Effalie Cottrell1

F, b. 6 November 1875, d. between 1898 and 1900

FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
Effalie Cottrell|b. 6 Nov 1875\nd. btw 1898 - 1900|p16.htm#i119|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

Birth6 Nov 1875 Effalie Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 6 Nov 1875 at TX.2 
1880 Census2 Jun 1880 Effalie Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay County, TX, enumerated 2 Jun 1880, in the household of her parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson Cottrell. She was shown as age 4, born TX.3 
Burial Effalie Cottrell was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. 
Marriage5 May 1898 She married Hinton Snoddy on 5 May 1898 at Wichita County, TX.4 
Deathbtw 1898 - 1900 Effalie Cottrell Snoddy died btw 1898 - 1900 at Wichita County, TX. According to Bobette Staples Barrett Richardson (Martin Gilbert Cottrell's great granddaughter), Effalie contracted typhoid and died within weeks of her marriage. Hinton Snoddy is listed on the 1900 Wichita County census, as a 30-year-old widower living with his mother and siblings. 

Citations

  1. Effalie may have been named for her mother; she was shown on the 1880 census as M.E. Cottrell.
  2. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
  3. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Clay County TX, Roll: T9_1296; Page: 492.2000; Enumeration District: 164.
  4. [S33] Texas, 1850-1900 Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

George W. Cottrell (Jr.?)

M, b. circa 1868, d. after 1935

FatherGeorge Washington Cottrell b. 5 Mar 1821, d. 21 May 1891
MotherMartha Louisa Baker b. 9 May 1832, d. 17 Jan 1913
George W. Cottrell (Jr.?)|b. c 1868\nd. aft 1935|p16.htm#i313|George Washington Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha Louisa Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||Martin A. Baker|b. 9 Dec 1797\nd. 10 Nov 1868|p8.htm#i842|Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p15.htm#i843|

ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

Birthc 1868 George W. Cottrell (Jr.?), son of George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker, was born c 1868 at prob Baker Community, Parker County, TX.1 
1880 Census2 Jun 1880 George W. Cottrell (Jr.?) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Parker County, TX, at Justice Precincts 6 & 8, enumerated 2 Jun 1880, in the household of his parents, George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker Cottrell. He was shown as age12, born TX, working on the family farm.2 
MarriageJun 1907 George W. Cottrell (Jr.?) married Birtie Jane Moss in Jun 1907 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. Wichita Daily Times newspaper article of June 17, 1907 verifies marriage as does June 21, 1907 Wichita Weekly Times. The article reported that the wedding occurred at the corner of Hyde's Store in Iowa Park, while the couple sat in their buggy. The officiating judge was Justice A. L. Brubaker, and continues: 'This was the first [time he was] called upon to officiate in this line and was somewhate embarrassed, knowing that the boys would guy him. Never let a little thing like this bother you Mr. Justice.3' 
Census20 Apr 1910 George W. Cottrell (Jr.?) appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1910 at Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX; age 40, a teamster, with wife Birdie, age 30, mother of one child who did not survive.3 
Noteaft 20 Apr 1910  George was listed in both the 1909 and 1910 city directories for Wichita Falls, TX. He is not in the 1911, 1912, 1913 directories. He cannot be found anywhere in the United States on the 1920 census, but was in Kiowa County OK for the 1930 census. However, a death record has been found for his wife Birtie in Hockley County TX in 1932 as well as for a child, Bonnie Mae, in Hockley County in 1937. There is, as yet, no specific record of his death. 
Census14 Apr 1930 He appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 at Dill Twp., Kiowa County, OK; Shown as age 63, age at first marriage 42 (although there are family reports of an earlier marriage), born TX of parents both born TX, working as a farm laborer on a rented farm and living with wife Birdie, age 50, age at first marriage 25, born TN of parents both born TN, daughter Bonnie Mae, age 16, born TX, daughter (Luda) Pearl, age 20, born TX, and Pearl's husband Elise (Ellis) Jackson, age 25, born TX of a father born AL and mother born TX, and their three-month-old daughter Eva Mae, born OK.4 
Note26 Mar 1934  It appears that G.W. Cottrell remarried in 1934 (his wife Birdie had died in December 1932), to Mrs. Will (Gertrude) Burns. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Alfred A. Brian, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Levelland. There is no record of the death of either George or Gertrude Cottrell but George appears to be buried in the same cemetery as Birdie and Bonnie. One source suggests a date of death of 20 Oct 1941. 
Deathaft 1935 He died aft 1935 at TX. 

Family

Birtie Jane Moss
Children
  • Infant child of George & Birtie Cottrell b. btw Apr 1908 - Apr 1910, d. bef 20 Apr 1910
  • Luda Pearl Cottrell b. c 1910, d. 4 Feb 1991
  • Bonnie Mae Cottrell b. c 1914, d. 20 Apr 1937

    • Citations

    1. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census.
    2. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Parker County TX, Roll: T9_1323; Page: 2B (458); SD: 3; ED: 139; H10/F10.
    3. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX.
    4. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kiowa County OK.

