Samuel COOK (1641–1703) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel COOK 1641–1703

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 30 Sep 1641 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 25 Dec 1703 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father Walter Cooke (1618–1696)

Mother Judith Birdsale

Siblings Elizabeth Cook, Hannah Cook, Henry Cook, Isaac Cook, John Cook, Judith Cook, Martha Twin Cooke, Mary Martha Cook, Samuel Cooke

Records

GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Cooke

1618–1696

Judith Birdsale

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel COOK began in 1641 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel COOK passed away in 1703 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1641

Birth of Samuel COOK in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1703

Death of Samuel COOK in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel COOK

This ancestor line traces from Numburholme, Yorkshire, England (1030) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts (1641) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel COOK (1641–1703) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 19 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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