Clark L. Cottrell 1851-1920
Categories: 1850's Settlers, North Loup, Nebraska, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 88, No 13, p 415, Mar. 29, 1920.
Clark L. Cottrell, son of Benjamin and Mary Cottrell, was born in Allegany County, N. Y., February 3, 1851, and died at the home of his brother-in-law, W. B. Green, in North Loup, Neb., February 29, 1920.
When four years of age his parents moved to Wisconsin, settling in Dane County, later settling in Rock County. In 1878, he came to North Loup, Neb., where he has since lived. He was never married.
He was one of a family of ten children, only three of whom are now living: Mrs. Mary Hammond, Port Stanley, Wash.; Mrs. Ellen McMichael, Port Angeles, Wash.; and Mrs. W. B. Green, North Loup, Neb.
In a revival service conducted by Rev. John L. Huffman he was converted and became a member of the Rock River (Wis.) Seventh Day Baptist Church. His membership was never transferred to the North Loup Church. Funeral services were held in the home of W. B. Green, March 1, 1920, and burial was made in the village cemetery. The services were conducted by Pastor A. L. Davis. A. L. D.

Census: 1880 North Loup, Valley Co., Nebraska: age 29, farmer