Ellen C. Liles
F, b. January 28, 1843, d. February 16, 1916
Last Edited=July 18, 2009
Ellen was born on Saturday, January 28, 1843.1 Ellen, age 17, was married to Albert Gardner Cottingham, age 19, son of Isham D. Cottingham and Anna Elizabeth Rideout, Thursday, October 11, 1860 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Ellen died on Wednesday, February 16, 1916 at age 73 years and 19 days.1 Her body was interred after February 16, 1916 in Rawley Cemetery (south of Cairo on Old 41), Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
As of Thursday, October 11, 1860, her married name was Cottingham. Ellen (age 27) was listed as a household member living with Albert Gardner Cottingham on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 110, Union Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Ellen (age 37) was listed as wife living with Albert Gardner Cottingham on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 147, Boxville, Union Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Ellen (age 57) was listed as Albert Gardner Cottingham's wife on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 295, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Ellen (age 67) was listed as Albert Gardner Cottingham's wife on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 112, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 Ellen (age 76) was listed as Albert Gardner Cottingham's wife on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 73, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7
As of Thursday, October 11, 1860, her married name was Cottingham. Ellen (age 27) was listed as a household member living with Albert Gardner Cottingham on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 110, Union Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Ellen (age 37) was listed as wife living with Albert Gardner Cottingham on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 147, Boxville, Union Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Ellen (age 57) was listed as Albert Gardner Cottingham's wife on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 295, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Ellen (age 67) was listed as Albert Gardner Cottingham's wife on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 112, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 Ellen (age 76) was listed as Albert Gardner Cottingham's wife on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 73, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7
Children of Ellen C. Liles and Albert Gardner Cottingham
- James M. Cottingham b. c 1862
- Flora Emmer Cottingham+ b. 30 May 1863, d. 19 Jul 1905
- George William Cottingham+ b. 15 Oct 1866, d. 21 Apr 1955
- Sousan C. Cottingham b. 16 Jun 1871, d. 8 Sep 1897
- Laura Minnie Cottingham b. Mar 1873
- Isham Cottingham+ b. 9 Feb 1875, d. 4 Apr 1915
- Walter Cottingham b. 28 Jan 1877, d. 2 Feb 1899
- Mary Ethel Cottingham+ b. 10 Jun 1878, d. 16 Jul 1953
- Thomas J. Cottingham b. 8 May 1882, d. 13 Aug 1943
Citations
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 161. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S864] A. P. Cottingham to Ellen Liles Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 005, Page Number 075, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Cottingham, A. P. to Liles, E. Marriage Record.
- [S914] Ancestry.com, 1870 Union County Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1870 Union County.
- [S915] Ancestry.com, 1880 Union County Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1880 Union County.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S576] Ancestry.com, 1910 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1910 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S549] James L. Blue, 1920 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1920 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
Emma Liles
F, b. May 3, 1865, d. July 23, 1907
Last Edited=July 13, 2004
Emma was born on Wednesday, May 3, 1865.1 She married Virginius Sights, son of George Albert Sights and Nancy J. McClarney, on Thursday, February 7, 1889 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Emma died on Tuesday, July 23, 1907 at age 42 years, 2 months and 20 days.1 Her body was interred after July 23, 1907 in Sights Cemetery Pruitt-Agnew Rd., Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
As of Thursday, February 7, 1889, her married name was Sights. Emma (age 35) was listed as Virginius Sights's wife on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 758, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3
As of Thursday, February 7, 1889, her married name was Sights. Emma (age 35) was listed as Virginius Sights's wife on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 758, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3
Children of Emma Liles and Virginius Sights
- Harpie Ellen Sights+ b. 19 Sep 1892, d. 13 Jan 1972
- Hallie Sights b. 29 May 1900, d. 13 Sep 1902
Citations
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 233. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S631] Sights, Virginius to Lyles, Emma Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 021, Page Number 381, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Sights, V. to Lyles, E. Marriage Record.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
Ethel Liles
F, b. January 26, 1900, d. May 27, 1988
Ethel Liles|b. January 26, 1900\nd. May 27, 1988|p1440.htm#i609|Harvey Liles|||Virginia Crews|||||||||||||||
Last Edited=July 1, 2007
Ethel was born on Friday, January 26, 1900 in Kentucky, USA.1 She was the daughter of Harvey Liles and Virginia Crews. Ethel was married to Abner Norris Denton, son of Henry Edgar Denton and Elizabeth Ann Cates, circa 1920.2 Ethel died on Friday, May 27, 1988 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 88 years, 4 months and 1 day.1 Her body was interred after May 27, 1988 in Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Ethel (age 19) was listed as a daughter-in-law living with Henry Edgar Denton on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 322, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 As of circa 1920, her married name was Denton. Ethel (age 30) was listed as Abner Norris Denton's wife on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 44, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Ethel Liles was listed as the informant on Abner Norris Denton's Death Certificate on Tuesday, November 9, 1982 in Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2
Ethel (age 19) was listed as a daughter-in-law living with Henry Edgar Denton on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 322, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 As of circa 1920, her married name was Denton. Ethel (age 30) was listed as Abner Norris Denton's wife on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 44, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Ethel Liles was listed as the informant on Abner Norris Denton's Death Certificate on Tuesday, November 9, 1982 in Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2
Children of Ethel Liles and Abner Norris Denton
- Robert Liles Denton+ b. 27 Apr 1920, d. 14 Apr 1993
- Harvey Edgar Denton+ b. 1922, d. 27 Jun 2007
Citations
- [S657] James L. Blue & Donald L. Hazelwood, Historical & Genealogical Records of Henderson County, Kentucky, Death Records 1911-1992 (Evansville, Indiana: Evansville Bindery, Inc., 1998), Page 195. Hereinafter cited as Henderson Co., KY Death Records 1911-1992.
