He was a farmer, stock raiser, and among the early pioneers of Northwestern Missouri.
His parents, John and Catherine Cottier, were both natives of the Isle of Man. Thomas was born on that island on the 3rd of February, 1829. He remained at his birthplace until eighteen years of age, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving fair educational advantages.
He crossed the ocean in February, 1847, and after a voyage of nine weeks, landed at New Orleans, going from there by steamboat to St. Louis, and thence to Western Missouri. From that place he came by team to Holt County. Soon after, he engaged in teaming in Oregon, Missouri and also for the government on the plains during the Mexican War. His widowed mother, Catherine, immigrated here to live with him on his farm.
On the 7th of February, 1850, Mr. Thomas Cottier married Miss Minerva Beeler, a daughter of one of the early settlers of this country. She was a native of Indiana and came to Missouri with her mother's family in 1844. Minerva's family settled in the bottom, but the high water in the spring of 1844 compelled them to move. This they did by putting their household goods on a raft and pushing it before them.
Mr. Cottier and his wife subsequently located on his farm. At that time, he owned a yoke of oxen and one horse. The cattle were used to break the ground and the horse to tread the corn. During the war, he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, assisting in defending the property of the citizens. He did serve in various political offices, but did not seek a political career. Mr. Cottier owned upwards of 1000 acres of fine land in Holt County, and some 200 in Nebraska. The home farm contained 270 acres, was well improved, and had a good residence and an excellent orchard, twelve acres in extent, of 600 bearing trees, two peach orchards, and a large amount of small fruit. His farm was one of the finest in the county. He also had an excellent stock farm in Liberty Township.
He and his wife were active members of the Christian Church. They had seven children: Hannah; John; James; Elizabeth; Mary; Emma; and Robert.
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COTTIER, Thomas--died Dec 26, 1899 at the home of his son-in-law, J. W. Kreider, aged 70 years, 10 months. 16 days. Mr. Cottier was a Manxman, coming to the US from the Isle of Man in Feb of 1847. He was followed by his mother in 1849. He married Miss Minerva Beeler on Feb 5, 1850, who came to Missouri with her parents in 1844. She died Sep 1, 1898. He was the father of 7 children. He was president of Forest City Bank and President of Forest City Milling & Elevator company, Funeral at the Christian Church and burial at Oregon Cemetery, Missouri. A Mexican and Civil War Vet.
His parents, John and Catherine Cottier, were both natives of the Isle of Man. Thomas was born on that island on the 3rd of February, 1829. He remained at his birthplace until eighteen years of age, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving fair educational advantages.
He crossed the ocean in February, 1847, and after a voyage of nine weeks, landed at New Orleans, going from there by steamboat to St. Louis, and thence to Western Missouri. From that place he came by team to Holt County. Soon after, he engaged in teaming in Oregon, Missouri and also for the government on the plains during the Mexican War. His widowed mother, Catherine, immigrated here to live with him on his farm.
On the 7th of February, 1850, Mr. Thomas Cottier married Miss Minerva Beeler, a daughter of one of the early settlers of this country. She was a native of Indiana and came to Missouri with her mother's family in 1844. Minerva's family settled in the bottom, but the high water in the spring of 1844 compelled them to move. This they did by putting their household goods on a raft and pushing it before them.
Mr. Cottier and his wife subsequently located on his farm. At that time, he owned a yoke of oxen and one horse. The cattle were used to break the ground and the horse to tread the corn. During the war, he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, assisting in defending the property of the citizens. He did serve in various political offices, but did not seek a political career. Mr. Cottier owned upwards of 1000 acres of fine land in Holt County, and some 200 in Nebraska. The home farm contained 270 acres, was well improved, and had a good residence and an excellent orchard, twelve acres in extent, of 600 bearing trees, two peach orchards, and a large amount of small fruit. His farm was one of the finest in the county. He also had an excellent stock farm in Liberty Township.
He and his wife were active members of the Christian Church. They had seven children: Hannah; John; James; Elizabeth; Mary; Emma; and Robert.
OBITUARY
COTTIER, Thomas--died Dec 26, 1899 at the home of his son-in-law, J. W. Kreider, aged 70 years, 10 months. 16 days. Mr. Cottier was a Manxman, coming to the US from the Isle of Man in Feb of 1847. He was followed by his mother in 1849. He married Miss Minerva Beeler on Feb 5, 1850, who came to Missouri with her parents in 1844. She died Sep 1, 1898. He was the father of 7 children. He was president of Forest City Bank and President of Forest City Milling & Elevator company, Funeral at the Christian Church and burial at Oregon Cemetery, Missouri. A Mexican and Civil War Vet.
