Who was Francis Cooke?

Francis Cooke (1584–1663) was born in Gides Hall, Essex, York, Yorkshire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Francis in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 17 generations of this lineage.

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Francis Cooke 1584–1663

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Nov 1584 · Gides Hall, Essex, York, Yorkshire, England

Died 7 Apr 1663 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Edward Sir Cooke

Mother Alice Caunton

Siblings Alice Cook, Ann Cooke, Anne Cooke, Anne Cooke, Anthony Cooke, Edward Cooke, Giles Cooke, Henry Cooke, John Cooke, Mildred Cooke, Philippa Cooke, Phillippa Cooke, Richard Cooke, William Cooke

Records

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Colonial Families of the USA Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Sir Cooke

Alice Caunton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Francis Cooke began in 1584 in Gides Hall, Essex, York, Yorkshire, England. Francis Cooke passed away in 1663 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1584

Birth of Francis Cooke in Gides Hall, Essex, York, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1663

Death of Francis Cooke in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Numburholme, Yorkshire, England (1030) to St Augustine Parrish, Bristol, Gloucesterhire, England (1533) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Cooke (1584–1663) was born in Gides Hall, Essex, York, Yorkshire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 17 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.