John Cotton

1615. Sir John Gore. 4th son of Gerard Gore (see preceding note). By his second wife, a daughter of Sir Thomas Cambell (Lord Mayor 1609–10), he was ancestor of the Gore-Langton family, represented by the present Earl Temple. His eldest daughter married John Cotton (Alderman 1649).
1616. Sir Allan Cotton. Brother of William Cotton (Alderman 1607), and father of John Cotton (Alderman 1649).
1649. John Cotton. Second son of Sir Allen Cotton (Lord Mayor 1625–6).

Notes on the aldermen, 1502-1700, BritishHistory.ac.uk

• 1649, May 8 (9)
  
• John Cotton, Draper
  
• 1649, May 8 (9)
  
• vice Reynardson
  

Master Drapers 1649-50.

Chronological list of aldermen: 1601-1650, BritishHistory.ac.uk