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Josiah Cooke 1699–1752

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 May 1699 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died BEF 18 SEP 1752 · Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Father Jacob Cooke (1653–1747)
Mother Lydia Miller (1661–1727)
Siblings Damaris Cooke, Jacob Cooke Iii Iii, John Cooke, Lydia Cooke, Margaret Cooke, Rebecca Cooke, William Cooke
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Mayflower Deeds and Probates Early Connecticut Marriages Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Josiah Cooke was born in 1699 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of jacob cooke and lydia miller. Josiah Cooke passed away in 1752 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  5. 5
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  6. 6
    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

  7. 7
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages

  9. 9
    Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  10. 10
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Josiah Cooke in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1752
Death of Josiah Cooke in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, Colonial America (1699) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Cooke (1699–1752) was born in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 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 Josiah 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 6 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.

Related Records

Jacob Cooke
1653–1747 · Father
Lydia Miller
1661–1727 · Mother

Josiah Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Cooke PTP
1699–1752
Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Mass
Lydia Miller PTP
1661–1727
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Cooke PTP
1653–1747
Plymouth, Mass
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah Cooke's Descendants

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JC
Josiah Cooke PTP 1699–1752