    George Washington Cottrell

    M, b. 5 March 1821, d. 21 May 1891

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Birth5 Mar 1821 George Washington Cottrell was born on 5 Mar 1821 at Madison County, KY. In his application for a pension for his Mexican War service, George stated that he was born in Madison County KY '3 miles from Lexington.' The closest point in Madison County to Lexington is roughly 10.5 miles. It is therefore not entirely clear whether he was in fact born in Madison County (and a bit farther from Lexington than he stated) or in fact born in Fayette County.1 
    Note17 Sep 1842  On 17 Sep 1842, a marriage license was issued to G. Washington Cotrell and Mary Gilbert in Colorado County TX and the marriage was performed on 20 Sep 1842. This marriage led to charges of bigamy and adultery against Cottrell in 1843-1844, which were ultimately dismissed when the indictment was quashed (presumably for lack of evidence or the death of a necessary witness) on 4 Mar 1844 (Book A&B, Colorado County records, p. 217). It is unknown whether this is our George at the heart of these charges or (and perhaps more likely) his father. The charge was brought in the September term 1843 and charged that George W. Cottrel being a married man having his former wife alive did unlawfully marry Mary Rodgers 'since the 20th day of September 1842'.2,3 
    Note24 Oct 1843  On 24 Oct 1843, G.M. Cottrell was named overseer of a road project in Colorado County. Note that there is no proof that this is our George (note the difference in middle initials), and indeed may be his father. Our George was barely 22 years old and would have been quite young to be named an overseer. Most of the other men appointed on the same day to be road overseers were some 10-20 years older.4 
    Note1846  A volume called 'Republic of Texas: Poll Lists For 1846' by Marion Day Mullins lists the names and counties of residence of approximately 18,000 Texas taxpayers each of whom paid a 'poll' tax of one dollar. It shows that G.W. Cotterell paid the poll tax in Wharton County, TX in 1846. This may be our G.W., since Wharton and Johnson Counties were adjacent and the boundaries somewhat flexible. However, a search of the 1850 Wharton County census does not reveal anyone by a similar name, and the most likely candidate in 1850 was some distance away in Tarrant County. Nonetheless, our George's military service between 1846 and 1848 could help explain the change of venue. 
    Milit-Beg1 May 1846 He began military service on 1 May 1846 at Corpus Christi, Nueces County, TX, when he enlisted for service in the Mexican War.1 
    Note20 Dec 1846  On 20 Dec 1846, one George W. Cotrell was involved in an assault 'with force and arms' upon one Frederick Kayser in Colorado County TX and was indicted in March of 1847. This episode gives credence to the theory that there was another George W. Cotrell in Colorado County (our George's father perhaps) since George himself filed a pension application many years later stating that he had joined the Mexican War effort in May of 1846 and likely would not have been in Colorado County in December. 
    Milit-EndNov 1848 He ended military service in Nov 1848 at Cordova, Mexico; he was discharged from service in the Mexican War.1 
    1850 Census4 Nov 1850 He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Navarro District, Tarrant County, TX, enumerated 4 Nov 1850. Although it is not certain that this is our George, the most likely candidate on the 1850 census is this "G. W. Cotrel." He was shown as age 40 (in fact he would have been 30), born KY, no occupation listed, living with the family of Archie and Nancy Robinson. It is not known whether he was in any way related to the Robinsons (mentioned as a possibility since both George and Archie were born in Kentucky). This is the most likely candidate in part because he was listed in Tarrant County only through 1853; our George appeared for the first time in Parker County in 1854.5 
    Residence19 Aug 1851  On 19 Aug 1851, George Washington Cottrell lived at Tarrant County, TX. He was listed as 'Cuttrell, G. W.' on the 1851 Tax Assessment List for Tarrant County TX.6 
    Residence31 Aug 1852  On 31 Aug 1852, George Washington Cottrell lived at Tarrant County, TX. He was listed as 'Cuttrell, G. M.' on the 1852 Tax Assessment List for Tarrant County TX.6 
    Residence4 Jun 1853  On 4 Jun 1853, George Washington Cottrell lived at Tarrant County, TX. He was listed as 'Cottrell, G. M.' on the 1853 Tax Assessment List for Tarrant County TX. He did not appear on tax lists in Tarrant County in 1854 or thereafter.6 
    Residencebef Dec 1854  Bef Dec 1854, George Washington Cottrell lived at Long Creek, Parker County, TX. In the 1895 'Hood County History', transcribed in 2000 by the Hood County TX Historical Document Transcription Team, author Thomas Taylor Ewell reported: 'But about this date [1853-54] quite a number of people began to come into the Long creek valley. Martin Baker and his son Joseph, ..., George Cottrell...7' 
    Marriage6 Dec 1854 He married Martha Louisa Baker, daughter of Martin Alexander Baker and Elizabeth Buchanan, on 6 Dec 1854 at Long Creek, Parker County, TX. According to George and Louisa's Mexican War pension applications, the marriage itself took place on December 6, 1854 in Parker County, but was apparently recorded in Johnson County (since Parker County was not yet organized) the following month, on January 29, 1855. The book containing the marriage records from Johnson County for 1855-1865 was stolen sometime after the mid-1980s. However, two transcriptions of the original records had already been made and published. One was by Weldon Hudson, and was reprinted in 2002 by the Johnson County Historical Society. The other was by the former head of the Fort Worth Historical Society and was published in their magazine 'Footprints.' Based on the strength of those two transcriptions, a request was made for certification of the marriage record by Johnson County Clerk's Office; no response was received.1,8 
    Residence30 Sep 1855  On 30 Sep 1855, George Washington Cottrell lived at Parker County, TX. The funeral memorial book for G.W.'s son, Martin Gilbert, indicates that he was born in Weatherford, Texas (county seat of Parker County). More likely he and his siblings were born in the Baker Community at Long Creek, Parker County. 
    Note13 Feb 1858  On 13 Feb 1858, with his father-in-law Martin Baker, he served one of two chain carriers on the survey for the land claimed by Charles Baker (Martin's brother) at Baker Community, Long Creek, Parker County TX, as well as one of two chain carriers on the survey for the land claimed by Josiah Baker (Martin's son, George's brother-in-law).9 
    Residence27 Sep 1861  On 27 Sep 1861, George Washington Cottrell lived at Parker County, TX. On that date, G.W. filed an affidavit, wherein he staked his claim to 160 acres in southern Parker County. His witnesses were J.A. Baker (older brother of his wife, Louisa Baker) and Raine Johnson. Both Cottrell (whose name was spelled Cotrell on the documents) and Johnson were unable to write: both signed the affidavit with a mark. Baker was able to sign his name. The land boundaries were up against lands held by J.A. Baker, David Baker, F. Bates and Thomas Bedford. The survey chain carriers were Martin Baker (father of George's wife Louisa Baker Cottrell) and James Johnson.10 
    Note10 Dec 1863  On 10 Dec 1863, G.W. Cotrell's land grant for 160 acres in southern Parker County, for which he had applied on 27 Sep 1861, was issued.9 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 He and Martha Louisa Baker Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Parker County, TX, at Justice Precincts 6 & 8, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. The family last name was spelled "Cotrell." George was shown as a 59-year-old farmer, born KY; Louisa was shown as "Dottie L.", age 44, born KY. Their children Mary E., Margaret "Arby" and George W. were listed as living with them. The children were shown as Mary E., age 23, Margarett, age 16, and George W., age 12. Enumerated next door in household 9 were daughter and son-in-law Aaron and (Sarah) Jane Henson; nearby in household 12 were Louisa's brother Josiah and family including his mother-in-law Nancy Fore (mother of Nancy "Kate" Fore Baker and Mary "Polly" Fore Johnson, and grandmother of Mattie Johnson Cottrell), Josiah's son James and family in household 13, and Josiah and Louisa's uncle Charles in household 15.11 
    Residence23 Mar 1887  On 23 Mar 1887, George Washington Cottrell lived at Long Creek, Parker County, TX. In his pension application, George W. Cottrell said he had been a resident of Parker County for 33 years (putting him in Parker County as of 1854).1 
    Residence17 Feb 1890  On 17 Feb 1890, George Washington Cottrell lived at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. In a follow-up pension application, George W. Cottrell indicated his residence at Iowa Park.1 
    Death21 May 1891 He died on 21 May 1891 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, at age 70. In Louisa Baker Cottrell's pension application, she and her son G.W. Cottrell and son-in-law Aaron Henson attested that George's death occurred on 21 May 1891 in Iowa Park, Wichita County TX.1 
    BurialMay 1891 He was buried in May 1891 at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. 

    Family

    		Martha Louisa Baker
    Children
  • Martin Gilbert Cottrell+ b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
  • Mary E. Cottrell+ b. 25 Dec 1856, d. 12 Jul 1946
  • Sarah Jane Cottrell+ b. 11 Mar 1858, d. 17 Jun 1898
  • Margaret "Arby" Cottrell b. Aug 1863, d. aft 1930
  • George W. Cottrell (Jr.?)+ b. c 1868, d. aft 1935

    • Citations

    1. [S54] George/Louisa Cottrell Mexican War Pension Applications, Mexican War Pension Applications, 7870, 13773.
    2. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Colorado County TX Book B p 38.
    3. [S57] Court Records, Colorado County TX, Criminal Court Minutes Book A&B, p. 217.
    4. [S57] Court Records, Colorado County TX court minutes, Book A page 93.
    5. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Tarrant County TX, Roll: M432_910; Page: 89, H3/F3.
    6. [S67] Web site, Tarrant County TX GenWeb, Tax Records 1851-1864 online, transcribed from original records at the Texas State Library at Austin (microfilm roll 819).
    7. [S67] Web site, Hood County TX Genealogical Society,transcribed from Thomas Taylor Ewell, "Hood County History" (1895) Online.
    8. [S67] Web site, Johnson County TX marriage records, 1855-1872 online.
    9. [S61] Archived Land Records, Texas General Land Office, Archives and Records Division.
    10. [S61] Archived Land Records, Texas General Land Office, Archives and Records Division, 1861 Application, George W. Cotrell, Parker County TX.
    11. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Parker County TX, Roll: T9_1323; Page: 2B (458); SD: 3; ED: 139; H10/F10.

    Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell

    M, b. 10 October 1892, d. 12 July 1970

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell|b. 10 Oct 1892\nd. 12 Jul 1970|p16.htm#i47|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birth10 Oct 1892 Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell, son of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 10 Oct 1892 at prob Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX.1,2 
    1900 Census9 Jun 1900 Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, in the household of his parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. He was shown as a daughter Birdie, age 7, born TX October 1892.3 
    1910 Census18 Apr 1910 Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Frederick, Tillman County, OK, at Ward 1, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, in the household of his mother Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. He was shown as age 17, a school boy, born TX.4 
    1920 Census20 Jan 1920 Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, at Camp Zachary Taylor, enumerated 20 Jan 1920. Bert was shown as 27-year-old "Gilbert F. Cotterell", a sergeant in the United States Army, born TX. The camp was a military training camp that opened in 1917 to train soldiers for U.S. involvement in World War I. It was closed three years later.5 
    Marriage8 Jun 1922 He married Hertha Musch on 8 Jun 1922 at TX.6 
    1930 Census8 Apr 1930 Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell and Hertha Musch Cottrell appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Houston, Harris County, TX, at 4517 Siegel, enumerated 8 Apr 1930. Bert was shown as a 37-year-old cabinet maker working for a furniture company, born TX. Hertha was shown as age 30, born Germany, emigrated 1907 and naturalized. They had been married for eight years and owned their own home, valued at $2000. Immediately below the Cottrells on the census form, in household 248 at 4519 Siegel, are John, Emilie and Herbert Musch, all of whom emigrated from Germany at the same time as Hertha in 1907. Presumably these are Hertha's parents and sibling. There is no record of the family at the Ellis Island website.7 
    Death12 Jul 1970 Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell died on 12 Jul 1970 at Memorial Baptist Hospital NW, Houston, Harris County, TX, at age 77.8,2 
    Burial13 Jul 1970 He was buried on 13 Jul 1970 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, TX.2 
    Note  Cladyne Cottrell Barrett reported that: "Mother (Opal Robertson Cottrell) used to tell the tale about uncle Bert who got rid of his bride, Birdie, by putting her on a train and sending her back to her parents without divorcing her, he later, much later married Hertha. It was only after he died, many many years later, that the first wife contested the marriage and Hertha found out for the first time. she wrote mother many times trying to get her to tell her all that she knew. I do not know what mom told her."9 

    Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S103] Death Certificate, TX Dept. of State Health Services, Gilbert F. Cottrell, Harris County, Certif. No. 49224, filed 21 Jul 1970.
    3. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127.
    4. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Tillman County OK, Roll: T624_1275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 777.
    5. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Camp Zachary Taylor, Jefferson County KY, Roll: T625_577; Page: 54B; SD: 5; ED: 18, B79/159.
    6. [S24] Obituary, Hertha Cottrell, Houston Chronicle, May 5 1990.
    7. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Harris County TX, Roll: T626-2351; Page: 18B; SD: 26; ED: 101-142, H247/F247.
    8. [S26] Social Security Death Index, http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/
    9. [S66] E-Mail Message, Cladyne Cottrell Barrett, 29 Sep 2002.

    Infant child of George & Birtie Cottrell

    ?, b. between April 1908 and April 1910, d. before 20 April 1910

    FatherGeorge W. Cottrell (Jr.?) b. c 1868, d. aft 1935
    MotherBirtie Jane Moss b. 5 Feb 1881, d. 30 Dec 1932
    Infant child of George & Birtie Cottrell|b. btw Apr 1908 - Apr 1910\nd. bef 20 Apr 1910|p16.htm#i1311|George W. Cottrell (Jr.?)|b. c 1868\nd. aft 1935|p16.htm#i313|Birtie Jane Moss|b. 5 Feb 1881\nd. 30 Dec 1932|p32.htm#i1084|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-grandchild of Thomas Baker.

    Birthbtw Apr 1908 - Apr 1910 Infant child of George & Birtie Cottrell, child of George W. Cottrell (Jr.?) and Birtie Jane Moss, was born btw Apr 1908 - Apr 1910 at Wichita County, TX.1 
    Burialbef 20 Apr 1910 Infant child of George & Birtie Cottrell was buried bef 20 Apr 1910 at prob Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. 
    Deathbef 20 Apr 1910 Infant child of George & Birtie Cottrell died bef 20 Apr 1910 at Wichita County, TX.1 

    Citations

    1. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX.

    John W. Cottrell

    M, b. 11 February 1877, d. 12 April 1951

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    John W. Cottrell|b. 11 Feb 1877\nd. 12 Apr 1951|p16.htm#i120|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birth11 Feb 1877 John W. Cottrell, son of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 11 Feb 1877 at TX. John's obituary places his birth at Iowa Park. That is not likely. His parents were married in Parker County in 1874; the family was on the Clay County census in 1880; the family did not move to Wichita County until about 1890. It is most likely that John was born in Clay County.1,2 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 John W. Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay County, TX, enumerated 2 Jun 1880, in the household of his parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson Cottrell. He was shown as age 3, born TX.3 
    Marriage8 Jul 1908 John W. Cottrell married Amelia/Emelia Beitelspacher on 8 Jul 1908 at Java, Walworth County, SD.4,5 
    1910 Census4 Jun 1910 John W. Cottrell and Amelia Beitelspacher Cottrell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mobridge, Walworth County, SD, at Third Street, enumerated 4 Jun 1910. John was shown as a 31-year-old horse trader, born TX of parents born TX; Aime was shown as age 20, born SD, married two years, mother of one. The baby was shown as less than one month old.6 
    Marriage9 Nov 1914 John W. Cottrell married Abigail M. Claymore on 9 Nov 1914 at Mobridge, Walworth County, SD. John listed his status as a widower at the time of the marriage. He was 32, she was 27 and not previously married. Their wedding was performed by C.E. Warner, listed as a minister.7,8 
    1920 Census26 Jan 1920 John W. Cottrell and Abigail Claymore Cottrell appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Trail City, Dewey County, SD, at Jackson Twp., enumerated 26 Jan 1920. John was shown as a 41-year-old liveryman running a livery business, born TX of a father born Scotland and a mother born OK; Abigail was shown as age 40, born SD. Mattie, his daughter from his first marriage, was enumerated with them; she was shown as age 9, born SD. John owned his property free of mortgages; he and Abigail could both read and write.9 
    1930 Census11 Apr 1930 John W. Cottrell appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mobridge, Walworth County, SD, at Third Ward, enumerated 11 Apr 1930. John was shown as a 52-year-old salesman, born TX. Phillip was shown as a 10-year-old schoolboy, born SD. John's wife (Phillip's mother) Abigail Claymore Cottrell was a patient at the State Sanitarium being treated for tuberculosis at the time of the census. It is not clear from the census whether John had lodgers enumerated with him, or whether John and Phillip were themselves lodgers at the time of the census.10 
    Death12 Apr 1951 He died on 12 Apr 1951 at home, Mobridge, Walworth County, SD, at age 74. The cause of death was heart disease.

    His obituary in the Mobridge SD Tribune read:

    FUNERAL HELD MONDAY FOR JOHN COTTRELL

    Was Pioneer Resident Of This Area; Lived At Old Evarts For Time

    Requiem mass was held at St. Joseph's Catholic church here Monday morning for John W. Cottrell, 74, retired rancher and a pioneer resident of this area, who died at his home here late Thursday following an illness of several months duration.

    Services were conducted by Father Myron Martin, pastor of St. Joseph's church, and interment was made in Greenwood cemetery here with Miles Funeral home in charge of arrangements.

    Mr. Cottrell had been a resident of this area since 1903 when he trailed cattle up to Old Evarts -- early day cattle shipping center 10 miles southwest of Mobridge, now extinct -- for the Matador Cattle Co., and was known to stockmen throughout northern South Dakota.

    Cottrell was born at Iowa Park, Tex., February 11, 1877. Upon arrival in this area as a young cowhand, he continued to work for cattle companies for a number of years and following the death of Old Evarts, caused by the Milwaukee Railroad extending its line to the new town of Mobridge, he moved to the Bridge City. He was associated with Jim Nichols, another former Old Evarts resident, in the operation of a business here for a number of years, before returning to ranching. He lived at Wakpala for a time and then operated a ranch near Trail City for many years prior to moving back to Mobridge during the early part of World War II.

    Survivors include his widow, the former Abigail Claymore of Mobridge, whom he married November 13, 1914; a daughter, Mrs. Johnny (Mattie) Berens of Mobridge; two brothers, Clay of Virginia and Bert of Houston, Tex., and three sisters, Mrs. Ada Harris of Iowa Park, Tex., Mrs. Theo Hodges of San Antonio, Tex., and Maude of Phoenix, Ariz.

    A son, Lt. Phillip Cottrell, was killed in an airplane accident in California August 4, 1943.1,2 
    Burial16 Apr 1951 He was buried on 16 Apr 1951 at Greenwood Cemetery, Mobridge, Walworth County, SD. The lopcation of the grave was lot 46, block B, grave no. 7.2 

    Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S108] Death Certificate, SD Dept. of Health, John W. Cottrell, Walworth County, Certif. No. 259251, filed 24 Apr 1951.
    3. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Clay County TX, Roll: T9_1296; Page: 492.2000; Enumeration District: 164.
    4. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Walworth County SD.
    5. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Walworth County SD.
    6. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Walworth County SD, Roll: T624_1489; Page: 23A; SD 272, ED 436; H365/F393.
    7. [S24] Obituary, John Cottrell, Mobridge SD Tribune, April 1951.
    8. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Certificate 4-44450, South Dakota.
    9. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Dewey County SD, Roll: T625_1719; Page: 2B; SD: 3, ED: 43; H38/F38.
    10. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Walworth County SD; Roll: T626-2232; Page: 14A; SD: 3, ED: 65-7.

