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     Daisie Dean Beatrice WATTS was buried in Scottsville Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

Daisie Dean Beatrice WATTS, daughter of George Weaver WATTS and Adelia Reed, was born on 5 November 1903 in Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Daisie Dean Beatrice WATTS died on 9 September 1905 in Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 1.²

     Mark WATTS, son of George Weaver WATTS and Adelia Reed, was born on 1 May 1893 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Mark WATTS died on 8 May 1893 in Bibb County, Alabama.² He was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Ardell BICE was buried in Scottsville Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

Ardell BICE, son of Arthur Talmadge BICE and Minnie Ann Ronada WATTS, was born on 26 September 1907.

Ardell BICE died on 22 May 1923 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 15.¹

     Mary GARRETT was born in 1837 in Alabama.¹

Mary married William C. ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, on 19 January 1854 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

     Martha Elizabeth PARKER, daughter of Robert PARKER and Edna Seaberry, was born in 1836 in Alabama.

Martha married Pressley Berry ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, on 9 August 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Martha Elizabeth PARKER died on 22 February 1887 in Jefferson County, Alabama.² She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Mary M. WOOD was buried in Six Mile Cemetery.

Mary M. WOOD, daughter of Robert W. WOOD, was born on 7 June 1829 in Alabama.¹

Mary married Wiley Vincent ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, on 16 April 1846 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Mary M. WOOD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.³

Mary M. WOOD died on 17 October 1875 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 46.

     Sarah married Wiley Vincent ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, in 1876 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Mary FULTON was born in 1841 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Mary married Francis Marion ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, on 20 September 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama. The marriage was performed by David B. Brown, J. P.²

Mary FULTON and Francis Marion ARNOLD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Marion Arnold, age 28, farmer; Mary, age 25, Keeping House; Lee, age 9; Ciclera, age 4; and Ella, age 2. All were born in Alabama. Marion had $400 in personal property and $250 in real estate.³

Mary FULTON and Francis Marion ARNOLD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 June 1880 in Beat 5, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Fernandes Arnold, a 40 year old farmer; wife Mary, 40, keeping house; son Lee, 17, farm labor; daughter Lidara [Sidera], 13, at home; daughter Ella, 11, at home; and daughter Fannie, 5, at home.⁴

Mary FULTON died on 5 May 1898 in Bibb County, Alabama.⁵ She was buried in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Amanda PARKER was buried in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama. She was School Teacher.

Amanda PARKER, daughter of John PARKER and Sarah "Sally" BROWN, was born on 22 May 1838.

Amanda PARKER died on 6 August 1920 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 82.

     Charlotte COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 5 October 1810 in Tennessee. She was also known as Celia.

Charlotte married first David A. S. WALKER on 14 April 1831 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Charlotte COTTINGHAM died on 6 February 1893 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 82.

     Huldah COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born in 1819 in Tennessee.

Huldah married John M. CATES on 6 May 1836 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Huldah COTTINGHAM died before 1874.

     Rebecca COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 17 February 1822 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.

Rebecca married Benjamin Caswell BATTLE on 4 August 1841 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Rebecca COTTINGHAM died on 31 March 1890 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 68. She was buried in Wesley Chapel Community Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Bibb County, Alabama.

     John Pinkney COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 10 June 1824 in Bibb County, Alabama. He was a saw mill operator.

John married Mary Amanda COCHRAN, daughter of Rev. William Lynch COCHRAN and Susanna Melton, on 18 September 1845 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

John Cottingham was listed in the 1848 Tax List for Bibb County, District two. He was taxed for one poll and one silver watch.²

John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John P. Cottingham, 36, farmer, $500 personal property, $1800 real estate; Mary A., 30; Sarah E., 14; Oliver J., 12; Lucindia, 10; Wm. C., 7; Jessee G., 3; and John M., 3 months. All were born in Alabama.³

John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 June 1870 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jno. Cottingham a 46-year-old farmer, and Maria, his 40-year-old wife. He had real estate valued at $2000 and persnal property $800. Also in the household were Elizabeth Cottingham, 21; Wm. Cottingham, 18, farm hand; Jesse, 13; Alabama, 8; Elisha, 5; and Emma, 2.⁴

John Pinkney COTTINGHAM was merchant in 1880 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.

