Richard COTTON

Birth:
1539/40
Combermere, Cheshire, Eng.
Death:
14 Jun 1602
Stoke, Coventry, Warwickshire, Eng.
Mother:
Mary ONLEY
Notes:
                   Sources:Abell Family in America p 36-37, Misc. Gen. & Herald.
2nd S V  p7-20, 118 Ormerod's History of Cheshire V 3 p 416.
Wrenbury, Ches. Par. Rec.
Died age 62

       In 1563 Richard built the Combermere manor house, which incorporated the remains of the Abbey.  According to the Court Rolls at Combermere, a joint manor court was held there by Richard Cotton, armiger, seneschel of the manor.  The manor of Newhall was vested in Sir Richard Cotton for two portions, and in the Fitzwaring for one portion.
Philippa DORMER
Birth:
Death:
1631/32
St. Michael, Coventry, England
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
                          Philippa was the widow of John Dormer of Buckinghamshire.  She renounced administration of her husband's estate in favor of the eldest son, George Cotton.  A letter from Mrs. Philippa Cotton, dated from Stoke, 1 Nov 1601, addressed to Sir Robert Cecil, later Earl of Shrewsbury, is extant; it asked for help for "me and my children" as his "poor, yet very near kinswoman."  She also identified herself as "her majesty's sworn servant these 20 years."  A letter signed "Philippa cotton" and dated 23 Nov 1609 thanked the Earl for a gift of 150 lbs.
       Her will, dated 30 May 1625 and proved in the Cinsistory Court of Lichfield 18 Aug 1631, mentions sons Sir Thomas Monteith, Kt., John Dormer and Philip Cotton, and daughters Elizabeth Dormer (deceased) and Bridgett Cotton, who served as executrix.

       Administration of the Goods of Richard Cotton Esquire, Foresuch as Richard Cotton Esquire late of Stoke being within the county of the city of Coventry late husband unto me Philippa Cotton now Widow did upon the 14th of this present month of June depart this mortal life and having goods as well within the county of Chester as herein this his late dwelling place, and hath not by any will or testament disposed the same but they are to be by somebody to be administered, know ye that I the said Philippa cotton his late wife being unfit to undertake such charge upon me to administer do refer the same to Mr. George Cotton being the eldest son of my late husband or to whom else shall be thought fit in your descretion.
                                                             /s/ Philippa Cotton
Witnessed by
       Richard Wallins, Andrew Cotton
Children
Marriage
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2
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3
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Philip COTTON
Birth:
Abt 1598
Death:
 
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Notes:
                   Philip was said to have been Captain in the army of King Charles I and to have been killed in Scotland.  He was unmarried.
5
Blocked
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Bridgett COTTON
Birth:
Abt 1600
Death:
 
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Notes:
                   Bridgett was unmarried in 1631 when she was exeutrix of her mother's will.
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Richard Cotton - Philippa Dormer

Richard Cotton was born at Combermere, Cheshire, Eng. 1539/40. His parents were George Cotton and Mary Onley.

He married Philippa Dormer .

They were the parents of 6 children:
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Philip Cotton born Abt 1598.
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Bridgett Cotton born Abt 1600.

Richard Cotton died 14 Jun 1602 at Stoke, Coventry, Warwickshire, Eng. .

Philippa Dormer died 1631/32 at St. Michael, Coventry, England .