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Josiah Cooke III 1670–1727

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah III 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Nov 1670 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 7 Dec 1727 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Father Josiah Cooke Jr
Mother Deborah Hopkins
Spouse Mary Godfrey
Siblings Benjamin Cooke, Caleb Cooke, Deborah Cooke, Eliza Cooke, Elizabeth Cooke, Joshua Cooke, Richard Cooke

Researchers connected through Josiah III 1670–1727

and 3 more tree owners connected with Josiah III 1670–1727

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Mary Godfrey
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1670, Josiah Cooke III entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to josiah cooke jr and deborah hopkins. Josiah Cooke III married mary godfrey. Josiah Cooke III passed away in 1727 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Genealogies of Mayflower Families, Vol. I

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  9. 9
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of Josiah Cooke III in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1727
Death of Josiah Cooke III in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah III

This ancestor line traces from Pettistree, Suffolk, England (1580) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1670) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah III (1670–1727) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 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 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.

Josiah III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Cooke III PTP
1670–1727
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah III's Descendants

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JI
Josiah Cooke III PTP 1670–1727