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Desire Cooke** 1694–1736

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

9 researchers on YourRoots have Desire Cooke** in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1694 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 May 1736 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Josiah Cooke
Mother Mary Godfrey (1672–1725)
Siblings Deborah Cooke, Elisabeth Doane, Hannah Cook, Jacob Cook, John Cooke, Joshua Cook, Mary Cooke, Solomon Cooke

Researchers connected through Desire Cooke** 1694–1736

and 8 more tree owners connected with Desire Cooke** 1694–1736

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Desire Cooke was born in 1694 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of josiah cooke and mary godfrey. Desire Cooke passed away in 1736 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1694
Birth of Desire Cooke in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1736
Death of Desire Cooke in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Cooke**

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Test Valley Borough, Hampshire, England (1581) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1694) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Desire Cooke** (1694–1736) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Desire 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Desire Cooke**'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Desire Cooke** PTP
1694–1736
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Godfrey PTP
1672–1725
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Desire Cooke**'s Descendants

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DC
Desire Cooke** PTP 1694–1736