Background
He was born in London, the son of William Cotton, who was archdeacon of Lewes and later Bishop of Exeter, and the brother of Edward Cotton.
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William Cotton
Edit ProfileBishop of Exeter vicar of Breage
Education
He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, matriculating in 1597/8, and graduating Bachelor of Arts in 1602 and Master of Arts
Career
In 1605. He became vicar of Breage, Cornwall, canon of Exeter cathedral in 1607, precentor of Exeter cathedral in 1607, rector of Whimple in 1608, and rector of Silverton, Devon in 1613. He was collated archdeacon of Totnes in 1621, serving until 1622.
William made his will on 26 April 1652, proved London 28 October 1656.
Children per Vivian"s additions to the Visitations of Devon:-
William, + 25 December 1673, m 5 June 1649 Katherine, daughter Doctorate East Rawlinson, 27 May 1657 Eleanor Larder.
Edward, bur 16 March 1675, will 16 December 1674, pr. Exeter 27 May 1675. Sir John, baptised December 1628 + 2 February 1703, will pr.
Exeter 2 February 1704. M Sarah, daughter John Fuljames, of Somerset - she + 6 March 1675.
Mary m Robert Walker, of Exeter. Elizabeth m Edward Amey & Review
John Eastbrook. Jane m John Silly, of Trevelver, Cornwall.
Grace m John Were, of Dunsmoor, Devon. Frances m Thomas Were, of Silverton, Devon.
