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Jacob Cooke 1653–1747

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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 28 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 28 trees
Death year and location consistent across 28 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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28 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 28 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Mar 1653 · Plymouth, Mass
Died 24 Apr 1747 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jacob Cooke
Mother Damaris Hopkins
Spouse Lydia Miller
Children Damaris Cooke, Jacob Cooke, John Cooke, Josiah Cooke, Lydia Cooke, Margaret Cooke, Rebecca Cooke, William Cooke
Siblings Caleb Cooke, Elizabeth Cooke, Francis Cooke, Martha Cooke, Mary Cooke, Ruth Cooke
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … U.S., Find a Grave Index WikiTree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Lydia Miller

Biography

Jacob Cooke was born in 1653 in Plymouth, Mass, the child of jacob cooke and damaris hopkins. Jacob Cooke married lydia miller, and had children including damaris cooke, jacob cooke, john cooke, josiah cooke, lydia cooke, margaret cooke, rebecca cooke, william cooke. Jacob Cooke passed away in 1747 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  11. 11
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  12. 12
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  13. 13
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Jacob Cooke in Plymouth, Mass
Birth
1747
Death of Jacob Cooke in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Shurland, Pluckley, England (1445) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1653) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Cooke (1653–1747) was born in Plymouth, Mass and died in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 28 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 28 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 7 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.

Related Records

Jacob Cooke
Father
Damaris Hopkins
Mother

Jacob Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Mass
Parents
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Mass
Unknown
Grandparents
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Mass
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Cooke's Descendants

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JC
Jacob Cooke PTP 1653–1747
  1. 1. William Cooke PTP 1683–1740
  2. 2. Lydia Cooke PTP 1685–1738
  3. 3. Rebecca Cooke PTP 1688–1769