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Mildred Cooke 1524–1589

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mildred Cooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 24 AUG 1524 · Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Died 21 APR 1589 · Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England
Spouse William Cecil

Researchers connected through Mildred Cooke 1524–1589

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mildred Cooke 1524–1589

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
William Cecil
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mildred Cooke began in 1524 in Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Mildred Cooke married william cecil. Mildred Cooke passed away in 1589 in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England.

Sources

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    Record Familysearch.org

Life Timeline

1524
Birth of Mildred Cooke in Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1589
Death of Mildred Cooke in Burghley House, Westminster, Middlesex, England
Death
1589
Burial of Mildred Cooke in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mildred Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Gainspark Hall, Essex, England (1460) to Romford, London Borough of Havering, Greater London, Romford, Essex, England (1524) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mildred Cooke (1524–1589) was born in Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom and died in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England. 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 Mildred 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 2 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.

Mildred Cooke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mildred Cooke PTP
1524–1589
Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown

Mildred Cooke's Descendants

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Mildred Cooke PTP 1524–1589