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     Pleasants Cosby was born on 13 November 1768 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was the son of David Cosby and Mary Johnson. Pleasants Cosby married Nancy Pollock on 19 December 1790 in Powhatan County, Virginia. Pleasants Cosby married Nancy Rion on 4 December 1810 in Louisa County, Virginia.

     Susanna Whitte married David Cosby, son of David Cosby and Mary Garland Overton, on 24 September 1791 in Goochland County, Virginia.

     James Moseley Stratton was born on 27 January 1832 in Cumberland County, Virginia. James Moseley Stratton was also known as Moses. He married Judith Ann Cosby, daughter of Jefferson M Cosby and Ann Wilson, on 28 March 1855 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

James Moseley Stratton died in 1903 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was buried in Dover Baptist Church Cemetery, Manakin, Goochland County, Virginia.

     Peter Morgan Cottrell was born on 1 May 1862 in Goochland County, Virginia, the son of Peter Cottrell and Mary Magdalene Cosby. He was the son of Peter Cottrell and Mary Magdalene Cosby.

Peter Morgan Cottrell died on 28 October 1865 in Goochland County, Virginia, at age 3.

     James Ashby Harrison was born on 22 June 1887 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. He was the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

James Ashby Harrison began military service in 1907 in Richmond, Virginia, in the Marines. By 1916 he had reached the rank of Seargent. On 28 July 1916 he was admitted to Fort Lyon Hospital in Las Animas, Colorado. The hospital was opened in 1907 by the U.S. Navy as a sanitarium for sailors and marines suffering from tuberculosis. On 24 February 1917 James was discharged from Fort Lyon Hospital. It is assumed that he was also discharged from the Navy. He apparently then returned to Richmond, Virginia.

James Ashby Harrison died on 30 April 1917 in Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, at age 29 at 3:10 in the morning. His cause of death was tubersosis. He was buried on 1 May 1917 in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia.

     Roland Halsey Harrison was born on 19 June 1888 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. He was the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

Roland Halsey Harrison died on 22 March 1905 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, at age 16.

     Mary Cosby Harrison was born on 23 December 1889 in Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia, the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

Mary Cosby Harrison married Cecil Eggleston Cosby, son of Emmett Lloyd Cosby and Annie Evelyn Simms, on 1 July 1916 in Richmond, Virginia, at 11:00 in the morning. The marriage was performed by Rev. E.T. Smith, pastor of Weatherform Memorial Baptist Church. Mary Cosby (Harrison) Cosby lived with Annie E (Simms) Cosby on 15 January 1920 at 606 Alison Avenue SW, Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia.

Mary Cosby (Harrison) Cosby died on 30 April 1923 in Roanoke, Independent City (Roanoke), Virginia, at age 33 at 11:00 in the evening. Her cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. She was buried on 2 May 1923 in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Independent City (Roanoke), Virginia.

     Peter J Pea was born on 12 August 1872 in Moultrie County, Illinois. Peter's first marriage was to Mary M Fiest who died in 1914. He married Minnie (Downs) Sarver after 1937.

Peter J Pea died on 24 July 1960 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 87. He was buried in Pea Cemetery, Sullivan, Moultrie county, Illinois.

     Williams Ludwell Harrison was born on 6 January 1892 in Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia, the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. He was the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. Williams Ludwell Harrison was described as medium height and medium build with brown eyes and brown hair in June 1917.

Williams Ludwell Harrison registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917, while living in Richmond, Virginia, reporting he was employed as a civil engineer for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

Williams Ludwell Harrison married Estelle Bruce Lester on 15 September 1920 in Richmond, Virginia. Williams Ludwell Harrison and Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison lived in April 1930 at 206 Dundee Avenue, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia. Williams Ludwell Harrison was a veteran of WWI.

Williams Ludwell Harrison and Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison lived on 1 April 1935 in Richmond, Virginia, at 206 Dundee Avenue. Williams Ludwell Harrison and Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison lived in April 1940 at Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, at 206 Dundee Avenue. Williams Ludwell Harrison registered for the draft for World War II in 1942, while living at 206 Dundee Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, reporting he was employed as a worker for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad.