John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1880 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Cottingham, a 56-year-old farmer, and Mary, his 47-year-old wife. Also in the household were Elishy, 14, son, at school; Nasy(?), 12, daughter; Edger, 10, son; Amandy, 7, daugther; Marthy, 4, daughter; Jessy, 23, son, farmer; Madora, 23, daughter-in-law; Nelia, 4, granddaughter; and Johnnie, 2, grandson.⁵

John Pinkney COTTINGHAM died on 28 June 1888 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 64. He was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

     James Monroe COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 25 June 1826 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

James married Anna Elizabeth TRUCKS on 12 February 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

James Monroe COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 3 August 1860, in the household of his parents Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. Elisha Cottingham, Sr., a 72 year old farmer, and wife, Nancy, age 69, both born in South Carolina. He had real estate valued $3800 and personal estate valued $19,455. Also in the household were: Sarah Wilson, 77, personal estate $300, born North Carolina; Margaret St. Clair, 64, personal estate $64, born North Carolina; J. M. Cottingham, a 34 year old farmer, personal estate $3250; Eliza Cottingham, 33; James M. Cottingham, 7; George Cottingham, 6; Elisha Cottingham, 4; Charles Cottingham, 3; and Parilee Cottingham, 1. All the later Cottinghams were born in Alabama. Living next door was Elisha Cottingham (Jr.), a 21 year old farmer, born Alabama.

James began military service at age 35 on 8 February 1862 in Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama, when he enlisted as a private in Co. H 29th Alabama Infantry, CSA and continued in service until captured at the Battle of Nashville 15 Dec 1864. He was discharged from the military prison at Camp Douglas, Illinois 18 June 1865 upon the end of the war.

James Monroe COTTINGHAM was a merchant in 1880 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He had a successful general merchantile business called J. M. Cottingham & Son. He operated it along with his son E. N. Cottingham, a graduate of the Commercial College of Lexington, Kentucky.

James Monroe COTTINGHAM died on 5 January 1910 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 83.³ He was buried in Cottingham Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 17 June 1828 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Moses married first Nancy Catherine WOODS on 6 December 1849 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM and Nancy Catherine WOODS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 November 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Moses Cottingham, a 22-year-old farmer and his 18-year-old wife, Catherine. They lived next door to Jeremiah and Charlotte Brown Tate and Asa A. and Mary Brown.²

Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM and Nancy Catherine WOODS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 September 1860 in Louisville, Winn Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as Moses L. Cottingham, a 31 year old farmer and his 27 year old wife, Nancy C. Cottingham, both born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $700 and personal estate valued $4000. Also in the household were Serenia A. Cottingham, age 9, born Alabama; Elisha W. Cottingham, age 8, born Alabama; Martha A. Cottingham, age 6, born Florida; Isabella P. Cottingham, age 3, born Alabama; and Margaret H. Cottingham, age 4 months, born Louisiana.³

Moses began military service at age 33 on 15 October 1861 in Monroe, Louisiana, as a private in Co. A 28th Louisiana Infantry, CSA and continued until discharged 9 Apr 1865. In the 1907 Confederate census he was living at Randolph, Alabama.

Nancy died in March 1862 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, at age 29 leaving Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM as a widow. Moses was in the army and was himself very sick with measles. "However, his children had to be sent to their grandparents in Alabama, and since the railroad tracks had been torn up trying to keep the Yankees from getting to Vicksburg, they could not go by train.

Cirrenia (Rena) Abagail being the oldest, took care of the younger ones, including a 9-month old brother (John David) and 2-year old sister (Henrietta) during the three weeks it took to make the trip by ox wagon. She had only mashed sweet potatoes to feed the baby and she washed clothes every night.

