Edith Mai (Cotten) Steakley (1905 - 1986)

Born 19 Sep 1905 in Walling, White, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Charles Beecher Steakley Sr — married 19 Oct 1921 in White, Tennessee, United States

Died 14 Dec 1986 at age 81 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Edith (Cotten) Steakley was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.

Edith Mai Cotten was born on September 19, 1905 in Walling, White, Tennessee, United States, daughter of Albert Prince Cotten (1876–1950) and Mary Bersheba Seals (1884–1974).

Edith (16) married Charles Beecher Steakley (19) (born on August 31, 1902 in Quebeck, White; son of Elijah L Steakley and Martha Emelie (Romans) Steakley) on October 19, 1921 in White. ^[1]

In the 1910 census Edith (age 4) was the daughter of Albert Cotten in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States.^[2] Albert Cotten 33, wife Mary B Cotten 26, son Allen C Cotten 6, daughter Edith M Cotten 4, daughter Norene E Cotten 2, daughter Cassie L Cotten 1.

In the 1920 census Edith (age 13) was the daughter of Albert Cotton in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States.^[3] Albert Cotton 43, wife Mary B Cotton 35, son Cley Cotton 15, daughter Edith M Cotton 13, daughter Cassie Cotton 11, son Vaughn Cotton 9, daughter Gladys Cotton 6, daughter Jewel Cotton 4, son Robert K Cotton 0.

In the 1930 census Edith (age 24) was the wife of Charles B Steakley in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States.^[4] Charles B Steakley 27, wife Edith M Steakley 24, son Charles B Steakley, Jr 7, daughter Helen Steakley 6, brother Carl Steakley 23, sister-in-law Earlene Steakley 23, niece Dorothy Steakley 1.

In the 1940 census Edith (age 35) was the wife of Charlie B Steakley in Civil District 11, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.^[5] Charlie B Steakley 37, wife Edith Steakley 35, son Charlie B Steakley, Jr 17, daughter Helen Steakley 15, son Elijah L Steakley 6, son Albert E Steakley 3.

Edith died on December 14, 1986 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, aged 81.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee, White County Records, 1809-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005765502; Image number: 325
   FamilySearch Record: QPQ6-GHQX (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G93Y-36DM
   Edith Cotten marriage to Charles Steakley on 19 Oct 1921 in White, Tennessee, United States.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157161; FHL microfilm: 1375539; Image number: 140; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03636-6
   FamilySearch Record: MGNJ-R62 (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB7-BS1
   Edith M Cotten (4), single daughter, in household of Albert Cotten (33) in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 81; Digital film/folder number: 004968828; FHL microfilm: 1821770; Image number: 971; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03111-6
   FamilySearch Record: MN55-5T2 (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJG-W6C
   Edith M Cotton (13), single daughter, in household of Albert Cotton (43) in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 2; Digital film/folder number: 004950349; FHL microfilm: 2340097; Image number: 362; Sheet number: 47; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03741-1
   FamilySearch Record: 373Y-ZPZ (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R46-KB2
   Edith M Steakley (24), wife, in household of Charles B Steakley (27) in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States. Born in Tennessee.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 69; Digital film/folder number: 005461292; Image number: 20; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: K442-WTP (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-8X4F
   Edith Steakley (35), wife, in household of Charlie B Steakley (37) in Civil District 11, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #37120475 (accessed 6 September 2023)
   Memorial page for Edith Mai Cotten Steakley (19 Sep 1905-14 Dec 1986), citing Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Reba Bain (contributor 46851099).