Williams Ludwell Harrison died on 23 April 1963 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, at age 71. He was buried in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia.

     Estelle Bruce Lester was born on 20 November 1899 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, the daughter of Linwood Leslie Lester and Mabel Lee Eastman.

Estelle Bruce Lester married Williams Ludwell Harrison, son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell, on 15 September 1920 in Richmond, Virginia. Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison and Williams Ludwell Harrison lived in April 1930 at 206 Dundee Avenue, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia.

Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison and Williams Ludwell Harrison lived on 1 April 1935 in Richmond, Virginia, at 206 Dundee Avenue. Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison and Williams Ludwell Harrison lived in April 1940 at Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, at 206 Dundee Avenue.

Estelle Bruce Lester died on 19 September 1987 at age 87. She was buried in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia.

     Andrew J Harrison was born on 19 November 1893 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. He was the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

Andrew J Harrison died on 16 April 1896 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, at age 2.

     Lillie Varina Harrison was born on 19 December 1895 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

Lillie Varina Harrison died on 28 December 1895 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

     Linda Walton Harrison was born on 6 January 1897 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. Linda Walton Harrison lived with Williams Ludwell Harrison and Estelle Bruce (Lester) Harrison in April 1930 at 206 Dundee Avenue, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia.

Linda Walton Harrison married Paul Frank Meyers on 14 August 1935 in Richmond, Virginia.

Linda Walton (Harrison) Meyers died on 8 November 1975 in Sarasota, Manatee County, Florida, at age 78. She was buried in Silver Spring, Maryland.

     Paul Frank Meyers married Linda Walton Harrison, daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell, on 14 August 1935 in Richmond, Virginia.

     Florence Charlotte Harrison was born on 8 October 1899 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

Florence Charlotte Harrison died on 21 January 1919 in Richmond, Virginia, at age 19.

     Virginia Dare Harrison was born on 15 July 1902 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

Virginia Dare Harrison died on 13 August 1934 in Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 32. Funeral services were held on 15 August 1934 in Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, at 3:30 in the afternoon at the home of her brother W. Ludwell Harrison, 206 Dundee Avenue. She was buried on 15 August 1934 in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia.

     William Henry Harrison Jr was born on 27 June 1905 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. He was the son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell.

William Henry Harrison Jr married Martha Lillian Hall on 3 March 1925 in Richmond, Virginia. William Henry Harrison Jr and Martha Lillian (Hall) Harrison lived on 1 April 1935 at Richmond, Virginia, at 3711 Crutchfield Street. William Henry Harrison Jr and Martha Lillian (Hall) Harrison lived in April 1940 at Richmond, Virginia, at 3711 Crutchfield Street.

William Henry Harrison Jr and Martha Lillian (Hall) Harrison were divorced on 16 September 1952 in Richmond, Virginia, with the divorce granted to Martha listed as an absolute divorce with the cause being listed as desertion.

William Henry Harrison Jr married Martha Dyson on 4 February 1956 in Richmond, Virginia.

William Henry Harrison Jr died on 1 April 1991 in Virginia at age 85. He was buried on 3 April 1991 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, in Pavillion Section, Lot 112.

     Martha Lillian Hall was born on 28 November 1907 in Virginia likely the daughter of Warner Lee Hall and Lellian Harris.

Martha Lillian Hall married William Henry Harrison Jr, son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell, on 3 March 1925 in Richmond, Virginia. Martha Lillian (Hall) Harrison and William Henry Harrison Jr lived on 1 April 1935 at Richmond, Virginia, at 3711 Crutchfield Street. Martha Lillian (Hall) Harrison and William Henry Harrison Jr lived in April 1940 at Richmond, Virginia, at 3711 Crutchfield Street.