An old Baptist preacher about 70 years old who had come to escort them, the oldest boy who was 10 (Elisha), and one black man sent by their father, got the children safely to their relatives."⁴

Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 June 1870 in Six Mile District, Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Mose Cottingham, a 40 year old farmer, with real estate valued $1500 and personal estate valued $800. His inferred children were Wilson Cottingham, an 18 year old farm hand; Martha Cottingham, age 15; Parily Cottingham, age 12; and Henrietta Cottingham, age 10. All were born in Alabama. Also in the household was Henry Camel, a 16 year old black farm hand, born Alabama. John David Cottingham, age 8, is believed to have heen living with his grandfather, Elisha.

Moses married second Erie RISINGER on 9 February 1871 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM died on 29 August 1911 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 83.⁵ He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Moses left a will dated 10 April 1909 in Bibb County, Alabama. His heirs were "the beloved children of my first wife" -- Mrs. Rena Langston, Elisha W. Cottingham, Paralee Hayes, Martha A. Saunders, John David Cottingham, and the heirs of Henrietta Fitts. Then it named his "beloved wife Erie" and her daughter Ivy, son Sam, daughter Daisy, daughter Jessie, daughter Mrs. Florence Lindsay, and the heirs of son Charlie. His son Sam and daughter Jessie were named executors. Witnesses were G. B. Cleveland and R. E. Narrimore.

A codicil was added 12 May 1911 making some changes to the will. Changes included, "my daughter Daisey Mitchell (nee Cottingham deceased)," 35 acres of land lying west of Pratt's Ferry road in section 29, township 23, range 11E, I now bequeath to "my daughter Ivi Cottingham." Based on this change he revoked the item bequeathing a section of land that he had left jointly to his wife and to daughter Ivy, changing it to now go only to "my beloved wife Erie Cottingham." He also added to what he had initially given to his "beloved granddaughters Kathleen and Margaret Cottingham" (daughters of Charlie) granting them another 10 acres near the Ashby road. He added a bequeath of some land to his "beloved daughter Mrs. R. E. (Florence) Lindsay" being the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 33, township 23, range 11 east. Witnesses were H. S. Burt and G. B. Cleveland.⁶

     Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 17 July 1836 in Bibb County, Alabama. He was also known as Henry.

Harvey married Zilpha PRATT on 17 January 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Hopkins and Sarah Pratt.

Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM and Zilpha PRATT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 August 1860 in Six Mile District, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as H. P. Cottingham, a 30 year old farmer and his 32 year old wife, Zilpha, both born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $1000 and personal estate $3100. Also in the household were inferred children: Florence, 6; Mary, 5; and Jennie L. Cottingham, 3; all born in Alabama. They lived near Harvey's father, Elisha, and other family.

Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM and Zilpha PRATT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1870 in Six Mile District, Brierfield, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Cottingham, a 40 year old farmer and wife, Sophia, age 43, both born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $500 and personal estate also $500. Also in the household were their inferred chidren: Florence, 16; Mary, 14; Jenny, 12; Sally, 8; Monroe, 5; Edgar, 3; and Willis, 1. All were born in Alabama.

Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM died on 2 February 1879 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 42. He was buried in Cottingham Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Catherine Lucinda COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born on 18 June 1832 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Catherine married first David TRUCKS on 23 December 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Catherine married second William Pleasant McElroy circa 1870.

Catherine Lucinda COTTINGHAM died on 19 August 1930 in Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 98.

     Appy Caroline COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born in 1838 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Appy married first Francis Marion TRUCKS on 17 December 1856 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Appy married second Rev. William John Hawkins on 13 June 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Appy Caroline COTTINGHAM died on 20 September 1920 in Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Elisha D. COTTINGHAM III, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, was born in 1840 in Bibb County, Alabama. He was a farmer.

Elisha D. COTTINGHAM III appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 August 1860 in Six Mile District, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Elisha Cottingham, a 21 year old farmer, born in Alabama. He lived next to his father, Elisha Cottingham, Sr. and famiy.

Elisha began military service on 8 February 1862 in Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama, where he enlisted in Co. H 29th Alabama Infantry Volunteers, CSA. This regiment seved in the Confederate Army of Tennessee. He died in service.

