Background
He was born the son of Sir Robert Cotton and Hester Salusbury, daughter of Royalist politician and soldier Sir Thomas Salusbury.
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Thomas Cotton
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Sheriff of Cheshire from 1712 to 1713, he succeeded to the Cotton Baronetcy on 17 December 1712. Family
Sir Thomas married Philadelphia (5 May 1675 – 30 December 1758), daughter and heiress of Sir Thomas Lynch three time Governor of Jamaica around 18 November 1689. The couple had the following issue:
Thomas Salusbury.
Heir apparent. c.
1691 – 1710
Henry (born c1692). Died young. Anne (born c 1693) Died young. Sir Robert Salusbury, inherited his father"s title as 3rd Baronet.
Philadelphia (born 19 March 1698), married Thomas Boycott of Hinton, Shropshire
Stephen Salusbury (1700–1727)
Hugh Calveley, (born c 1701 – 24 June1702)
John Salusbury (1708–1730)
Sophia (born c 1704 – died c 1756, unmarried)
Sir Lynch Salusbury (born c 1706 – 14 August 1775), inherited his brother"s title as 4th Baronet.
Hester Maria (born c 1707 – 20August 1733) married John Salusbury of Bachecraig, Flint
Sidney Arabella (female), (born c 1709 – 30 January 1781) died unmarried. George Calveley (born c 1710-1715)
William Salusbury (born c 1712 – died c 1715)
Vere (female), (born c 1713 – 23 September 1730)
Henry Salusbury (born c 1714 – ?), died young.
