Charles B. Cotton, b. 17 May 1860

HAYES, LAMBERT, SMITH

Posted By: Donna Moldt Walker (email)
Date: 2/26/2004 at 10:55:49

Charles B. Cotton, the subject of this sketch, was born at Sabula, Iowa, May 17, 1860. He is the eldest son of Charles W. (now deceased), and Elizabeth (Hayes) Cotton. The father was a native of New York State, and came West in June, 1852, first locating at Sterling, and in 1854 removing to Sabula, which was hiS home until the time of his death, in August, 1881. On the 24th of December, 1857, he was united marriage with Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Frances Hayes. To the parents nine children were born, of whom six are still living: Charles B., the subject of our sketch, is the eldest; Jennie, (now Mrs. Thomas Lambert); John, Ida, Joseph, and Lizzie, all of whom are residents of Sabula.

At the beginning of Mr. Cotton's business career he was thrown entirely upon his own resources, and the business success he had attained is entirely the result of his own judgment and efforts. At the present time he is conducting a meat-market, and is quite extensively engaged in stock-buying. He is also junioR member of the pork-packing and grain-buying establishment of Lambert & Cotton, which was established in 1883, and has since been doing a prosperous and lucrative business. He has made a good record in his several ventures, and is now numbered among the successful business men of the town. He does not affiliate with any particular church, but is a liberal giver to all deserving charities.

On the 15th of November, 1883, Mr. Cotton was united in marriage with Miss Mary, daughter of Joseph D., and Mary Smith, both of whom are old residents of Sabula. Mr. and Mrs. Cotton are the parents of two children, only one of whom is living - Grace D., born March 26, 1888.

Socially, Mr. Cotton is a pleasant, genial man to meet, and is held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. He is a member of Resurgam Lodge No. 169, A.F. & A.M., and also of Kennedy Camp, M. W. of A., and gives to both organizations the time and attention they deserve. Politically, he is a supporter of the Republican party, but has never had any ambition for office, preferring to give his time and attention exclusively to business affairs, and matters more congenial to his tastes.

("Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Iowa", originally published in 1889, by the Chapman Brothers, of Chicago, Illinois.)