Martha Lillian (Hall) Harrison and William Henry Harrison Jr were divorced on 16 September 1952 in Richmond, Virginia, with the divorce granted to Martha listed as an absolute divorce with the cause being listed as desertion.

Martha Lillian Hall died on 22 August 1992 in Henrico County, Virginia, at age 84. She was buried in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

     Martha Dyson was born on 19 September 1908 in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Martin H. Dyson and Myra A. Gregory. Martha married Ralph Carlyle Baker on 1 June 1935 in the District of Columbia. Ralph was the son of John Robert Baker and Ida Frances Harris. He was born around 1895 and died on 6 July 1948 in Ashland in Hanover County, Virginia.

Martha Dyson married William Henry Harrison Jr, son of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell, on 4 February 1956 in Richmond, Virginia. This was at least Martha's second marriage. She was listed as widowed on the marriage certificate with a last name of Baker. Martha (Dyson) Harrison was widowed with the death of William Henry Harrison Jr on 1 April 1991 in Virginia.

Martha (Dyson) Harrison died on 13 July 1997 in Virginia at age 88. She was buried on 15 July 1997 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, in Pavillion Section, Lot 112.

     Elizabeth Cottrell Harrison was born on 13 March 1909 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Lillie Verina Cottrell. Elizabeth was the ring barrier at her sister Mary Cosby's wedding on 1 July 1916. She was dressed in white mull and pink ribbons.

Elizabeth Cottrell Harrison died on 20 December 1934 in Catawba, Virginia, at age 25. Funeral services were held on 22 December 1934 in Richmond, Virginia, at 3:30 in the afternoon at her home at 206 Dundee Avenue. She was buried on 22 December 1934 in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia.

     Lula May Cottrell was born on 20 April 1868 in Goochland County, Virginia, the daughter of Peter Cottrell and Mary Magdalene Cosby. She was the daughter of Peter Cottrell and Mary Magdalene Cosby.

Lula May Cottrell died on 5 October 1869 in Goochland County, Virginia, at age 1.

     Edmond Anderson Hooker was born on 11 September 1823 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was the son of William Hooker and Emily Anderson. Edmond Anderson Hooker married Lucy B Redford on 12 May 1847 at the residence of Charles Ellett, Jr., in Philadelphia by the Rev. Thomas Atkinson of Baltimore. Edmond Anderson Hooker married Margaret Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of William Henry Harrison and Deborah Cosby, on 30 January 1851 in Powhatan County, Virginia.

Edmond Anderson Hooker died on 17 February 1878 in Manchester, Virginia, at age 54.

     Margaret Elizabeth Harrison was born on 5 January 1828 in Powhatan County, Virginia. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Deborah Cosby. Margaret Elizabeth Harrison married Edmond Anderson Hooker, son of William Hooker and Emily Anderson, on 30 January 1851 in Powhatan County, Virginia. Margaret Elizabeth (Harrison) Hooker was widowed with the death of Edmond Anderson Hooker on 17 February 1878 in Manchester, Virginia. Margaret Elizabeth (Harrison) Hooker lived in June 1880 at Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia, on Decator Street.

Margaret Elizabeth (Harrison) Hooker died on 4 May 1898 in Manchester, Virginia, at age 70. She was buried in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, in the C.B. Ely family plot, listed on one single family marker.

     Patricia Lee Davis was born on 10 January 1954 in Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, the daughter of Andrew Carter Davis and Virginia Price Lloyd.

     Earl D Sarver was born in 1894. He was the son of Edward Sarver and Minnie Downs (?)

Earl D Sarver died in 1906.

     Infant Hooker was born on 29 May 1921 in Richmond, Virginia, daughter of Raymond Cottrell Hooker and Esther Maud Cheatham. She was the daughter of Raymond Cottrell Hooker and Esther Maud Cheatham. Her cause of death was stillbirth.

Infant Hooker died on 29 May 1921 in Richmond, Virginia.

