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John Cooke 1630–1691

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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13 researchers on YourRoots have John Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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

Born 30 Mar 1630 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 16 May 1691 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Cooke
Mother Rebecca Westcott
Spouse Mary Borden (1632–1690)
Children Annie Amie Cooke, Deborah Cook, Deborah Manchester, Hannah Cook, John Cook, Joseph Cook, Martha Cook, Mary Cook, Samuel Cooke, Samuel Manchester, Sarah Cooke, Thomas Cook
Siblings George Cooke, Sarah Cook, Thomas Cook

Researchers connected through John Cooke 1630–1691

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Biography

The story of John Cooke began in 1630 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. John Cooke married mary borden, and had children including annie amie cooke, deborah cook, deborah manchester, hannah cook, john cook, joseph cook, martha cook, mary cook, samuel cooke, samuel manchester, sarah cooke, thomas cook. John Cooke passed away in 1691 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1630
Birth of John Cooke in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1691
Death of John Cooke in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Haccombe, Teignbridge District, Devon, England (1360) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1630) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Cooke (1630–1691) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 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 12 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.

John Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Cooke PTP
1630–1691
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Cooke's Descendants

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John Cooke PTP 1630–1691 m. Mary Borden PTP 1632–1690 m. Mary Borden PTP 1632–1690