Joseph Cotton ( 1746 - 1825 )

Birth: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (07 March 1746) Death: Leyton, London (26 January 1825) Burial: Churchyard of Leyton parish church Profession: Sailor Career: Entered Royal Navy (1760); left and joined the HEIC, and retired on the fortune acquired during two voyages; Elder Brother of Trinity (1788); Deputy Master of Trinity (1803); Director, HEIC (1795-1823); Chairman, HEIC (1803) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 15/03/1810.