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Mildred (Lady Burghley) 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 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
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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 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1524 · Romford, Essex, England
Died 5 Apr 1589 · Strand, Middlesex, England
Father Sir Anthony Knight Of The Bath Cooke Scholar Companion Tutor To King E
Mother Anne Lady Romford Essex Fitzwilliam
Siblings Anne Cooke, Elizabeth Russell, John Anthony Cooke, Katherine Cooke Killigrew, Lady Nancy Of Northumberlandshire 5 Cooke 14Th Ggm, Mildred Mary Cooke Cheke Cecil, Rose Cooke, Sir Richard Edward Woodstocke Cooke Of Gidea Hall

Researchers connected through Mildred Cooke 1524–1589

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1524, Mildred (Lady Burghley) Cooke entered the world in Romford, Essex, England, born to sir anthony knight of the bath cooke scholar companion tutor to king e and anne lady romford essex fitzwilliam. Mildred (Lady Burghley) Cooke passed away in 1589 in Strand, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1524
Birth of Mildred (Lady Burghley) Cooke in Romford, Essex, England
Birth
1589
Death of Mildred (Lady Burghley) Cooke in Strand, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mildred Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1504) to 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 and died in Strand, Middlesex, England. 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 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 (Lady Burghley) Cooke PTP
1524–1589
Romford, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mildred Cooke's Descendants

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Mildred (Lady Burghley) Cooke PTP 1524–1589