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Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne 1552–1610

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Rockbourne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Sep 1552 · Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Died 24 Nov 1610 · Rockbourne, New Forest District, Hampshire, England
Father Sir Cooper (1525–1588)
Mother June (4) (1536–1566)
Spouse Lady Martha Margaret Skutt Cooper
Children Sir John Baronet Of Rockbourne Cooper Ii

Researchers connected through Sir Rockbourne 1552–1610

Biography

Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne was born in 1552 in Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England, the child of sir richard john cooper and june lady cooper nee kingsmill 269 4. Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne married lady martha margaret skutt cooper, and had children including sir john baronet of rockbourne cooper ii. Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne passed away in 1610 in Rockbourne, New Forest District, Hampshire, England.

Sources

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

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    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  3. 3
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  4. 4
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1552
Birth of Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne in Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Birth
1570
Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne was married in Habberly Audnome Pontesbury, Shropshire, England
Marriage
1575
Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne was married in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England
Marriage
1600
Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne was married in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England
Marriage
1610
Death of Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Rockbourne

This ancestor line traces from Hants, Hampshire, England (1490) to Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England (1552) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Rockbourne (1552–1610) was born in Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England and died in Rockbourne, New Forest District, Hampshire, England. 2 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, 2 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 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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Sir Rockbourne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir John COOPER I, MP of Rockbourne PTP
1552–1610
Drew, Somerset, or Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Parents
Sir Richard John Cooper PTP
1525–1588
Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
June (Lady Cooper nee') Kingsmill 269 (4) PTP
1536–1566
Sydmonton, Hauts, County Hampshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sir Rockbourne's Descendants

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