Missionary Josiah Cotton

1680 - 1756  (76 years)

Thomas Cotton

Family	Alice De Hastings
Children	1. John Cotton

Temperance Gilbert

Birth	England
Family	John Alsop,   b. 1565, England
Children	1. John Alsop,   b. 1600, England   2. Samuel Alsop,   b. 1605, England   3. Timothy Alsop,   b. 1607, England   4. Josias Alsop,   b. 1610, England   5. Elizabeth Alsop,   b. 1614, Crewkerne, Somerset, England

Clergyman John Cotton

1640 - 1699  (59 years)

Birth	15 Mar 1640	Plymouth Colony, MA
Died	18 Sep 1699	Charleston, Charleston, SC
Father	Reverend John Cotton,   b. 4 Dec 1585, Derby, England
Relationship	unknown
Mother	Sarah Hawkrit Story,   b. 1601, England
Relationship	unknown
Married	25 Apr 1632	England
Family	Jane Bray Rossiter,   b. 1642, Boston, Suffolk, MA
Married	1660	Wethersfield, Norfolk, CT
Children	1. John Cotton,   b. 1661, Guilford, New Haven, CT   2. Elizabeth Cotton,   b. 1663   3. Roland Cotton,   b. 1667, Boston, Suffolk, MA   4. Missionary Josiah Cotton,   b. 1680, Plymouth Colony, MA   5. Theophilus Cotton,   b. 1682, Plymouth Colony, MA

Jane Bray Rossiter

1642 - 1702  (60 years)

Birth	1642	Boston, Suffolk, MA
Died	1702	Boston, Suffolk, MA
Father	Md Bray Rossiter,   b. 1610, England
Relationship	unknown
Mother	Elizabeth Alsop,   b. 1614, Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Relationship	unknown
Married	1635	Dorcester, MA
Family	Clergyman John Cotton,   b. 15 Mar 1640, Plymouth Colony, MA
Married	1660	Wethersfield, Norfolk, CT
Children	1. John Cotton,   b. 1661, Guilford, New Haven, CT   2. Elizabeth Cotton,   b. 1663   3. Roland Cotton,   b. 1667, Boston, Suffolk, MA   4. Missionary Josiah Cotton,   b. 1680, Plymouth Colony, MA   5. Theophilus Cotton,   b. 1682, Plymouth Colony, MA

Hannah Sturtevant

Family	Missionary Josiah Cotton,   b. 1680, Plymouth Colony, MA
Children	1. John Cotton,   b. 1712, Plymouth Colony, MA   2. Judge Josiah Cotton,   b. 1747, Halifax, MA

John Cotton

1712 - 1789  (77 years)

Birth	1712	Plymouth Colony, MA
Died	1789	Plymouth Colony, MA
Father	Missionary Josiah Cotton,   b. 1680, Plymouth Colony, MA
Relationship	unknown
Mother	Hannah Sturtevant
Relationship	unknown

Judge Josiah Cotton

1747 - 1819  (72 years)

Birth	1747	Halifax, MA
Died	1819	Plymouth Colony, MA
Father	Missionary Josiah Cotton,   b. 1680, Plymouth Colony, MA
Relationship	unknown
Mother	Hannah Sturtevant
Relationship	unknown

• Name	Josiah Cotton  [1, 2, 3]
  Title	Missionary
  Birth	1680	Plymouth Colony, MA   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Category	USA Famous People
  Death	1756	Plymouth Colony, MA   [1, 2, 3]
  Origins
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Thomas Cotton   (8 x Great Grandfather)  Temperance Gilbert,   b. England   (Great Grandmother)
  Notes	Josiah Cotton (1679/80–1756) was a remarkable individual who wore many hats during his lifetime. Let’s delve into his fascinating story: Indian Missionary: Josiah Cotton dedicated himself to spreading Christianity among Native American communities. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he didn’t have a settled pastorate. Instead, he preached to isolated Indian families and indentured servants living amidst English society. His missionary work cast a long shadow, especially considering his father’s influential legacy as an Indian missionary1. Civil Magistrate: In addition to his religious endeavors, Cotton served as a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas and held the position of Register of Deeds in Plymouth Colony. His role as a civil magistrate allowed him to rise to considerable heights, although he always felt the weight of his father’s legacy1. Family Ties: Josiah Cotton was a grandson of John Cotton (1585–1652), a prominent Puritan clergyman in New England. His father, John Cotton Jr., served as the pastor of the First Church in Plymouth Colony from 1669 to 1697. Cotton was also a cousin of Cotton Mather, another influential figure in colonial America1. Legacy: Cotton’s impact extended beyond his lifetime. He was the maternal grandfather of William Cushing, one of the first six Supreme Court justices appointed by George Washington. Cushing holds the distinction of being the longest-serving original jurist among those appointed1. Josiah Cotton’s legacy lives on through his descendants, his missionary efforts, and his contributions to the early American legal system. His fervent piety, sound mind, and honorable service left an indelible mark on the history of New England
  Person ID	I24575	ktree
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

  Father	Clergyman John Cotton,   b. 15 Mar 1640, Plymouth Colony, MA d. 18 Sep 1699, Charleston, Charleston, SC (Age 59 years)
  Relationship	unknown
  Mother	Jane Bray Rossiter,   b. 1642, Boston, Suffolk, MA d. 1702, Boston, Suffolk, MA (Age 60 years)
  Relationship	unknown
  Marriage	1660	Wethersfield, Norfolk, CT   [1]
  Family ID	F13097	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Hannah Sturtevant
  Children	1. John Cotton,   b. 1712, Plymouth Colony, MA d. 1789, Plymouth Colony, MA (Age 77 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]   2. Judge Josiah Cotton,   b. 1747, Halifax, MA d. 1819, Plymouth Colony, MA (Age 72 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
  Family ID	F8815	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  [S202] 11615-2.ftw. Date of Import: 21 Feb 1999 [S203] Gregory Strong, Ancestory.com Individual Tree - Kings & Presidents. [S201] Leisure Guy, leisureguy@icloud.com, "KinshipTree - Historical Family Database", (Name: Name: http://kinshipcove.com Genealogy Research: Common Historical Roots In South Texas;;).