Jacob COOK (1608–1608) was born in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands and died in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob COOK 1608–1608

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 May 1608 · Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Died 20 May 1608 · Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Father Edmund Cooke

Mother Elizabeth Nicholls

Siblings Christiana Cook, Edmund Cook, Edmund Cooke, Elizabeth Cook, Francis Cook, George Cook, Goodere Cooke, Henry Cooke, Jacob Cooke, Jane Cooke, John Cook, John Cooke, Joseph Cook, Josiah Cooke, Lambert Cook, Theodora Cooke, Thomas Cook, William Cook

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Cooke

Elizabeth Nicholls

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1608, Jacob COOK entered the world in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, born to edmund cooke and elizabeth nicholls. Jacob COOK passed away in 1608 in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.

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Life Timeline

1608

Birth of Jacob COOK in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Birth

1608

Death of Jacob COOK in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob COOK

This ancestor line traces from Brook House, Rotherfield, Sussexshire, England (1500) to Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Pays-Bas (1608) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob COOK (1608–1608) was born in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands and died in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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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