie N. Torney b. Oct 1873

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel L Costley, Memorial# 57277290. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luticia J. (Cannon) Bracken, Memorial# 29205516.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Michael N. “Mick” Bracken, Memorial# 29205408.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret “Maggie” (Bracken) Eggers, Memorial# 19179200.
  6. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Samuel L. Costley, born in Wisconsin, son of Polk Costley and Letitia Cannon, married Hattie M. Torney, age 25, born in Iowa about 1874, daughter of Edward Torney and Rhoda Weller, married on 6 May 1899 in West Mitchell, Mitchell County, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1502967, Reference ID: 2:3L91Q06. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hattie M (Torney) Costley, Memorial# 57277360.

Sarah Jane Costley1

b. 1876
Family
Father*Dallas Polk Costley1,2 b. Feb 1845, d. b 1880
Mother*Luticia J. Cannon1,3 b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 23 Sep 1893
Birth*1876Sarah Jane Costley was born about 1876 in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 1880Her father died at age 34 when Sarah was about 4 years old, leaving Sarah's mother with five children between the ages of 4 and 18 years.2 
(Daughter) Marriage13 May 1880Several months after the death of her father, on 13 May 1880, her mother married a second time to his Uncle Michael N. Bracken, whose first wife had been her mother's sister, Mary Frances (Cannon) Bracken. Sarah's Uncle Michael had also been widowed and had eight children between the ages of 4 and 21 years.3,4 
(Stepdaughter) Census US 188016 June 1880Sarah Jane was enumerated as Jane Bracken on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in the household of her mother and her Uncle Mick Bracken, who had become her stepfather the month before, in Cedar, Mitchell County, Iowa. Jane was 4 years old.5 
Marriage*29 December 1891She married William F. Felix on 29 December 1891 in Floyd County, Iowa.6,1 
(Daughter) Death23 September 1893Her mother died on 23 September 1893 at age 46 when Sarah was 17 years old. The Find a Grave memorial page for Sarah's half-sister, Maggie (Bracken) Eggers, reported that their mother Luticia was killed in a run-away buggy accident.3,7 

Family

 William F. Felix b. 13 Jun 1869

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Jane (Costley) Felix, Memorial# 186404629. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luticia J. (Cannon) Bracken, Memorial# 29205516.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Michael N. “Mick” Bracken, Memorial# 29205408.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mick and "Luticie" Bracken, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: 356; Pages: 431a-431b; Enumeration District: 301. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William F. Felix, Memorial# 113311341.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret “Maggie” (Bracken) Eggers, Memorial# 19179200.

William Thomas Costley1

b. 11 December 1867
Family
Father*Dallas Polk Costley1,2 b. Feb 1845, d. b 1880
Mother*Luticia J. Cannon1,3 b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 23 Sep 1893
Birth*11 December 1867William Thomas Costley was born on 11 December 1867 in Grant County, Wisconsin.1 
(Son) Deathbefore 1880His father died at age 34 when William was about 12 years old, leaving William's mother with five children between the ages of 4 and 18 years.2 
(Son) Marriage13 May 1880Several months after the death of his father, on 13 May 1880, his mother married a second time to his Uncle Michael N. Bracken, whose first wife had been his mother's sister, Mary Frances (Cannon) Bracken. William's Uncle Michael had also been widowed and had eight children between the ages of 4 and 21 years.3,4 
(Son) Death23 September 1893His mother died on 23 September 1893 at age 46 when William was 25 years old. The Find a Grave memorial page for William's half-sister, Maggie (Bracken) Eggers, reported that their mother Luticia was killed in a run-away buggy accident.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Thomas “Will” Costley, Memorial# 8357767. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dallas Polk Costley, Memorial# 255492435.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Luticia J. (Cannon) Bracken, Memorial# 29205516.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Michael N. “Mick” Bracken, Memorial# 29205408.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret “Maggie” (Bracken) Eggers, Memorial# 19179200.

