Ecton, a native of Winchester, was employed in the first-fruits department of the office of Queen Anne's Bounty, where he ultimately became the receiver of the tenths of the clergy. He died at Turnham Green, Middlesex, 20 August 1730.Hist. Reg. vol. xv., Chron. Diary, p. 55 His will, bearing the date 7 July 1730, was proved at London on 8 September 1730 by his widow, Dorothea Ecton.registered in P. C. C. 255, Auber Therein he desired to be buried in Winchester Cathedral.
