William Cotton (archdeacon of Totnes)

He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, matriculating in 1597 or 1598, and graduating B.A.

He became vicar of Breage, Cornwall, canon of Exeter Cathedral in 1607, precentor of Exeter Cathedral in 1607, rector of Whimple in 1608, and rector of Silverton, Devon in 1613.

[2] He married [settlement 23 Jul 1607] Elizabeth, daughter of John Hender, of Bottreaux Castle, Cornwall by his wife Jane Thorne.

[citation needed] William made his will on 26 Apr 1652, and it was proved in London on October 28, 1656.

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