    Luda Pearl Cottrell

    F, b. circa 1910, d. 4 February 1991

    FatherGeorge W. Cottrell (Jr.?) b. c 1868, d. aft 1935
    MotherBirtie Jane Moss b. 5 Feb 1881, d. 30 Dec 1932
    Luda Pearl Cottrell|b. c 1910\nd. 4 Feb 1991|p16.htm#i1621|George W. Cottrell (Jr.?)|b. c 1868\nd. aft 1935|p16.htm#i313|Birtie Jane Moss|b. 5 Feb 1881\nd. 30 Dec 1932|p32.htm#i1084|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1910 Luda Pearl Cottrell, daughter of George W. Cottrell (Jr.?) and Birtie Jane Moss, was born c 1910 at TX.1 
    Marriagec 1929 Luda Pearl Cottrell married Ellis Loyce Jackson c 1929.1 
    Census14 Apr 1930 Luda Pearl Cottrell appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 at Dill Township, Kiowa County, OK; Shown as (Luda) Pearl, age 20, born TX, and Pearl's husband Elise (Ellis) Jackson, age 25, born TX of a father born AL and mother born TX, and their three-month-old daughter Eva Mae, born OK. They were living with Pearl's parents G.W., age 63, age at first marriage 42, born TX of parents both born TX, working as a farm laborer on a rented farm, and Birdie, age 50, age at first marriage 25, born TN of parents both born TN. Also living with them was Pearl's sister Bonnie, 16, born TX.1
     
    Death4 Feb 1991 She died on 4 Feb 1991 at Dallas, Dallas County, TX.2 

    Citations

    1. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kiowa County OK.
    2. [S26] Social Security Death Index, http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

    Margaret "Arby" Cottrell1

    F, b. August 1863, d. after 1930

    FatherGeorge Washington Cottrell b. 5 Mar 1821, d. 21 May 1891
    MotherMartha Louisa Baker b. 9 May 1832, d. 17 Jan 1913
    Margaret "Arby" Cottrell|b. Aug 1863\nd. aft 1930|p16.htm#i312|George Washington Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha Louisa Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||Martin A. Baker|b. 9 Dec 1797\nd. 10 Nov 1868|p8.htm#i842|Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p15.htm#i843|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    BirthAug 1863 Margaret "Arby" Cottrell, daughter of George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker, was born in Aug 1863 at prob Baker Community, Parker County, TX.2,3 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 Margaret "Arby" Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Parker County, TX, at Justice Precincts 6 & 8, enumerated 2 Jun 1880, in the household of her parents, George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker Cottrell. She was shown as "Margarett," age 26, born TX.4 
    Marriage15 Nov 1885 Margaret "Arby" Cottrell married Robert C. Hollis on 15 Nov 1885 at Parker County, TX. Transcriptions of this marriage record shows R.C. Hollis and "Arley" Cottrell. On review of the document itself, however, it appears that the name was always given as "Arby", which appears to have been Margaret's middle name. That Arley/Arby and Margaret are one and the same is shown by census records: in 1900, Robert C. Hollis and Margaret A. Hollis are in Wilbarger County, married 15 years; in 1910, R.C. Hollis and Arby Hollis are in Wichita County, married 24 years; in 1920, they are in Stonewall County. Cladyne Cottrell Barrett recalls stories of her father's sisters talking about their Aunt Arby who would come to the house for dinner, eat like a horse but always have to leave to go home before the washing up. 
    Census20 Jun 1900 Margaret "Arby" Cottrell appeared on the census of 20 Jun 1900 at Precinct 8, Wilbarger County, TX; shown as Margaret A. Hollis, age 36, born Aug 1863 in TX to a father born TN and mother born SC, no children, married 15 years to Robert C. Hollis, age 37, a farmer born Aug 1862 in TN to parents both born TN.3 
    Censusbtw 26 Apr 1910 - 30 Apr 1910 She appeared on the census of btw 26 Apr 1910 - 30 Apr 1910 at Justice Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX; shown as Arby, age 45, born TX to parents both born NC, married 24 years to R.C. Hollis, age 46, born TX of parents born in US. Note that no occupation is listed but merely "own income".5 
    Census1920 She appeared on the census of 1920 at Aspermont, Stonewall County, TX; shown as Arby, age 56, born TX of parents born TX, with husband R.C. Hollis, age 57, born TN of parents born TN, engaged in farming.6 
    Deathaft 1930 She died aft 1930 at prob TX. The Stonewall County tax rolls still show property in the name of Mrs. R. Hollis as late as 1930. There is no tax record as of 1931. Whether that indicates a move or a death is not known. 

    Citations

    1. Note that for some time there was confusion as to the separate existence of an "Arley" Cottrell based on a transcription of an 1885 marriage record in Parker County TX. Looking at the original record, however, it appears that the name given was "Arby" and not "Arley" and it now that Arby was Margaret's middle name.
    2. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census.
    3. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wilbarger County TX.
    4. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Parker County TX, Roll: T9_1323; Page: 2B (458); SD: 3; ED: 139; H10/F10.
    5. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX.
    6. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Stonewall County TX.

    Martin Gilbert Cottrell

    M, b. 30 September 1855, d. 26 March 1946

    FatherGeorge Washington Cottrell b. 5 Mar 1821, d. 21 May 1891
    MotherMartha Louisa Baker b. 9 May 1832, d. 17 Jan 1913
    Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|George Washington Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha Louisa Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||Martin A. Baker|b. 9 Dec 1797\nd. 10 Nov 1868|p8.htm#i842|Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p15.htm#i843|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birth30 Sep 1855 Martin Gilbert Cottrell, son of George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker, was born on 30 Sep 1855 at prob Baker Community, Parker County, TX. M.G.'s place of birth is sometimes listed as Weatherford but is more likely to have been Long Creek in the Baker Community there.

    Although M.G.'s death certificate identifies his parents as George W. Cottrell and "Eliza" Baker, and no birth record exists, other facts establish that he was the first-born son of George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker Cottrell. First, M.G.'s obituary states that he died at the home of his sister, Mrs. John H. Green, in Levelland (Hockley County TX) (he actually died at the home of his niece, Ludy Aycock, daughter of Mary Green). Mary E. Cottrell married John H. Green in Parker County on 4 Jan 1883; she was age 23, in the household of her father George W. Cottrell and mother "Dottie L." on the Parker County TX census in June 1880. The household recorded just before the Cottrells in that census was the household of Aaron C. and Sarah Jane Henson; Sarah Jane Cottrell and Aaron Henson married in Parker County on 1 Jan 1880. M.G., of course, had married Martha "Mattie" Johnson in Parker County on 27 Aug 1874 (the minister who married them also married the Greens). By roughly 1890, all of these families moved together to Iowa Park in Wichita County. George Washington Cottrell died there in 1891; Louisa lived with the Greens thereafter (as shown by both the 1900 and 1910 censuses); Sarah Jane died in 1898 and was buried right next to M.G.'s son Sammie in Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park. Clearly, M.G., Sarah Jane and Mary were siblings; George and Louisa were parents of all three (and others, including at least George W. and Margaret). The inconsistency of name among "Eliza," Louisa and "Dottie L." is insignificant particularly in light of the pension applications filed by both George and Louisa in the 1890s where both state they were married in Parker County in 1854 and had remained married to each other thereafter.1,2,3,4,5,6 
    Marriage27 Aug 1874 Martin Gilbert Cottrell married Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, daughter of Matthew Johnson and Mary "Polly" Fore, on 27 Aug 1874 at Parker County, TX. The marriage license was issued on the same day as the marriage, which was performed by R.S. Proffitt, M.G. (Minister of the Gospel; Rev. Proffitt also performed the marriage of M.G.'s sister Mary E. Cottrell to John H. Green and of Mattie's sister Mary Johnson to Solomon Akers).6 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay County, TX, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. The family was shown in Precinct 4. M.G. was shown as a 24-year-old farmer who could read and write, born TX of a father born KY and mother born NC. Mattie, shown as "M.H.," was shown as 23, unable to read or write, born KY of a father born VA and mother born GA. Their children Effalie, John W. and Nettie Hyburnia were listed as living with them. The three children (M.E. [Effalie], age 4; J.W. [John], age 3; and N.H. [Nettie], age 1) were all born TX.

