John Cotton 1639–1699
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Cotton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Cotton was born in 1639 in Boston, Massachusetts, the child of john cotton and sarah hawkridge. John Cotton married joanna rossiter, and had children including elizabeth cotton, john cotton, josiah cotton, rowland cotton, theophilus cotton. John Cotton passed away in 1699 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA.
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1Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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6Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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7Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cotton
This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derby Unitary Authority, Derbyshire, England (1585) to Boston, Massachusetts (1639) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Cotton (1639–1699) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
John Cotton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record