Judith COOK (1643–1688) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Essex, Salem, New Jersey, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Judith COOK 1643–1688

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1643 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 11 Sep 1688 · Essex, Salem, New Jersey, United States

Father Walter Cooke (1618–1696)

Mother Judith Birdsale

Siblings Elizabeth Cook, Hannah Cook, Henry Cook, Isaac Cook, John Cook, Martha Twin Cooke, Mary Martha Cook, Samuel Cook, Samuel Cooke

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Cooke

1618–1696

Judith Birdsale

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1643, Judith COOK entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to walter cooke and judith birdsale. Judith COOK passed away in 1688 in Essex, Salem, New Jersey, United States.

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1643

Birth of Judith COOK in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1688

Death of Judith COOK in Essex, Salem, New Jersey, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Judith COOK

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1559) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1643) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Judith COOK (1643–1688) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Essex, Salem, New Jersey, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Judith 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.
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