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Sign up freeRichard Cotton 1539–1602
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Birth Date: August 22, 1539
Birth Location: Combermere, Cheshire, England
Death Date: June 17, 1602
Death Location: St. Margaret Churchyard, Wrenbury, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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In 1539, Richard Cotton entered the world in Combermere, Cheshire, England, born to George Cotton And Mary Olney. Richard Cotton married Jane Seyliard, Lady Mary Mainwaring, Margaret Anne Marshall, Philippa, and had children including Andrew Cotton, Arthur Cotton, Dorothy Cotton, Dorothy Marie Cotton, Elizabeth Cotton, Frances Cotton, George Cotton, Mary Cotton, Winifred Cotton. Richard Cotton passed away in 1602 in St. Margaret Churchyard, Wrenbury, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
In 1539, Richard Cotton entered the world in Combermere, Cheshire, England, born to George Cotton And Mary Olney.
Family
Richard Cotton married Jane Seyliard, Lady Mary Mainwaring, Margaret Anne Marshall, Philippa, and had children including Andrew Cotton, Arthur Cotton, Dorothy Cotton, Dorothy Marie Cotton, Elizabeth Cotton, Frances Cotton, George Cotton, Mary Cotton, Winifred Cotton.
Later Years
Richard Cotton passed away in 1602 in St. Margaret Churchyard, Wrenbury, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
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