Dorthy Olive Cottey1

b. 12 June 1918, d. 19 April 1925
Family
Father*Ralph S. Cottey1 b. 15 Jun 1896, d. 7 Oct 1957
Mother*May E. Armstrong1 b. 22 Apr 1900, d. 19 Apr 1925
Birth*12 June 1918Dorthy Olive Cottey was born on 12 June 1918 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19201 January 1920Dorthy was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 1 January 1920 in the household of her parents at 2443 Yandes Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. She was one year old.2 
Death*19 April 1925She died at age 6 in a tragic accident on 19 April 1925, when the automobile she was riding in was struck by an interurban railway car at Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Her mother, sister, brother and paternal grandfather were also killed, and only her father, who was driving the family's car, survived the crash.1 
(Younger Daughter) Accident19 April 1925 It was a horrific event. The entire family of Ralph Cottey, including his wife, Mae Cottey, their three children, Jennie, Dorthy and Ralph Cottey, and the children's paternal grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, were all killed instantly on 19 April 1925 when the automobile they were riding in was stuck by an interurban railway car at a railroad crossing in Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Newspapers throughout Indiana published dozens of reports in April and early May of 1925 about the accident and the tragic deaths of the family. Most reported details about the crash and listed the names and ages of the victims, and some reported too much information about their gruesome injuries for us to share.

It was a beautiful Sunday, and the family was on the way from their home in Indianapolis to visit cousins who lived at Ingalls. They were about a block away from arriving at their cousins' house when the crash occurred. They had been planning an enjoyable day of family activities with fishing, picnicking and partying. The children's father, Ralph Cottey, 28, was driving the car and, although very seriously hurt, was the only one to survive. His wife, Mrs. Mae Cottey, was 24 years of age, daughter Jennie was 8 years old, Dorthy was age 5, and young Ralph was age 3. The children's grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, was 62 years of age, a barber, and the father of Ralph Cottey, the driver of the car. One of the newspaper articles about the tragedy published a photo of the three young Cottey children which we thought you might like to see. The camera icon will take you to the photo.3,4,5,6
Burial*Dorthy was buried with her mother, siblings and grandfather in Section 59, Lot 66 of Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Dorthy Olive Cottey, Memorial# 45874634. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ralph and May Cottey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 2, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_450; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2653] The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Anderson Daily Bulletin, (Anderson, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, Page 1, under the headlines, "Five Killed in Crossing Accident at Ingalls Sunday; Indianapolis Woman, Five Children and Father-in-Law Died, While Driver Escaped; Mrs. Ralph Cottey, Age 25, Two Daughters and One Son, and Lincoln Cottey, Age 63, Met Death at Grade Crossing On Traction Line Sunday Morning--Husband Is in Indianapolis Hospital" and continued on Page 11, under the headline, "Five Killed In Crossing Accident", (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024). Hereinafter cited as The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana.
  4. [S2914] Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Indianapolis Times, (Indianapolis, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1, and continued on page 7, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), reporting under the headlines, "Five in Family Die in Crossing Crash" and "Husband Unaware Wife and Children Were Killed" and including a photo of the three Cottey children. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  5. [S2913] Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Star Press, (Muncie, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1 and continuing on page 2, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), under the banner headline, "Five Die in Auto Crash at Ingalls", followed by additional headlines, " Family Almost Wiped Out When Car Rolls Auto", "Indianapolis Party Instantly Killed, Only Husband and Father Escaping", and "Muncie Crew in Charge of the Interurban", reporting from Anderson, Indiana the details of the crash, the victims, and their injuries. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  6. [S2652] Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Times-Post, (Pendleton, Indiana), Thursday, April 23, 1925, Page 1, (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024), under the headlines, "Five Meet Death At R. R. Crossing; Automobile Wrecked When Hit By Hoosierland Flyer; Last Sunday Morning; Only One Survivor of Wreck at Ingalls; Relatives Live Here". Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana.