- [S657] James L. Blue & Donald L. Hazelwood, Historical & Genealogical Records of Henderson County, Kentucky, Death Records 1911-1992 (Evansville, Indiana: Evansville Bindery, Inc., 1998), Page 194. Hereinafter cited as Henderson Co., KY Death Records 1911-1992.
- [S549] James L. Blue, 1920 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1920 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S748] Ancestry.com, 1930 Henderson County, Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1930 Henderson Co. Census.
Laura B. Liles
F, b. 1863, d. 1946
Last Edited=December 16, 2004
Laura was born in 1863 in Kentucky, USA.1 Laura was married to John D. Sights, son of George Albert Sights and Nancy J. McClarney, Wednesday, September 10, 1884 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Laura died in 1946 at age 83 years.1 Her body was interred after 1946 in Sights Cemetery Pruitt-Agnew Rd., Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
As of Wednesday, September 10, 1884, her married name was Sights. Laura was listed as John D. Sights's wife on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 680, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Laura was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 367, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Laura was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 179, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Laura was listed as a neighbor of Lucinda A. Sellers on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 178, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5
As of Wednesday, September 10, 1884, her married name was Sights. Laura was listed as John D. Sights's wife on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 680, Corydon, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Laura was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 367, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Laura was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 179, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Laura was listed as a neighbor of Lucinda A. Sellers on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 178, District No. 7, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5
Children of Laura B. Liles and John D. Sights
- Maudie Sights b. Jul 1889
- Della Sights+ b. 31 Jul 1892, d. 5 May 1975
- Myrtle Sights+ b. Jan 1895
- Eza B. Sights b. 1902
Citations
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 233. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S301] John D. Sights to Laura Liles Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 018, Page Number 507, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Sights, J. D. to Liles, L. Marriage Record.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S576] Ancestry.com, 1910 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1910 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S748] Ancestry.com, 1930 Henderson County, Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1930 Henderson Co. Census.
Lucy Ann Liles
F, b. May 23, 1849, d. November 1, 1927
Last Edited=November 1, 2004
Lucy was born on Wednesday, May 23, 1849.1 Lucy, age 18, was married to Thomas Wilkins Royster , Jr., son of Thomas Wilkins Royster and Nancy Ann McMullin, Saturday, October 5, 1867 in Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA; Recorded at the Henderson County, KY Courthouse. Marriage Book 008, Page 099. Lucy died on Tuesday, November 1, 1927 at age 78 years, 5 months and 9 days.1 Her body was interred after November 1, 1927 in McMullin Cemetery, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1
As of Saturday, October 5, 1867, her married name was Royster. Lucy (age 51) was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 91, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Lucy was listed as a neighbor of Benjamin Watson McMullin on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 90, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2
As of Saturday, October 5, 1867, her married name was Royster. Lucy (age 51) was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 91, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Lucy was listed as a neighbor of Benjamin Watson McMullin on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 90, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2
Children of Lucy Ann Liles and Thomas Wilkins Royster , Jr.
- Virginia Royster+ b. 16 Aug 1868, d. 1934
- Hattie Royster+ b. 15 Mar 1872, d. 6 Apr 1950
- Susan Rachel Royster+ b. 25 Sep 1872, d. 1 Apr 1939
- Ellen Peachie Royster+ b. 8 Sep 1875, d. 22 May 1940
- Thomas W. Royster , III b. 1876, d. 1896
- John W. Royster+ b. 5 Apr 1878, d. 25 Apr 1956
- Elsa Royster b. 18 Sep 1880, d. 1893
- Vinnie Royster+ b. 29 Jan 1882, d. 23 Jun 1963
- Marvin Royster b. 8 Sep 1883
- Fred R. Royster+ b. 8 Feb 1885, d. b 11 May 1958
- Foster Calvin Royster b. 18 Feb 1887
Citations
- [S152] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, 1982), Page 109. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.





