Living

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: physician

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Harry Cotter enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on January 26, 1942. His enlistment record indicates that he had had one year of college. Dr. Harry Cotter, Jr., was living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1950, and in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1971.

Obituary: Dr. Harry L. Cotter, Jr., of Byron Center, died on Monday, May 22, 2006 at his residence under the care of Holland Home hospice. Dr. Cotter was born on March 5, 1921, to Harry L. and Nellie Cotter, Sr. in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Bob) Wait of Hudsonville, Ronald (Peggy) Cotter of North Carolina, Debra Jane (Ken) Cash of Byron Center, and Virgil (Cathy) Cotter of Caledonia. Also surviving are his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Michael Wiltzer, April Wiltzer, Kimberly (Roger) Fowler and children, Ella, Gracie, and Owen, Ken Cash and children, Bradley and Katie, Randy Cash, Susan (Kevin) Oswald and children, Kyle and Kaitlin, and Rebecca Billington and children, Michael, Ashley, and Virgil. He also leaves his friends, Virginia and Ward Harmsen and a number of nieces and nephews. Dr. Cotter was a graduate of Ohio State University and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He practiced podiatry in Wyoming, Michigan, and was a member of the Michigan Podiatry Association. He proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II flying B-17 Bombers. He was a member of the squadron that completed the first successful daylight raid over Berlin; a feat that Hitler bragged would never be accomplished. He had the distinction of completing 25 successful missions by age 22 and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Air Medal, and the Bronze Star. Dr. Cotter was also the founder of the Rocket football program for Byron Township. The family would like to thank the staff at Railside Living Center for their kindness and care for him during his stay there. Following Dr. Cotter's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial was held. For those wishing to do so, the family suggests memorial contributions in his name to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Hospital, or a charity of your choice.

Harry married Janice Marie Sachs on 14 Mar 1945 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. Janice (daughter of Ben Sachs and Helen Garst) was born on 7 Jan 1923 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 26 Apr 2005 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the time of the 1920 census, the Harry Cotter family was living at 33 West Church Street, Cambridge, Jackson Township, Wayne County, Indiana. In 1930, they were living at 2726 High Street, Springfield, Ohio.

Buried:
Section H, Lot 497

Harry married Nellie O'Donnell on 10 Apr 1912 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. Nellie (daughter of John O'Donnell and Olive Hauk) was born on 2 May 1888 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 1 Jun 1970 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried on 3 Jun 1970 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Section H, Lot 497

Ben + Helen Garst. Helen was born in cir 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1930 census of Clark County, Ohio, Lincoln Cotter gave his parents' places of birth as Northern Ireland.

Buried:
Section I, Lot 83

Lincoln married Isadora Gertrude Tavenner on 19 Jun 1882 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. Isadora (daughter of George Washington Tavenner and Juliet D. Galloway) was born on 25 Dec 1863 in South Vienna, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Mar 1931; was buried on 16 Mar 1931 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Section I, Lot 83

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According to the 1900 Census of Clark County, Ohio, John's father was born in Ireland, and his mother was born in New York.

John + Olive Hauk. Olive (daughter of Samuel Hauk and Frances Burkhart) was born on 8 May 1868 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA; died on 22 Jun 1951 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried on 25 Jun 1951 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The John O'Donnell family was living on Champion Street, Springfield, Ohio, at the time of the 1900 Census (see 1900 Ohio Census, Clark County, Roll 1246, Book 1, page 176). Olive Hauk O'Donnell was living in Springfield, Ohio, in 1935.

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George Cotter appears in the 1848 and 1850 censuses of Canada West (Ontario). In both records, he is listed on page 3, McGillivray Township, Huron (now Middlesex) County. George Cotter made his "Declaration for Naturalization" in Clark County, Ohio, on 5 June 1855, declaring that he had been in the United States for five years. The declaration was granted in 1857.

George married Ann Brophy on 26 Aug 1844 in McGillivray Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Thomas Brophy and Margaret Matthews) was born on 3 Feb 1826 in Aughrim, County Galway, Ireland; died on 28 Aug 1902 in Claremont Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 30 Aug 1902 in Antioch Cemetery, Richland County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the time of the 1900 census, Ann Brophy Cotter was living with her stepson, Simon Kenton Cotter, in Clark County, Ohio. The census indicates that she was the mother of nine children (5 still living), and that she emigrated in 1834. Her obituary from the Sumner Press, 4 September 1902, reads: "Cotter. Anna Brophy was born in Galway county, Ireland, February 3, 1826; departed this life August 28, 1902, aged 76 years, 5 months and 25 days. She united with the church of England when eight years old, married George Cotter in 1844 and came to this country in 1850. To this union were born five children: two have preceded her to the better world, and the remaining three are A.L. Cotter and Mrs. Margaret Way of Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. J.P. Huston of Sumner. Mrs. Cotter was left a widow in 1863, and in 1865 married James Cotter; to this union were born two children: J.L. Cotter of Nevada, Missouri, and Mrs. Frank Melrose near Claremont. She was a good, kind neighbor, always ready to administer to the sick and those in trouble. After coming to this county she united with the M.E. church and was a conscientious Christian woman. Often within the last few months when in conversation with her daughters and others, she expressed her desire to go and meet her Saviour and her loved ones whom she had been parted from so long, and said she was ready whenever the summons came." The causes of death listed on her death records are senility and acute fever, with complications from diabetes.

George + Juliet D. Galloway. Juliet was born in cir 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Frances Burkhart on 13 Apr 1864 in Hardin County, Ohio, USA. Frances was born in 1843; died in 1897; was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the record of her marriage to Samuel Hauk, Frances's last name is McGee. It is not known whether McGee was her maiden name or the name of an earlier husband.