Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet Cotton of Connington 1st Bt 1570–1631
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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
Researchers connected through Sir Bt 1570–1631
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Immediate Family
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
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.
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