Elizabeth Cotton1

b. 25 February 1725/26
Family
Father*Reverend Nathaniel Cotton1 d. 3 Jul 1729
Mother*Griselda Silvester1
Birth*25 February 1725/26Elizabeth Cotton was born on 25 February 1725/26 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).

Elizabeth Cotton1

b. 28 February 1723/24
Family
Father*Reverend Nathaniel Cotton1 d. 3 Jul 1729
Mother*Griselda Silvester1
Birth*28 February 1723/24Elizabeth Cotton was born on 28 February 1723/24 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).

Emily Jane Cotton1,2

b. 29 May 1825, d. 16 July 1876
Family
Father*Robert Cotton1,3,4,5 b. 1777
Mother*Mary Bellwood5,4
Birth*29 May 1825Emily Jane Cotton was born on 29 May 1825 in Kentucky.1,3 
Name Spellings*Around the middle of the 1850s, the spelling of the Lankford surname began to also be spelled Langford.2,6,3,7,8 
Name VariationShe was called Jane.2 
Marriage*18 January 1843She married Jackson Lankford, son of Larkin Lankford and Rachel Tucker, on 18 January 1843 in Spencer County, Kentucky. Jane's father, Robert Cotton, provided his written statement that Jackson was over the age of 21 years and also that his son, Henry Cotton, who signed as a witness to the marriage, was also of age. The other subscribing witness was Jackson's brother, John Lankford.2,3 
Census US 1850*24 August 1850Emily J. and Jackson Lankford were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 24 August 1850 in District 1, Spencer County, Kentucky. Jackson was 27 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $500, and Emily Jane was 26 years of age and not able to read or write. They were enumerated with their three children, John G., Louisa and Richard, who were ages 6 years, 4 years, and 7 months, respectively. Emily's father, Robert Cotton, who was 73 years of age and a farmer, was also enumerated with the family in 1850.1 
Census US 1860*20 August 1860Emily and Jack Langford were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 20 August 1860 in District 1, Chaplin Post Office, Nelson County, Kentucky. Jack was 39 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and a personal estate valued at $1,500, and Emily was 35 years of age. Five children were enumerated with them in 1860. John, Louisa, Rich and Rebecca were ages 16, 13, 11 and 8 years, respectively, and all had attended school within the census year; and young Jack was one year old.9 
Census US 1870*1 September 1870Jane and Jackson Langford were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 September 1870 in Chaplin, Nelson County, Kentucky. Jackson was 47 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $6,800 and a personal estate valued at $4,600, and Jane was 45 years of age and keeping house. Their six surviving children were enumerated with them in 1870. John G. was 24 years of age and worked as a laborer on the family farm; Louisa was 23 years of age and at home; Richard was 20 years old and worked as a laborer on the farm; Rebecca was 17 years old and at home; Emily was 8 years old; and Stonewall J. was age 6.10 
Death*16 July 1876She died of a disease of the brain on 16 July 1876 in Nelson County, Kentucky, at age 513,4 
Burial* and was buried in Section 3, Row 7 of Green's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Nelson County, Kentucky.3 

Family

 Jackson Lankford b. 1822
Children 1.John G. Lankford+1 b. 1844, d. 1897
 2.Louisa Lankford1 b. 13 Mar 1847, d. 17 Apr 1883
 3.Richard Lankford1,8 b. 14 Nov 1849, d. 22 Feb 1917
 4.Rebecca Langford9 b. 1852
 5.Jack Langford9 b. 1859
 6.Emily Langford10 b. 1862
 7.Stonewall J. Langford10 b. 1864

