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Elizabeth Jane (Cotterell) McVay (1825 - 1901)

Elizabeth Jane [uncertain] McVay formerly Cotterell aka Cottrell, McVey
Born in Tennessee, United Statesmap
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of — married 7 Jul 1844 in Missouri City, Texasmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 76 in Bidwell, Laclede, Missouri, United Statesmap
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Biography

Obituary

Mrs. Josephus McVay died at her home near Bidwell 8, Aug 1901. She was born in East TN, 16 March 1825 and had been an invalid for 27 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral was conducted at the family home with Rev. W Thomas conducting the service. Burial was in Rose-Hill cemetery in Goodwin Hollow area.

Research Notes

Disconnecting from parents Henry Cotterell and Polly Murray as it seems more likely Cottrell-1148 is their daughter Elizabeth. Can find no evidence of this Elizabeth Cotterell’s parents as of right now. - McClary-130 20:49, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Sources


  • 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 45; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170208_002_M9CV-7X7; FHL microfilm: 803627; Image number: 45; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01748-0
    FamilySearch Record: MHZF-QPG (accessed 15 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BS7-JWZ
    Elisabeth Mc Vey (33) in Hooker Township, Laclede, Missouri, United States. Born in Kentucky.
  • 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 16; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 004273670_001_M9CN-QKM; FHL microfilm: 000552285; Image number: 40; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01556-2
    FamilySearch Record: M466-472 (accessed 15 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DZ43-GB4
    Elizabeth McVey (45) in Hooker Township, Laclede, Missouri, United States. Born in Kentucky.
  • 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00002; Digital film/folder number: 005161231; FHL microfilm: 1254697; Image number: 284; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: M6XF-T6T (accessed 15 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBN-J1M
    Elizabeth Mc Vay (52), wife, Keeping House, in household of Josephus Mc Vay (56) in Hooker Township, Laclede, Missouri, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States.

See also:

  • Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #38638559 (accessed 15 February 2024)
    Memorial page for Elizabeth Cottrell McVey (16 Mar 1825-8 Aug 1901), citing Davis-Rosehill Cemetery, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Jane Anne Pennington (contributor 47099145).




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