Caleb Cook (1727–1788) was born in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Caleb Cook 1727–1788

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 25 Sep 1727 · Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 Oct 1788 · Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA

Father Deacon Nicholas Cooke

Mother Elizabeth Mehitable Staples

Siblings Abigail Cook, Daniel Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Ezekiel Cooke, Jemima Cook, Johanna Cook, Nathaniel Cook Sr, Nicholas Cook Iii, Peter Cook, Susanna Cook, William Cooke

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Nicholas Cooke

Elizabeth Mehitable Staples

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Caleb Cook began in 1727 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Caleb Cook passed away in 1788 in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

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1727

Birth of Caleb Cook in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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1788

Death of Caleb Cook in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Cook

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1538) to Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1727) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Caleb Cook (1727–1788) was born in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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