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of A. J. and Emily J. Lankford, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 87a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 January 1843 in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Jackson Lankford and Jane Cotton, citing FHL Film# 000482501. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  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, Emily Jane “Emely” (Cotton) Langford, Memorial# 124328968. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emily J Langford from disease of the brain on 30 November 1876 in Nelson County, Kentucky, age 51, married, born about 1825 in Nelson County, to Robert and Mary Cotton, both born in Kentucky, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 13 June 1811 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA, of Robert Cotton and Mary Bellwood, citing FHL Film# 000481488.
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew Langford, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 208D; Enumeration District: 206. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2288] Anderson County (Kentucky) Clerk of the County Court, Deeds, 1827-1901. Microfilm of originals in the county courthouse at Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Includes a general index, first by grantor then by grantee. Names are arranged by first letter of surname and then by year and date and there is some overlap of dates in the record books: deed dated 11 November 1850 and registered on 13 November 1851 between Walker, Benjamin, Larkin, Edmund, Richard, Jackson, Stephen and Isaac Langford of the first part by W. S. Hickman, the Master of Commissioner in Chancery appointed at the November term of the Anderson Circuit Court 1850 of the first part, and John Langford of the second part regarding land originally purchased by Larkin Langford, Sr., situated part in Shelby County and part in Franklin County, on 3 March 1822 from George W. Kinney, Deed Book G, 1847-1851, pages 577-578, Film# 259301, Digital# 8192345, image# 785 of 817; on 11 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1827-1901 (Anderson County, Kentucky).
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Richard Langford, Memorial# 149438990.
  9. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jack and Emily Langford, (their surname recorded as "Langsford" by the census taker), Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_389; Page: 236; Family History Library Film: 803389. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jackson and Jane "Langsford", Year: 1870; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_491; Page: 118B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Grizzel Cotton1

b. 6 March 1757
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*6 March 1757Grizzel Cotton was baptized on 6 March 1757 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 90. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Grizzle Cotton1

b. 12 December 1762
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*12 December 1762Grizzle Cotton was baptized on 12 December 1762 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 95. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Henry Cotton1

b. 1819
Family
Father*Robert Cotton1,2 b. 1777
Birth*1819Henry Cotton was born about 1819 in Kentucky.1 
(Bride's Sibling) Marriage18 January 1843When his sister Jane Cotton married Jackson Lankford on 18 January 1843, Henry and John Lankford, Jackson's brother, were subscribing witnesses.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Elizabeth Cotton, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 87a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 January 1843 in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Jackson Lankford and Jane Cotton, citing FHL Film# 000482501. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  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, Emily Jane “Emely” (Cotton) Langford, Memorial# 124328968. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Jacob Cotton1

b. 1841
Birth*1841Jacob Cotton was born about 1841 in Kentucky.1 
(Probable Relative) Census US 18804 June 1880Jacob Cotton was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 4 June 1880 in the household of Andrew Langford in Chaplin, Nelson County, Kentucky. Jacob was 39 years of age, had been widowed, and worked as a laborer. We suspect he was related in some way to Andrew's deceased wife, Emily J. (Cotton) Langford.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew Langford, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 208D; Enumeration District: 206. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

John Cotton1

b. 25 March 1728
Family
Father*Reverend Nathaniel Cotton2 d. 3 Jul 1729
Mother*Griselda Silvester2
Birth*25 March 1728John Cotton was born on 25 March 1728 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.2 
Marriage*5 October 1755He married Mary Dudley, daughter of Colonel William Dudley and Elizabeth Davenport, on 5 October 1755.1 
Occupation*John was a merchant in Boston.1 

Family

 Mary Dudley b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Children 1.Grizzel Cotton3 b. 6 Mar 1757
 2.Mary Cotton3 b. 1 Nov 1761
 3.Grizzle Cotton3 b. 12 Dec 1762
 4.Katherine Cotton3 b. 23 Sep 1764
 5.William Dudley Cotton3 b. 19 Oct 1766
 6.Roland Cotton3 b. 27 Mar 1768
 7.Silvester Cotton3 b. 20 Aug 1769
 8.Dudley Cotton3 b. 3 Jan 1771
 9.John Cotton3 b. 29 Aug 1773

Citations

  1. [S1013] Unidentified author, "Gov. Thomas Dudley and his Descendants", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 10, pages 133-142 and pages 337-340, (April and October 1856): page 340. Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Dudley and his Descendants."
  2. [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).
  3. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

