MARY ANN COTTON. 1832-1873. Mary Ann Cotton.. The Evidence.. Execution.. Hartlepool History Team.. Illustrations. Newspaper & Public Comments.. Mary Ann Cotton.. The Evidence.. Execution.. Hartlepool History Team.. Illustrations. Newspaper & Public Comments.. Death Certificate, noting that Charles Edward Cotton died from Natural Causes. There is no mention whatsoever that this Child displayed evidences of being beaten in a savage manner several days before his death, no bruising or cuts to the corpse. Telegraph from James Young, Deputy Governor Of Durham Prison, to John Miles Favell the Coroner for County Durham Advising him to establish The Execution Inquest. Mary Ann Cotton is to be Executed on Monday at The usual hour (8.am) Please make arrangements To hold inquest. Copyright. Herdman. 2000-2023. Copyright. Herdman 2000-2023. Illustrations Page 5