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4. | Seth Cotton was born on 1 Nov 1750 in Sussex Co., Virginia (son of Richard Cotton and Elizabeth Weaver); died in May 1815 in Chatham Co., North Carolina. Notes:
Seth Cotton was still in Northampton Co. as of 15 August 1775 when he, with William Avent, witnessed a deed from Thomas Avent of Edgecombe Co. to Henry Mason of Northampton Co. of 200 acres which had fallen to him under the will of William Avent, his father [also father of Rebecca [Avent]Cotten].
Seth Cotton born 1 November 1750, son of Richard and Betty Cotton, and baptized 20 January 1750/1, Albemarle Parish register [p. 119]. Nathaniel Cotton [his paternal uncle] and Mary Weaver were among the godparents.
Moved to Chatham Co., NC by 6 Feb. 1778 when Seth Cotten bought for 100 lbs, 20 acres on the south side of Cape Fear River from Richard Worthen [Chatham Co., Deeds B: 118, recorded Feb. 1778] and they remained there until their deaths. On 4 January 1812, Seth Cotten gave to his son, William Cotten 50 acres on the west side of Buckhorn Creek [Chatham Co., Deeds S:185, ackn. and rec. Feb 1812]; he made similar gifts to his sons, Gabriel and Event Cotten before he died. William Cotten had already bought 60 acres on Buckhorn Creek on 24 January 1805 from Adam Flick for $75. ackn by Gabriel Cotten as a witness and recorded Feb. 1821. It is possible that only the first two children of Seth Cotton were baptized at Albemarle Parish because he had become a Methodist; a history of the county says that the Buckhorn church was built on his land [Wade H. Hadley et al, Chatham County 1771-1971 (2nd edition, Charlotte, NC, 1976,) p. 245].
His will named as executors Parish Cross, and his son, William Cotten; after the death of his wife Rebekah the property was to be divided among his eight children, including his son, William.
Seth married Rebecca Avent about 1769. Rebecca (daughter of William Avent and Sarah Massie) was born between 1752 and 1753 in Northampton Co., North Carolina; died in 1814 in Chatham Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Elizabeth Weaver was born about 1731. Children:
- 4. Seth Cotton was born on 1 Nov 1750 in Sussex Co., Virginia; died in May 1815 in Chatham Co., North Carolina.
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11. | Sarah Massie was born in 1710 in Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co., Virginia (daughter of Joseph Massie and Elizabeth Washington Lanier); died in 1785 in Northampton Co., North Carolina. Children:
- John Avent was born on 12 Jan 1734 in Sussex Co., Virginia; died on 10 Dec 1821 in Chatham Co., North Carolina.
- Gilly Avent was born in 1727 in Northampton Co., North Carolina; died before 1836.
- Sarah Avent was born in 1744 in Sussex Co., Virginia; died in 1793 in Chatham Co., North Carolina.
- 5. Rebecca Avent was born between 1752 and 1753 in Northampton Co., North Carolina; died in 1814 in Chatham Co., North Carolina.
- Mildred Avent was born about 1735.
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