John Cotton1

b. 29 August 1773
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*29 August 1773John Cotton was baptized on 29 August 1773 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 102. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Reverend John Cotton1

b. 1690
Family
Father*Reverend Rowland Cotton2 b. 27 Dec 1667, d. 22 Mar 1722
Mother*Elizabeth Saltonstall3 b. 17 Sep 1668
Birth*1690John Cotton was born in 1690 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).2 
Marriage*19 February 1718He married Mary Gibbs, daughter of Robert Gibbs and Mary Shrimpton, on 19 February 1718 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). Their marriage was performed by the Presbyterian minister Reverend Dr. Increase Mather.4,5 

Family

 Mary Gibbs b. 28 May 1699
Child 1.Martha Cotton+1 b. 30 Nov 1739, d. c 1809

Citations

  1. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Newton Births, page 45. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  2. [S1023] Sandwich MA: Vital Records to 1885, online at www.americanancestors.org, pages 35-36. Hereinafter cited as Sandwich MA: Vital Records to 1885.
  3. [S1024] John Farmer, Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Lancaster, Massachusetts: Carter, Andrews, & co., 1829), Cotton, pages 70-71. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of New England.
  4. [S337] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850.
  5. [S180] Boston, Massachusetts Marriages, 1700-1809, online at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Marriages, 1700-1809.

Katherine Cotton1

b. 23 September 1764
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*23 September 1764Katherine Cotton was baptized on 23 September 1764 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 210. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Martha Cotton1

b. 30 November 1739, d. circa 1809
Family
Father*Reverend John Cotton2 b. 1690
Mother*Mary Gibbs2 b. 28 May 1699
Birth*30 November 1739Martha Cotton was born on 30 November 1739 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 
Marriage*2 October 1766She married Ebenezer Thayer, son of Nathaniel Thayer and Ruth Eliot, on 2 October 1766 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,4 
Death*circa 1809She died circa 1809.1 

Family

 Ebenezer Thayer b. 16 Jul 1734, d. 6 Sep 1792
Children 1.Ebenezer Thayer5 b. 15 Jul 1767
 2.Reverend Nathaniel Thayer+3,6 b. 11 Jul 1769, d. 23 Jun 1840
 3.Martha Thayer7 b. 21 Apr 1771
 4.John Thayer8 b. 14 Jul 1773
 5.Katherine Thayer9 b. 28 Sep 1779
 6.Andrew Eliot Thayer10 b. 4 Nov 1783

Citations

  1. [S452] The Thayer Families Association Website, online at www.thayerfamilies.com, Richard Thayer, First 5 Generations. Hereinafter cited as Thayer Families Association Website.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Newton Births, page 45. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S1022] Rev. Increase N. Tarbox, "Necrology of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society (Nathaniel Thayer A.M.)", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 37, (October 1883): page 413. Hereinafter cited as "Nathaniel Thayer Necrology."
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Newton Marriages, page 264.
  5. [S1039] Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900, online at www.americanancestors.org, Volume 1, page 214. Hereinafter cited as Hampton Vital Records to 1900.
  6. [S1039] Hampton Vital Records to 1900, online at www.americanancestors.org, Volume 1, page 216.
  7. [S1039] Hampton Vital Records to 1900, online at www.americanancestors.org, Volume 1, page 218.
  8. [S1039] Hampton Vital Records to 1900, online at www.americanancestors.org, Volume 1, page 219.
  9. [S1039] Hampton Vital Records to 1900, online at www.americanancestors.org, Volume 1, page 224.
  10. [S1039] Hampton Vital Records to 1900, online at www.americanancestors.org, Volume 1, page 226.

