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Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II 1597–1631

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Oct 1597 · Colchester Essex Colchester, Middlesex, England
Died 23 Mar 1631 · Sham, Dorset, , England
Father Sir Rockbourne (1552–1610)
Mother
Spouse
Children ,

Researchers connected through Sir II 1597–1631

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Immediate Family

Parents
Sir Rockbourne
1552–1610
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II was born in 1597 in Colchester Essex Colchester, Middlesex, England, the child of sir john cooper i mp of rockbourne and lady martha margaret skutt cooper. Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II married ann elizabeth cooper ashley, and had children including anthony ashley cooper earl of shaftesbury. Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II passed away in 1631 in Sham, Dorset, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  3. 3
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1597
Birth of Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II in Colchester Essex Colchester, Middlesex, England
Birth
1616
Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II was married in St. Bride Fleet Street, London, England
Marriage
1620
Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II was married in Winbourne, St Giles, Dorset, England
Marriage
1631
Death of Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II in Sham, Dorset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir II

This ancestor line traces from Hants, Hampshire, England (1490) to Colchester Essex Colchester, Middlesex, England (1597) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir II (1597–1631) was born in Colchester Essex Colchester, Middlesex, England and died in Sham, Dorset, , England. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Sir Rockbourne
1552–1610 · Father

Sir II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir John, Baronet of Rockbourne COOPER II PTP
1597–1631
Colchester Essex Colchester, Middlesex, England
Parents
Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne PTP
1552–1610
Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Sir Richard John Cooper PTP
1525–1588
Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
PTP
1536–1566
Sydmonton, Hauts, County Hampshire, England
Unknown
Unknown

Sir II's Descendants