Who was Rachel Cooke?

Rachel Cooke (1645–1740) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rachel Cooke 1645–1740

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 25 Sep 1645 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 10 Sep 1740 · Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Henry Cooke

Mother Judith Birdsall

Siblings Elizabeth Cooke, Hana Cooke, Henry Cooke, Isaac Cooke, John Cooke Sr, Judith Cooke, Martha Cooke, Mary Cooke, Samuel Cooke

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Cooke

Judith Birdsall

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Rachel Cooke was born in 1645 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of henry cooke and judith birdsall. Rachel Cooke passed away in 1740 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Rachel Cooke in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1740

Death of Rachel Cooke in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Cooke

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1585) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1645) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Cooke (1645–1740) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 3 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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