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William L. Cottrell |
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William L. Cottrell |
His acknowledged ability in education matters
in after-years caused him to be brought into favor with the people,
and in 1864 he was elected school commissioner, which office he held
to the satisfaction of his constituents, and performed his duties with
honor to himself for two terms.
He has ever been conversant with the leading topics of interest at home and abroad, and interested in all legislation that effects the rights of the citizen. Somewhat active in politics, he has always stood an unswerving supporter of Democratic principles in the town and county.
Both his father and mother died in Poestenkill.
WILLIAM L. COTTRELL, son of John and Sarah Cottrell, was born in the town of Poestenkill, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Oct. 6, 1829. He spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attending school, and during his early manhood was a teacher.