Horace Lincoln Cottey1

b. 10 June 1862, d. 19 April 1925
Family
Birth*10 June 1862Horace Lincoln Cottey was born on 10 June 1862 in Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana.1 
Name VariationHe was often called Lincoln.2,3,4,5 
Marriage*14 August 1886He married Nannie Harper on 14 August 1886 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana.1,6,7 
Divorce*between 1910 and 1920Horace and Nannie were divorced between 1910 and 1920 when each of them, in their separate locations in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, were recorded as Divorced on the 1920 census taken on the 1st and 2nd of January, and were together with their four children on the 1910 census taken on the 15th of April.8,9,10 
Death*19 April 1925He died at age 62 in a tragic accident on 19 April 1925, when the automobile he was riding in was struck by an interurban railway car at Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. His son's wife, Mae Lovina (Armstrong) Cottey, and their three children, were also killed, and only his son, Ralph Cottey, who was driving the family's car, survived the crash.1 
(Father) Accident19 April 1925 It was a horrific event. The entire family of Ralph Cottey, including his wife, Mae Cottey, their three children, Jennie, Dorthy and Ralph Cottey, and the children's paternal grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, were all killed instantly on 19 April 1925 when the automobile they were riding in was stuck by an interurban railway car at a railroad crossing in Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Newspapers throughout Indiana published dozens of reports in April and early May of 1925 about the accident and the tragic deaths of the family. Most reported details about the crash and listed the names and ages of the victims, and some reported too much information about their gruesome injuries for us to share.

It was a beautiful Sunday, and the family was on the way from their home in Indianapolis to visit cousins who lived at Ingalls. They were about a block away from arriving at their cousins' house when the crash occurred. They had been planning an enjoyable day of family activities with fishing, picnicking and partying. The children's father, Ralph Cottey, 28, was driving the car and, although very seriously hurt, was the only one to survive. His wife, Mrs. Mae Cottey, was 24 years of age, daughter Jennie was 8 years old, Dorthy was age 5, and young Ralph was age 3. The children's grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, was 62 years of age, a barber, and the father of Ralph Cottey, the driver of the car. One of the newspaper articles about the tragedy published a photo of the three young Cottey children which we thought you might like to see. The camera icon will take you to the photo.2,3,4,5
Burial*Lincoln was buried with his daughter-in-law and grandchildren in Section 59, Lot 66 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 

Family

 Nancy Ellen Harper b. 2 Aug 1872, d. 27 Sep 1950
Child 1.Ralph S. Cottey+1 b. 15 Jun 1896, d. 7 Oct 1957

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Horace Lincoln Cottey, Memorial# 45874638. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2653] The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Anderson Daily Bulletin, (Anderson, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, Page 1, under the headlines, "Five Killed in Crossing Accident at Ingalls Sunday; Indianapolis Woman, Five Children and Father-in-Law Died, While Driver Escaped; Mrs. Ralph Cottey, Age 25, Two Daughters and One Son, and Lincoln Cottey, Age 63, Met Death at Grade Crossing On Traction Line Sunday Morning--Husband Is in Indianapolis Hospital" and continued on Page 11, under the headline, "Five Killed In Crossing Accident", (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024). Hereinafter cited as The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana.
  3. [S2914] Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Indianapolis Times, (Indianapolis, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1, and continued on page 7, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), reporting under the headlines, "Five in Family Die in Crossing Crash" and "Husband Unaware Wife and Children Were Killed" and including a photo of the three Cottey children. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  4. [S2913] Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Star Press, (Muncie, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1 and continuing on page 2, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), under the banner headline, "Five Die in Auto Crash at Ingalls", followed by additional headlines, " Family Almost Wiped Out When Car Rolls Auto", "Indianapolis Party Instantly Killed, Only Husband and Father Escaping", and "Muncie Crew in Charge of the Interurban", reporting from Anderson, Indiana the details of the crash, the victims, and their injuries. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  5. [S2652] Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Times-Post, (Pendleton, Indiana), Thursday, April 23, 1925, Page 1, (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024), under the headlines, "Five Meet Death At R. R. Crossing; Automobile Wrecked When Hit By Hoosierland Flyer; Last Sunday Morning; Only One Survivor of Wreck at Ingalls; Relatives Live Here". Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Ellen (Harper) Cottey, Memorial# 45874640.
  7. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 14 August 1886 in Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, of H. L. Cotty, age 23 years, born about 1863 in Indiana, son of Henry Cotty and Mary J. Waite, married Nanie Harper, age 17 years, born about 1869, daughter of Uriah Harper and M. A. Glisson, referencing FHL Film# 569391, Page 21`. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  8. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nannie Cottey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 2, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_450; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Horace L. Cottey as a lodger in a hotel, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 11, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_455; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 201.
  10. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Horace L. and Nannie Cottey, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 1, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_366; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374379. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Jennie Cottey1

