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Bridget L. Cocke 1577–1659

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Bridget Cocke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1577 · Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died 20 May 1659 · Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Christopher Cocke
Mother Margaret Margaritt Margery Allen
Spouse Nicholas Busby
Children Anne Busby

Researchers connected through Bridget Cocke 1577–1659

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Biography

In 1577, Bridget L. Cocke entered the world in Norwich, Norfolk, England, born to christopher cocke and margaret margaritt margery allen. Bridget L. Cocke married nicholas busby, and had children including anne busby. Bridget L. Cocke passed away in 1659 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1577
Birth of Bridget L. Cocke in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Birth
1659
Death of Bridget L. Cocke in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bridget Cocke

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1558) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1577) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bridget Cocke (1577–1659) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bridget in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Bridget Cocke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Bridget L. Cocke PTP
1577–1659
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Bridget Cocke's Descendants

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Bridget L. Cocke PTP 1577–1659
  1. 1. Anne Busby PTP 1607–1686