John Cooke 1590–1649
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13 researchers on YourRoots have John Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 13 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Cooke 1590–1649
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Cooke began in 1590 in Mileham, Norfolk, England. John Cooke married elizabeth pitcher, and had children including ann cooke. John Cooke passed away in 1649 in Sprowston, Norfolk County, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cooke
This ancestor line traces from Wakerley, East Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1478) to Mileham, Norfolk, England (1590) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Cooke (1590–1649) was born in Mileham, Norfolk, England and died in Sprowston, Norfolk County, England. 13 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, 13 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 4 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.
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John Cooke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record