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Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt 1570–1631

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Bt 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: C — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1570 · Conington, Huntingdonshire, England (alt Denton, ENG)
Died 6 May 1631 · St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
Father Sir Thomas Bruce Cotton Of Connington Iv
Mother Elizabeth Shirley Preist
Spouse Lady Brocas (1573–1658)
Children Sir Knight Thomas Cotton 1595 2Nd Baronet Connington

Researchers connected through Sir Bt 1570–1631

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Biography

Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt was born in 1570 in Conington, Huntingdonshire, England (alt Denton, ENG), the child of sir thomas bruce cotton of connington iv and elizabeth shirley preist. Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt married lady elizabeth brocas, and had children including sir knight thomas cotton 1595 2nd baronet connington. Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt passed away in 1631 in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England.

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Life Timeline

1570
Birth of Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt in Conington, Huntingdonshire, England (alt Denton, ENG)
Birth
1631
Death of Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Bt

This ancestor line traces from Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England (1515) to Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England (1540) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Bt (1570–1631) was born in Conington, Huntingdonshire, England (alt Denton, ENG) and died in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England. 9 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.

Sir Bt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt PTP
1570–1631
Conington, Huntingdonshire, England (alt Denton, ENG)
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Bt's Descendants