Richard COOKE 1672–1754
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22 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 22 independent trees
Researchers connected through Richard COOKE 1672–1754
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard COOKE began in 1672 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Richard COOKE married hannah smith, mrs hannah depackard newton cooke orcutt, and had children including elizabeth desmythe cooke, hannah desmythe cooke, sarah desmythe cooke, thomas desmythe cooke. Richard COOKE passed away in 1754 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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8Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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9Record Bishop Web Site
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10Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard COOKE
This ancestor line traces from Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1645) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1672) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard COOKE (1672–1754) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 22 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, 22 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.
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Richard COOKE's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record