b. 13 October 1916, d. 19 April 1925
Family
Father*Ralph S. Cottey1 b. 15 Jun 1896, d. 7 Oct 1957
Mother*May E. Armstrong1 b. 22 Apr 1900, d. 19 Apr 1925
Birth*13 October 1916Jennie Cottey was born on 13 October 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19201 January 1920Jennie was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 1 January 1920 in the household of her parents at 2443 Yandes Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. She was 3 years old.2 
Death*19 April 1925She died at age 8 in a tragic accident on 19 April 1925, when the automobile she was riding in was struck by an interurban railway car at Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Her mother, sister, brother and paternal grandfather were also killed, and only her father, who was driving the family's car, survived the crash.1 
(Older Daughter) Accident19 April 1925 It was a horrific event. The entire family of Ralph Cottey, including his wife, Mae Cottey, their three children, Jennie, Dorthy and Ralph Cottey, and the children's paternal grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, were all killed instantly on 19 April 1925 when the automobile they were riding in was stuck by an interurban railway car at a railroad crossing in Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Newspapers throughout Indiana published dozens of reports in April and early May of 1925 about the accident and the tragic deaths of the family. Most reported details about the crash and listed the names and ages of the victims, and some reported too much information about their gruesome injuries for us to share.

It was a beautiful Sunday, and the family was on the way from their home in Indianapolis to visit cousins who lived at Ingalls. They were about a block away from arriving at their cousins' house when the crash occurred. They had been planning an enjoyable day of family activities with fishing, picnicking and partying. The children's father, Ralph Cottey, 28, was driving the car and, although very seriously hurt, was the only one to survive. His wife, Mrs. Mae Cottey, was 24 years of age, daughter Jennie was 8 years old, Dorthy was age 5, and young Ralph was age 3. The children's grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, was 62 years of age, a barber, and the father of Ralph Cottey, the driver of the car. One of the newspaper articles about the tragedy published a photo of the three young Cottey children which we thought you might like to see. The camera icon will take you to the photo.3,4,5,6
Burial*Jennie was buried with her mother, siblings and grandfather in Section 59, Lot 66 of Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jennie Cottey, Memorial# 45874637. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ralph and May Cottey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 2, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_450; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2653] The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Anderson Daily Bulletin, (Anderson, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, Page 1, under the headlines, "Five Killed in Crossing Accident at Ingalls Sunday; Indianapolis Woman, Five Children and Father-in-Law Died, While Driver Escaped; Mrs. Ralph Cottey, Age 25, Two Daughters and One Son, and Lincoln Cottey, Age 63, Met Death at Grade Crossing On Traction Line Sunday Morning--Husband Is in Indianapolis Hospital" and continued on Page 11, under the headline, "Five Killed In Crossing Accident", (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024). Hereinafter cited as The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana.
  4. [S2914] Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Indianapolis Times, (Indianapolis, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1, and continued on page 7, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), reporting under the headlines, "Five in Family Die in Crossing Crash" and "Husband Unaware Wife and Children Were Killed" and including a photo of the three Cottey children. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  5. [S2913] Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Star Press, (Muncie, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1 and continuing on page 2, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), under the banner headline, "Five Die in Auto Crash at Ingalls", followed by additional headlines, " Family Almost Wiped Out When Car Rolls Auto", "Indianapolis Party Instantly Killed, Only Husband and Father Escaping", and "Muncie Crew in Charge of the Interurban", reporting from Anderson, Indiana the details of the crash, the victims, and their injuries. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  6. [S2652] Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Times-Post, (Pendleton, Indiana), Thursday, April 23, 1925, Page 1, (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024), under the headlines, "Five Meet Death At R. R. Crossing; Automobile Wrecked When Hit By Hoosierland Flyer; Last Sunday Morning; Only One Survivor of Wreck at Ingalls; Relatives Live Here". Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana.