Mary Cotton1

b. 1 November 1761
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*1 November 1761Mary Cotton was baptized on 1 November 1761 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 94. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Mercy Cotton1

b. 3 November 1666, d. 18 June 1715
Family
Birth*3 November 1666Mercy Cotton was born on 3 November 1666.1 
Marriage*16 December 1684She married as his second wife Captain Peter Tufts, son of Peter Tufts and Mary Pierce, on 16 December 1684 in Medford.1,2,3 
Death*18 June 1715She died on 18 June 1715 at age 48.1 

Family

 Captain Peter Tufts b. 1648
Child 1.Dr. Simon Tufts+1 b. 31 Jan 1699/0, d. 31 Jan 1746/47

Citations

  1. [S1037] Charles Brooks and James M. Usher, History of the town of Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts: from its first settlement in 1630 to 1855, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Sources are not provided, and some of the information may not be correct, especially if it was obtained from descendants recalling from family stories and aging memories. (Boston, Massachusetts: Rand, Avery, & Company, The Franklin Press, 1886), Tufts, pages 561-573. Hereinafter cited as History of the town of Medford, 1630-1855.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Marriages, Volume 1, page 311. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 758. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.

Nathaniel Cotton1

b. 15 February 1724/25
Family
Father*Reverend Nathaniel Cotton1 d. 3 Jul 1729
Mother*Griselda Silvester1
Birth*15 February 1724/25Nathaniel Cotton was born on 15 February 1724/25 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).

Reverend Nathaniel Cotton1,2

d. 3 July 1729
Family
Father*Reverend Rowland Cotton3 b. 27 Dec 1667, d. 22 Mar 1722
Mother*Elizabeth Saltonstall3 b. 17 Sep 1668
Birth*Nathaniel Cotton was born on 13 Jun 169_ (worn) in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3 
Marriage*20 January 1721/22He married as her second husband Griselda (Silvester) Sanford, daughter of Nathaniel Silvester and Mary Hobert, on 20 January 1721/22 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.4,5 
Death*3 July 1729He died on 3 July 1729 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in the Congregational Churchyard, Bristol.6 

Family

 Griselda Silvester
Children 1.Roland Cotton7 b. 21 Jan 1722/23
 2.Elizabeth Cotton7 b. 28 Feb 1723/24
 3.Nathaniel Cotton7 b. 15 Feb 1724/25
 4.Elizabeth Cotton7 b. 25 Feb 1725/26
 5.Ann Cotton7 b. 20 Feb 1726/27
 6.John Cotton+7 b. 25 Mar 1728

Citations

  1. [S1031] Rhode Island, Deaths, 1630-1930, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island, Deaths, 1630-1930.
  2. [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 Deaths, page 125. Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Vital Records 1636-1850 (Arnold).
  3. [S1030] The Mayflower Descendant, online at www.americanancestors.org, Sandwich Vital Records, Volume 29, page 27. Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Descendant.
  4. [S1032] G. Andrews Moriarty, "President John Sanford of Portsmouth, R.I., and his Family", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, concluded, Volume 103, pages 271-277, (October 1949): pages 276-277. Hereinafter cited as "President John Sanford of Portsmouth."
  5. [S194] James N. Arnold, Rhode Island Vital Records 1636-1850 (Arnold), Volume 6, Bristol Marriages, page 16.
  6. [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, Reverend Nathaniel Cotton, Memorial# 13165747. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S194] James N. Arnold, Rhode Island Vital Records 1636-1850 (Arnold), Volume 6, Bristol Births, page 71.

Newton L. Cotton1

b. 1914
Family
Father*Daniel N. Cotton2
Mother*Louise Miller2
Birth*1914Newton L. Cotton was born about 1914 in Conrad, Pondera County, Montana.2 
Marriage*4 May 1933He married, as her first husband, Daisy E. Steele, daughter of James Steele and Millie Douglas, on 4 May 1933 in Shelby, Toole County, Montana. Newton was 19 years old and Daisy was recorded as age 18. It was the first marriage for each.2 
Divorce*Newton and Daisy (Steele) Cotton were divorced within one year of their marriage.3 
Census Indian Rolls*31 March 1934Newton's name was crossed out when his former wife, Daisy (Steele) Cotton, was enumerated on the Indian census taken on 31 March 1934 on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Montana. Daisy was 18 years old and recorded as single with 1/8 degree of Indian blood.3 

Family

 Daisy E. Steele b. 13 Aug 1915

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 and Newton L. Cotton, citing Certificate# , Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2154] U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Newton L. Cotton, his name crossed out, and Daisy (Steele) Cotton, age 18, Tribe: Blackfeet, Year: 1934; Roll: M595_10; Page: 77; Line: 4; Agency: Blackfeet. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940.

