Basic info about John Cotton

John Cotton was one of the first leaders of the first generation puritans.

He was born into a family of lawyers in 1585 and died in 1653. He received

his religious education at Trinity College and when he graduated he became

elected a fellow. When he came over with the puritans he became Vicar of a

church at Boston. After only 21 years he was played a very important role in

the Church of England. He was a long serving minister.