John William Cotter

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From a book about the Dayton police department: "John William Cotter was born in the city of Dayton on August 23, 1865. He received his education and early training in St. Joseph's Parochial School. He was engaged as a teamster when appointed patrolman on the police force, January 15, 1897. During the thirteen years he has served in the department he has proven a valuable and capable officer. Mr. Cotter and his wife, Elizabeth, are the parents of five daughters, Ellen, Margaret, Colista, Carmelita, and Cleopha, and one son, John. Mr. Cotter is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians."

John married Elizabeth O'Neil on 23 Apr 1901 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of John O'Neil and Ellen O'Brien) was born in 1870 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Margaret Cotter was born in cir 1904 in Ohio, USA.
2. Callista Cotter was born in cir 1906 in Ohio, USA.
3. Carmelita Cotter was born on 12 Jul 1907 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA.
4. Ellen Cotter was born in cir 1908.
5. Cleopha Cotter was born in cir 1909 in Ohio, USA.
6. John G. Cotter was born in 1910 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA.

Garret + Elizabeth McCarthy. Elizabeth was born in cir 1845 in Irish Free State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]