Robert Cotton1

b. 1777
Family
Birth*1777Robert Cotton was born about 1777 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*13 June 1811He married Mary Bellwood on 13 June 1811 in Nelson County, Kentucky.2 
(Bride's Father) Marriage18 January 1843When his daughter Jane married Jackson Lankford on 18 January 1843, Robert provided his written statement that Jackson was over the age of 21 years and also that his son, Henry Cotton, who signed as a witness to the marriage, was also of age. The other subscribing witness was Jackson's brother, John Lankford.3,4 
(Father-in-Law) Census US 185024 August 1850Robert was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 24 August 1850 in the household of his daughter and son-in-law, Emily J. and Jackson Lankford, in District 1, Spencer County, Kentucky. Robert was 73 years of age and a farmer.1 

Family 1

 Mary Bellwood
Child 1.Emily Jane Cotton+1,4,5,2 b. 29 May 1825, d. 16 Jul 1876

Family 2
Child 1.Henry Cotton6,3 b. 1819

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of A. J. and Emily J. Lankford, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 87a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 13 June 1811 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA, of Robert Cotton and Mary Bellwood, citing FHL Film# 000481488. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 January 1843 in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Jackson Lankford and Jane Cotton, citing FHL Film# 000482501.
  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, Emily Jane “Emely” (Cotton) Langford, Memorial# 124328968. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emily J Langford from disease of the brain on 30 November 1876 in Nelson County, Kentucky, age 51, married, born about 1825 in Nelson County, to Robert and Mary Cotton, both born in Kentucky, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Elizabeth Cotton, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 87a.

Roland Cotton1

b. 27 March 1768
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*27 March 1768Roland Cotton was baptized on 27 March 1768 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 98. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Roland Cotton1

b. 21 January 1722/23
Family
Father*Reverend Nathaniel Cotton1 d. 3 Jul 1729
Mother*Griselda Silvester1
Birth*21 January 1722/23Roland Cotton was born on 21 January 1722/23 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).

Reverend Rowland Cotton1

b. 27 December 1667, d. 22 March 1722
Family
Birth*27 December 1667Rowland Cotton was born on 27 December 1667 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).2,3 
Education*1685He graduated from Harvard College, Boston, in 1685.4 
Marriage*He married as her second husband Elizabeth (Saltonstall) Denison, daughter of Honorable Nathaniel Saltonstall and Elizabeth Ward.4,5 
Religion*28 November 1694The Reverend Rowland Cotton was ordained as pastor of the church in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), on 28 November 1694.6,7 
Death*22 March 1722Reverend Rowland Cotton of Sandwich died on 22 March 1722 at age 54. His death was recorded in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).8,4 

Family

 Elizabeth Saltonstall b. 17 Sep 1668
Children 1.Reverend John Cotton+1 b. 1690
 2.Reverend Nathaniel Cotton+9 d. 3 Jul 1729

Citations

  1. [S1023] Sandwich MA: Vital Records to 1885, online at www.americanancestors.org, pages 35-36. Hereinafter cited as Sandwich MA: Vital Records to 1885.
  2. [S1025] Plymouth MA: Vital Records to 1850, online at www.americanancestors.org, page 2. Hereinafter cited as Plymouth MA: Vital Records to 1850.
  3. [S1024] John Farmer, Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Lancaster, Massachusetts: Carter, Andrews, & co., 1829), Cotton, pages 70-71, name spelled "Roland". Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of New England.
  4. [S1024] John Farmer, First Settlers of New England, Cotton, pages 70-71.
  5. [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 215. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
  6. [S1024] John Farmer, First Settlers of New England, Cotton, pages 70-71, date noted as 2 Nov 1694.
  7. [S1026] Cape Cod History, Barnstable County, Sandwich, online at http://capecodhistory.us/Deyo/Sandwich.htm#Churches. Hereinafter cited as Cape Cod History, Sandwich.
  8. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Newton Deaths, page 437. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  9. [S1030] The Mayflower Descendant, online at www.americanancestors.org, Sandwich Vital Records, Volume 29, page 27. Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Descendant.

