Who was Joseph Cooksley?

Joseph Cooksley (1890–1967) was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand and died in Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Denzil Cooksley 1890–1967

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1890 · Palmerston North, New Zealand

Died 16 Feb 1967 · Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand

Father George Elijah Cooksley

Mother Susan Blanche Morris

Spouse Rose Alice Clark

Children Ada Irene Cooksley, Anzac Beatrice Ann Cooksley, Eric Denzel Cooksley, Eva Sylvia Cooksley, Gladys Rose Cooksley, Lionel Joseph George Cooksley, Stillborn Cooksley, Violet Elizabeth Cooksley

Siblings Albert Richard Cooksley, Charles Cyrus Cooksley, Elsie Emmeline Cooksley, George Edward Cooksley, Harold Cooksley, Hugh Ronald Cooksley, Ivy Myrtle Cooksley, Ruth Maud Cooksley, Thomas Edward Cooksley, Thursa Evelyn Cooksley, Weir Duncan Cooksley

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Elijah Cooksley

Susan Blanche Morris

Spouse(s)

Rose Alice Clark

Children

Ada Irene Cooksley

Anzac Beatrice Ann Cooksley

Eric Denzel Cooksley

Eva Sylvia Cooksley

Gladys Rose Cooksley

Lionel Joseph George Cooksley

Stillborn Cooksley

Violet Elizabeth Cooksley

Biography

The story of Joseph Denzil Cooksley began in 1890 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Joseph Denzil Cooksley married rose alice clark, and had children including ada irene cooksley, anzac beatrice ann cooksley, eric denzel cooksley, eva sylvia cooksley, gladys rose cooksley, lionel joseph george cooksley, stillborn cooksley, violet elizabeth cooksley. Joseph Denzil Cooksley passed away in 1967 in Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1890

Birth of Joseph Denzil Cooksley in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Birth

1967

Death of Joseph Denzil Cooksley in Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Cooksley

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Palmerston North, New Zealand (1890) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Cooksley (1890–1967) was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand and died in Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand. 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 Joseph 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.
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