Martha Cook (1830–1900) was born in Shelby, Kentucky, United States and died in Shelby, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Cook 1830–1900

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1830 · Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Died 9 Jun 1900 · Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Father Seth Cook

Mother Frances Wilcoxson

Siblings Ann Cook, Daniel Boone Cook, Frances Cook, Jane Cook, Jesse Cook, John Cook, John H Cooke, Malinda Cook, Martha Cook, Mary Cook, Mary Polly Cook, Nancy Cook, Sarah Cook, Seth Cook, William Cook

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Researchers connected through Martha Cook 1830–1900

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Immediate Family

Parents

Seth Cook

Frances Wilcoxson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Cook began in 1830 in Shelby, Kentucky, United States. Martha Cook passed away in 1900 in Shelby, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1830

Birth of Martha Cook in Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Birth

1900

Death of Martha Cook in Shelby, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Cook

This ancestor line traces from England (1255) to Shelby, Kentucky, United States (1830) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Cook (1830–1900) was born in Shelby, Kentucky, United States and died in Shelby, Kentucky, United States. 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 Martha 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 15 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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