Sarepta T. Cotton1

b. June 1846, d. 20 October 1927
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Birth*June 1846Sarepta T. Cotton was born in June 1846 in Ohio.2 
Marriage*28 March 1867She married Calvin L. Heaton, son of Joseph Gilman Heaton and Anna Mosher, on 28 March 1867 in Whitley County, Indiana.1,2 
Death*20 October 1927She died on 20 October 1927 in Orange County, California, at age 812 
Burial* and was buried in Section M, Lot 34, Space 4, of Santa Ana Cemetery, Santa Ana, Orange County.2 

Family

 Calvin L. Heaton b. 1834

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Calvin L Heaton and Sarepta L Cotton on 28 March 1867 in Indiana, United States, citing page 417 and referencing FHL Film# 001710720. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  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, Sarepta T. (Cotton) Heaton, Memorial# 14823021. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Silvester Cotton1

b. 20 August 1769
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*20 August 1769Silvester Cotton was baptized on 20 August 1769 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 99. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

William Cotton1

b. 29 December 1822, d. 8 June 1895
Family
Birth*29 December 1822William Cotton was born on 29 December 1822 in Kentucky.1,2 
Marriage*12 August 1841He married Malinda Langford, daughter of Isaac Lankford and Elizabeth Hornbeck, on 12 August 1841 in Anderson County, Kentucky.1,3,4 
Census US 1850*22 August 1850Malinda and William Cotton were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 22 August 1850 in District 1, Spencer County, Kentucky. William was 28 years of age and a farmer, and Malinda was age 25. Neither of them was able to read or write. Their three children were enumerated with the couple in 1850. Mary E., Eliza J. and Isaac L. were ages 8, 5 and 2 years, respectively, and Mary had attended school within the census year. Malinda's parents, Elizabeth and Isaac Lankford, were enumerated with their other children in the next previous household on the same census page, and two households below the Cottons on the same census page was the household of Jeremiah O'Sullivan, whose daughter, Margaret Ellen O'Sullivan, not yet born in 1850, would marry Larkin R. Lankford, who was a cousin of Malinda (Langford) Cotton.2,5,6 
(Cousin) Marriage8 October 1867William was one of the two official witnesses to the marriage of his wife's 1st cousin, Larkin R. Langford, and Margaret Ellen O'Sullivan on 8 October 1867 at Spencer County, Kentucky.7 
Death*8 June 1895He died on 8 June 1895 at age 721 
Burial* and was buried in Valley Cemetery, Taylorsville, Spencer County, Kentucky.1 

Family

 Malinda Lankford b. 26 Mar 1825, d. 20 Jan 1906

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 Cotton, Memorial# 39586937. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Malinda Cotton, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 85b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Malinda (Langford) Cotton, Memorial# 39586854.
  4. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 August 1841 in Anderson County, Kentucky, USA, of Malinda Langford and William Cotton, citing FHL Film# 001550673. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Elizabeth Lankford, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 85b.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jeremiah and Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 219; Page: 85b.
  7. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 October 1867 at the home of J. O'Sullivan in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Larkin R Langford and Margaret Ellen OSullivan, with Stephen Langford and William Cotton as witnesses, married by Henry Sparrow, license issued the same day in Spencer County, citing FHL Film# 000482642.

William Dudley Cotton1

b. 19 October 1766
Family
Father*John Cotton2 b. 25 Mar 1728
Mother*Mary Dudley2 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
Baptism*19 October 1766William Dudley Cotton was baptized on 19 October 1766 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Brattle Square Church, page 97. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S1019] Boston Births, 1700-1800, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, 1700-1800.

