Foster: s. Richard, of Hants, eq.; of Magdalen Coll. 1566; B.A. 16 Dec., 1569, M.A. 24 March, 1571-2, B.D. (sup. 28 April) 1586, created D.D. at Salisbury June, 1599, vicar of Wanborough, Wilts, 1582-3, rector of Calbourne, Isle of Wight, 1584, and of Meonstoke, Hants, 1588, canon of Winchester 1586, bishop of Salisbury 1598, until his death 7 May, 1615, brother of William 1571, and father of Richard 1605, of Francis 1599, and of the next named, Henry (ID 133901). See Ath., ii. 852; Fasti, i. 284; & Foster's Ind. Eccles.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1567 | Appt(Institution) | Cotton, Henry | Havant / | Rector | View |
| 1577 | Appt(Collation) | Cotton, Henry | Winchester Cathedral / prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1582 | Appt(Institution) | Cotton, Henricus | Wanborowe / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1583 | Appt(Collation) | Cotton, Henry | Calborn / | Rector | View |
| 1587 | Libc | Cotton, Henricus | Calborn / | Rector | View |
| 1587 | Libc | Cotton, Henricus | Havant / | Rector | View |
| 1589 | Vac(resignation) | Cotton, Henry | Calbourne / | Rector | View |
| 1589 | Appt(Collation) | Cotton, Henry | Meonstoke / | Rector | View |
| 1595 | Appt(Admission) | Cotton, Henry | Winchester, St Mary's College / | View | |
| 1598 | Disp-App | Cotton, Henricus | Salisbury / | Bishop | View |
| 1598 | Disp(Dispensation) | Cotton, Henricus | Meanstoake / | Rector | View |
| 1598 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Cotton, Henricus | Salisbury / | Bishop | View |
| 1598 | Appt(consecration) | Cotton, Henricus | Salisbury / | Bishop | View |
| 1599 | Vac(Promotion) | Cotton, Henry | Havant / | Rector | View |
| 1601 | Vac(Promotion) | Cotton, Henry | Meonstoke / | Rector | View |
| 1615 | Appt(Death) | Cotton, Henricus | Salisbury bishopric / | Bishop | View |