John Cook (1669–1739) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cook 1669–1739

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

Born 3 Dec 1669 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died 30 Apr 1739 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father Samuel Cooke I

Mother Hope Parker

Siblings Benjamin Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Hannah Cook, Hope Cook, Isaac Cook, Israel Cook, Joseph Cook, Judith Cook, Mary Cook, Mehitabel Cook, Samuel Cooke Ii

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Immediate Family

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Samuel Cooke I

Hope Parker

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Children

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Biography

In 1669, John Cook entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to samuel cooke i and hope parker. John Cook passed away in 1739 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of John Cook in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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1739

Death of John Cook in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cook

This ancestor line traces from Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1615) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1669) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cook (1669–1739) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 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 John 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.
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