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John Cotton

Male 1658 - 1710  (52 years)

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  1. 1.  John Cotton was born in 1658 in Hampton, Rockingham, NH (son of Seaborn Cotton and Dorothy Bradstreet); died in 1710 in Hampton, Rockingham, NH.

    John married Ann Lake in 1686. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Seaborn Cotton was born in 1633 in At Sea (son of Reverend John Cotton and Sarah Hawkrit Story); died in 1686 in Hampton, Rockingham, NH.

    Seaborn married Dorothy Bradstreet in 1654 in MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Dorothy Bradstreet (daughter of Simon Bradstreet and Anne Bradstreet Dudley).
    Children:
    1. 1. John Cotton was born in 1658 in Hampton, Rockingham, NH; died in 1710 in Hampton, Rockingham, NH.
    2. Elizabeth Cotton was born in 1665; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Reverend John CottonReverend John Cotton was born on 4 Dec 1585 in Derby, England; was christened on 15 Dec 1585 in Derby, En (son of Esq Roland Cotton and Mary Hurlbert); died on 23 Dec 1652 in Boston, Suffolk, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Category: Christian Leaders

    Notes:

    John Cotton (4 December 1585 – 23 December 1652) was a clergyman in England and the American colonies. He is considered the preeminent minister and theologian of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Let’s delve into his life:

    Early Life and Education:
    John Cotton was born in Derby, England in 1585.
    He studied for five years at Trinity College, Cambridge, and then spent nine years at Emmanuel College, Cambridge12.
    His scholarly pursuits and outstanding preaching abilities gained him recognition even before he embarked on his significant ministerial journey.
    Ministry in England:
    In 1612, Cotton accepted the position of minister at St. Botolph’s Church in Boston, Lincolnshire.
    As a Puritan, he aimed to simplify religious practices by eliminating ceremonial aspects associated with the established Church of England.
    Despite the challenges faced by many non-conforming clergy, Cotton thrived at St. Botolph’s for nearly 20 years, thanks to supportive aldermen, lenient bishops, and his conciliatory demeanor.
    Emigration to New England:
    By 1632, increased pressure from church authorities forced Cotton into hiding.
    In 1633, he and his wife boarded a ship for New England.
    Cotton was highly sought after as a minister in Massachusetts and quickly became the second pastor of the Boston church, sharing the ministry with John Wilson.
    His impact was profound: in his first six months, he generated more religious conversions than the entire previous year.
    Controversies and Legacy:
    Cotton was involved in the banishment of Roger Williams, who attributed much of his trouble to Cotton.
    He also became embroiled in the Antinomian Controversy, supporting adherents of his “free grace” theology.
    However, he later realized that some of their theological positions were outside mainstream Puritan orthodoxy.
    Despite these controversies, Cotton continued to preach in the Boston church until his death1.
    John Cotton’s legacy extends beyond his lifetime. His efforts significantly influenced the governance of New England churches, and he played a pivotal role in shaping Congregationalism, a form of church polity

    John married Sarah Hawkrit Story on 25 Apr 1632 in England. Sarah (daughter of Anthony Hawkridge and Isabel Dowse) was born in 1601 in England; died on 27 May 1676 in MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah Hawkrit Story was born in 1601 in England (daughter of Anthony Hawkridge and Isabel Dowse); died on 27 May 1676 in MA.
    Children:
    1. 2. Seaborn Cotton was born in 1633 in At Sea; died in 1686 in Hampton, Rockingham, NH.
    2. Clergyman John Cotton was born on 15 Mar 1640 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died on 18 Sep 1699 in Charleston, Charleston, SC.
    3. Maria Cotton was born in Boston, Suffolk, MA; died in 1714 in Boston, Suffolk, MA.

  3. 6.  Simon Bradstreet was born in 1603 in Horbling, England; died in 1697 in Salem, Essex, MA.

    Simon married Anne Bradstreet Dudley in 1628 in Boston, Suffolk, MA. Anne (daughter of Thomas Dudley and Dorothy Yorke) was born in 1612 in Northampton, England; died in 1672 in Andover, Essex, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Anne Bradstreet Dudley was born in 1612 in Northampton, England (daughter of Thomas Dudley and Dorothy Yorke); died in 1672 in Andover, Essex, MA.
    Children:
    1. 3. Dorothy Bradstreet
    2. Simon Bradstreet was born in New London, New London, CT.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Esq Roland Cotton was born in 1550 in London, Middlesex, England (son of George Cotton and Margaret Whittacre); died in 1604 in Derby, England.

    Roland married Mary Hurlbert on 16 Aug 1582 in Derby, England. Mary was born before 1560 in Derby, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary Hurlbert was born before 1560 in Derby, England; and died.
    Children:
    1. Mary Cotton was born in 1583 in Derby, England; and died.
    2. 4. Reverend John Cotton was born on 4 Dec 1585 in Derby, England; was christened on 15 Dec 1585 in Derby, En; died on 23 Dec 1652 in Boston, Suffolk, MA.
    3. Roland Cotton was born in 1587 in Derby, England; and died.
    4. Thomas Cotton was born in 1594 in Derby, England; and died.
    5. Dorothy Cotton was born in England; died in 1694 in Hadley, Hampshire, MA.

  3. 10.  Anthony Hawkridge was born in 1575 in England; and died.

    Anthony married Isabel Dowse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Isabel Dowse
    Children:
    1. 5. Sarah Hawkrit Story was born in 1601 in England; died on 27 May 1676 in MA.

  5. 14.  Thomas Dudley was born in 1576 in , Northamptonshire, England (son of Roger Dudley and Susanna Thorne); died on 30 Jul 1653 in Roxbury, Suffolk, MA.

    Notes:

    Governor of Massachusetts

    Thomas married Dorothy Yorke in 1603 in England. Dorothy (daughter of Edmund Yorke and Katherine Unknown) was born in 1582 in England; died in 1643 in Roxbury, Suffolk, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Dorothy Yorke was born in 1582 in England (daughter of Edmund Yorke and Katherine Unknown); died in 1643 in Roxbury, Suffolk, MA.
    Children:
    1. Jr Thomas Dudley was born in 1605 in England; and died.
    2. Samuel Dudley was born in 1608 in England; died in 1682 in Exeter, Rockingham, NH.
    3. 7. Anne Bradstreet Dudley was born in 1612 in Northampton, England; died in 1672 in Andover, Essex, MA.
    4. Patience Dudley was born in 1618 in England; died in 1690 in MA.
    5. Mercy Dudley was born in 1621 in Northampton, England; died in 1691 in MA.



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