Ralph E. Cottey1

b. 8 January 1929, d. 28 February 1929
Family
Father*Ralph S. Cottey1 b. 15 Jun 1896, d. 7 Oct 1957
Mother*Irma Morris1 b. 15 Aug 1907, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*8 January 1929Ralph E. Cottey was born on 8 January 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,1 
Death*28 February 1929 and died there of Broncho Pneumonia on 28 February 1929 at the age of one month.1 
Burial*He was buried with his half-siblings in Section 59, Lot 66 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.2 

Citations

  1. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death from bronco pneumonia on 28 February 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, of Ralph E Cottey Jr, age 1/12, born 8 January 1929 to Ralph S. Cottey and Irma Morris in Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1929; Roll: 03. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ralph E. Cottey Jr., Memorial# 45874643. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Ralph Edward Cottey1

b. 19 January 1922, d. 19 April 1925
Family
Father*Ralph S. Cottey1 b. 15 Jun 1896, d. 7 Oct 1957
Mother*May E. Armstrong1 b. 22 Apr 1900, d. 19 Apr 1925
Birth*19 January 1922Ralph Edward Cottey was born on 19 January 1922 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1,2 
Death*19 April 1925He died at age 3 in a tragic accident on 19 April 1925, when the automobile he was riding in was struck by an interurban railway car at Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. His mother, both sisters and paternal grandfather were also killed, and only his father, who was driving the family's car, survived the crash.1 
(Son) Accident19 April 1925 It was a horrific event. The entire family of Ralph Cottey, including his wife, Mae Cottey, their three children, Jennie, Dorthy and Ralph Cottey, and the children's paternal grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, were all killed instantly on 19 April 1925 when the automobile they were riding in was stuck by an interurban railway car at a railroad crossing in Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Newspapers throughout Indiana published dozens of reports in April and early May of 1925 about the accident and the tragic deaths of the family. Most reported details about the crash and listed the names and ages of the victims, and some reported too much information about their gruesome injuries for us to share.

It was a beautiful Sunday, and the family was on the way from their home in Indianapolis to visit cousins who lived at Ingalls. They were about a block away from arriving at their cousins' house when the crash occurred. They had been planning an enjoyable day of family activities with fishing, picnicking and partying. The children's father, Ralph Cottey, 28, was driving the car and, although very seriously hurt, was the only one to survive. His wife, Mrs. Mae Cottey, was 24 years of age, daughter Jennie was 8 years old, Dorthy was age 5, and young Ralph was age 3. The children's grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, was 62 years of age, a barber, and the father of Ralph Cottey, the driver of the car. One of the newspaper articles about the tragedy published a photo of the three young Cottey children which we thought you might like to see. The camera icon will take you to the photo.3,4,5,6
Burial*Ralph was buried with his mother, siblings and grandfather in Section 59, Lot 66 of Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ralph Edward Cottey Jr., Memorial# 45874642. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2628] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Ralph Edward Cottey on 19 January 1922 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, son of Ralph S. Cottey and May L. Armstrong, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birth Records; Year: 1922; Roll: 002, citing Certificate# 3176, Roll# 40474_357247, Volume Range 6 - 10. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944.
  3. [S2653] The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Anderson Daily Bulletin, (Anderson, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, Page 1, under the headlines, "Five Killed in Crossing Accident at Ingalls Sunday; Indianapolis Woman, Five Children and Father-in-Law Died, While Driver Escaped; Mrs. Ralph Cottey, Age 25, Two Daughters and One Son, and Lincoln Cottey, Age 63, Met Death at Grade Crossing On Traction Line Sunday Morning--Husband Is in Indianapolis Hospital" and continued on Page 11, under the headline, "Five Killed In Crossing Accident", (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024). Hereinafter cited as The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana.
  4. [S2914] Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Indianapolis Times, (Indianapolis, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1, and continued on page 7, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), reporting under the headlines, "Five in Family Die in Crossing Crash" and "Husband Unaware Wife and Children Were Killed" and including a photo of the three Cottey children. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  5. [S2913] Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Star Press, (Muncie, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1 and continuing on page 2, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), under the banner headline, "Five Die in Auto Crash at Ingalls", followed by additional headlines, " Family Almost Wiped Out When Car Rolls Auto", "Indianapolis Party Instantly Killed, Only Husband and Father Escaping", and "Muncie Crew in Charge of the Interurban", reporting from Anderson, Indiana the details of the crash, the victims, and their injuries. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  6. [S2652] Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Times-Post, (Pendleton, Indiana), Thursday, April 23, 1925, Page 1, (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024), under the headlines, "Five Meet Death At R. R. Crossing; Automobile Wrecked When Hit By Hoosierland Flyer; Last Sunday Morning; Only One Survivor of Wreck at Ingalls; Relatives Live Here". Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana.