Leola M. Couch1

b. 14 February 1875, d. 13 March 1963
Family
Birth*14 February 1875Leola M. Couch was born on 14 February 1875 in Alabama.1,2 
Marriage*28 September 1893She married Daniel Joseph Meads, son of Daniel Isaac Meads and Mary Jane Huckabee, on 28 September 1893 in Marion County, Alabama.3,1,4,2 
Census US 1900*17 June 1900Leola M. and Daniel J. Meads were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 17 June 1900 in Ganado, Jackson County, Texas. Daniel was 29 years of age and a farmer, and Leola was 23 years of age. They rented their farm, had been married for 6 years, and Leola had given birth to two children who were enumerated with their parents. Cora R. was 5 years old and Elmer O. was age 2. The couple's nephew, John H. Braswell, who was 5 years old, was also recorded in their household in 1900. His mother, Minnie Braswell, in addition to his maternal grandparents, Mary J. and Daniel I. Meads, and another aunt and uncle, were enumerated in the pervious household on the census page, so it probably felt like a large extended household of family.2 
(Wife) Death20 December 1934Leola became a widow when Daniel Joseph Meads died on 20 December 1934 at age 63.4 
Death*13 March 1963She died on 13 March 1963 at age 881 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in North, Row 03, Space 16, of Fairview Cemetery, Tuxedo, Jones County, Texas.1,4 

Family

 Daniel Joseph Meads b. 9 Mar 1871, d. 20 Dec 1934
Children 1.Cora R. Meads2 b. Nov 1894
 2.Elmer O. Meads2 b. Dec 1897

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, Leola (Couch) Meads, Memorial# 21204774. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Daniel J. and Leola M. Mead, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 3, Ganado, (transcribed as "Ganads" by Ancestry), Jackson, Texas; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241648. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2216] Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 September 1893 in Marion County of D. J. Mead and L. M. Couch. Hereinafter cited as Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel Joseph Meads, Memorial# 21204767.

Elmer Coughlin1

b. 30 October 1901
Family
Father*George R. Coughlin2,3 b. 8 Apr 1870
Birth*30 October 1901Elmer Coughlin was born on 30 October 1901 in Michigan.3 
Name VariationHe was either called Coffy or it was his middle name.3 
Marriage*12 January 1929He married, as her second husband, Sikne Kemp, daughter of Casper Maki and Lizzie Markkula, on 12 January 1929 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.1,3,4 

Family

 Sikne Maki b. 1 Oct 1901

Citations

  1. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 January 1929 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA of Sikne Kemp and Elmer Coughlin. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.
  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, George R. Coughlin, Memorial# 25624846. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elmer Coffy Coughlin, Memorial# 109721695.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Signe K. (Mackey) Coughlin, Memorial# 109721697.

George R. Coughlin1

b. 8 April 1870
Family
Birth*8 April 1870George R. Coughlin was born on 8 April 1870 in New York.1 

Family
Child 1.Elmer Coughlin1,2 b. 30 Oct 1901

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, George R. Coughlin, Memorial# 25624846. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elmer Coffy Coughlin, Memorial# 109721695.

Sophie Coulombe1

b. 17 October 1857
Family
Birth*17 October 1857Sophie Coulombe was born on 17 October 1857 in Kankakee County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*11 November 1878She married Joseph LeVeque on 11 November 1878 in Iroquois County, Illinois.1,2,3 

Family

 Joseph LeVeque b. 5 Apr 1856
Child 1.Arthur LeVeque4,1,5 b. 30 Nov 1881

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, Sophia (Coulombe) LeVeque, Memorial# 91303908. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph LeVeque, Memorial# 91303794.
  3. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Joseph Leveque and Sophie "Colombe" on 11 November 1878 in Iroquois County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nora Ethel Burlington O'Donnel, age 37, born about 1888, daughter of William Burlington and Laura Judd, and Arthur Leveque, age 44, born about 1881, son of Joseph Leveque and Sophie "Columb", married on 9 May 1925 in Kankakee County, Illinois, USA, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Arthur LeVeque, Memorial# 91303712.

Ann Coulston1

b. 18 October 1695
Family
Birth*18 October 1695Ann Coulston was born on 18 October 1695 near Moorland, Yorkshire, England.2 
Marriage*She married Robert Jones.1 

Family

 Robert Jones b. 9 Dec 1690
Child 1.William Jones+1 b. 19 Nov 1718

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), , page 359. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, page 359, the date written as "8, 18, 1695" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was October, not August.