    Note that two of M.G.'s Baker cousins -- George W. Baker and William A. Baker, sons of M.G.'s uncle Josiah Alexander Baker -- were living nearby in Clay County and are shown either on the same census page or the immediately preceding census page as M.G. and his family.7 
    Note19 Sep 1889  M.G. Cottrell first bought property in Iowa Park, Wichita County TX, on 19 Sep 1889, according to a deed for Lot 2, Block 143.8 
    Note10 Mar 1890  On 10 Mar 1890, M.G. Cottrell registered a cattle brand in Wichita County TX. 
    Note25 Mar 1891  On 25 Mar 1891, M.G. and a partner, A.P. Strange, bought property described as Lot 4 in Block M of Iowa Park, Wichita County TX. The promissory notes for the purchase were paid in full and released on Mar 25 1891, recorded at book 29, pp 216-217.9 
    Note13 Oct 1892  On 13 Oct 1892, M.G. and Mattie sold a parcel of land in Iowa Park, Wichita County TX, to J. Fleetwood Reed. The deed suggests that they had acquired the land in March of 1890.10 
    Note5 May 1893  On 5 May 1893, M.G. Cottrell, with the State of Texas, sued to dissolve the incorporation of Iowa Park, Wichita County TX. The exact reason for the suit is unknown. An original trial jury found for the plaintiffs; a second jury on December 12 1893 found for the defendants.11 
    Occupation1897 As of 1897, Martin Gilbert Cottrell was listed in the Denver city directory; the listing mentions the company he worked for (the Wrought Iron Range Co.) and a residence of 2329 Emerson. 
    1900 Census9 Jun 1900 He and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 Jun 1900. The family last name appears as "Catrell." Martin G. and Mattie were shown as having been married 25 years. He was shown as 44, born TX Sep 1855, father born KY and mother SC. She was shown as age 42 but born TX in May 1868 (which would have made her 32, not 42), with 11 children, seven of whom were living (only 10 children are known), father born KY, mother born England. Their children Nettie Hyburnia, Theo, Maud Lillian, Gilbert Fleetwood and Clay Rex were listed as living with them. Nettie was shown as 21, born TX Feb 1879; Theo was shown as 14, born TX Mar 1885; Maud was shown as 10, born TX Jan 1890; Bert was shown as a daughter Birdie, 7, born TX Oct 1892; and Clay was shown as 2, born TX Apr 1898.12  
    Occupationc 1900 Martin Gilbert Cottrell served as a Deputy Sheriff at Wichita County, TX, c 1900. At the time, his wife's cousin John Silas Fore (John's father George was the brother of Mattie's mother Mary "Polly" Fore Johnson) was the Wichita County Sheriff (Fore served as sheriff from 1900-1902).13 
    Note14 Sep 1909  By September 1909, M.G. and Mattie Cottrell separated; they sold their home in Iowa Park. Mattie took several of children to Frederick, OK; M.G.'s whereabouts after the separation are not fully known. When he executed the deed to sell the family home on 14 Sep 1909, he was in Shelby County, TN (probably in Memphis). So far, there is no indication what he was doing there.14 
    Marriagebef 1920 He married Lucia Ivey bef 1920 at prob AL.15 
    1920 Census12 Jan 1920 Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Lucia Ivey Cottrell appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Hartford, Geneva County, AL, enumerated 12 Jan 1920. MG was shown as a 64-year-old salesman, born TX; Lucia was a 44-year-old teacher.15 
    Notebtw 1925 - 1929  According to Mabel Reese Hutchins, daughter of James T. and Mollie Reese of Curry County, NM, Martin Gilbert Cottrell was the preacher at the Bellview Baptist Church in the rough time period of 1925-1929. He "commuted" between Hereford (Deaf Smith County TX) and Bellview each week, arriving on Wednesday in time for the prayer meeting and staying until Sunday night after services. When in Bellview he would stay with the Reese family; James Reese was a deacon of the church (which no longer exists).

    Mrs. Hutchins was a young child at the time (she was born in 1917), but in communications with the Cottrell family in May 2004 remembered clearly that the preacher had only one eye and wore a patch over the other eye. (M.G. lost an eye to cancer and wore an eye patch for the last 20 or more years of his life.)

    The exact date of M.G.'s move from Bellview-Hereford to Lovington is not known. However, a news brief in the Lovington (NM) Leader on May 31, 1929, indicated that M.G. was still in Bellview as of that date, while by July 26 of that year, he was mentioned in an article in the Weatherford (TX) Democrat as a resident of Lovington. The date can thus safely be fixed in June or July of 1929.16 
    1930 Census17 Apr 1930 Martin Gilbert Cottrell appeared on the 1930 census of Prairieview, Lea County, NM in the household of James Robinson Baker and Mary Howard Baker, his cousin and his cousin's wife. He was shown as age 75, a widower and preacher.17 
    Notebtw 1931 - 1945  After going to live with his cousin James R. Baker in Lovington, Martin Gilbert Cottrell served as a Baptist minister, performing marriages, conducting funerals, preaching in church. He served for some years at Antioch Baptist Church, a small congregation east of town, about one mile west of the Texas border.18 
    Note12 Feb 1937  Martin Gilbert Cottrell was one of two family member ministers who conducted the funeral of James Robinson Baker, M.G.'s cousin and lifelong friend with whom he had lived for some time around 1930.19 
    Death26 Mar 1946 Martin Gilbert Cottrell died on 26 Mar 1946 at the home of his sister, Mary Cottrell Green, Levelland, Hockley County, TX, at age 90.2,20 
    Burialaft 26 Mar 1946 He was buried aft 26 Mar 1946 at Lovington Cemetery, Lovington, Lea County, NM.21,22 

    Family

    		Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson
    Children
  • Effalie Cottrell b. 6 Nov 1875, d. btw 1898 - 1900
  • John W. Cottrell b. 11 Feb 1877, d. 12 Apr 1951
  • Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell b. 6 Feb 1879, d. 8 Mar 1934
  • Addie Lee Cottrell b. 31 Mar 1881, d. 6 May 1974
  • Theo Cottrell b. 11 Nov 1885, d. 3 May 1984
  • Sammie Cottrell b. 5 May 1887, d. 11 Apr 1892
  • Maud Lillian Cottrell b. 26 Jan 1890, d. 27 Feb 1975
  • Gilbert Fleetwood Cottrell b. 10 Oct 1892, d. 12 Jul 1970
  • Willie Cottrell b. 11 Jan 1895, d. 1896
  • Clay Rex Cottrell b. 20 Apr 1898, d. 21 Sep 1970

    • Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S24] Obituary, Martin Gilbert Cottrell, Lovington Leader, Lovington, Lea County NM, Mar 1946.
    3. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Parker County TX, Roll: T9_1323; Page: 458.2000; Enumeration District: 139.
    4. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Mary E. Cottrell and John H. Green, Parker County TX, 4 Jan 1883, copy at family website online.
    5. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Sarah Jane Cottrell and Aaron C. Henson, Parker County TX, 1 Jan 1880, copy at family website online.
    6. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha "Mattie" Johnson, Parker County TX, 27 Aug 1874, copy at family website online.
    7. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Clay County TX, Roll: T9_1296; Page: 492.2000; Enumeration District: 164.
    8. [S58] Land Records, Wichita County TX Deed Book O, pp 64-65.
    9. [S58] Land Records, Wichita County TX Deed book V, pp 70-71.
    10. [S58] Land Records, Wichita County TX Deed Book 2, pp 591-593.
    11. [S73] Newspaper Item, Iowa Park Leader, Iowa Park, Wichita County TX.
    12. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127.
    13. [S73] Newspaper Item, Iowa Park Leader, Iowa Park, Wichita County TX, 1970.
    14. [S58] Land Records, Wichita County TX Deed Book 25, pp 234-235.
    15. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Geneva County AL, Roll: T625_16; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 158.
    16. [S66] E-Mail Message, Nancy Blackburn to JG Russell.
    17. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Lea County NM, Roll: 1395; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 977.0.
    18. [S73] Newspaper Item, various newspapers reporting various events, Lea County, NM.
    19. [S24] Obituary, James R. Baker, Lovington Leader, Feb 12, 1937.
    20. [S103] Death Certificate, TX Dept. of State Health Services, Martin Gilbert Cottrell, Hockley County, Certif. 13603, filed 27 Mar 1946.
    21. [S22] Lea County NM Cemetery records, online .
    22. [S92] Tombstone, Lovington Cemetery, Lovington, Lea County NM, 2004, photographed by JG Russell (private collection).