Ralph S. Cottey1

b. 15 June 1896, d. 7 October 1957
Family
Father*Horace Lincoln Cottey3 b. 10 Jun 1862, d. 19 Apr 1925
Mother*Nancy Ellen Harper2 b. 2 Aug 1872, d. 27 Sep 1950
Birth*15 June 1896Ralph S. Cottey was born on 15 June 1896 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.4 
Name VariationHis full name was Ralph Stilson Cottey.4,1 
(Son) Divorcebetween 1910 and 1920Ralph's parents divorced between 1910 and 1920 when each of them, in their separate locations in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, were recorded as Divorced on the 1920 census taken on the 1st and 2nd of January, and were together with their four children on the 1910 census taken on the 15th of April. We don't if Ralph was still a teenager and at home at the time of his parents' separation and divorce or, since he married in February of 1916 at age 19, he had already left his parents' household.5,6,7 
Marriage*4 February 1916He married first Mae Lovina Armstrong, daughter of Walter Riley Armstrong and Jennie I. Curran, on 4 February 1916 in Marion County, Indiana.1 
Census US 1920*1 January 1920May and Ralph Cottey were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 1 January 1920 at 2443 Yandes Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Ralph was 23 years of age and worked for wages as a Machinist in an Auto Factory, and May was 19 years old. They were both able to read, write and speak English, rented their home, and had two children who were enumerated with them. Jennie was 3 years old and Dorthy was age one.8 
(Husband) Death19 April 1925His wife, Mae Lovina (Armstrong) Cottey, died at age 24 in a tragic accident on 19 April 1925, when the automobile she was riding in was struck by an interurban railway car at Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. The couple's three children and Ralph's father were also killed, and only Ralph, who was driving the family's car, survived the crash.9,10 
Accident*19 April 1925 It was a horrific event. The entire family of Ralph Cottey, including his wife, Mae Cottey, their three children, Jennie, Dorthy and Ralph Cottey, and the children's paternal grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, were all killed instantly on 19 April 1925 when the automobile they were riding in was stuck by an interurban railway car at a railroad crossing at Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana. Newspapers throughout Indiana published dozens of reports in April and early May of 1925 about the accident and the tragic deaths of the family. Most reported details about the crash and listed the names and ages of the victims, and some reported too much information about their gruesome injuries for us to share.