     John Lawrence Slaughter was born on 28 August 1897 in Fannin, Rankin County, Mississippi, the son of John Newton Slaughter and Jeffie Clara Lawrence. After graduating from A&M College, later known as Mississippi State University, John decided to enter the ministry. He became a student in the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky sometime around 1920. Afterfour years of study he obtained a degree of doctor of theology.

John Lawrence Slaughter married Margaret Elizabeth Hooker, daughter of Edmond Goodman Hooker and Minnie Jane Cottrell, on 12 September 1923 in Richmond, Virginia. Doctor Slaughter accepted a call to the pastorate of Leigh Street Baptist Church in Richmond Virginia and assumed his duties on February 1, 1925. The church had been without a pastor since early in 1924. It had a membership of 1500 in 1925 and was very active in youth ministry with Sunday school attendance averages around 800. He remained their pastor until 1938 when he moved to Birmingham, Alabama and assumed the duties of pastor of The First Baptist Church in that city. John Lawrence Slaughter and Margaret Elizabeth (Hooker) Slaughter lived in April 1930 at Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, at 1928 Princess Anne Avenue. John Lawrence Slaughter and Margaret Elizabeth (Hooker) Slaughter lived in April 1940 in Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 301 Poinciana Drive. John, his wife Margaret, and his daughter Jane visited Minnie Jane Hooker, Margaret's mother, in April 1941.

Dr Slaughter was the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama from 1938 until around 1952 when he moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina and assumed the duties of pastor for the Spartanburg First Baptist Church where he served until he retired in 1967. Following his retirement he served as administrative associate at Anderson College until May of 1972 when he retired again and moved to Boulder. He continued to do interim pastoral work in Boulder and was associated with the campus ministry team at the University of Colorado. Dr. Slaughter was a former president of the Alabama Baptist convention, a member of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention for 18 years. He was also the president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in 1959. John Lawrence Slaughter was widowed with the death of Margaret Elizabeth (Hooker) Slaughter on 15 November 1976 in Boulder, Colorado.

John Lawrence Slaughter died on 29 May 1979 in Boulder, Colorado, at age 81 at his home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held on 1 June 1979 in East Boulder Baptist Church, Boulder, Colorado. He was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado.

     Ernestine Cary Hatcher was born on 14 February 1900 in Surry County, North Carolina, the daughter of Ernest Selden Hatcher and Charlotte Elizabeth Dick. She married Edmond Anderson Hooker, son of Edmond Goodman Hooker and Minnie Jane Cottrell, on 19 June 1937 in Richmond, Virginia. Ernestine Cary (Hatcher) Hooker and Edmond Anderson Hooker lived in 1942 at Richmond, Virginia, 2832 Monument Avenue, Apartment 10.

Ernestine Cary (Hatcher) Hooker died on 6 April 1997 in Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, at age 97. She was buried in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Independent City (Richmond), Virginia, in the E.G. Hooker family plot.

     Jane La Roque Slaughter was born on 7 July 1930 in Richmond, Virginia, daughter of John Lawrence Slaughter and Margaret Elizabeth Hooker. She was the daughter of John Lawrence Slaughter and Margaret Elizabeth Hooker. Jane La Roque Slaughter lived with John Lawrence Slaughter and Margaret Elizabeth (Hooker) Slaughter in April 1940 in Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 301 Poinciana Drive. John, his wife Margaret, and his daughter Jane visited Minnie Jane Hooker, Margaret's mother, in April 1941. Jane was living in Birmingham, Alabama in 1942 where her father was pastor of the First Baptist Church. She spent the summer of 1942 visiting her grandmother, Minnie Jane Hooker and her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Hooker in Virginia. Jane lived in Boulder, Colorado in 1979.

Jane La Roque Slaughter died on 14 September 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama, at age 79. She was buried in Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, in Section 8, Site 1032.

     Mary Ann Morris was born on 27 November 1927 in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of George W Morris and Naomi Duncan. Mary Ann was a senior at Farmville State Teacher's College in Virginia in February 1948.

Mary Ann Morris died on 4 March 1997 at age 69.