of Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
The family in the record
William Cotterman
William Cotterman⚭ Amanda McPherson
childrenSarah Cotterman · Clinton Cotterman · Clara Cotterman · Adam Cotterman · James Cotterman · Albertus Cotterman
Their story
What the record says
From 'A Ohio biographical county history'.
Native of Pennsylvania, brought to Ohio as a boy by his father.
Grew to manhood on a farm near Dayton.
Civil War soldier, served three years.
Farmed at Pyrmont, Ohio, later retired to the soldiers' home near Dayton.
Son Albertus died at age 15.
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