Cynthia Smith was born on 5 Oct 1791 in SC or GA. She died on 23 Apr 1868 in Troup Co., Georgia. She was buried in Bethel Church Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup, Georgia.

From the Southern Christian Advocate, Issue of Jun 19, 1868 :

Died - Mrs. Cynthia Cotton, wife of William G. Cotton, was born October 5th 1791 and died in Troup County, Georgia, on April 23, 1868. In the 12th year of her age she embraced religion and joined the Baptist Church. After her marriage, she joined the M.E. Church of which her husband had been a member. Her husband, who is quite old, still lingers on the shores of time.