John Cooper (1654–1656) was born in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cooper 1654–1656

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1654 · Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Died 7 May 1656 · Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Father Thomas Playford Cooper

Mother Rebecca Ann Bosworth

Siblings Bathsheba Cooper, Deborah Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, Hannah Cooper, John Cooper, Mary Cooper, Nathaniel Cooper, Rachel Cooper, Rebecca Cooper, Samuel Cooper, Sarah Cooper, Thomas Cooper, Timothy Cooper

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Playford Cooper

Rebecca Ann Bosworth

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

John Cooper was born in 1654 in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of thomas playford cooper and rebecca ann bosworth. John Cooper passed away in 1656 in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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Birth of John Cooper in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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1656

Death of John Cooper in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cooper

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1542) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1654) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cooper (1654–1656) was born in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Springfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 4 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, 4 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.
: 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.