Edward Cotton (2 November 1616 - 11 November 1675) was the Archdeacon of Cornwall [1] from 1660 until his death. [2]
Sleech was from Silverton, Devon and educated at Christ Church, Oxford. [3] He was appointed Rector of St. Thomas and St. Peter, Winchester in 1640; a Canon of Exeter in 1660; Vicar of Bampton in 1663 and Treasurer of Exeter in 1672.