It was a beautiful Sunday, and the family was on the way from their home in Indianapolis to visit cousins who lived at Ingalls. They were about a block away from arriving at their cousins' house when the crash occurred. They had been planning an enjoyable day of family activities with fishing, picnicking and partying. The children's father, Ralph Cottey, 28, was driving the car and, although very seriously hurt, was the only one to survive. His wife, Mrs. Mae Cottey, was 24 years of age, daughter Jennie was 8 years old, Dorthy was age 5, and young Ralph was age 3. The children's grandfather, Lincoln Cottey, was 62 years of age, a barber, and the father of Ralph Cottey, the driver of the car. One of the newspaper articles about the tragedy published a photo of the three young Cottey children which we thought you might like to see. The camera icon will take you to the photo.11,12,13,14
Marriage*1928He married second Irma Morris, daughter of Ora R. Morris and Ida G. Booth, in 1928.15,16 
Divorce*Ralph and Irma were divorced.15 
Death*7 October 1957He died on 7 October 1957 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 614 
Burial* and was buried with his first wife and four of his children in Section 59, Lot 66 of Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.4 

Family 1

 May E. Armstrong b. 22 Apr 1900, d. 19 Apr 1925
Children 1.Jennie Cottey17 b. 13 Oct 1916, d. 19 Apr 1925
 2.Dorthy Olive Cottey18 b. 12 Jun 1918, d. 19 Apr 1925
 3.Ralph Edward Cottey19 b. 19 Jan 1922, d. 19 Apr 1925

Family 2

 Irma Morris b. 15 Aug 1907, d. 22 Feb 1936
Child 1.Ralph E. Cottey16 b. 8 Jan 1929, d. 28 Feb 1929

Citations

  1. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 4 February 1916 in Marion County, Indiana, of Mae Lovina Armstrong, daughter of Walter Riley Armstrong and Jennie Curran, and Ralph Stilson Cottey, son of Horace L. Cottey and Nancy Harper, referencing FHL Film# 499407, Page 370. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  2. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 14 August 1886 in Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, of H. L. Cotty, age 23 years, born about 1863 in Indiana, son of Henry Cotty and Mary J. Waite, married Nanie Harper, age 17 years, born about 1869, daughter of Uriah Harper and M. A. Glisson, referencing FHL Film# 569391, Page 21`.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Horace Lincoln Cottey, Memorial# 45874638. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ralph Stilson Cottey, Memorial# 45874641.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nannie Cottey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 2, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_450; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Horace L. Cottey as a lodger in a hotel, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 11, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_455; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 201.
  7. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Horace L. and Nannie Cottey, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 1, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_366; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374379. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ralph and May Cottey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 2, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_450; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49.
  9. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 19 April 1925 in Ingalls, Madison, Indiana, USA, of Mae Cottey, age 24, Married to Ralph S. Cottey, born 22 April 1901 to Walter R. Armstrong and Jennie Curran in Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 06. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mae Lovina (Armstrong) Cottey, Memorial# 45874639.
  11. [S2653] The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Anderson Daily Bulletin, (Anderson, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, Page 1, under the headlines, "Five Killed in Crossing Accident at Ingalls Sunday; Indianapolis Woman, Five Children and Father-in-Law Died, While Driver Escaped; Mrs. Ralph Cottey, Age 25, Two Daughters and One Son, and Lincoln Cottey, Age 63, Met Death at Grade Crossing On Traction Line Sunday Morning--Husband Is in Indianapolis Hospital" and continued on Page 11, under the headline, "Five Killed In Crossing Accident", (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024). Hereinafter cited as The Cottey Family's Tragic Accident on 19 April 1925 at Ingalls, Indiana.
  12. [S2914] Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Indianapolis Times, (Indianapolis, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1, and continued on page 7, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), reporting under the headlines, "Five in Family Die in Crossing Crash" and "Husband Unaware Wife and Children Were Killed" and including a photo of the three Cottey children. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident with Photo of the Children April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  13. [S2913] Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Star Press, (Muncie, Indiana), Monday, April 20, 1925, page 1 and continuing on page 2, (Downloaded on September 7, 2025), under the banner headline, "Five Die in Auto Crash at Ingalls", followed by additional headlines, " Family Almost Wiped Out When Car Rolls Auto", "Indianapolis Party Instantly Killed, Only Husband and Father Escaping", and "Muncie Crew in Charge of the Interurban", reporting from Anderson, Indiana the details of the crash, the victims, and their injuries. Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident Details April 1925 Ingalls, Indiana.
  14. [S2652] Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Times-Post, (Pendleton, Indiana), Thursday, April 23, 1925, Page 1, (Downloaded on Jul 2, 2024), under the headlines, "Five Meet Death At R. R. Crossing; Automobile Wrecked When Hit By Hoosierland Flyer; Last Sunday Morning; Only One Survivor of Wreck at Ingalls; Relatives Live Here". Hereinafter cited as Cottey Family Accident, Follow Up and Coroner's Initial Report, 23 April 1925, Indiana.
  15. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death from paresis on 22 February 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, of Irma Morris Cottey, age 28, Divorced, born 15 August 1907 to Ora Morris and Ida Booth in Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1936; Roll: 03.
  16. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death from bronco pneumonia on 28 February 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, of Ralph E Cottey Jr, age 1/12, born 8 January 1929 to Ralph S. Cottey and Irma Morris in Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1929; Roll: 03.
  17. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jennie Cottey, Memorial# 45874637.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dorthy Olive Cottey, Memorial# 45874634.
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ralph Edward Cottey Jr., Memorial# 45874642.

