Born in Harrison, Indiana, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
Judson M Cotner
— married
3 Jan 1867 in Harrison, Indiana, United States
Descendants 
Mother of
Eliza Anna (Cotner) Lewis
Died
at age 73
in Dalton City, Moultrie, Illinois, United States
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Biography
Mary Jane Adams was born on December 19, 1850 in Harrison, Indiana, United States.
Mary (16) married Judson M Cotner (23) (born on January 8, 1843 in Harrison) on January 3, 1867 in Harrison.[1] Their daughter was Eliza Anna Cotner (1874–1940).
In 1870, Mary (19) was living in Boon, Harrison with her husband, Judson (undefined); and Jane Cotner (undefined), and Delila Cotner (undefined). [2]
In 1880, Mary (29) was living in household of Judson Cotner (37) in Milam, Macon with her husband, Judson (37); their children, Eliza A. (6), and Elizabeth (3); and Jane Cotner (27), Delila Cotner (11), William H. Cotner (9), and David E. Cotner (7/12). [3]
In 1900, Mary (49) was living in household of Judson Cotner (57) in Dora, Moultrie with her husband, Judson (57); their daughter, Elsie (10); and Mary J Cotner (52), David E Cotner (20), and Frederick Cotner (18). [4]
In 1910, Mary (59) was living in household of David E Cotner (29) in Dora, Moultrie with David E Cotner (undefined), and Mary J Cotner (undefined). [5]
In 1920, Mary (69) was living in household of Emmett D Cotner (39) in Dora, Moultrie with Emmett D Cotner (39), Ola Cotner (24), Donald L Cotner (2), Baby C Cotner (0), Mary Jane Cotner (69), and Fred Cotner (35). [6]
Mary died on October 21, 1924 in Dalton City, Moultrie, aged 73.[7] [8] [9]
Sources
- ↑ Marriage: "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941"
Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Harrison County, Indiana;index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol W. P. A. Original Record Located, Corydon Compiled; Book: F; Page: 126
Ancestry Record 5059 #17990 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary J Adams marriage to Judson Cotner on 3 Jan 1867 in Harrison, Indiana, USA. - ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1870; Census Place: Boon, Harrison, Indiana; Roll: M593_321; Page: 29B
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #23076673 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Jane Cotner (21), Keeping House, in Boon, Harrison, Indiana. Born in Indiana.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Judson Cotner M 26 Farmer Indiana Jane Cotner F 21 Keeping House Indiana Delila Cotner F At Home Indiana - ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1880; Census Place: Milam, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 229; Page: 518a; Enumeration District: 158
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #21414084 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Jane Cotner (27), wife, Housekeeper, in household of Judson Cotner (37) in Milam, Macon, Illinois, USA. Born in Iowa.Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Judson Cotner M White 37 Married Head Farmer Iowa Jane Cotner F White 27 Married Wife Housekeeper Iowa Delila Cotner F White 11 Single Daughter Iowa William H. Cotner M White 9 Single Son Iowa Eliza A. Cotner F White 6 Single Daughter Arkansas Elizabeth Cotner F White 3 Single Daughter Illinois David E. Cotner M White 7/12 Single Son Illinois - ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1900; Census Place: Dora, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: 332; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0097
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #12486419 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary J Cotner (52), wife, in household of Judson Cotner (57) in Dora, Moultrie, Illinois. Born in Indiana, USA.Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Judson Cotner M White 57 Married Head Farmer Indiana, USA Mary J Cotner F White 52 Married Wife Indiana, USA David E Cotner M White 20 Single Son Farm Laborer Illinois, USA Frederick Cotner M White 18 Single Son Farm Laborer Illinois, USA Judson E Cotner M White 13 Single Son Student Illinois, USA Elsie Cotner F White 10 Single Daughter Student Illinois, USA - ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: Dora, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: T624_314; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374327
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #112176565 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary J Cotner (61), widowed mother, in household of David E Cotner (29) in Dora, Moultrie, Illinois, USA. Born in Indiana.Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place David E Cotner M White 29 Single Head Farmer Illinois Mary J Cotner F White 61 Widowed Mother Indiana - ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1920; Census Place: Dora, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 167
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #96097560 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary Jane Cotner (69), widowed mother, in household of Emmett D Cotner (39) in Dora, Moultrie, Illinois. Born in Indiana.Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Emmett D Cotner M White 39 Married Head Farmer Illinois Ola Cotner F White 24 Married Wife None Ohio Donald L Cotner M White 2 Single Son None Illinois Baby C Cotner M White 0 Single Son None Illinois Mary Jane Cotner F White 69 Widowed Mother None Indiana Fred Cotner M White 35 Single Brother Insurance Agent Illinois - ↑ Death: "Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947"
FHL Film Number: 1493147
Ancestry Record 2542 #726142 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary Jane Cotner death 21 Oct 1924 (born 19 Dec 1848), daughter of Jas. Adams, in Dalton City, Moultrie, Illinois. - ↑ Death of son Frederick Cotner: "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017"
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1958; Roll: 01
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60716 #753495904 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary Jane Adams in death record for son Frederick Cotner 27 Jan 1958, wife of Judson Cotner, in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA. - ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
Find A Grave: Memorial #7305708
Ancestry Record 60525 #12571971 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Mary Jane Cotner burial (died on 21 Oct 1924) in South Macon Township Cemetery, Macon, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 19 Dec 1850.
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