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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Albert and Susie (Wallace) Cotton , 8 South 51 West


ALBERT'S FAMILY

1860 Marion County, Indiana, Wm. Cotton is25 Sarah J. Cotton 18, and Franklin C. Cotton 1.


In 1870 Jefferson County, Kansas, Wm. Catton is 35, Jane Catton 28, Franklin Catton 11, and Rufas Catton 8.

Irma Bulotte was in Shawnee County in 1870, eight months old, with Elma 54, Fanny 27, Mary 9, Gu Gutuff 5, and Lidia 3.
In 1880 Shawnee County, Etienne Bullotte is 65, Juline 37, Mary 18, Gustaff 14, Lidda 12, IRIENA 10, Albert 8, and Reanult 6.
"Bollotte Etieune (Bullette Ettina), a Civil War veteran, fought for the 8th regiment Kansas Infantry, Company E. He mustered on September 16, 1861, as a private, he mustered out July 16, 1864, as a private. He then transferred to the veteran corps July 16, 1864. Bollotte had fought in the Battle of Chickamauga and he was held a prisoner for 12 days. He was wounded in his right leg and right hand. He received a pension for 8 dollars a month.
Etieune was born in France in 1815. He married his wife Zumla. They both moved to Indianola, Kansas in 1859. They moved into a home in North Topeka in 1869 and he worked as a farmer on his property. They had two sons named Gus Bollotte and Albert Bollotte and three daughters named Mrs. Mary Elliott, Mrs. Irma Epperson, and Mrs. Regina Majors. Zumla died on August 19, 1927. Bollotte died on November 28, 1891, of old age. He is buried at Rochester Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. "
Zulma 1843-1927 is also buried in Topeka, # 66162328.

In 1910 Shawnee County, Kansas, Rufus is a farm laborer, 48, Irma 40.

Rufus A. and Irma Cotten proved up a quarter in sections 3 and 10, 10S 50W in 1914.
They are buried in Topeka, Kansas, Rufus 1861-1910 # 66522935, and Irma "Cotton" Epperson 1869-1956 # 66957670.
"Mrs. Erma Cotton Epperson, 87, Route 3, North Topeka, died Friday at a local hospital. She was born September 1, 1869 on the farm where she lived all her life until the past 7 years when she made her home with a niece, Mrs. Florence Israel, 1834 N. Kansas Avenue.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Harve Majors, Topeka and several nieces and nephews. "


Alvy Catton 4, Lucinda Catton 3, John Stiger 26, and Charles Strite 27.


In 1880, Frank Cotten is 21, William Cotten 45, Sarah J. Cotten 38, all born in Indiana, Alva M. Cotten 14, Missouri, Loretta A. Cotten 8, Kansas, Eliza W. Cotten 1, Kansas, Lucinda Cotten 64 Ohio.

In 1910 Flagler precinct, Kit Carson County, Sarah J. Cotton is 68, granddaughter Esther Luker 15. This is Loretta's daughter.

(Charles Burton Cotten was born Feb 1, 1874 in Grantville, Kansas to William Cotten and Sarah J. Curtis.

He proved up a quarter in sections 3 and 10, 10S 50W in 1913.

He married Grace Mary Snyder, and had Alice Loretta Cotten on April 8, 1916, baptised in Colorado Springs.

In 1920 Grand Island, Nebraska, Charles B. Cotten is 45, Grace M. Cotten 31, Alta M. Cotten 9, John W. Cotten 5, Alice L. Cotten 3, and Clara J. Cotten 0.

In 1930 Grand Island, Charles Cotten is 56, Grace Cotten 40, Alta Cotten 19, William Cotten 15, Alice Cotten 14, Clara Cotten 11, Francis Cotten 7, Joseph Cotten 6, Robert Cotten 4, and Leon Cotten 1.


Jack William Cotten was born at Flagler on Dec 13, 1914. )


Franklin C. Cotten, 22 - Marriage Date: 19 Apr 1881 in Douglas, Kansas, spouse: Sarepta A, Smith.

In 1900 Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Albert E. Cotton is 13, with Franklin and Serepta A., both 41. Edna L. is 17, Geneva W. 1, and Charles B. 26.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Franklin C. "Colton" is 51, Serepta A. Colton 51, and Geneva Colton 11.

Frank Cottom claimed a quarter in section 12, 9S 51W in 1912.

In 1920 Mesa County, Colorado, Franklin C. Cotton is 60, Serpeta A. Cotton 60, and Geneva C. Cotton 21 is a teacher.

In 1940 Maricopa County, Arizona, Geneva M. Modesti 41 is widowed, Robert E. Modesti 11, and Silvester E. Modesti 3. Serepta A. Cotter 81 is also widowed

Franklin Calvin Cotten, born 1 Mar 1859 in Indiana, died 27 Oct 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona, Burial Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Memorial ID 68584364.
Serepta Adaline Smith Cotten, born 10 Oct 1858 in Andrew County, Missouri, died 22 May 1948 in Phoenix, Memorial ID 68584436.

