John Cotton

American minister (1658-1710)
Person human Q63586671
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John Cotton

Summary

John Cotton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hampton[2]. He was born on January 1, 1658[3]. He passed away in Hampton[4]. He died on January 1, 1710[5]. He worked as a Christian minister[6] and librarian[7].

Key Facts

  • John Cotton's place of birth was Hampton[2].
  • John Cotton passed away in Hampton[4].
  • John Cotton was born on January 1, 1658[3].
  • John Cotton was born on May 8, 1658[8].
  • John Cotton died on January 1, 1710[5].
  • John Cotton died on March 27, 1710[9].
  • Burial took place at South Street Cemetery[10].
  • John Cotton's father was Seaborn Cotton[11].
  • John Cotton's mother was Dorothy Bradstreet[12].
  • John Cotton was married to Anne Lake[13].
  • A child of John Cotton was Dorothy Cotton[14].
  • A child of John Cotton was Mary Cotton[15].
  • John Cotton worked as a Christian minister[6].
  • John Cotton's professions included librarian[7].
  • John Cotton held the position of Harvard University Librarian[16].
  • John Cotton held the position of Harvard University Librarian[17].
  • John Cotton is recorded as male[18].
  • John Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[20].
  • John Cotton's given name is recorded as John[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hampton[2], John Cotton… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1658[3] and May 8, 1658[8]. His father was Seaborn Cotton[11]. His mother was Dorothy Bradstreet[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Christian minister[6] and librarian[7]. Positions held include Harvard University Librarian[16].

Personal Life

John Cotton was married to Anne Lake[13]. Children include Dorothy Cotton[14], 1693–1748[22] and Mary Cotton[15], 1689–1731[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1710[5] and March 27, 1710[9]. John Cotton died in Hampton[4]. Burial took place at South Street Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was John Cotton born?

Born in Hampton[2], John Cotton…

Where did John Cotton die?

John Cotton died in Hampton[4].

Who were John Cotton's parents?

John Cotton's father was Seaborn Cotton[11]. John Cotton's mother was Dorothy Bradstreet[12].

Who was John Cotton married to?

John Cotton's spouses include Anne Lake[13].

What did John Cotton do for work?

John Cotton worked as Christian minister[6] and librarian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Dorothy Cotton, Mary Cotton
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    Familysearch person id LRWQ-VK7
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