Born in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
Douglas Bertram Wesson
— married
21 Nov 1907 in Falkland Township, Pitt, North Carolina, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 91
in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 12 Apr 2024
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Biography
Elba Brown Cotten was born on 29 October 1886 in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, United States as the daughter of Robert Randolph Cotten (FamilySearch Profile) and Sallie Swepson Sims Southall (FamilySearch Profile).[1]
In 1900, Elba B Co* (14), was a single daughter, in the household of Robert R Co* (61 years) in Falkland Township, Pitt, North Carolina, United States. [2]
Elba (21) married Douglas Bertram Wesson (23) (born on 25 October 1884 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States; son of Joseph Hawes Wesson and Florence May (Stebbins) Wesson) on 21 November 1907 in Falkland Township, Pitt, North Carolina, United States.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
In 1910, Elba C Wesson (23), was a wife, in the household of Douglas B Wesson (25) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [8]
In 1920, Elba C Wesson (33), was a wife, in the household of Douglas B Wesson (35 years) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [9]
In 1930, Ella Wesson (43), was a wife, in the household of Douglas B Wesson (45) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [10]
In 1940, Elba Wesson (53), was a wife, in the household of Douglas Wesson (55) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [11]
Elba died on 27 October 1978 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, aged 91. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.[12]
Research Notes
Don Jas. B. Wesson (Spouse) may need a profile.
Sources
- ↑ Birth Registration:
"North Carolina, Church Records, 1700-1970"
citing Digital film/folder number: 008132979; Image number: 15
FamilySearch Record: WZZV-4T2M (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSVY-79X6-L
Elba Brown Cotten birth 29 Oct 1886 in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, United States, child of R R Cotten & S S Cotten. - ↑ 1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 36; Digital film/folder number: 004117840; FHL microfilm: 1241212; Image number: 340; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00757-1
FamilySearch Record: MSBX-DRY (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D8M9-YSB
Elba B Co* (14), single daughter, in household of Robert R Co* (61 years) in Falkland Township, Pitt, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ Marriage:
"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102472014; Image number: 1331
FamilySearch Record: QP92-8RSX (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZH-ZVYY
Elba Brown Cotten (21) marriage to Douglas Betram Wesson or Wissin (23) on 21 Nov 1907 in Pitt, North Carolina, United States. - ↑ Marriage:
"North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007611198; FHL microfilm: 333703; Record number: 918; Packet letter: F
FamilySearch Record: F8WS-Z2Z (accessed 13 April 2024)
Elba Brown Cotten (21) marriage to Don Jas. B. Wesson (23) on 21 Nov 1907 in Falkland Township, Pitt, North Carolina, United States. - ↑ Marriage:
"North Carolina, Church Records, 1700-1970"
citing Digital film/folder number: 008132979; Image number: 37
FamilySearch Record: WZZC-SWMM (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSVY-79XC-H
Elba Cotten marriage to Douglas Wesson on 21 Nov 1907 in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, United States. - ↑ Marriage:
"North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007614564; FHL microfilm: 540328; Record number: 1199; Packet letter: I
FamilySearch Record: F87T-26K (accessed 13 April 2024)
Elba Brown Cotten (21) marriage to Douglas Betrane Wesson (23) on 21 Nov 1907 in Pitt, North Carolina, United States. - ↑ Marriage:
"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102471873; Image number: 202
FamilySearch Record: QP92-X2RZ (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZH-QSNZ
Elba Brown Cotten (21) marriage to Douglas B Wesson (23) on 21 Nov 1907 in Pitt, North Carolina, United States. - ↑ 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: 004971702; FHL microfilm: 1374602; Image number: 765; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03408-3
FamilySearch Record: M2JG-2ZQ (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNL-WRD
Elba C Wesson (23), wife, in household of Douglas B Wesson (25) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ 1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 100; Digital film/folder number: 004966079; FHL microfilm: 1820701; Image number: 228; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01869-0
FamilySearch Record: MXBW-SJL (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6G-24R
Elba C Wesson (33), wife, in household of Douglas B Wesson (35 years) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ 1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004951088; FHL microfilm: 2340642; Image number: 249; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03853-2
FamilySearch Record: XQGC-2Q6 (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4L-QH3
Ella Wesson (43), wife, in household of Douglas B Wesson (45) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ 1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 42; Digital film/folder number: 005460868; Image number: 698; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: K4FM-NCF (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-HC4P
Elba Wesson (53), wife, in household of Douglas Wesson (55) in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #80214280 (accessed 15 May 2024)
Memorial page for Elba Brown Cotten Wesson (29 Oct 1886-27 Oct 1978), citing Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: KZLB-JCV
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