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Obadiah Cooley 1646–1690

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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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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 Obadiah Cooley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 27 Jan 1646 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 03 Sep 1690 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Benjamin Cooley
Mother Sarah Savage
Siblings Abilenah Cooley, Bethia Cooley

Researchers connected through Obadiah Cooley 1646–1690

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Obadiah Cooley began in 1646 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Obadiah Cooley passed away in 1690 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Obadiah Cooley in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1690
Death of Obadiah Cooley in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Cooley

This ancestor line traces from Wedon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1493) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1646) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Cooley (1646–1690) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Obadiah 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 6 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.

Obadiah Cooley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Obadiah Cooley PTP
1646–1690
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Obadiah Cooley's Descendants

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Obadiah Cooley PTP 1646–1690