Elisha D. COTTINGHAM III died in 1864.

     David married Charlotte COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 14 April 1831 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     John married Huldah COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 6 May 1836 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Benjamin Caswell BATTLE was born on 2 August 1821 in North Carolina.^1,2

Benjamin married Rebecca COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 4 August 1841 in Bibb County, Alabama.³

Benjamin Caswell BATTLE died on 16 December 1859 in Mississippi at age 38.² He was buried in Wesley Chapel Community Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Anna Elizabeth TRUCKS was born on 5 April 1827.

Anna married James Monroe COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 12 February 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Anna Elizabeth TRUCKS died on 5 May 1912 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 85. She was buried in Cottingham Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Mary Amanda COCHRAN, daughter of Rev. William Lynch COCHRAN and Susanna Melton, was born on 18 November 1830 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Mary married John Pinkney COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 18 September 1845 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Mary Amanda COCHRAN and John Pinkney COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John P. Cottingham, 36, farmer, $500 personal property, $1800 real estate; Mary A., 30; Sarah E., 14; Oliver J., 12; Lucindia, 10; Wm. C., 7; Jessee G., 3; and John M., 3 months. All were born in Alabama.²

Mary Amanda COCHRAN and John Pinkney COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 June 1870 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jno. Cottingham a 46-year-old farmer, and Maria, his 40-year-old wife. He had real estate valued at $2000 and persnal property $800. Also in the household were Elizabeth Cottingham, 21; Wm. Cottingham, 18, farm hand; Jesse, 13; Alabama, 8; Elisha, 5; and Emma, 2.³

Mary Amanda COCHRAN died on 11 July 1879 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 48. She died of consumption, per the 1880 Bibb County Mortaility Schedule. She was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Mary Amanda COCHRAN and John Pinkney COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1880 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Cottingham, a 56-year-old farmer, and Mary, his 47-year-old wife. Also in the household were Elishy, 14, son, at school; Nasy(?), 12, daughter; Edger, 10, son; Amandy, 7, daugther; Marthy, 4, daughter; Jessy, 23, son, farmer; Madora, 23, daughter-in-law; Nelia, 4, granddaughter; and Johnnie, 2, grandson.⁴

     Nancy Catherine WOODS was born on 23 December 1832 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Nancy married Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 6 December 1849 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Nancy Catherine WOODS and Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 November 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Moses Cottingham, a 22-year-old farmer and his 18-year-old wife, Catherine. They lived next door to Jeremiah and Charlotte Brown Tate and Asa A. and Mary Brown.¹

Nancy Catherine WOODS and Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 September 1860 in Louisville, Winn Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as Moses L. Cottingham, a 31 year old farmer and his 27 year old wife, Nancy C. Cottingham, both born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $700 and personal estate valued $4000. Also in the household were Serenia A. Cottingham, age 9, born Alabama; Elisha W. Cottingham, age 8, born Alabama; Martha A. Cottingham, age 6, born Florida; Isabella P. Cottingham, age 3, born Alabama; and Margaret H. Cottingham, age 4 months, born Louisiana.²

In March 1862 Nancy Catherine died in Winn Parish, Louisiana, at age 29. Moses was in the army and was himself very sick with measles. "However, his children had to be sent to their grandparents in Alabama, and since the railroad tracks had been torn up trying to keep the Yankees from getting to Vicksburg, they could not go by train.

Cirrenia (Rena) Abagail being the oldest, took care of the younger ones, including a 9-month old brother (John David) and 2-year old sister (Henrietta) during the three weeks it took to make the trip by ox wagon. She had only mashed sweet potatoes to feed the baby and she washed clothes every night.

An old Baptist preacher about 70 years old who had come to escort them, the oldest boy who was 10 (Elisha), and one black man sent by their father, got the children safely to their relatives."³

     Elizabeth RISINGER was born on 24 January 1845 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was also known as Erie.

Erie married Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 9 February 1871 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Elizabeth RISINGER died on 6 October 1920 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 75. She was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.