    Mary E. Cottrell

    F, b. 25 December 1856, d. 12 July 1946

    FatherGeorge Washington Cottrell b. 5 Mar 1821, d. 21 May 1891
    MotherMartha Louisa Baker b. 9 May 1832, d. 17 Jan 1913
    Mary E. Cottrell|b. 25 Dec 1856\nd. 12 Jul 1946|p16.htm#i135|George Washington Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha Louisa Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||Martin A. Baker|b. 9 Dec 1797\nd. 10 Nov 1868|p8.htm#i842|Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p15.htm#i843|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth25 Dec 1856 Mary E. Cottrell, daughter of George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker, was born on 25 Dec 1856 at prob Baker Community, Parker County, TX. Although Mary's death certificate states that she was born in Weatherford, she was more likely born in the Baker Community at Long Creek.1 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 Mary E. Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Parker County, TX, at Justice Precincts 6 & 8, enumerated 2 Jun 1880, in the household of her parents, George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker Cottrell. She was shown as age 23, born TX.2 
    Marriage4 Jan 1883 Mary E. Cottrell married John H. Green on 4 Jan 1883 at Parker County, TX. The marriage license was issued on January 3rd, the day before the marriage, which was performed by R.S. Proffitt, M.G. (who also performed the marriage of Martin Gilbert Cottrell to Mattie Johnson).3,4 
    1900 Census28 Jun 1900 Mary Cottrell Green and John H. Green appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wichita County, TX, at Justice Precinct 6, enumerated 28 Jun 1900. John was shown as a 45-year-old farmer, born MS Apr 1855; Mary was shown as age 44, born Dec 1855, mother of one child. They had been married for 17 years and lived in a rented home. Their daughter Ludy Katherine was listed as living with them. Ludy was shown as age 11, born TX Aug 1888. Also enumerated with the family was Mary's widowed mother, Louisa Baker Cottrell (shown as Catrell), age 67, born NC May 1833.5 
    1910 Census30 Apr 1910 Mary Cottrell Green and John H. Green appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 30 Apr 1910. John was shown as a 53-year-old general farmer, born MS; Mary was shown as age 53, born TX, mother of one child. Their daughter Ludy Katherine was listed as living with them. She was shown as a 21-year-old school teacher, born TX. Also enumerated with them was Mary's 78-year-old widowed mother Louisa Baker Cottrell, shown as born NC.6 
    1930 Census16 Apr 1930 Mary Cottrell Green appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Levelland, Hockley County, TX, enumerated 16 Apr 1930. She was shown as a 73-year-old widow, living with daughter Ludy and son-in-law Gene Aycock, who ran a hotel-boarding house.7 
    1930 Census16 Apr 1930 She appeared on the 1930 census of Levelland, Hockley County, TX in the household of Eugene M. Aycock and Ludy Green Aycock, She was shown as a 73-year-old widow, born TX.8 
    Note26 Mar 1946  Mary lost her brother Martin Gilbert Cottrell, who had been staying with her in Levelland (Hockley County TX), on 26 Mar 1946. (Actually, the home was that of Eugene and Ludy Aycock, son-in-law and daughter of Mary Green.).9,10 
    Death12 Jul 1946 Mary Cottrell Green died on 12 Jul 1946 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Ludy and Eugene M. Aycock, Levelland, Hockley County, TX, at age 89.1 
    Burial She was buried at Crosbyton Cemetery, Crosbyton, Crosby County, TX.11 

    Family

    		John H. Green
    Child
  • Ludy Katherine Green b. 18 Aug 1892, d. 31 Aug 1975

    • Citations

    1. [S103] Death Certificate, TX Dept. of State Health Services.
    2. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Parker County TX, Roll: T9_1323; Page: 2B (458); SD: 3; ED: 139; H10/F10.
    3. [S33] Texas, 1850-1900 Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
    4. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Parker County TX.
    5. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 10B; SD: 3; ED: 127, H189/F189.
    6. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T624_1597; Page: 10B-11A; SD: 13; ED: 228, H179/F182.
    7. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Apr 16 1930 Hockley County, TX.
    8. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Hockley County TX, Roll: T626-2357; Page: 13A; SD: 7, ED: 110-5; H264/F311.
    9. [S24] Obituary, Martin Gilbert Cottrell.
    10. [S103] Death Certificate, TX Dept. of State Health Services, Martin Gilbert Cottrell, Hockley County, Certif. 13603, filed 27 Mar 1946.
    11. [S67] Web site, Rootsweb - http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tx/crosby/cemetery/…

    Maud Lillian Cottrell

    F, b. 26 January 1890, d. 27 February 1975

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Maud Lillian Cottrell|b. 26 Jan 1890\nd. 27 Feb 1975|p16.htm#i1181|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth26 Jan 1890 Maud Lillian Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 26 Jan 1890 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX.1 
    1900 Census9 Jun 1900 Maud Lillian Cottrell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, in the household of her parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. She was shown as age 10, born TX January 1890.2 
    1910 Census18 Apr 1910 Maud Lillian Cottrell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Frederick, Tillman County, OK, at Ward 1, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, in the household of her mother Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. She was shown as age 20, a telegraph operator, born TX.3 
    Marriage License8 Sep 1912 Maud Lillian Cottrell and Morris Gottlieb obtained a marriage license on 8 Sep 1912 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX; Court House - Volume 28, Page 92.4 
    Marriage17 Sep 1912 Maud Lillian Cottrell married Morris Gottlieb, son of Isaac Gottlieb and Friederike (Bertha) May, on 17 Sep 1912 at Tarrant County, TX.5 
    Census8 Jan 1920 Maud Lillian Cottrell appeared on the census of 8 Jan 1920 at Gallup, McKinley County, NM; Maud is listed as age 29, living in a rented home with husband Morris Gottlieb, age 35, a jeweler and a naturalized citizen born in Germany of German parents, and children Ravia, 5 and going to school; Fred M., 2-1/2; and Bobette is 1-1/2. Maud and all three children are shown as born in Texas.6 
    Naturalization11 Sep 1939 She was naturalized on 11 Sep 1939 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM. In the early 1900s, when a woman married a foreign national, she lost US citizenship. Since Morris Gottlieb was a German citizen when Maud married him, she had to repetition for US citizenship. She was made a naturalized citizen on 9/11/1939 in the District of New Mexico (Certificate # 4697969). She was residing at Laguna, New Mexico at the time. 
    Note1940  Maud Cottrell Gottlieb's niece Cladyne Cottrell Barrett reports: "On one early evening in January 1940, [Maud] put on her husband's coat and fedora and came to our door, said she was taking census .... and Mother [Opal Robertson Cottrell] was giving her fact after fact before Maud broke up and Opal was so flustered...actually, a bit miffed about being fooled so. Maud and Uncle Morris stayed in Midland for a week, visiting Tedd and Ruby and all, and she took me back and forth to local doctor for my final checks before Bobette was born...hence the name, Bobette." [Maud's youngest daughter was named Bobette.].7 
    Death27 Feb 1975 She died on 27 Feb 1975 at Four Seasons Nursing Home, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM, at age 85. cause of death: Uremia - 7 days duration; Dr. Douglas Johnson. She was known to have Parkinson's Disease and arteriosclerosis. 
    Burial1 Mar 1975 She was buried on 1 Mar 1975 at Sunset Park Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM. Handled by French Mortuary. 

    Citations

    1. [S26] Social Security Death Index, http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/
    2. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127.
    3. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Tillman County OK, Roll: T624_1275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 777.
    4. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Fort Worth, Tarrant County TX.
    5. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate.
    6. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, McKinley County NM.
    7. [S66] E-Mail Message, Cladyne Barrett.

    Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell

    F, b. 6 February 1879, d. 8 March 1934

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell|b. 6 Feb 1879\nd. 8 Mar 1934|p16.htm#i45|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth6 Feb 1879 Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 6 Feb 1879 at prob Clay County, TX.1 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay County, TX, enumerated 2 Jun 1880, in the household of her parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson Cottrell. She was shown as age 1, born TX.2 
    1900 Census9 Jun 1900 Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, in the household of her parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. She was shown as shown as age 21, born TX February 1879.3 
    Marriagec 1906 Nettie Hyburnia Cottrell married Henry Dixon Holley c 1906 at prob TX.4 
    1910 Census9 May 1910 Nettie Cottrell Holley and Henry Dixon Holley appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 May 1910. H. Dixon Holley was shown as age 33, born FL; Nettie as age 28, born TX. Myrtle was one year old. The census indicates the Holleys had been married four years and that Nettie had another child who did not survive. A records check in Wichita County shows that a baby "Mary Holly", aged six months and 26 days, died of hydrocephalus in Iowa Park in November 1907.4 
    1920 Census14 Jan 1920 Nettie Cottrell Holley appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mountain View, Kiowa County, OK, enumerated 14 Jan 1920. Nettie was shown as a 40-year-old widow, born TX, working as the manager of the telephone office. Myrtle was shown as age 10, born TX. Both were boarders in the home of Mary E. Biggs.5 
    Note7 Mar 1934  Nettie Holley was badly burned in an apartment fire in Lubbock TX on 7 Mar 1934. An article in the Lubbock TX newspaper, Thursday 8 Mar 1934, appeared under the headline "Woman Badly Burned Here" and subhead "Mrs. Nettie Holley Reported In Critical Condition At West Texas Hospital After Mishap Wednesday" read:

    "Burned in her three-room apartment at 1414 Thirteenth Street Wednesday morning, Mrs. Nettie Holley, 55, a widow, was in critical condition in West Texas hospital last night.

    Vapors of gasoline with which Mrs. Holley was cleaning bathroom fixtures were ignited by fire in a stove in the living room.

    ---
    Reported Weaker
    ---

    An attendant at the hospital said Mrs. Holley was "weaker" late yesterday.

    The fire department answered an alarm at 11:05 o'clock. Mrs. Holley's apartment, the east one on the groundfloor of a two-story brick apartment house, was not damaged greatly, firemen said.

    Mrs. Holley had the window of the bathroom partly raised and air entering there evidently drove vapors of the gasoline into the living room.

    The woman suffered third degree burns on the arms, legs, and face, attending physicians at West Texas hospital said. They regarded her condition as serious. The burns were deep, doctors said.

    A Rix-Bynum ambulance took Mrs. Holley to the hospital.

    A daughter, Miss Myrtle Holley, who lived with her mother, was called to the hospital."6 
    Death8 Mar 1934 She died on 8 Mar 1934 at Lubbock, Lubbock County, TX, at age 55. As to Nettie Holley's death, her niece Cladyne Cottrell Barrett notes: "Mama [Opal Robertson Cottrell] was pregnant with Jerry [born July 1934] and couldn't go to Lubbock with dad to Nett's funeral. She and [daughter] Myrtle had wanted an upstairs apt in the building where they lived for a long time and when it became available, she took cleaning supplies, including gasoline (can you imagine it, but she was one of those neat-niks) upstairs to clean, shut herself in the bathroom and gas heater was in room and when gas exploded, she finally managed to squeeze through the window and went down the fire-escape to her apt....she died in hospital that night."

    Her obituary, in the Lubbock TX newspaper on Friday 9 Mar 1934 appeared under the headline "Holley Rites Held Thursday" and subhead "Lubbock Woman Dies Thursday Morning Of Burns Received Wednesday; Burial To Be At Wichita Falls". It read:

    "Funeral of Mrs. Nettie Holley, 55-year-old widow who was burned fatally about 11 a.m. Wednesday here, were conducted at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon at First Methodist Church, which she attended, The body was sent by Rix-Bynum Funeral home to Wichita Falls for burial there Friday.

    Mrs. Holley, of 1414 Thirteenth street, died at 7 o'clock Thursday morning in West Texas hospital.

    ---
    Daughter Survived
    ---

    A daughter, Miss Myrtle Holley, who lived with her mother, survived. They came here from Midland two years ago. Other survivors were:

    Mrs. Holley's father, M.G. Cottrell of Lovington, N.M; three brothers, Clay Cottrell of Midland, G.F. Cottrell of Houston, and J.W. Cottrell of Mobridge, S.D., and three sisters, Mrs. J.H. Dean of Midland, Mrs. Morris Gottlieb of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. C.E. Harris of Iowa Park.

    Pallbearers were:

    Neil H. Wright, Sam McMillin, H.L. Williford, W.E. Lavender, J.H. Whitesides, and J.D. McPhaul.

    Third degree burns of Mrs, Holley's arms, legs, and face were inflicted when gasoline vapors were ignited. She was cleaning bathroom fixtures with the gasoline."7,8 
    Burialaft 8 Mar 1934 She was buried aft 8 Mar 1934 at Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX. Nettie was buried next to her first-born daughter Mary and husband Henry Dixon Holley.9 

    Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Clay County TX, Roll: T9_1296; Page: 492.2000; Enumeration District: 164.
    3. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127.
    4. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T624_1597; Page: 13A; SD: ; ED: 233, H180/F180.
    5. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kiowa County OK, Roll: T625_1467; Page: 6B; SD: 7; ED: 142, H59/F59.
    6. [S73] Newspaper Item, Lubbock TX newspaper, 7 Mar 1934.
    7. [S66] E-Mail Message, Cladyne Cottrell Barrett, 29 Sep 2002.
    8. [S24] Obituary, Nettie Cottrell Holley, Lubbock TX newspaper, 9 Mar 1934.
    9. [S92] Tombstone, Nettie Cottrell Holley, Riverside Cemetery, Wichita Falls TX, photographed 2004 by JG Russell (private collection).

    Sammie Cottrell

    M, b. 5 May 1887, d. 11 April 1892

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Sammie Cottrell|b. 5 May 1887\nd. 11 Apr 1892|p16.htm#i122|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Note  
    Birth5 May 1887 Sammie Cottrell, son of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 5 May 1887 at prob Clay County, TX. The family is not known to have moved from Clay County to Wichita County until around 1890.1 
    Death11 Apr 1892 Sammie Cottrell died on 11 Apr 1892 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, at age 4. Notes by Bobette Richardson say Sammie died in Provo in 1892. This information is incorrect, as Sammie's grave is marked by a tombstone in Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, TX. Thus the child who died in Provo must be the daughter Willie. (There is a burial record at Ancestry.com for a "Cottrell" (no first name) in the Provo Cemetery in March 1896. Gender and first name unknown.).2,3 
    Burialaft 11 Apr 1892 He was buried aft 11 Apr 1892 at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. The inscription on Sammie's tombstone reads:

    We miss thee from our home, dear Sammie,
    We miss thee from thy place,
    A shadow on our life is cast,
    We miss the sunshine of thy face.4 

    Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S79] Cemetery Record, Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County TX.
    3. [S92] Tombstone, Sammie Cottrell, Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County TX, photographed by JG Russell (private collection).
    4. [S35] Tombstone, Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County TX.

    Sarah Jane Cottrell

    F, b. 11 March 1858, d. 17 June 1898

    FatherGeorge Washington Cottrell b. 5 Mar 1821, d. 21 May 1891
    MotherMartha Louisa Baker b. 9 May 1832, d. 17 Jan 1913
    Sarah Jane Cottrell|b. 11 Mar 1858\nd. 17 Jun 1898|p16.htm#i834|George Washington Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha Louisa Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||Martin A. Baker|b. 9 Dec 1797\nd. 10 Nov 1868|p8.htm#i842|Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p15.htm#i843|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth11 Mar 1858 Sarah Jane Cottrell, daughter of George Washington Cottrell and Martha Louisa Baker, was born on 11 Mar 1858 at prob Baker Community, Parker County, TX.1 
    Marriage1 Jan 1880 Sarah Jane Cottrell married Aaron C. Henson Sr. on 1 Jan 1880 at Parker County, TX. 
    1880 Census2 Jun 1880 Sarah Jane Cottrell Henson and Aaron C. Henson Sr. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Parker County, TX, at Justice Precincts 6 & 8, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. Aaron was shown as a 23-year-old farmer, born KY; (Sarah) Jane was age 22, born KY. Enumerated next door in household 10 were Sarah Jane's parents and siblings. Other relatives were in household 12 (Sarah Jane's uncle Josiah Baker), household 13 (her cousin James Baker) and household 15 (her great uncle Charles Baker).2 
    Death17 Jun 1898 Sarah Jane Cottrell Henson died on 17 Jun 1898 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, at age 40. 
    Burialaft 17 Jun 1898 She was buried aft 17 Jun 1898 at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX. 

