His death certificate records Tom Cottle, age 62 years 7 months 14 days, born 16 Oct 1866 in Ky, died 30 May 1929 in West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky, farmer, married, father James M. Cottle, mother’s maiden name Susan Elam, both born in Ky, cause of death tuberculosis of duration 3 years, contributory cause influenza, informant Isaac Cottle, West Liberty, Ky, burial in Cottle graveyard.