Vital Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Miriam Sara Cotton Eggers |
| Born | 1911 |
| Died | 1984 |
| From | University City, MO |
| Spouse | Walter John Eggers Sr. (second wife) |
| Children | Maury Cotton Eggers, James (Jim) Eggers |
Biography
Miriam Sara Cotton of University City, Missouri, married Walter John Eggers Sr. after the death of his first wife Jean Hyatt Eggers in August 1930. They had two sons: Maury Cotton Eggers and James (Jim) Eggers. Walter Sr. died on 18 December 1949 of cancer.
Jim Eggers is the half-brother of Walter John Eggers Jr. and appears in Walter's obituary as his brother.
Source Notes
Jeff Eggers (2026-03-22) identified Miriam as "Miriam Cotton of University City, MO." FaG #54908995 (Walter John Eggers memorial) lists spouse as "Miriam Sara Cotton Eggers (1911-1984)," providing full name and dates.