Ann Cotton1

b. 20 February 1726/27
Family
Father*Reverend Nathaniel Cotton1 d. 3 Jul 1729
Mother*Griselda Silvester1
Birth*20 February 1726/27Ann Cotton was born on 20 February 1726/27 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.1 

Citations

  1. [S194] James N. Arnold, Vital record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850: a family register for the people, in 21 volumes. Most volumes digitized and online in Library Catalog at familysearch.org; Indexes included in most volumes. Contents: volume 1. Kent County, Volume 2. Providence County (Providence, Cranston, Johnston, North Providence, Glocester, Burrillville), Volume 3. Providence County (Glocester, Burrillville, Scituate, Foster, Cumberland, Smithfield), Volume 4. Newport County, Volume 5. Washington County, Volume 6. Bristol County, Volume 7. Friends and ministers, Volume 8. Episcopal and Congregational, Volume 9. Seekonk, Pawtucket and Newman Congregational Church, Volume 10. Town and church, Volume 11. Church records, Volume 12. Revolutionary rolls and newspapers, including Providence Journal, deaths A-R, Volume 13. Deaths, Providence Journal, S-Z, Providence Gazette, A-J, 1762-1830, Volume 14. Providence Gazette, deaths K-Z, marriages, A-C, 1762-1825, Volume 15. Providence Gazette, marriages D-Z; United States Chronicle, deaths A-Z, Volume 16. United States Chronicle marriages; American Journal, Impartial Observer, Providence Journal, marriages and deaths; Providence Semiweekly Journal, marriages, Volume 17. Providence Phenix, Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix, marriages A-R, Volume 18. Providence Phenix, Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix, marriages S-Z, deaths A-M, Volume 19. Providence Phenix, Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix, deaths N-Z; Rhode Island American, marriages A-G, Volume 20. Rhode Island American, marriages H-Z, deaths A-B, Volume 21. Rhode Island. (Providence, Rhode Island: Narragansett Historical, 1891-1912), Volume 6, Bristol Births, page 71. Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Vital Records 1636-1850 (Arnold).

Daniel N. Cotton1

Family
Marriage*He married Louise Miller.1 

Family

 Louise Miller
Child 1.Newton L. Cotton1 b. 1914

Citations

  1. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 4 May 1933 in Shelby, Toole, Montana, USA, for Daisy Steele of Browning, Montana, age 18, not previously married, born about 1915 in Browning, Montana, daughter of James Steele and Millie Douglas, married Newton L Cotton of Shelby, Montana, age 19, not previously married, born in Conrad, Montana, son of Daniel N. Cotton and Louise Miller, citing Certificate# 1249, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.

Dudley Cotton1,2

b. 3 January 1771
Family
Father*John Cotton1 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley1 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Birth*3 January 1771Dudley Cotton was born on 3 January 1771 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),1 
Baptism6 January 1771 and was baptized on 6 January 1771 at Brattle Square Church, Boston.2 

Citations

  1. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.
  2. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 100. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.