    Family

    		Aaron C. Henson Sr.
    Child
  • Myrtie Henson b. aft 2 Jun 1880

    • Citations

    1. [S92] Tombstone, Sarah Henson, Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County TX, photographed 2002 by JG Russell (private collection).
    2. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Parker County TX, Roll: T9_1323; Page: 2B (458); SD: 3; ED: 139; H9/F9.

    Theo Cottrell

    F, b. 11 November 1885, d. 3 May 1984

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Theo Cottrell|b. 11 Nov 1885\nd. 3 May 1984|p16.htm#i46|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth11 Nov 1885 Theo Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 11 Nov 1885 at prob Clay County, TX. Bobette Richardson's notes indicate a birthdate of 11 Nov 1883; the Social Security Death Index puts it at 1885. The 1885 date also is in line with the census data (14 in 1900, 24 in 1910, 36 in 1920, in 1930).1 
    Real Name Her real name was Maggie Theo. She was generally known by the nickname "Tedd." 
    1900 Census9 Jun 1900 Theo Cottrell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, in the household of her parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. She was shown as age 14, born TX March 1885.2 
    Note20 Oct 1909  When Mattie Cottrell and her younger children moved to Frederick in 1909 (when Mattie finally left M.G.), the house they lived in was apparently purchased in Theo Cottrell's name. Land records in Tillman County OK show the purchase of real estate in Frederick by Theo for $400, recorded November 20, 1909. The lots were 20 and 21 in Block 25 of the First Addition to Frederick Town.3 
    1910 Census18 Apr 1910 Theo Cottrell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Frederick, Tillman County, OK, at Ward 1, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, in the household of her mother Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. She was shown as age 24, a telegraph operator, born TX.4 
    Marriagebtw 20 Apr 1910 - 1 Jan 1911 Theo Cottrell married A.D. Hodges btw 20 Apr 1910 - 1 Jan 1911. 
    1920 Census20 Mar 1920 Theo Cottrell Hodges and A.D. Hodges appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kent County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 20 Mar 1920. A.D. was shown as Alcie B., a 42-year-old public ginner, born TN. Theo was shown as age 36, born TX. Both girls were shown as attending school; Helen was age 8, born TX; Ruby was age 6, born OK.5 
    Marriagebef 1930 Theo Cottrell married James H. Dean bef 1930. 
    1930 Census21 Apr 1930 Theo Cottrell and James H. Dean appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Midland, Midland County, TX, at 617 Texas Ave., enumerated 21 Apr 1930. James was shown as a 34-year-old salesman in a feed store, born TN; Theo was shown as a 40-year-old clerk in a dry goods store, born TX. (She was probably 45 at the time). Both girls (Theo's daughters from her first marriage) -- Helen, age 18, and Ruby, age 16 -- were shown as born TX and attending school.6 
    Death3 May 1984 Theo Cottrell Hodges died on 3 May 1984 at Odessa, Ector County, TX, at age 98.7,8 

    Citations

    1. [S26] Social Security Death Index, http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/
    2. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127.
    3. [S58] Land Records, Tillman County OK.
    4. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Tillman County OK, Roll: T624_1275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 777.
    5. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kent County TX, Roll: T625_1824; Page: 9B; SD: ; ED: 149, H41/F40.
    6. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX, Roll: T626-2376; Page: 30A; SD: 13; ED: 165-1, H573/F599.
    7. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    8. [S95] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, online www.ancestry.com.

    Willie Cottrell

    F, b. 11 January 1895, d. 1896

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Willie Cottrell|b. 11 Jan 1895\nd. 1896|p16.htm#i123|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth11 Jan 1895 Willie Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 11 Jan 1895 at prob UT.1 
    Death1896 Willie Cottrell died in 1896 at prob Provo, Utah County, UT. Notes by Bobette Richardson say Sammy died in Provo in 1892 and Willie in 1895. However, Sammie died in Iowa Park and is buried at Highland Cemetery. Thus, the Cottrell who died in Provo must be Willie. There is a burial record at the official Utah State History burials index website and at Ancestry.com for a "Cottrell" (no first name) in the Provo Cemetery in March 1896, gender and first name unknown. This is most likely Willie.2,3 
    BurialMar 1896 She was buried in Mar 1896 at prob Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah County, UT.4 

    Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S72] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com, Utah State Historical Society. Utah Cemetery Inventory. Salt Lake City, UT: 2000.
    3. [S67] Web site, Utah State History site (http://history.utah.gov).
    4. [S72] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com, Utah State Historical Society. Utah Cemetery Inventory. Salt Lake City, UT: 2000..

    Mary L. Culberson

    F, b. circa 1858

    FatherWilliam S. Culberson
    MotherSophia Davenport b. 16 Jan 1830
    Mary L. Culberson|b. c 1858|p16.htm#i2168|William S. Culberson||p16.htm#i2158|Sophia Davenport|b. 16 Jan 1830|p24.htm#i2141|||||||Jonas Davenport|b. 15 Nov 1774\nd. 9 Feb 1864|p20.htm#i1223|Nancy Baker|b. 31 Dec 1786\nd. 15 Feb 1882|p9.htm#i1246|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1858 Mary L. Culberson, daughter of William S. Culberson and Sophia Davenport, was born c 1858 at NC.1 

    Citations

    1. [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M653_919; Page: 462, H1248/F1248.

    Nancy J. Culberson

    F, b. circa 1852

    FatherWilliam S. Culberson
    MotherSophia Davenport b. 16 Jan 1830
    Nancy J. Culberson|b. c 1852|p16.htm#i2166|William S. Culberson||p16.htm#i2158|Sophia Davenport|b. 16 Jan 1830|p24.htm#i2141|||||||Jonas Davenport|b. 15 Nov 1774\nd. 9 Feb 1864|p20.htm#i1223|Nancy Baker|b. 31 Dec 1786\nd. 15 Feb 1882|p9.htm#i1246|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1852 Nancy J. Culberson, daughter of William S. Culberson and Sophia Davenport, was born c 1852 at NC.1 

    Citations

    1. [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M653_919; Page: 462, H1248/F1248.

    William Culberson

    M, b. circa 1856

    FatherWilliam S. Culberson
    MotherSophia Davenport b. 16 Jan 1830
    William Culberson|b. c 1856|p16.htm#i2167|William S. Culberson||p16.htm#i2158|Sophia Davenport|b. 16 Jan 1830|p24.htm#i2141|||||||Jonas Davenport|b. 15 Nov 1774\nd. 9 Feb 1864|p20.htm#i1223|Nancy Baker|b. 31 Dec 1786\nd. 15 Feb 1882|p9.htm#i1246|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1856 William Culberson, son of William S. Culberson and Sophia Davenport, was born c 1856 at NC.1 

    Citations

    1. [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M653_919; Page: 462, H1248/F1248.

    William S. Culberson

    M

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage9 Nov 1852 William S. Culberson married Sophia Davenport, daughter of Jonas Davenport and Nancy Baker, on 9 Nov 1852.1 
    1860 Census21 Aug 1860 William S. Culberson appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 21 Aug 1860. William was shown as a 36-year-old farmer, born NC; Sophia ("Sophiah") was shown as age 30, born NC. All three children -- Nancy, 8; William 4; and Mary, 2 -- were shown as born NC. The family was living next door to Sophia's brother David and parents, Jonas and Nancy Baker Davenport.2 

    Family

    		Sophia Davenport
    Children
  • Nancy J. Culberson b. c 1852
  • William Culberson b. c 1856
  • Mary L. Culberson b. c 1858

    • Citations

    1. [S66] E-Mail Message, Richard Davenport, e-mail address, 21 Apr 2007.
    2. [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M653_919; Page: 462, H1248/F1248.