He was a farmer, stock raiser, and among the early pioneers of Northwestern Missouri.
His parents, John and Catherine Cottier, were both natives of the Isle of Man. Thomas was born on that island on the 3rd of February, 1829. He remained at his birthplace until eighteen years of age, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving fair educational advantages.
He crossed the ocean in February, 1847, and after a voyage of nine weeks, landed at New Orleans, going from there by steamboat to St. Louis, and thence to Western Missouri. From that place he came by team to Holt County. Soon after, he engaged in teaming in Oregon, Missouri and also for the government on the plains during the Mexican War. His widowed mother, Catherine, immigrated here to live with him on his farm.
On the 7th of February, 1850, Mr. Thomas Cottier married Miss Minerva Beeler, a daughter of one of the early settlers of this country. She was a native of Indiana and came to Missouri with her mother's family in 1844. Minerva's family settled in the bottom, but the high water in the spring of 1844 compelled them to move. This they did by putting their household goods on a raft and pushing it before them.
Mr. Cottier and his wife subsequently located on his farm. At that time, he owned a yoke of oxen and one horse. The cattle were used to break the ground and the horse to tread the corn. During the war, he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, assisting in defending the property of the citizens. He did serve in various political offices, but did not seek a political career. Mr. Cottier owned upwards of 1000 acres of fine land in Holt County, and some 200 in Nebraska. The home farm contained 270 acres, was well improved, and had a good residence and an excellent orchard, twelve acres in extent, of 600 bearing trees, two peach orchards, and a large amount of small fruit. His farm was one of the finest in the county. He also had an excellent stock farm in Liberty Township.
He and his wife were active members of the Christian Church. They had seven children: Hannah; John; James; Elizabeth; Mary; Emma; and Robert.
OBITUARY
COTTIER, Thomas--died Dec 26, 1899 at the home of his son-in-law, J. W. Kreider, aged 70 years, 10 months. 16 days. Mr. Cottier was a Manxman, coming to the US from the Isle of Man in Feb of 1847. He was followed by his mother in 1849. He married Miss Minerva Beeler on Feb 5, 1850, who came to Missouri with her parents in 1844. She died Sep 1, 1898. He was the father of 7 children. He was president of Forest City Bank and President of Forest City Milling & Elevator company, Funeral at the Christian Church and burial at Oregon Cemetery, Missouri. A Mexican and Civil War Vet.
His parents, John and Catherine Cottier, were both natives of the Isle of Man. Thomas was born on that island on the 3rd of February, 1829. He remained at his birthplace until eighteen years of age, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving fair educational advantages.
He crossed the ocean in February, 1847, and after a voyage of nine weeks, landed at New Orleans, going from there by steamboat to St. Louis, and thence to Western Missouri. From that place he came by team to Holt County. Soon after, he engaged in teaming in Oregon, Missouri and also for the government on the plains during the Mexican War. His widowed mother, Catherine, immigrated here to live with him on his farm.
On the 7th of February, 1850, Mr. Thomas Cottier married Miss Minerva Beeler, a daughter of one of the early settlers of this country. She was a native of Indiana and came to Missouri with her mother's family in 1844. Minerva's family settled in the bottom, but the high water in the spring of 1844 compelled them to move. This they did by putting their household goods on a raft and pushing it before them.
Mr. Cottier and his wife subsequently located on his farm. At that time, he owned a yoke of oxen and one horse. The cattle were used to break the ground and the horse to tread the corn. During the war, he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, assisting in defending the property of the citizens. He did serve in various political offices, but did not seek a political career. Mr. Cottier owned upwards of 1000 acres of fine land in Holt County, and some 200 in Nebraska. The home farm contained 270 acres, was well improved, and had a good residence and an excellent orchard, twelve acres in extent, of 600 bearing trees, two peach orchards, and a large amount of small fruit. His farm was one of the finest in the county. He also had an excellent stock farm in Liberty Township.
He and his wife were active members of the Christian Church. They had seven children: Hannah; John; James; Elizabeth; Mary; Emma; and Robert.
OBITUARY
COTTIER, Thomas--died Dec 26, 1899 at the home of his son-in-law, J. W. Kreider, aged 70 years, 10 months. 16 days. Mr. Cottier was a Manxman, coming to the US from the Isle of Man in Feb of 1847. He was followed by his mother in 1849. He married Miss Minerva Beeler on Feb 5, 1850, who came to Missouri with her parents in 1844. She died Sep 1, 1898. He was the father of 7 children. He was president of Forest City Bank and President of Forest City Milling & Elevator company, Funeral at the Christian Church and burial at Oregon Cemetery, Missouri. A Mexican and Civil War Vet.
