William arrived at Mobile AL from England in 1867 according to the 1892 Chicago voter registration list. What brought him to Chicago from Mobile? The construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal could be the answer. While living in Chicago it is believed that he worked on the salt docks.
William and Ellen Jones were married at Holy Family Church in Chicago on Aug 18, 1872. Their witnesses were Patrick Melony and Ellen Hopkins.
William Catty
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William Catty
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: England
Home in 1880: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ellon Catty
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Occupation: Labourer
Household Members: Name Age
William Catty 37
Ellon Catty 35
Joseph Catty 7
Charles Catty 6
William Catty 3
Susan Catty 1
Source Citation
Year: 1880; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 190; Family History Film: 1254190; Page: 157A; Enumeration District: 069; Image: 0315
William was in a streetcar accident in Chicago and lost an arm. The company settled with him. He used the money to buy a small grocery store at the corner of 31st and Wallace. That is where he was living in 1892 according to the 1892 Chicago voter registration list.
William Cottay
in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William Cottay
[William Collay]
Age: 57
Birth Date: Aug 1842
Birthplace: England
Home in 1900: Chicago Ward 5, Cook, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1848
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ellen Cottay
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members: Name Age
William Cottay 57
Ellen Cottay 53
Charles Cottay 24
Mary Cottay 17
George Cottay 11
Source Citation
Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 5, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 249; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1240249
William and Ellen had seven children, Joseph, Charles, William, Susan, Ellen (Aunt Nell), Mary (Aunt Mayme) and George (Grandpa George). William and his family were living at 544 Union Street in 1880 according to the 1880 census. He was living at 10234 Avenue L in 1920 with his son, George.
He died on Oct 7, 1920 at the age of 76 years. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chicago IL.
Ellen died 17 years earlier on Jan 3 1903.
William Cottay
in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William Cottay
Age in 1910: 70
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: England
Home in 1910: Chicago Ward 2, Cook, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1858
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
William Cottay 70
Mayme Cottay 27
Source Citation
Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 2, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_242; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 1374255
William Cottay
in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Cottay
Age: 82
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: England
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 8, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: Avenue L
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1860
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Widowed
[Widow]
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Household Members: Name Age
George J Cottay 29
Pearl Cottay 24
Robert G Cottay 3
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William Cottay 82
Source Citation
Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 8, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_318; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 524; Image: 182
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