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Title: William Cotton
Post by: whiteroselass on Sunday 05 March 17 19:04 GMT (UK)
Born 1804 in Hensall/Kellington area.  Mother Elizabeth Cotton. No father mentioned on birth certificate.

I have him on all census returns except 1871.  he married x 2 to Elizabeth Farrar and Mary Wildes       I  assume he has not moved from the area.  Can anyone help please.
Title: Re: William Cotton
Post by: chempat on Sunday 05 March 17 19:15 GMT (UK)
Do you want us to help you find him in 1871?

If so, when were his children born?

If you want to know his Father, what have you found out about Elizabeth Cotton?
Title: Re: William Cotton
Post by: SmallTownGirl on Sunday 05 March 17 19:19 GMT (UK)
Where was he in 1861?
Was he with wife Mary then and any children/grandchildren?
Have you found his wife/widow in 1871?
Have you checked for his death between 1861 and 1871?

STG
Title: Re: William Cotton
Post by: keyboard86 on Sunday 05 March 17 20:36 GMT (UK)
Hi all, I think the family in 1861 are on RG09/3436/33/3 Pontefract, their is this death on GRO Index:-

William Cotton March qtr 1864 Pontefract 9c 64 aged 59

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