Wilcome (Jolly) Cotton
Brother-in-law of Samwise Gamgee; brother of Rosie Cotton Gamgee. Wilcome Cotton was born in the year 2984 of the Third Age. He was the son of Farmer Tolman (Tom) Cotton and Lily Brown Cotton. Wilcome was usually called Jolly. Jolly had two elder siblings: Tom and Rosie; as well as two younger siblings: Bowman (called Nick), and Carl (called Nibs). Jolly and his family lived in Bywater in the Shire.
In November of 3019, Jolly helped Sam Gamgee find his father Hamfast Gamgee in Bagshot Row. Jolly also helped Sam win the Battle of Bywater and defeat the Ruffians on November 3.
Jolly's date of death is not known.
In November of 3019, Jolly helped Sam Gamgee find his father Hamfast Gamgee in Bagshot Row. Jolly also helped Sam win the Battle of Bywater and defeat the Ruffians on November 3.
Jolly's date of death is not known.
Names & Meanings
Wilcome was also the name of Jolly's uncle on his father's side. Wilcome was usually called Jolly.
References
The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King: "Mount Doom, " page 216; "The Scouring of the Shire," pages 286-291, 294-295
Appendix C of The Lord of the Rings: Gamgee genealogy, page 383
Appendix C of The Lord of the Rings: Gamgee genealogy, page 383
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