George D. Cotton Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire
From: Jody Goodson - kestrell@prodigy.net

Surname: COTTON
Source:  History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens
          by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915

Page 997

     GEORGE D. COTTON resides on the old homestead which has
been in the family name for more than a century, located in North
Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. In association with
his son, Fred Cotton, he follows general farming and dairying, and
deals extensively in cattle. He was born in North Hampton, November
21, 1845, and is a son of Jonathan and Mary (Sleeper) Cotton.
Jonathan Cotton was born in North Hampton and always followed
farming. He was a strict adherent of Democratic principles in politics.
His wife, Mary Sleeper in maiden life, was born in Rye, New Hampshire.
and their marriage was blessed with the following children: Sarah, wife
of Orin Foye; Alvina, wife of Leavit Dalton; George D., and Morris.
who makes his home with his brother.
     George D. Cotton received a limited education in the common schools,
and from earliest boyhood has been engaged in farm work. He has
always been a trader in cattle and it is safe to say there is no beter judge
of a herd in this region. He handles Jerseys, Holsteins and native
breeds, and has met with more than ordinary success. He has taken
an earnest interest in public affairs, and always is found in support of
those projects tending toward the improvement of the community. He is
a Democrat, and served numerous terms as road supervisor.
     Mr. Cotton was united in marriage with Miss Addie Bunker of Rye,
who was one of the following children born to Lemuel and Sarah (Towle)

Page 998 

Bunker: Mary; Julia, wife of Edward Balch; Sarah; and Addie. But
one child is the issue of this union, Fred Cotton, who married Theodosia
Garland of Rye. Religiously, the family attends the Christian Church.
Mr. Cotton is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
of Hampton.

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