Geneva M. Modesti Schafer, born 8 Jun 1898, died 18 Sep 1992 in Phoenix, also buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Section 31; Block 1, Memorial ID 104526051.

SUSAN'S FAMILY

Susan G. Wallace was born December 26, 1883 in Montour, Tama County, Iowa to Henry G. Wallace and Harriet Leyenberger.

ALBERT AND SUSAN

Albert Elsworth Cotten of Flagler and Susan Gemmiel Wallace of Tama County, Iowa, married in Kit Carson County on December 21, 1909.

1912

Susie claimed a quarter in section 19, 8S 51W in 1914.

In 1920 Mesa County, Colorado, Susan is 36, teaching school, with Albert E. 33, a blacksmith born in Kansas.

Albert 43 and Susan 46 are in San Juan County, New Mexico in 1930.

In 1935 Albert E. is a laborer for a box company in Phoenix, Arizona, with Susan G. at 4201 Longview Avenue.


Bert Ellsworth Cotten registered for WWII in Vista, Missouri, no occupation, with Susan as his reference.
He was born June 25, 1885 at Ozawkie, Kansas.
Susan 1883-1969 is buried in Tama County # 13663851, with Bert E. Cotten 1886-1974.

EDNA

In 1900 Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Franklin and Serepta A., both 41. Edna L. is 17, Albert E. 13, Geneva W. 1, and Charles B. 26.

EDNA'S HUSBAND'S FAMILY

Earnest Blodgett was in Linn County, Iowa in 1880, age 3, with Alvin 38 born in Illinois, and Ophelia 34 in Pennsylvania. Clara M. is 12, Foster L. 10, Prescott L. 7, Etta M. 5, EARNIST 3, and Archie R. 1.

In 1900 Powiesheik County, Iowa, A. Blodgett is 58, Ophelia 53, Clara M. 32, Etta 25, Ernest 23, and Grace C. 17.

1905 Hugo, Colorado "Sam Kaufman from north of Flagler was in this vicinity the latter part of last week."

Ernest's sister Martha E. Blodgett, 32, married Samuel W. Kaufman on January 1, 1907.
"The parents of Sam Kaufman gave himself and bride a grand supper on his arrival from Colorado Springs. The threshing gang were there and quite a number of others were invited. They have gone to housekeeping on his homestead."



(Etta is in Lincoln County, Colorado in 1910, 34, married to Samuel W. Kaufman 31, with Mary O. 2nand newborn Alvin J. .

Alvin Blodgett died in Colorado Springs, buried in Linn County 1841-1920 # 67007417, with Ophelia dying in 1934.

EDNA AND ERNEST

Edna L. Cotton and Ernest A. Blodgett married in Kit Carson County on June 11, 1907.


They're in Weld County in 1910, Ernest A. 33 and Edna L. 27.

In 1930 Ramah, Colorado, Ernest is 53, daughter Margarie 18.

In 1940 they're in Colorado Springs, Ernest A. 63, Edna L. 57, Margery G. Kosely 28, John J. Kosley 30, with four kids.

Ernest 1876-1942 # 16591435 and Edna Lee 1882-1962 # 16591454 are buried in Colorado Springs.

Margery Blodgett Kosley Engle 1912-2005 is buried in Colorado Springs # 14300570, John GJeraald Kosley 1909-1987.

Colorado College alumni "Frank E. Cotten ’50, Colorado Springs, June 3, 2003. Frank spent most of his life in commercial insurance and real estate before his retirement. Survivors include his wife Marijane. "


LORETTA

Cortez E. Blackburn of Olathe, Colorado and Mrs. Loretta Luker were married at the residence of Monroe Blackburn in Olathe on Monday, August 31, 1903, Rev. Asbburn officiating.

Feb 10, 1905 "Mrs. Cort Blackburn died last Monday morning. She had only been sick for a few days. She leaves a husband to mourn her death..

1907 Montrose " Cortez Blackburn and Lewis Hunt left Thursday for Topeka Kansas, where Mr. Blackburn will visit his stepdaughter, Miss Esther Luker. They will visit relatives in Missouri before returning.


In 1910 Flagler precinct, Kit Carson County, Sarah J. Cotton is 68, granddaughter Esther Luker 15. This is Loretta's daughter.

Lucinda Esther Luker born in Topeka, KS around 1895. Her father's name was William Luker who was married to Loretta Alwilda Cotten.

July 1913 " A marriage license was issued last Thursday to Daniel M. Dibble, 21, and L. Esther Luker, 18, both of Manhattan.


In 1920 Topeka, Dan Dibble is 25, Esther Dibble 24, Roma Dibble 4, and Virginia Dibble 1.
Esther Luker Dibble and Dan M. Dibble divorced in Topeka in Augsut 1923, with children.

Lucinda Esther (Luker)(Dibble) Zimmerman 28 Mar 1895 - 26 Jun 1972 is buried in Topeka Cemetery Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, Sec 179 Lot 70, MEMORIAL ID 179228404.

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